JETS Workforce blogs

The JETS Workforce team have produced the below blogs to share the knowledge and experience of our staff. We aim to both promote and celebrate the positive strides that the workforce are making in endoscopy services across the country.

International Nurse's Day

To celebrate International Nurses Day, JETS Workforce interviewed our very own Alison Ball. Alison contributes to the constant improvement of the JETS Workforce programme as a faculty member by presenting at ENDO1 courses throughout the year. She also teaches the ENDO3 course.

Celebrating 75 years of the NHS: Past, Present and the Future

An Interview with Catherine Bilbrough, Matron and BSG Nursing Association Committee Member, on the significance of the milestone celebrating 75 years of the NHS.

 

Celebrating World Patient Safety Day: Enhancing Healthcare by Empowering the Workforce

World Patient Safety Day is a day to reflect on the importance of patient safety and to celebrate the efforts of healthcare professionals who work tirelessly to ensure the well-being of their patients. In honour of this occasion, we had the privilege of speaking with Loraine Mahachi, Head of Clinical Services-Quality & Governance, with over two decades of experience, particularly in endoscopy services. 

 

Bridging gaps in endoscopy nursing

In celebration of the JETS Workforce programme's 5 year anniversary, we spoke with Erika Holford on her journey in education and workforce development within the field of endoscopy nursing.

 

Navigating the path of education and the development of JETS Workforce

Casting a spotlight on the hot topic of endoscopy workforce which is education and professional development, we spoke with Diana Atkinson about her professional journey in endoscopy and what she sees envisions in the future.  

 

Misinformation in healthcare

This blog highlights the impact of misinformation in the workforce with Michelle Gavin, a JETS endoscopy clinical educator and nurse. During her career, Michelle has witnessed the scale of misinformation surrounding healthcare increase significantly as the internet becomes the first port of call for more people looking to answer questions about their health.

 

Introducing positive change - The launch of the JETS Workforce programme in the Republic of Ireland

In recognition of the JETS Workforce programme being implemented in the Republic of Ireland in 2023, we caught up with Lucy Byrne who is the nurse lead with the HSE Endoscopy Programme. 

 

Meet our new clinical lead, Lindsey Scarisbrick

JETS Workforce are very excited to welcome our new clinical lead Lindsey Scarisbrick!

 

International Nurses Day 2025 - Interview with Janine Carey

To celebrate International Nurses Day, JETS Workforce interviewed endoscopy nurse and hardworking faculty member, Janine Carey.  Janine is a member of senior faculty for JETS Workforce, helping train hundreds of endoscopy staff by presenting ENDO1 and ENDO3 courses throughout the year.

 

If you have any questions regarding our blogs please email the JETS Workforce team at AskJAG@rcp.ac.uk.