The JAG podcast

In this episode of the JAG podcast, we are joined by our new JAG Chair, Tom Lee. We ask Tom about his appointment to JAG chair, how he got involved with JAG and the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead in 2026.  We also find out what Tom envisions for the future of JAG. If you would like to learn more about JAG, you can visit https://www.thejag.org.uk/Default.aspx or find us on Twitter @JAG...

In this episode of the podcast, we take you with us on a JAG site assessment. Our assessors provide their advice to services going through the accreditation process, and the service lead provides an account of their experience throughout this process The JAG team would like to thank our assessment team members, Marian Armstrong, Amanda Hughes, Richard Sterry and Helen Griffiths as well as the serv...

In this episode of the podcast, we sit down with outgoing JAG Chair, Matt Rutter. Matt shares his highlights of his time in the role over the last 3 years and reflects on his work and his 20 plus year career in endoscopy.  The JAG team would like to thank Matt for the work and success he has had during these last 3 years, and we wish him well for the future!  Support the show

With April being Bowel Cancer Awareness month, we sat down with Nurse Consultant in Gastroenterology, Maggie Vance, to talk about the JAG’s BCSA pathway and Bowel Cancer awareness.  Maggie talked us through her early experience of the BCSA pathway, her work as an assessor and gave some key insights into how the BCSA pathway works today.  We also spoke about what signs to look out for when it comes...

Throughout 2024 the JAG programme has been celebrating its 30th anniversary. This celebration culminated with an in-person event at the Royal College of Physicians London.  The evening was a chance for those involved with JAG over the last 30 years to reflect on the achievements of the programme and look forward to the future.  The episode has 5 interviews and it captures the thoughts and feelings...

In this episode of the JAG podcast, we are joined by annual review assessor, Richard Fowler. We get the chance to learn how Richard came to be involved with JAG and learn what an annual review submission month looks like for services.  We also find out Richard’s top tips for services aiming to complete an annual review.  If you would like to learn more about JAG, you can visit https://www.thejag.o...

In this episode we are joined by JETS Workforce Lead Phedra Dodds, Nurse Lead HSE Acute Operations Endoscopy Programme Lucy Byrne, Senior project manager within the accreditation unit Cynthia Yim, and JETS workforce coordinator Rachel Nelson. We sit down to discuss the journey that the JETS workforce programme has been on in the past 5 years.  This podcast will aim to help you and your service und...

In this episode of the JAG Podcast, we are joined by JETS Workforce lead, Phedra Dodds to celebrate 5 years of JETS Workforce.  If you would like to learn more about JAG, you can visit https://www.thejag.org.uk/Default.aspx or find us on Twitter @JAG_Endoscopy Support the show

In this episode of the JAG podcast, we catch up with Karen Boylan who is the National Endoscopy Training Programme (NETP) Programme Lead for NHS Scotland Academy, to talk to her about Golden Jubilee’s journey towards achieving JAG accreditation.   If you would like to learn more about JAG, you can visit https://www.thejag.org.uk/Default.aspx or find us on Twitter @JAG_Endoscopy Support the show

In this episode of the JAG podcast, we are joined by Katie Hudson and Niamh Connor from Beacon Hospital in Dublin to talk to them about their journey towards achieving JAG accreditation.  If you would like to learn more about JAG, you can visit https://www.thejag.org.uk/Default.aspx or find us on Twitter @JAG_Endoscopy Support the show

In this episode of the JAG podcast, we are joined by Leigh Donnelly who is the Educational & Service Development Lead and Endoscopy Sustainability Lead for Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. We take an in depth look at sustainability within endoscopy services and discuss ways to help services improve.  We also find out Leigh’s top tips to help services achieve the JAG sustainability...

In this episode we are joined by AU assessor, Rachael Follows, to look at the ins and outs of being an assessor, not just for JAG, but for the Accreditation Unit at the Royal College of Physicians which JAG is a part of.  The Accreditation Unit has several different programmes within it. We have programmes focusing on Pulmonary rehabilitation, Liver, Primary immunodeficiency, Allergy, and Diabetes...

In this episode of the JAG podcast, we are joined by Lucy Byrne, Nurse Lead HSE Acute Operations Endoscopy Programme, to talk about the launch of JETS Workforce in Ireland.  If you would like to learn more about JAG, you can visit https://www.thejag.org.uk/Default.aspx or find us on Twitter @JAG_Endoscopy. Support the show

Welcome to the JAG podcast! for those new to JAG, it stands for the Joint Advisory Group on GI Endoscopy. We were founded in 1994 and have been aiming to improve GI Endoscopy services ever since. This podcast will aim to help you and your service understand more about JAG and the elements of achieving JAG accreditation. In this episode we will give you a brief introduction into what JAG is, how it...

In this episode of the JAG podcast, we are joined by Chair of JAG accreditation, Mark Jarvis. We get the chance to learn how Mark came to be involved with JAG, what the Quality and Safety guidelines are and how they can help your service.  We also find out Mark’s top tips for services aiming to achieve accreditation. If you would like to learn more about JAG, you can visit https://www.thejag.org.u...

In this episode of the JAG podcast, we are joined by JAG Nurse lead, Sarah Marshall. We ask about the Patient environment and Decontamination pathways, learn more about mandatory template 5, find out what challenges service are facing with regards their environment and we ask how services can move towards a more sustainable environment.  We also find out Sarah’s top tips for services aiming to ach...

In this episode of the JAG Podcast, we are joined by Regional Director for London, Sas Banerjee. We ask about Sas’ experience of combatting waiting times, find out what challenges he and his service faced and find out how the Covid-19 pandemic affected waiting times.  We also find out Sas’ top tips for services aiming to achieve accreditation.  If you would like to learn more about JAG, you can vi...

In this episode of the JAG Podcast, we are joined by JETS Workforce lead, Phedra Dodds. We ask about the origins of JETS Workforce, the competency levels involved, how staff can make the most of JETS Workforce, and how it can benefit services.  If you would like to learn more about JAG, you can visit https://www.thejag.org.uk/Default.aspx or find us on Twitter @JAG_Endoscopy Support the show

In this episode of the JAG podcast, we are joined by Chair of the National Endoscopy Database (NED) working group, Tom Lee. We ask Tom about how he got involved with JAG, his appointment to the position of NED Chair and where he sees NED in the future.  We find out Tom’s top tips for making the most of NED. If you would like to learn more about JAG, you can visit https://www.thejag.org.uk/Default....

It’s nearly 60 years since the Royal College of Physicians published its ground-breaking report Smoking and Health – the first to outline to the public the dangers of smoking and make national recommendations to address the problem.  Almost 60 years later, the RCP has published another signature report on tobacco – Smoking and Health 2021, looking at the progress of tobacco control and what remain...