Quality improvement has long been an important theme within healthcare professionals but doctors and senior nurses have often lacked the knowledge to make the link between everyday challenges and being able to generate change in their work area. This is often further compounded by a lack of development in the tools to facilitate such a change.
This programme, delivered by Dedici, utilises an initial workshop, handout pack of tools/resources and a combination of action learning sets and individual online/telephone coaching to enable to delegate to identify a QI project and then take it through a series of clearly defined steps to the point of delivering a business case to their trust.
By the end of the programme, delegates will be able to:
1. Identify opportunities for improvement in their own work area
2. Develop a quality improvement project, including demonstrating an understanding of how to apply a QI tools and methods successfully.
For further information, please see below. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact england.sas.eoe@nhs.net.
What is it?
Quality improvement has long been an important theme within healthcare professionals. This programme utilities an initial launch workshop, handout pack of tools/resources and a combination of action learning sets and individual online/telephone coaching to enable to delegate to identify a QI project and then take it through a series of clearly defined steps to the point of delivering a business case to their trust.
By the end of the programme, you will be able to:
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Identify opportunities for improvement in your own work area
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Develop a quality improvement project, including demonstrating an understanding of how to apply a QI tools and methods successfully
For further information on the outline of the programme, please see the flyer here.
Who is it for?
This programme is for SAS Doctors working within the east of England, who would like support in developing a Quality Improvement Project.
Time Commitment
In order to be eligible for this programme you MUST be able to commit to all days of the programme.
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Launch Event: Thursday 2nd October 2025 (Face-to-face full day)
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Business Case Workshop: Tuesday 14th October 2025 (Virtual half day - morning)
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ALS 1: Tuesday 11th November (Virtual delivery, each cohort allocated half a day)
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ALS 2: Tuesday 3rd February (Virtual delivery, each cohort allocated half a day)
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1:1 Coaching: Tuesday 17th March OR Wednesday 18th March 2026 (Virtual, 30 minute 1:1 sessions per delegate)
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Celebration Event: TBC in April 2026 (Face-to-face)
If you cannot commit to these dates, please do not register for this programme.
If you secure a place on the programme and do not engage with the programme without valid reasoning, then your Trust may be charged for your space.
Approval
Please ensure that you have obtained approval from both your Clinical Director and Trust SAS Tutor before completing this form.
How to Apply?
If you meet the eligibility criteria set out above, please complete the application form here.
Applications will remain open until 5PM on 22nd July 2025.
Please note that completing an application form does not guarantee you a space on the programme.
Spaces are limited and all applications will be reviewed after the closing date of 22nd July 2025, and you will be informed of your outcome in early August.
This programme has now ended, with 14 SAS Doctors from across the east of England completing the programme.
The programme concluded with a celebration event which took place on 8 May, where we got to hear about the excellent projects that had taken place as a result of the programme. It was wonderful hearing the positive impact on participants and the incredible ideas that were being generated.
Please see below testimonials for further information.
Programme Outline:
Dr Waheed Murad, SAS Tutor, Luton and Dunstable University Hospital
"Participating in the QI "in action" programme has been an incredibly rewarding and empowering experience. The structured approach, practical tools, and expert guidance provided throughout the programme enabled me to confidently lead and implement a new, patient-centred service within my department.
As a result, I successfully established a unique joint adult cardiology and paediatric cardiologist clinic for patients aged 16 to 17 years an initiative that is currently one of its kind within the NHS. This service has been well received, with strong support from management stake holders, colleagues and positive feedback from patients and their families.
The programme not only enhanced my leadership and project management skills, but also strengthened my ability to drive meaningful, sustainable change. I would highly recommend it to any clinician interested in improving care delivery and making a measurable impact."
Dr Nermeen Moharam, SAS Doctor, Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
"I am grateful for the opportunity to develop my quality improvement project while applying the principles and methodologies acquired through the programme. One of the most valuable aspects of this experience has been the regular supervision and group sessions, which provided insight into the progress and approaches of colleagues working on parallel projects. This collaborative and reflective environment has significantly enhanced my understanding and practical application of quality improvement in clinical settings."
Dr Francis Anyanwu, Specialty Doctor in Haematology, East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
"The SAS Quality Improvement 'in action' was a success for me personally. It enabled me to be more confident about putting forward a successful business case and equipping me with the right tools to implement my ideas regarding service delivery. I particularly enjoyed the face-to-face meetings and collaboration between peers. It allowed me to express myself in a more confident manner. I think the pacing between meetings was just about right as well. Kudos to the SAS team and Dedici for putting this together."
Dr Gergana Racheva, Specialty Doctor, Cambridge University Hospitals
"The program helped me to get a structure for my project, helped me to think of a project actually, as the first step. I learned that quality improvement may be a very small change with a big impact on patients or a major undertaking. The most important thing for me was to learn how to write a business case - where to find the template, what information is required, which teams to involve and how to engage the stakeholders to support me."
