The programme
08:20
Registration & Networking
Registration - Open from 8:20 am - Closes at 11:00 am
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09:20
Chair Opening Address (Confirmed)
Mr Anil Vara, Bsc (Hons), Msc, MBA, CMgr, FCMI
Head of Elective Care
Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching NHS Foundation Trust
09:30
Keynote Presentation - Delivering the National Endoscopy Strategy: Right Care, Right Time (Confirmed)
Sas Banerjee
Cancer Clinical Lead | National Speciality Advisor – Provider Support
NHS England | Barking Havering Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust
Session Overview:
This presentation will outline the key priorities of the National Endoscopy Strategy and its role in supporting sustainable, high-quality endoscopy services. It will explore the balance between symptomatic and screening activity, focusing on integrated pathways that support timely cancer detection while managing increasing demand.
The session will also highlight how service transformation can ensure care is delivered to the right patient at the right time, through pathway optimisation, collaboration, and innovation to improve access, outcomes, and patient experience.
09:50
Morning Skills Clinic - Addressing Workforce Shortages and Enhancing Staff Capability (Panellists TBC)
Dr Umakant Dave
Consultant Gastroenterologist
Swansea Bay University Health Board
Session Overview:
The NHS endoscopy services face increasing demand, yet workforce shortages and skill gaps present significant challenges to delivering timely, high-quality patient care. This skills clinic provides practical strategies and innovative approaches to tackle these issues head-on. Participants will explore effective workforce planning, staff development programs, and retention initiatives that strengthen team capability and resilience. Through interactive discussions and case studies, attendees will gain actionable insights on optimising staff deployment, fostering multidisciplinary collaboration, and implementing training pathways that build both competence and confidence. This session is essential for clinical leaders, managers, and educators aiming to future-proof endoscopy services while maintaining excellence in patient care.
10:30
Main Sponsor - PENTAX Medical
Main Sponsor - PENTAX Medical
Welcome to the World of Intelligence with PENTAX Medical. A leading provider of flexible endoscopy products and accessories, designed to meet an extensive spectrum of clinical specialties including Gastroenterology, Pulmonology, Urology and ENT.
Our mission is to improve patient care and healthcare delivery with a focus on QUALITY, CLINICALLY RELEVANT INNOVATION, and SIMPLICITY.
11:50
Chair Morning Reflection (Confirmed)
Mr Anil Vara, Bsc (Hons), Msc, MBA, CMgr, FCMI
Head of Elective Care
Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching NHS Foundation Trust
11:55
Case Study - My Medical Record
Case Study - My Medical Record
What is My Medical Record?
Used by over 244,000 patients in the UK, My Medical Record is one of the most established digital personal health records available to NHS Trusts.
The system was first launched in 2015 at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust and is now operational in some 26 Trusts and Health Boards across England and Wales.
As well as providing patients with basic health information, access to appointments and test results, the system has developed to enable clinicians to manage patients on long-term care plans in many areas, such as heart failure, IBD, all cancer conditions and many others.
Currently more than 100 clinical teams across the UK rely on My Medical Record to ensure patients’ conditions are managed in a timely and efficient manner.
My Medical Record can also be used by Perioperative teams to prepare patients for surgery.
Case Study - FUJIFILM
FUJIFILM Healthcare UK is a leading provider of innovative medical imaging systems and healthcare solutions. Our portfolio covers digital x-ray, mammography, CT, MRI, enterprise imaging solutions (including PACS, VNA, Clinical Workflow Management and 3D surgical planning tools), artificial intelligence, digital pathology and near patient IVD testing analysers for dry chemistry.
With a history of manufacturing x-ray film since the 1930s, for decades we have been using our heritage in photography and film to bring exciting new solutions to the healthcare market. By leveraging advanced technology from across a broad business, we have developed new ways of meeting the needs of modern healthcare by providing value through innovation.
12:35
Lessons Learnt from the Frontline – Streamlining Patient Pathways to Deliver Measurable Service Improvements (Speakers TBC)
Session Overview:
This interview session will offer a unique insight into practical strategies for optimising patient pathways in endoscopy services sharing real-world experiences of redesigning processes to reduce delays, improve patient flow, and enhance overall care quality. Key lessons include: the importance of data-driven decision-making, collaborative multidisciplinary approaches, and continuous monitoring of performance metrics to achieve measurable improvements. This session will also highlight successful interventions, such as streamlined referral triage, enhanced scheduling systems, and patient-focused communication strategies, demonstrating how incremental changes can have a significant impact on service efficiency and patient experience.
14:00
Chair Afternoon Address (Confirmed)
Mr Anil Vara, Bsc (Hons), Msc, MBA, CMgr, FCMI
Head of Elective Care
Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching NHS Foundation Trust
14:25
NHS Deep Dive - Transforming Demand & Capacity Management in Endoscopy (Confirmed)
James Pyke
General Manager
Surrey Heartlands and Frimley Endoscopy Network
Session Overview:
Effective demand and capacity management is essential for timely, safe, and sustainable endoscopy services, especially amid rising referrals, workforce constraints, and higher NHS performance expectations.
This presentation covers our practical approach to understanding, modelling, and optimising endoscopy demand and capacity. Our dynamic, data-driven dashboard provides real-time insights on referrals, waiting lists, session utilisation, workforce availability, and productivity, supporting operational decisions, scenario modelling, and long-term planning.
We are now expanding this solution within the NHS Federated Data Platform (FDP), enabling standardised, scalable analytics across organisations, fostering system-wide collaboration, consistent reporting, and alignment between operational delivery and strategic planning.
15:05
NHS Deep Dive - Enhancing Patient Experience and Equity Across Endoscopy Services (Provisionally Confirmed)
Session Overview:
This presentation offers a deep dive into enhancing patient experience and promoting equity across NHS endoscopy services. It will explore strategies to reduce waiting times, improve communication. Drawing on real-world case studies and evidence-based interventions, the session highlights practical approaches to identify and address disparities, engage patients effectively, and implement sustainable service improvements. Attendees will gain actionable insights to create more inclusive, efficient, and compassionate endoscopy services across the NHS.
Speaker: Rebecca Mcnally, Service Manager, Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (Provisionally Confirmed)
15:25
Afternoon Skills Clinic - Strengthening Patient Safety Governance and Equitable Patient Experience in NHS Endoscopy
Session Overview:
This Skills Clinic is designed to strengthen the practical and theoretical competencies of endoscopy professionals by focusing on the integration of Joint Advisory Group (JAG) accreditation standards with robust patient safety governance. The session will explore how services can enhance patient experience and equity across endoscopy by embedding safe sedation practices, effective infection prevention and control, appropriate safety margins, routine capnography (CO₂) monitoring, and adherence to national guidance.
Participants will discuss the core principles of JAG accreditation and apply patient safety frameworks to everyday clinical practice, including identifying and mitigating risks, strengthening governance processes, and promoting a culture of continuous quality improvement. The session aims to support endoscopy teams in delivering high-quality, safe, equitable, and compliant care aligned with NHS standards.
