Clinical training by clinicians, for clinicians

Safe, confident staff deliver better patient care. LAJ Academy's clinical courses give healthcare support workers, nurses, allied health professionals, doctors and GP registrars the up-to-date knowledge and practical skills they need on every shift.

Our courses are designed and delivered by practising NHS clinicians, including GPs, senior nurses and a registered mental health nurse, supported by qualified assessors and internal quality assurers. Every course is grounded in current NHS and NICE guidance and built around realistic clinical scenarios.

Why choose LAJ Academy

• Taught by practising NHS doctors and nurses

• Practical, scenario-based learning, with competency assessment for clinical skills

• Suitable for NHS trusts, GP practices, community services, care providers and hospices

• Delivered face to face, live online, by e-learning or blended, and tailored to your organisation

• An approved City & Guilds centre, Cyber Essentials certified and ICO registered

Our clinical courses

1. Recognising the Deteriorating Patient and NEWS2

Duration: half day · For: healthcare support workers, nurses and allied health professionals

Builds confidence to recognise and respond early when a patient's condition worsens.

By the end, learners will be able to:

• Record and interpret physiological observations accurately

• Calculate a NEWS2 score and follow escalation guidance

• Communicate concerns clearly using SBAR

• Recognise their role in preventing avoidable harm

2. Sepsis Awareness

Duration: 2.5 hours · For: all clinical and patient-facing staff

Helps staff spot sepsis early and act fast, in line with NICE guidance.

By the end, learners will be able to:

• Describe what sepsis is and who is most at risk

• Recognise red flag signs in adults and children

• Use screening tools and escalate promptly

• Understand the immediate actions in the Sepsis Six

3. Venepuncture

Duration: 1 day · For: healthcare support workers, nurses and other staff who take blood

Practical training with supervised practice on training arms and competency assessment to support workplace sign-off.

By the end, learners will be able to:

• Describe relevant anatomy and choose an appropriate vein

• Apply infection control, consent and patient identification

• Perform venepuncture safely using correct technique

• Manage complications, label samples and document correctly

4. ECG Recording

Duration: half day · For: healthcare support workers, nurses and assistant practitioners

Practical training in recording accurate 12-lead ECGs.

By the end, learners will be able to:

• Explain the basics of cardiac electrical activity

• Place electrodes correctly and record a 12-lead ECG

• Recognise and reduce common artefacts

• Know when to escalate urgently

5. Wound Care

Duration: half day · For: nurses, healthcare support workers and care staff

Evidence-based wound management and pressure ulcer prevention.

By the end, learners will be able to:

• Describe the stages of wound healing

• Assess wounds and choose appropriate dressings

• Prevent and recognise pressure ulcers

• Know when to refer to specialist services

6. Diabetes Awareness

Duration: half day · For: health and care staff

The essentials of caring for people living with diabetes.

By the end, learners will be able to:

• Explain the main types of diabetes

• Recognise and respond to hypoglycaemia and hyperglycaemia

• Support blood glucose monitoring and foot care

• Encourage self-management and healthy lifestyles

7. Dementia Awareness

Duration: half day · For: health and care staff

Person-centred care for people living with dementia and their families.

By the end, learners will be able to:

• Describe common types and symptoms of dementia

• Communicate effectively and compassionately

• Respond to distress and changes in behaviour

• Support families and carers

8. End-of-Life Care

Duration: half day · For: health and care staff

Helps staff provide compassionate, dignified care at the end of life.

By the end, learners will be able to:

• Recognise when a person may be approaching the end of life

• Understand advance care planning and personal wishes

• Support comfort and symptom management

• Communicate sensitively with patients and families, and provide care after death

9. Safe Medicines Practice

Duration: half day · For: staff who handle or administer medicines

The principles of safe medicines handling and administration.

By the end, learners will be able to:

• Apply the rights of medication administration

• Store, handle and record medicines safely

• Recognise and prevent common medication errors

• Report incidents and near misses

10. Clinician Wellbeing: Workload, Job Planning and Self-Care

Duration: half day · For: doctors, nurses, allied health professionals and GP registrars

Delivered by our GP faculty, this course tackles the pressures of clinical work and supports sustainable careers.

By the end, learners will be able to:

• Plan and prioritise clinical and administrative workload

• Use job planning and boundary-setting to protect time for rest and development

• Recognise moral distress and compassion fatigue

• Use reflective practice and peer support, and know how to access NHS Practitioner Health

Selected courses are also available as e-learning on our Moodle platform, ideal for annual updates across large workforces.

Accredited qualification

City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare

As an approved City & Guilds centre, we deliver the Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare, a nationally recognised qualification for healthcare support workers and senior healthcare assistants.

• Assessment: in the workplace, by experienced health and social care assessors

• Support: an individual learning plan, regular reviews and online resources on Moodle

• Quality: internal quality assurance, with external quality assurance by City & Guilds

• Outcome: a City & Guilds certificate on successful completion

How we deliver

• Face to face at your trust, practice or care setting, at our venue at The Charter School Bermondsey, London SE16 4EE, or at partner venues across the UK

• Live online via Microsoft Teams or Zoom, ideal for clinical updates

• E-learning on our Moodle learning platform

• Blended, combining online theory with practical skills sessions

• Early, late and shift-friendly session times for NHS and care staff

• Accessible materials and reasonable adjustments for every learner

Every learner receives a certificate of completion. Organisations receive attendance, evaluation and competency reports to support training records.

Tailored to your organisation

Any course can be adapted to your policies, clinical pathways and staff groups, or combined into a clinical skills programme. We begin with a short scoping conversation to understand your needs.

Book or enquire

Public sector buyers can also procure these courses through the Crown Commercial Service Learning and Training Services DPS (RM6219).

Email: admin@lajacademy.co.uk Phone: 07787 720164 Website: www.lajacademy.co.uk

Leadership training for people who lead under pressure

Great services need great leaders. LAJ Academy's leadership and management courses give new and experienced managers the practical skills and confidence to lead people, manage performance and deliver change in demanding public service environments.

Our courses are designed and delivered by experienced leaders and educators, including practising NHS doctors and nurses, who have led clinical teams, services and education programmes themselves. Every course is practical, evidence-based and built around real workplace scenarios.

Why choose LAJ Academy

• Trainers with real experience of leading frontline teams and services

• Practical, interactive sessions, not just theory

• Suitable for NHS, local authority, education, care and third-sector managers

• Delivered face to face, live online, by e-learning or as blended programmes, and tailored to your organisation

• An approved City & Guilds centre, Cyber Essentials certified and ICO registered

Our leadership and management courses

1. Leadership Foundations for New Managers

Duration: 1 day (or 2 half-days online) · For: new and aspiring managers, team leaders and supervisors

Helps people make a confident transition into their first leadership role.

By the end, learners will be able to:

• Understand the shift from team member to manager

• Recognise their own leadership style and its impact

• Set clear expectations, delegate and prioritise

• Communicate effectively with their team and senior colleagues

2. Leading High-Performing Teams

Duration: 1 day · For: managers and team leaders

Practical tools to build trust, motivation and accountability in teams.

By the end, learners will be able to:

• Explain what makes teams effective

• Build trust, engagement and shared purpose

• Run productive team meetings and one-to-ones

• Address conflict and dysfunction early

3. Compassionate and Inclusive Leadership

Duration: half day · For: managers and leaders at all levels

Explores how compassionate, inclusive leadership improves staff wellbeing, retention and the quality of services.

By the end, learners will be able to:

• Describe the principles of compassionate leadership

• Recognise bias and create an inclusive team culture

• Build psychological safety so people feel able to speak up

• Support staff wellbeing while maintaining high standards

4. Managing Performance and Difficult Conversations

Duration: 1 day · For: line managers and supervisors

Builds confidence to manage performance fairly and handle challenging conversations.

By the end, learners will be able to:

• Set clear objectives and give constructive feedback

• Prepare for and hold difficult conversations

• Manage underperformance in line with policy

• Recognise when to involve HR or occupational health

5. Leading Change

Duration: half day · For: managers and leaders implementing change

Practical approaches to planning, communicating and sustaining change.

By the end, learners will be able to:

• Apply a recognised change model to a real project

• Understand people's reactions to change and manage resistance

• Communicate change clearly and involve staff

• Measure progress and sustain improvements

6. Clinical Leadership

Duration: 1 day · For: doctors, nurses, allied health professionals and clinical team leaders

Delivered by our clinical faculty, this course develops the leadership skills clinicians need to lead safe, effective care.

By the end, learners will be able to:

• Explain the role of clinical leaders in quality and safety

• Lead multidisciplinary teams and handovers effectively

• Use quality improvement approaches in everyday practice

• Balance clinical, managerial and wellbeing demands

7. Supervision Skills

Duration: half day · For: supervisors in health, care and support services

Equips staff to provide effective, supportive supervision.

By the end, learners will be able to:

• Understand the purpose and types of supervision

• Plan and run structured supervision sessions

• Support reflection, development and wellbeing

• Record supervision and act on concerns appropriately

8. Managing Wellbeing and Attendance

Duration: half day · For: line managers and supervisors

Helps managers support staff health and manage absence fairly and effectively.

By the end, learners will be able to:

• Understand the link between wellbeing, attendance and performance

• Hold supportive return-to-work and wellbeing conversations

• Make reasonable adjustments and use occupational health

• Apply absence policies consistently and fairly

We also offer Coaching Skills for Managers and Mental Health Awareness for Managers. See our Coaching & Mentoring and Wellbeing pages.

Leadership programmes

Courses can be combined into a modular leadership programme for a cohort of managers, blending workshops, e-learning, action learning sets and one-to-one coaching over several months. Programmes are evaluated using the Kirkpatrick model, including follow-up on behaviour change in the workplace.

Accredited qualification

As an approved City & Guilds centre, we deliver the Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care, developing the leadership and practice skills of senior care workers and lead practitioners. Assessment takes place in the workplace with experienced assessors. We can also extend our approval to add further leadership and management qualifications.

How we deliver

• Face to face at your premises, at our venue at The Charter School Bermondsey, London SE16 4EE, or at partner venues across the UK

• Live online via Microsoft Teams or Zoom, with interactive activities

• E-learning on our Moodle learning platform

• Blended programmes combining workshops, online learning and coaching

• Early, late and shift-friendly session times for NHS and care staff

• Accessible materials and reasonable adjustments for every learner

Every learner receives a certificate of completion. Organisations receive reports on attendance, evaluation and impact.

Tailored to your organisation

Any course can be adapted to your sector, values, policies and leadership framework. We begin with a short scoping conversation to understand your needs.

Book or enquire

Public sector buyers can also procure these courses through the Crown Commercial Service Learning and Training Services DPS (RM6219).

Email: admin@lajacademy.co.uk Phone: 07787 720164 Website: www.lajacademy.co.uk

Health and safety training that keeps people safe

Safe workplaces protect staff, patients, pupils and the public. LAJ Academy's health and safety courses give employees and managers the knowledge and confidence to recognise risks, follow the law and act safely every day.

Our courses are designed and delivered by experienced trainers, including practising NHS doctors and nurses, who bring real frontline experience of keeping people safe in health, care and public service settings. Content reflects current legislation and HSE, NHS and NICE guidance, and statutory and mandatory topics are aligned where relevant to the Core Skills Training Framework.

Why choose LAJ Academy

• Trainers with real frontline health and care experience

• Practical, interactive sessions, not just slides

• Suitable for NHS, local authority, education, care and third-sector staff

• Delivered face to face, live online, by e-learning or blended, and tailored to your organisation

• An approved City & Guilds centre, Cyber Essentials certified and ICO registered

Our health and safety courses

1. Health and Safety Awareness

Duration: half day · For: all staff

An introduction to health and safety at work, legal duties and how everyone contributes to a safe workplace.

By the end, learners will be able to:

• Explain the main duties of employers and employees under health and safety law

• Identify common workplace hazards

• Follow safe systems of work and report incidents and near misses

• Know where to find their organisation's health and safety policies

2. Risk Assessment

Duration: half day · For: managers, supervisors and staff who carry out risk assessments

Practical training in assessing and controlling risks in the workplace.

By the end, learners will be able to:

• Explain the difference between a hazard and a risk

• Follow the five steps to risk assessment

• Choose proportionate control measures

• Record, review and communicate risk assessments

3. Infection Prevention and Control

Duration: 2–3 hours · For: health, care and support staff

Delivered by clinicians, this course covers the essential practices that prevent the spread of infection.

By the end, learners will be able to:

• Explain how infections spread and the chain of infection

• Apply standard infection control precautions, including hand hygiene and PPE

• Manage spillages, waste and sharps safely

• Know when and how to report infection concerns

4. Basic Life Support

Duration: 3 hours · For: health, care, education and public service staff

Hands-on training in recognising and responding to a cardiac arrest, using manikins and training defibrillators.

By the end, learners will be able to:

• Recognise a collapsed or unresponsive casualty and call for help

• Perform effective chest compressions and rescue breaths

• Use an automated external defibrillator (AED) safely

• Place a casualty in the recovery position and manage choking

5. Moving and Handling

Duration: half day · For: staff who move objects or support people with mobility

Practical training in safe moving and handling techniques to prevent injury.

By the end, learners will be able to:

• Explain the legal requirements and the risks of poor technique

• Assess a moving and handling task using a recognised approach

• Apply safe principles and use equipment correctly

• Support people to move safely and with dignity, where relevant

6. Fire Safety Awareness

Duration: 2 hours · For: all staff

Essential fire safety knowledge for every workplace.

By the end, learners will be able to:

• Explain how fires start and spread, and how to prevent them

• Follow fire procedures and evacuation plans

• Identify the correct fire extinguisher for different fires

• Understand their role in supporting others during an evacuation

7. COSHH Awareness

Duration: 2–3 hours · For: staff who use or work near hazardous substances

Covers the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations and safe working with chemicals and biological agents.

By the end, learners will be able to:

• Recognise hazardous substances and safety data sheets

• Understand COSHH assessments and control measures

• Use, store and dispose of substances safely

• Respond to spills and exposure

8. Lone Working Safety

Duration: 2–3 hours · For: community staff, home visitors and anyone who works alone

Practical strategies to stay safe when working alone or in the community.

By the end, learners will be able to:

• Identify the risks of lone working

• Plan visits and use check-in and escalation procedures

• Recognise warning signs and respond to threatening situations

• Report incidents and access support

9. Conflict Resolution and De-escalation

Duration: half day · For: frontline staff in health, care, education and public services

Helps staff prevent and manage challenging situations calmly and safely.

By the end, learners will be able to:

• Recognise triggers and early signs of escalating behaviour

• Use verbal and non-verbal de-escalation techniques

• Keep themselves and others safe

• Reflect, report and seek support after an incident

Accredited options

As an approved City & Guilds centre, we can extend our approval to add accredited health and safety qualifications, such as the Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace, for organisations that want a nationally recognised certificate. Contact us to discuss your requirements.

How we deliver

• Face to face at your premises, at our venue at The Charter School Bermondsey, London SE16 4EE, or at partner venues across the UK

• Live online via Microsoft Teams or Zoom, ideal for awareness topics

• E-learning on our Moodle platform, ideal for annual refreshers across large workforces

• Blended, combining e-learning theory with short practical sessions to reduce time away from work

• Early, late and shift-friendly session times for NHS and care staff

• Accessible materials and reasonable adjustments for every learner

Every learner receives a certificate of completion. Organisations receive attendance and compliance reports to support their statutory and mandatory training records.

Tailored to your organisation

Any course can be adapted to your sector, policies and risks, or combined into a statutory and mandatory training programme for your workforce. We begin with a short scoping conversation to understand your needs.

Book or enquire

Public sector buyers can also procure these courses through the Crown Commercial Service Learning and Training Services DPS (RM6219).

Email: admin@lajacademy.co.uk Phone: 07787 720164 Website: www.lajacademy.co.uk

Coaching and mentoring that helps people grow

Great people need space to think, learn and lead. LAJ Academy's coaching and mentoring services help leaders, managers, clinicians and staff unlock their potential, handle pressure and build confident, resilient teams.

Our coaches and mentors include practising NHS doctors and nurses, GPs and experienced clinical educators who understand the realities of pressured public service work. Every programme is structured, confidential and focused on outcomes that matter to the individual and the organisation.

Why choose LAJ Academy

• Coaches and mentors with real frontline and leadership experience

• Structured, goal-focused coaching using recognised models such as GROW

• Suitable for NHS, local authority, education, care and third-sector organisations

• Delivered face to face, by video or phone, or blended, and tailored to your organisation

• An approved City & Guilds centre, Cyber Essentials certified and ICO registered

Our coaching and mentoring services

1. One-to-one coaching

Format: typically 4–6 sessions of 60–90 minutes · For: leaders, managers, clinicians and high-potential staff

Confidential, goal-focused coaching to help individuals step into new roles, lead through change, improve performance or manage pressure.

Coachees will be able to:

• Set clear development goals and act on them

• Build confidence, self-awareness and leadership presence

• Manage workload, pressure and difficult conversations

• Reflect on progress and sustain change after coaching ends

2. Team coaching and action learning sets

Format: a series of facilitated sessions, groups of 6–8 · For: teams, peer groups and leadership cohorts

Facilitated sessions that help teams work better together and peers solve real workplace challenges with structured support.

Participants will be able to:

• Build trust, communication and shared purpose within the team

• Work through real problems using action learning

• Give and receive constructive challenge and support

• Agree and follow through on team actions

3. Coaching Skills for Managers

Duration: 1 day (or 2 half-days online) · For: line managers, supervisors and team leaders

Practical training that equips managers to use a coaching approach in everyday conversations, one-to-ones and appraisals.

By the end, learners will be able to:

• Explain the difference between coaching, mentoring and managing

• Use the GROW model to structure coaching conversations

• Apply active listening and powerful questioning

• Use coaching to support performance, development and wellbeing

4. Mentoring Skills

Duration: half day · For: staff taking on a mentoring role, including clinical mentors and preceptors

Prepares mentors to support new starters, students, trainees and colleagues effectively.

By the end, learners will be able to:

• Understand the role, boundaries and responsibilities of a mentor

• Build a supportive, trusting mentoring relationship

• Agree goals and review progress with a mentee

• Know when and how to signpost to further support

5. Designing and running mentoring schemes

Format: consultancy and support, tailored to scope · For: HR, L&D and workforce teams

We help organisations set up and sustain internal mentoring schemes, for example for new starters, international recruits, newly qualified staff, people returning to practice or under-represented groups.

Our support covers:

• Scoping objectives and scheme design

• Recruiting, matching and training mentors and mentees

• Guidance, templates and agreements

• Evaluation and reporting on scheme impact

6. Coaching for clinicians

Format: one-to-one or small group · For: doctors, nurses, allied health professionals and GP registrars

Coaching from clinicians who understand clinical pressures, supporting career transitions, leadership roles, wellbeing and sustainable careers.

How we work

• Contracting: every engagement starts with a clear agreement covering goals, confidentiality, boundaries and how progress is reported to sponsors

• Face to face at your premises, at our venue at The Charter School Bermondsey, London SE16 4EE, or at partner venues across the UK

• By video or phone via Microsoft Teams or Zoom, ideal for busy and dispersed staff

• Blended, with resources and e-learning on our Moodle learning platform

• Early, late and shift-friendly session times for NHS and care staff

• Accessible materials and reasonable adjustments for everyone

Every coachee and learner can access supporting resources, and workshop learners receive a certificate of completion. Organisations receive reports on attendance, evaluation and outcomes, without breaching coaching confidentiality.

Tailored to your organisation

Any service can be adapted to your sector, values and priorities, or combined into a wider leadership and development programme. We begin with a short scoping conversation to understand your needs.

Book or enquire

Public sector buyers can also procure these services through the Crown Commercial Service Learning and Training Services DPS (RM6219).

Email: admin@lajacademy.co.uk Phone: 07787 720164 Website: www.lajacademy.co.uk

Turn your clinical expertise into a flexible, high-value AI training career

Medical AI Trainer Training is a practical, doctor-focused programme that helps medical professionals break into one of the fastest-growing remote income opportunities available to qualified clinicians today: training and evaluating medical AI models for platforms like Mercor, Ethos, Outlier, and Cactus.

Led by Dr. Ajah, this course takes you from a standing start to a fully optimised, interview-ready profile. Rather than generic advice, the training focuses on what actually gets doctors accepted and paid — how these platforms evaluate applicants, what the AI-graded tasks really look like, and how to avoid the common mistakes that get even experienced clinicians rejected or flagged.

Fee: £100 (payable in 2 instalments via the LAJ Academy website)

What You'll Learn

Module 1: Before You Apply

• Optimizing your CV for the role

• Gaining and maintaining the most common competencies

• Demonstrating domain knowledge and expertise

Module 2: Applying

• Referral vs. direct application

• Understanding the Medical AI task

• Delivering on the task

• Avoiding the use of AI in Medical AI work

• Step by Step: How to Succeed on Common Medical AI Platforms — Mercor, Ethos, Outlier, Cactus

Module 3: Succeeding at Interview

• Medical AI interview language with the AI interviewer

• Onboarding and getting ready for work

• Work authorization examples by country

• Payout options by country

Bonus: 1-2-1 CV Review Session with Dr. Ajah

Personalised feedback and a strategy to implement before your next session, four weeks later.

• Feedback on your CV

• Free Medical AI Trainer CV template

• Medical AI Job Tracker

• Progress review in 4 weeks

What Doctors Can Earn (Illustrative Rates)

Actual pay depends on your specialty, credentials, and project availability at the time you apply. These figures reflect current published rates as of mid-2026, shown as illustrative weekly ranges based on typical hours:

Pay varies significantly by platform. On Mercor, doctors typically earn around £100–£220 per hour, with specialty roles reaching as high as £320 per hour; most trainers work roughly 10–15 hours a week (a 10-hour minimum applies while a project is active), which translates to an illustrative weekly payout of about £1,200–£2,200. Ethos pays somewhat less per hour, around £90–£180, but allows up to 20 hours of work a week, though this volume isn't guaranteed — at full availability, that works out to roughly £1,800 a week. Outlier sits at the lower end of the range, paying about £28–£48 per hour for credentialed medical tasks, though its flexible schedule with no minimum hours can still bring in an illustrative £280–£720 a week depending on how much time you commit. Cactus is the least established of the four in terms of public rate data, so weekly earnings aren't yet well documented — doctors considering this platform should verify current rates directly during the application process.

Note: these are gross rates before currency conversion and tax. Most platforms treat trainees as independent contractors rather than employees, and earnings depend heavily on how much project work you're actually matched to, not just the headline rate.

Ready to Get Started?

Enrol today for £100 (2 instalments available) via the LAJ Academy website and start building your Medical AI Trainer career with Dr. Ajah.

Advance into Senior, Supervisory and Leadership Roles in Adult Care

Are you an experienced adult care professional ready to take greater responsibility for care delivery, team coordination, quality improvement and person-centred practice?

The City & Guilds Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care (4222-34) is an advanced work-based qualification designed for individuals working in senior or specialist adult care roles.

It supports the development of the knowledge, judgement and occupational competence required to contribute effectively to high-quality adult social care services.

Who Is This Programme For?

The programme is suitable for:

• Senior care workers

• Senior support workers

• Lead practitioners

• Care coordinators

• Team leaders

• Deputy managers

• Experienced adult care professionals preparing for greater responsibility

• Internationally trained healthcare professionals working within adult care services

Learners should normally be employed in an appropriate adult care role that provides sufficient responsibility and workplace opportunities to demonstrate the required competencies.

What You Will Develop

The programme will support learners to strengthen their understanding and practice in areas such as:

• Advanced person-centred care

• Professional communication and partnership working

• Safeguarding adults and managing risk

• Equality, diversity, inclusion and human rights

• Supporting health and wellbeing

• Leading and improving care practice

• Maintaining quality, safety and accountability

• Reflective practice and professional development

• Supporting colleagues and contributing to effective teams

• Applying legislation, organisational policies and care standards

The qualification may support progression towards senior practitioner, team leader, deputy manager and other advanced adult care positions. Career progression will also depend on the learner’s experience, employer requirements and any additional regulatory requirements attached to a particular role.

Flexible Work-Based Delivery

LAJ Academy plans to deliver the programme through a flexible combination of:

• Live online teaching and professional discussions

• Guided workplace learning

• Individual assessor support

• Evidence and portfolio development

• Written assignments and reflective accounts

• Professional questioning

• Witness testimony and workplace evidence

• Direct observation of practice where required

• Regular progress reviews and feedback

Assessment will be personalised to the learner’s occupational role while remaining consistent with the requirements of the qualification.

Approval Status

LAJ Academy has recently obtained City & Guilds centre approval.

Approval to deliver the City & Guilds Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care (4222-34) is currently pending, with a qualification approval decision anticipated in August 2026.

LAJ Academy is currently accepting expressions of interest and pre-course enquiries. Formal enrolment, assessment and qualification delivery will begin only after written qualification approval has been confirmed by City & Guilds.

Workplace Requirements

Applicants must have access to an appropriate adult care workplace or placement where they can:

• Undertake responsibilities relevant to the qualification

• Generate authentic workplace evidence

• Be observed carrying out relevant care activities

• Receive appropriate employer or workplace support

• Demonstrate occupational competence over time

LAJ Academy will review each applicant’s role and workplace before confirming eligibility.

Register Your Interest

Register now to receive further information about:

• Eligibility and entry requirements

• Course fees and instalment options

• Employer involvement

• Assessment and observation arrangements

• Expected programme duration

• Planned August 2026 qualification approval and intake

Register Your Interest – August 2026 Intake

Build Your Career as a Skilled Healthcare Support Professional

Are you currently working, or planning to work, as a healthcare assistant, clinical support worker or healthcare support professional?

The City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Support (4346-31) is designed to help learners develop the knowledge, practical competence and professional behaviours required to provide safe, effective and person-centred care within healthcare settings.

This work-based qualification is suitable for individuals working in settings such as:

• NHS and independent hospitals

• Community healthcare services

• Primary care and outpatient services

• Maternity, mental health and rehabilitation services

• Other clinical and healthcare support environments

What You Will Develop

Through structured learning, workplace practice and competency-based assessment, learners will develop skills in areas including:

• Person-centred care and communication

• Duty of care and professional responsibilities

• Safeguarding and protection from harm

• Health, safety and infection prevention

• Equality, diversity and inclusion

• Supporting clinical care and healthcare activities

• Reflective practice and continuing professional development

• Working effectively within multidisciplinary healthcare teams

The programme may support career progression into senior healthcare support roles, specialist support positions, further professional qualifications or future applications to healthcare degree programmes, subject to the entry requirements of the relevant institution.

Flexible and Supported Learning

LAJ Academy plans to offer flexible learning through a combination of:

• Tutor-led online teaching

• Guided independent study

• Workplace-based learning

• Portfolio development

• Assessor feedback and professional support

• Direct workplace observation where required

• Alternative valid assessment methods where permitted by City & Guilds requirements

Each learner will receive an individual induction and assessment plan based on their role, experience and workplace opportunities.

Approval Status

LAJ Academy has recently obtained City & Guilds centre approval.

Approval to deliver the City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Support (4346-31) is currently pending, with a qualification approval decision anticipated in August 2026.

Expressions of interest and pre-course enquiries are now being accepted. Formal enrolment, assessment and qualification delivery will begin only after written qualification approval has been confirmed by City & Guilds.

Who Should Register Their Interest?

This programme is suitable for:

• Healthcare assistants

• Healthcare support workers

• Clinical support workers

• Senior support workers seeking formal recognition

• Internationally trained healthcare professionals working in support roles

• Individuals seeking progression within NHS or independent healthcare services

Applicants must have access to an appropriate healthcare workplace or placement that enables them to demonstrate the required occupational competencies.

Register Your Interest

Register today to receive information about:

• Entry requirements

• Course fees and payment plans

• Expected start dates

• Workplace and employer requirements

• Assessment arrangements

• Qualification approval updates

Register Your Interest – August 2026 Intake

Are you a doctor, nurse, healthcare professional, medical educator, trainer or experienced course creator?

LAJ Academy is inviting 25 founding creators to join the first phase of our Affiliate Medical Educator Creator Programme across 25 major UK cities.

For just £144 per year, you can develop and publish high-quality healthcare education courses through the LAJ Academy platform—without needing to build your own website, learning management system or course-marketing infrastructure.

Start with Just £36

Choose the payment option that works for you:

Annual payment: £144 paid in full
Instalment plan: Four payments of £36

You Create the Course. We Support the Rest.

As an approved LAJ Academy creator, you can focus on developing valuable, high-quality course content.

LAJ Academy will provide:

• Course hosting on the LAJ Academy website and learning management system

• A professional platform through which learners can access your course

• Support with course presentation, structure and quality assurance

• Marketing support to reach UK and international audiences

• Opportunities to build your professional profile as a medical educator

• Administrative support for learner registration and course access

• Payment of 60% of the course selling price for your approved courses

Build an Additional Income Stream

Turn your existing knowledge, skills and professional experience into a flexible online course.

With the right course topic, high-quality content, effective promotion and sufficient learner demand, creators may have the potential to generate over £2,000 per month in additional income.

Actual earnings are not guaranteed and will depend on course quality, pricing, learner demand, marketing performance and sales.

More Than a Side Hustle

This programme can help you:

• Build your medical education portfolio

• Demonstrate teaching, leadership and course-development experience

• Share your expertise with healthcare professionals worldwide

• Strengthen your professional brand

• Develop a flexible additional income stream

• Impact the next generation of healthcare professionals

Courses may cover areas such as:

• NHS career development

• Clinical skills and specialty education: Develop high-quality courses for medical and health professions students in high-demand areas such as emergency and acute care, general medicine, cardiology, respiratory medicine, diabetes and endocrinology, neurology, mental health, paediatrics, obstetrics and gynaecology, general surgery, trauma and orthopaedics, oncology, anaesthetics and critical care, general practice, public health, radiology, palliative care, elderly care, nursing, pharmacy and allied health practice.

  Courses may cover clinical examination, practical procedures, patient deterioration, emergency management, OSCE preparation, case-based learning, communication, safeguarding, infection prevention, medicines safety, clinical leadership, research, digital health and NHS workplace readiness. These areas align well with the broad course supply and learner interest visible across major UK healthcare learning platforms, particularly in clinical assessment, mental health, emergency care, prescribing, healthcare support, research and digital health.

  Creators may develop introductory, intermediate or advanced content, including:

  • Clinical examination and procedural skills

  • Specialty-focused teaching

  • Case-based learning

  • OSCE and simulation preparation

  • Patient-safety and clinical-governance education

  • Multidisciplinary team training

  • NHS induction and workplace-readiness courses

  • Revision programmes for students and qualified professionals

  • Continuing professional development courses

  All course proposals should clearly identify the intended profession and learner level. Content must remain evidence-based, appropriately referenced and within the creator’s professional competence. Course publication should not imply formal GMC, NMC, HCPC, NHS or Royal College endorsement unless separate written approval or accreditation has been obtained.

• Research and academic writing

• Clinical audit and quality improvement

• Medical teaching

• Leadership and management

• Healthcare support

• Adult social care

• Public health

• Examination preparation

• Professional development

• Digital health and healthcare innovation

All proposed courses will be reviewed and must meet LAJ Academy’s academic, professional and quality standards before publication.

Launching Across 25 Major UK Cities

The first phase will focus on:

London, Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds, Sheffield, Nottingham, Leicester, Bristol, Cardiff, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Newcastle, Belfast, Coventry, Southampton, Oxford, Cambridge, Milton Keynes, Reading, Luton, Northampton, Wolverhampton, Aberdeen and Dundee.

Applicants from other parts of the United Kingdom and international medical educators may also register their interest.

Only 25 Founding Creator Spaces Available

We are limiting the first phase to 25 creators so that each participant can receive appropriate onboarding and platform support.

Join for £144 Per Year

Or Pay in Four Instalments of Just £36

Turn your professional knowledge into a structured online course, build your medical education portfolio and receive 60% of the selling price of your approved courses.

Become a Founding Creator – Start with £36

Pay £144 in Full

Creator applications and proposed courses are subject to review and approval. Payment of the programme fee does not guarantee course approval, learner enrolments, sales or a specific level of income. Full programme terms and conditions apply.

Research, Clinical Audit & Teaching (RAT) Course for New NHS IMGs

Includes an Opportunity to Contribute to a Collaborative Peer-Reviewed Article

Build a stronger NHS portfolio with practical, structured learning in research, clinical audit/quality improvement and teaching.

The LAJ Academy RAT Course is a 100% self-paced programme for new NHS IMGs, trust-grade doctors, clinical fellows and doctors preparing for competitive specialty-training, fellowship or academic opportunities.

Rather than simply stating that you are “interested” in research, audit or teaching, this course helps you understand how to plan, contribute to, document and present meaningful work that can strengthen your professional development evidence.

You will also receive entry to the LAJ Academy Research Writing Group, including an opportunity to contribute actively to a collaborative article that may be submitted to a peer-reviewed journal.

What you will learn

Research and academic writing

Learn how to:

• Develop a focused research question and project idea

• Carry out structured literature searches

• Use references and avoid common academic-writing mistakes

• Critically appraise medical literature

• Understand basic study design and research methodology

• Write abstracts, posters and manuscript sections

• Learn the foundations of narrative reviews, systematic reviews and collaborative writing

• Understand peer review, publication processes, authorship and contributorship

Clinical audit and quality improvement

Learn how to:

• Identify a realistic audit or QI topic within your NHS department or local setting

• Select relevant standards and measurable targets

• Create aims, objectives and an appropriate methodology

• Collect, analyse and present data

• Interpret findings and make practical recommendations

• Develop an action plan and demonstrate improvement

• Understand re-audit and closing the audit loop

• Produce portfolio-ready evidence of your contribution

Teaching and medical education

Learn how to:

• Identify learners’ needs

• Write clear aims, objectives and learning outcomes

• Plan and structure a teaching session

• Use appropriate teaching methods and resources

• Deliver engaging teaching to students, colleagues or multidisciplinary teams

• Collect meaningful feedback

• Assess learner understanding

• Reflect on your teaching and produce evidence for your NHS portfolio

Opportunity to contribute to a collaborative peer-reviewed article

Course enrolment includes access to the LAJ Academy Research Writing Group.

This gives committed participants an opportunity to contribute to collaborative academic projects, which may include literature searching, screening articles, critical appraisal, drafting sections, reference management, manuscript review and responding to feedback.

This is designed to help doctors gain genuine experience of how an academic article progresses from an initial idea through collaborative drafting, submission and peer review.

Previous research-writing collaboration has contributed to:

“Vascular Surgery Training and Practice in West Africa: A Narrative Review of Current Capacity and Challenges”
Published in the Journal of the West African College of Surgeons.
Read the published article

A further collaborative article:

“Emerging of Robotic Surgery in West Africa: Opportunities and Challenges Across Surgical Specialties”
has been accepted for publication by the Journal of the West African College of Surgeons.

This course therefore provides more than theory. It offers the opportunity to build research skills through real collaborative academic work.

Important: Participation in the Research Writing Group does not guarantee authorship, publication, journal acceptance or a training post. Authorship will be based on meaningful, documented contribution and recognised authorship standards. Any article remains subject to editorial and peer-review decisions by the relevant journal.

Why this matters for NHS training applications

Research, clinical audit/QI and teaching experience continue to be relevant across many NHS specialty-training pathways. Their exact weighting varies by specialty and recruitment round, but current national guidance for Core Surgical Training identifies research, audit/QI and teaching as desirable experience, while the 2025/26 portfolio process includes formal evidence-based scoring.

For higher surgical training, including General Surgery ST3, national person specifications also recognise audit/QI and broader professional-development evidence.

The medical-training prioritisation arrangements do not remove the value of a strong, well-evidenced application. NHS England states that, for posts starting in 2026, prioritisation applies at the offer stage; for posts starting from 2027, it is intended to apply at both shortlisting and offer stages. This makes it particularly important to understand the requirements of your target specialty, maximise the quality of evidence you can legitimately claim and prepare thoroughly for assessed recruitment stages.

This course does not promise a training number. It helps you develop skills and evidence that may support applications where research, audit/QI and teaching are assessed or valued.

Who this course is for

This course is suitable for:

• New NHS IMGs

• Trust-grade doctors and clinical fellows

• Doctors preparing for Core Training, ST3, GP, radiology, medical, surgical or academic applications

• Doctors who want to start or improve a clinical audit/QI project

• Doctors who want to build a teaching portfolio

• Doctors with limited previous research or publication experience

• Doctors looking for structured support and collaborative academic opportunities

What is included

• 100% self-paced online learning

• Practical research, audit and teaching guidance

• Reusable templates, examples and checklists

• Structured support to plan your own research, audit/QI or teaching activity

• Entry to the LAJ Academy Research Writing Group

• Opportunity to contribute to a collaborative article for possible peer-reviewed submission

• Guidance on documenting evidence for your portfolio, appraisal and interview discussions

Study around your NHS shifts, exams, family commitments and other responsibilities.

Flexible Payment Plan — £200 Total

Start your course today with a £50 deposit at checkout. The remaining balance will be spread across three affordable monthly instalments of £50 each.

• Deposit: £50.00 — charged at checkout

• Instalment 1: £50.00 — charged after 1 month

• Instalment 2: £50.00 — charged after 2 months

• Instalment 3: £50.00 — charged after 3 months

Total Course Fee: £200.00

Start today with just £50, then spread the remaining balance across three monthly instalments.

Useful official recruitment resources

• Core Surgical Training portfolio guidance

• Core Surgical Training CT1 2026 person specification

• General Surgery ST3 2026 person specification

• NHS England: Medical Training Prioritisation information for applicants

• Medical Hub: 2026 specialty person specifications

Build your evidence. Develop real skills. Contribute meaningfully. Strengthen your NHS portfolio.

We support institutions in connecting students to NHS career pathways through structured apprenticeship programmes.

NHS apprenticeships range from Level 2 (GCSE equivalent) to Level 7 (Master’s level) and offer earn-while-you-learn routes into healthcare careers.

👉 Explore opportunities:
NHS apprenticeships

Allied Health Profession (AHP) Pathways

Level 2–4: Support Roles

Entry-level roles supporting registered professionals:

• Occupational Therapy Support Worker

• Physiotherapy Assistant

• Radiography Assistant

• Speech & Language Therapy Assistant

• Podiatry Assistant

💡 Progression Pathway:
➡ Assistant Practitioner (Level 4/5)
➡ Degree Apprenticeship (Level 6)

Level 6: Degree Apprenticeships

Fully qualified professionals (HCPC-registered via Health and Care Professions Council):

• Paramedic

• Physiotherapist

• Occupational Therapist

• Dietitian

• Diagnostic/Therapeutic Radiographer

• Speech & Language Therapist

• Operating Department Practitioner

💡 Outcome:
✔ BSc (or equivalent)
✔ Professional registration
✔ Independent clinical practice

Nursing & Public Health Pathways

• Nursing Associate (Level 5)

• Registered Nurse Degree Apprenticeship (Level 6)

• Advanced Clinical Practitioner (Level 7)

Public health roles include:

• Public Health Practitioner

• Health Improvement Practitioner

Ambulance & Emergency Care Pathways

Entry-Level (Level 2–4)

• Ambulance Care Assistant

• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

• Emergency Care Assistant (ECA)

• Emergency Call Handler

Advanced (Level 6)

• Paramedic (Degree Apprenticeship)

💡 Role Includes:

• Advanced clinical assessment

• Emergency care decision-making

• Independent patient management

SUPPORT FOR COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES

We provide institutional support through:

We bridge the gap between healthcare, education, and innovation—enabling organisations to build compliant, impactful, and future-ready solutions within the UK ecosystem.

• Facilitating NHS & GP Placements

  • Especially for universities facing placement shortages

• Student Work Experience Opportunities

  • Tailored to career interests

  • NHS-aligned exposure

• Partnership Development

  • Collaboration with NHS Trusts

  • Local authority engagement

  • Apprenticeship programme delivery

• 👉 Learn more about NHS experience pathways via NHS Careers

NHS Career Guidance Programme

The NHS Career Guidance Masterclass by LAJ Academy UK is specifically designed to support International Medical Graduates (IMGs) who are:

Seeking their first NHS role, or

Looking to achieve career progression within the NHS

For just £50, you will gain access to three exclusive in-house resources plus a personalised 1-to-1 session.

What You Will Receive:

1️⃣ NHS Job Masterclass for IMGs & Overseas Doctors

A structured, practical guide covering:

Understanding NHS recruitment processes

How shortlisting works

Interview preparation strategies

Common mistakes IMGs make — and how to avoid them

2️⃣ NHS Job Application & Feedback Tracker

A professionally designed tracker to:

Monitor applications efficiently

Analyse feedback from unsuccessful applications

Identify patterns and improve outcomes

3️⃣ NHS-Compliant CV Template

A structured CV template tailored specifically for NHS standards, helping you present your experience in a way that aligns with UK shortlisting criteria.

🎥 Bonus: Personalised 1-to-1 Zoom Session

You will also receive a dedicated 1-to-1 Zoom consultation with:

Dr Jonathan Ajah

MBBS, MPH, MSc, MWACS, MAcadMed, FHEA, MRCS

During this session, you will receive:

Individualised CV feedback

Application strategy guidance

Career progression advice

Answers to your NHS career questions

This programme is ideal for IMGs who want clarity, structure, and expert guidance at an affordable cost.

Health Tech Startups 

Our Services

• Regulatory & Governance Support

  • Guidance on UK frameworks (e.g. General Medical Council standards, MHRA principles, NHS pathways)

  • Post-market surveillance and product improvement strategies

• AI in Healthcare (Ethical & Safe Use)

  • Clinical reasoning support tools

  • Differential diagnosis systems

  • Treatment planning optimisation

  • AI-assisted patient documentation

  • Medical literature interpretation

• Health Product Design

  • Wearables (e.g. health watches, biosensors)

  • Remote patient monitoring systems

  • Digital vital signs platforms

  • Clinical workflow integration

EDTech Startups 

Our Services

• Curriculum-Aligned Product Design

  • In line with UK regulators such as:

    • General Medical Council

    • Nursing and Midwifery Council

    • Royal Medical Colleges

• Educational Software Development

  • Virtual Learning Environments (VLEs)

  • Psychometric testing platforms

  • Question banks & revision tools

  • Assessment and competency tracking systems

• Training & CPD Development

  • Online and in-person CPD programmes

  • NHS-aligned training delivery

  • Apprenticeship-linked education pathways

💡 Added Value:
We help define:

• Pricing strategy

• Value proposition

• Product differentiation

• Market positioning

Are You Struggling to Secure an NHS Job?

•Have you submitted hundreds — even thousands — of applications with no interview offers?

•Has your GMC registration been active for over a year, and you’re now considering giving up your licence due to a lack of a designated body?

•Are you running out of time on your UK visa, fearing you may have to leave before securing employment?

•Are you worried about how the UK Medical Prioritisation Bill (currently progressing through Parliament) could impact IMG opportunities?

•Have you attended multiple NHS interviews but received no job offers?

If this sounds like you, please read carefully.

This is a structured, practical, and results-focused training programme designed to help you secure an NHS job offer as soon as realistically possible.

What You Will Gain

 Strategic Career Guidance for NHS IMGs 

•Understanding how NHS shortlisting works

•How to tailor applications to pass shortlisting filters

 Common CV & Application Mistakes 

•Why strong doctors get rejected

•How to optimise supporting statements properly

Portfolio Building Basics

•What actually matters

•What to prioritise quickly for impact

 Live Practical Interview Framework Training 

•CAMP – 'Tell me about yourself'

•SPIES – Clinical scenarios

•STAR – Behavioural & ethical questions

•SPIKES – Breaking bad news

•BRAN – Consent discussions

 NHS Interview Hot Topics Covered 

•Probity

•Duty of Candour

•DNACPR

•Confidentiality

•Clinical audit & research participation

•Professionalism & governance

 Bonus: Alternative Career Options 

Guidance on non-medical NHS roles, alternative UK career pathways, and strategic backup options.

 Limited Waitlisting Training – Urgent Access

 Programme Delivery 

Access to structured learning modules, flexible group Zoom sessions, and optional individual Zoom support.

Delivered by Mr Jonathan Ajah, MBBS, MPH, MSc, MWACS, MAcadMed, FHEA, MRCS – Director, LAJ Academy UK.

 Take action now. Your NHS job offer could depend on what you do next.