SAS Training Calendar
8th Scottish SAS Conference, 21st March 2025 (online)
The SAS Development Programme's 8th Scottish SAS National Conference took place via MS Teams on Friday 21st March 2025, 13:45-17:00. This half-day online event featured a variety of expert speakers giving presentations on topics selected specifically for those in the SAS grades. It was free to attend, and certificates of attendance were issued to delegates with 3 NES-recommended CPD points.
The programme was as follows:
- 13:45-13:55 Welcome and introduction - Dr Lynne Meekison, Associate Postgraduate Dean for SAS Development, NHS Education for Scotland
- 13:55-14:25 Realistic Medicine: Delivering Better Value Health and Care – Dr Catherine Labinjoh, Realistic Medicine National Clinical Adviser, NHS Scotland
- 14:25-14:55 Sleep & Wellbeing – Dr Mike Farquhar, Consultant, Paediatric Sleep Medicine, Evelina London Children's Hospital
- 14:55-15:10 Introduction to the SAS Excellence in Development award - Dr Lynne Meekison, Associate Postgraduate Dean (SAS), NHS Education for Scotland
- 15:10-15:25 Comfort break
- 15:25-15:55 BMA update on SAS issues and preparing for the Specialist grade – Scott Anderson, Head of Member Relations, BMA Scotland
- 15:55-16:55 Leadership Skills for SAS Doctors: Practical Applications - Dr Simon Frazer, Paediatrician and CEO/Creative Director of DoctorsTraining
- 16:55-17:00 Conclusion
Please email SASDevelopment@nes.scot.nhs.uk for any queries about the conference.
Upcoming national courses & workshops
|
Title |
Date |
Programme |
Register/ Express Interest |
|
|
Leadership and Management (LaMP) workshop |
Fri 31st Oct 2025, 09:15-16:30 (in-person, Larbert) Tues 9th Dec 2025, 09:15-16:30 - FULLY BOOKED (in-person, Dundee) Tues 17th February 2026, 09:15 - 16:30 (online) Tues 10th March 2026, 09:15 - 16:30 (online) |
This entry-level course has been designed NES to help individuals develop personal and professional skills which will contribute to their effectiveness as a clinician. |
Click here to view non-trainee LaMP dates and see guidance on booking. Places cost £100 for online attendance or £175 for in-person attendance. Please see below for full instructions on how to apply for a place on this course. The SAS Development Programme can reimburse this fee to eligible delegates who apply to us – please contact SASDevelopment@nes.scot.nhs.uk to enquire. |
|
|
SAS Communication Challenges Workshop |
Tues 4th November 2025, 09:30-16:30 (in-person, Edinburgh) - fully booked |
This immersive, interactive workshop will equip participants with the skills and confidence to have better conversations in challenging circumstances. |
Both dates are now fully booked but if you would like to register your interest for future course dates, please click here. |
|
|
SAS GMC Caring for Workforce Under Pressure online workshop |
Thurs 13th November 2025, 09:30-12:30 - fully booked Thurs 22nd January 2026, 09:30-12:30 - fully booked Fri 27th February 2026, 09:30 - 12:30 - Fully booked |
This new workshop delivered by the GMC considers workforce well-being and how individuals have the potential to make a positive difference. The session covers both individual and team wellbeing and how to improve the normal working day, whilst acknowledging the importance of systems issues. |
As all workshop dates are now fully booked, please email SASDevelopment@nes.scot.nhs.uk to be added to a waiting list, stating which course date you prefer to attend. Please note spaces are limited. This event is tailored to the context of SAS-grade doctors and dentists working in Scotland (only) and is free to attend.
|
|
|
SAS Webinar - Mastering Interview Skills |
Thurs 27th November 2025, 14:00 - 17:00 |
This new online session on interview preparation, is interactive and designed to build confidence and provide an insight into both the interviewer and interviewee's perspectives. Click here to view the programme |
This new free-to-attend event is aimed at SAS who are intending to progress to Specialist or Consultant-grade posts in the long term. Please note spaces are limited. This event is open to open Specialist, Associate Specialist and Specialty (SAS) doctors and dentists in NHS Scotland and associate hospices. Click here to book your place via MS Teams
|
|
Previous Webinars
Visit our Previous webinars and additional resources page to catch up on any session you may have missed.
Simulation training
If you would like further information on any course on the SAS training calendar, please contact SAS Development.
|
Organisation |
Centre |
Courses |
Express Interest |
|
Forth Valley Simulation Centre courses |
Forth Valley Royal Hospital |
Visit https://scschf.org/courses/ for course options |
Email us to let us know the course you're interested in and we will book on your behalf if approved |
Health Board local SAS events
The SAS Development Programme support a number of local events for education and networking, specifically for SAS within their regional health boards. Information will be provided through your regional Education Adviser. Currently scheduled local events are listed below.
Please note that as of February 2024, NES unfortunately cannot offer catered lunches at our in-person events. Refreshments may be offered where stated. Apologies for any inconvenience.
|
Title |
Date / Location |
Programme |
Register/ Express Interest |
| NHS Lanarkshire & State Hospital SAS Educational Event: Developing your confidence as a leader (in-person) | Wed 5th November 2025, 10:00-16:00, NES office, Glasgow | Click here to view programme |
This event is for SAS-grade doctors and dentists in NHS Lanarkshire and State Hospital (Carstairs). Delegates wishing to attend should email SASdevelopment@nes.scot.nhs.uk before Mon 3rd November. |
| NHS Greater Glasgow, Clyde and NHS G.J. SAS Event - Witness Support Service | Wed 19th November 2025,13:00 - 14:00, online via MS Teams | Click here to view programme |
This online event is for SAS-grade doctors and dentists in NHS Greater Glasgow, Clyde and NHS Golden Jubilee. |
This page was last updated on: 30.10.2025 at 12.25