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Endoscopy Training Programme

Welcome to the East of England Endoscopy Training Centre at the Norfolk & Norwich Hospital

The Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital is one of 10 Regional Centres of Excellence in the UK for Endoscopy Training accredited by the Joint Advisory Group on GI Endoscopy (JAG). We offer a range of courses suitable for consultants, SpR’s in gastroenterology or surgery, nurse endoscopists, and GP’s.

Faculty

The Unit is fortunate to draw upon the knowledge, expertise and experience of specialist gastroenterologists and surgeons with a special interest in gastroenterology. Please find below profiles of faculty members.

 Forthcoming Courses

Basic Skills in Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy

This is a 2-day Gastroscopy courses aimed at: Consultants, SpRs in Gastroenterology and Surgery, Nurse Endoscopists, and GPs who have access to a regular procedure list. It is essential that all applicants have access to a weekly colonoscopy list for a six-month period after the course.

Basic Skills in Colonoscopy

This is a three-day multidisciplinary course suitable for 1st or 2nd years SpR’s in Gastroenterology and year 4 or 5 SpR Colorectal Surgery, and others such as Nurse Endoscopists and GP’s. It is essential that all applicants have access to a weekly colonoscopy list for a six-month period after the course.

Training the Endoscopic Trainers

These are two-day multidisciplinary courses suitable for experienced Endoscopists (SpR’s and Consultants) who are involved in teaching and training various Endoscopic skills. The course aims to equip participants with the skills to train their trainees in the base hospital. It is also a pre-requisite for aspiring faculty members on the National Endoscopy Programme.

Lower GI Polypectomy Skills

This is a one-day intensive practical course using porcine models. The course provides an overview and practical experience of how to perform safe and effective polypectomy suitable for medical and surgical trainees, nurse endoscopists, or consultants wishing to update their skills.

View these courses that are undertaken here at the Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital.

Course Charges

Basic Skills in Upper Gastrointestinal course – £700 per delegate (non-refundable)

Basic Skills in Colonoscopy course – £1,050 per delegate (non-refundable)

Training the Endoscopic Trainers – £800 per delegate (non-refundable)

East of England Endoscopy Training Academy (EoEETA)

Development of the East of England Endoscopy Training Academy (EoEETA) began in 2022, with an operational model that was created to meet the regional needs of the East of England (EoE). The Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is host to the EoE Endoscopy Training Academy from the Quadram Institute, a world leading site for gastrointestinal health. EoEETA is responsible for delivering education and training to the following endoscopy workstreams: Medical and Surgical trainee endoscopists, Endoscopy Nursing workforce, Administrative and Clerical Endoscopy staff, and Clinical Endoscopists.

Further information and details of what the Academy is delivering can be found on the EoEETA portal. The EoEETA team can be contacted on EoEEndoscopyAcademy@nnuh.nhs.uk