Endoscopy Work Plan

Strategic Priority 5

Supporting the ongoing delivery of the Endoscopy and Urology Diagnostic Recovery and Renewal Plan

Stakeholder Engagement  

Continue regular engagement calls with Board leads for endoscopy. 

Physical visits to Boards on an ongoing basis. 

Support Boards to develop their Demand Capacity Activity Queue (DCAQ) and modelling work for capacity planning. 

Review endoscopy plan. 

Work with NECU to establish a national campaign for endoscopy that includes administrative, patient and clinical validation. 

Improving Quality and Efficiency 

Support the Endoscopy Reporting System (ERS) programme manager to engage with Boards as they move to implement. 

Work with the Urology SDG to monitor progress of high impact changes outlined in the Endoscopy and Urology Recovery Plan. 

Support Boards to scope out productive opportunities using transnasal endoscopy (TNE). 

Promote RedCap surveillance database. 

Workforce / training engagement 

Work with the NHS Scotland Academy to promote and maximise update of Non-Medical Endoscopy Cohort 3 and Non-Medical Cystoscopy Cohort 2. 

Attend Induction day at Glasgow Caledonian University for new Non-Medical Endoscopy course to promote programme and build links. 

Promote upskilling opportunities available through the NHS Scotland Academy endoscopy programmes. 

Innovation and Redesign 

Support Boards to implement Colon Capsule Endoscopy (CCE) and Cytoscot Services as business as usual within their local endoscopy pathways. 

Work with primary and secondary care clinical stakeholders to review and update qFit guidance based on outcomes from national qFit event in March 2024. 

Review of Existing Governance and Controls 

Review the Terms of Reference (ToRs) for the Endoscopy Programme Board to ensure relevant membership and positioning. 

Transition the Endoscopy Clinical Forum to an SDG.