Northern Endoscopy Training Academy - NETA

After the previous success of our Upper GI EmPATH courses, focused on pathology recognition, yesterday was our first ever Inflammatory Bowel Disease themed day.

The day focussed on getting IBD endoscopy basics right, recognising active inflammation, applying standardised scoring systems and recognising complications. We had some hands on simulation, some small group sessions led by our registrar faculty, as well as expert talks on topics such as surveillance, scoping in special circumstances, and surgical talks on pouches and peri-anal pathology, from a range of consultants.

It was a really enjoyable day by all, with a good mix of surgical trainees, gastroenterology trainees, and clinical endoscopists who all got to learn from each other’s experiences.

Thanks to every body who attended, and our faculty for helping support such a great pilot! We look forward to this becoming a regular training opportunity!

📚 New Resource for GI & Endoscopy Professionals 📚

We’re delighted to share the release of Gastrointestinal Nursing: Care and Management of Digestive Disorders, edited by Leigh Donnelly and Shellie Radford.

“Gastrointestinal Nursing provides an evidence-based overview of common GI diseases, explaining digestive processes and the roles of secretion and elimination. Each chapter focuses on a specific organ, covering conditions in terms of causes, development, symptoms, diagnosis, investigations, and both surgical and medical management.” - Leigh Donnelly

Congratulations to Leigh, a Clinical Endoscopist from Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, and her colleague Shellie Radford on this fantastic achievement 👏

📖 Access the book here:
• Wiley Online Library
• Amazon UK

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📢 NETA Courses – Northern Endoscopy Training Academy

We’re proud to offer a range of high-quality endoscopy training courses across our centres:
📍 North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust
📍 Newcastle Surgical Training Centre
📍 Gateshead Queen Elizabeth Hospital

👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️ Our courses provide hands-on learning, expert guidance, and supportive environments to help develop essential endoscopy skills.

⚠️ Please note:
All Basic Skills in Gastroscopy and Basic Skills in Colonoscopy courses are for regional trainees only.
If spaces remain 6 weeks prior to the course, these will then be offered to national trainees.

🔗 Book your place now via the link in bio / https://jets.thejag.org.uk/Home or email the relevant admin for each specific site.

Our North East and Yorkshire footprint 📍

Here’s a look at the trusts that make up the North East and Yorkshire Endoscopy Training Academy, including our lead immersion sites (shown in green) and base units across the region.

Following the impact of COVID on endoscopy provision and training, the footprint was developed to strengthen training opportunities and support services across both the North East and Yorkshire. This map shows how NETA and YETA work together to support teams across the whole region.

Welcome to the official page for the Northern Endoscopy Training Academy (NETA).

The North East and Yorkshire Endoscopy Training Academy (NEYETA) was established in response to the significant reduction in endoscopy provision and endoscopy training caused by the COVID pandemic.

The academy has 2 regional footprints with NETA covering the North East & North Cumbria and YETA covering Pan-Yorkshire.

For all enquiries regarding training and services, please contact the Northern Endoscopy Training Academy using the details provided above.
We will respond to your query at the earliest opportunity.