CHATTER BOX Your fortnightly bulletin for SaTH colleagues and events Friday 13 February 2026
SaTH celebrates success in endoscopy training Care for local patients using endoscopy services is being improved as clinicians are benefitting from high-quality teaching and training.
The latest JAG Training Centre annual report highlights:
SaTH is an appointed Joint Advisory Group (JAG) training centre, and its annual report has shown that all seven key areas of quality have been met, and the Trust has demonstrated an appropriate governance structure to deliver high-quality training courses.
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JAG is the UK’s leading accreditation scheme for endoscopy services. It sets rigorous national standards across patient experience, clinical safety, training, and leadership.
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As a JAG training centre, SaTH is a specialised, accredited facility that delivers high-quality endoscopy training for the gastrointestinal (GI) workforce.
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Over 70% of attendees highlighting the course was above expectation The ambition to expand into different procedures and the strong multiprofessional approach from the faculty Active engagement with external faculty for courses Assistance of courses by local faculty regionally and nationally Admin available five days a week
Dr John Jones, Medical Director, said: “This endorsement of our endoscopic training programmes reflects the Trust’s ambition as a University Trust hospital. The report showcases excellent trainee feedback, a wide multidisciplinary faculty and an expanding portfolio of endoscopy related learning – reinforcing our reputation for high quality, clinically led education that directly enhances patient care.”