Wednesday 4th October 2023
Welcome
If you have been unable to start, any changes to your circumstances, please do contact the Foundation School via the portal. This is the best way to contact the school. Please click here to be directed to the PGMDE Support Portal.
New Updates
NEW: Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health - Foundation Doctor Prize 2024
It’s the time of the year again when the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health requests all Foundation Schools to nominate their most outstanding Foundation Doctors with an interest in Paediatrics for the RCPCH Foundation Doctor Prize 2024.
Any London or KSS foundation doctor who wishes to be considered for nomination for this prize please complete the attached MS form by 5pm on Monday 20th November 2023
https://forms.office.com/e/eqPZ2n40gY
Further details can be found on the RCPH website:
https://www.rcpch.ac.uk/education-careers/fellowships-and-prizes/foundation-doctor-annual-prizes
NEW: A Career in Anaesthesia – 4th October 2023
The Royal College of Anaesthetists is holding an informal session for medical students and foundation year trainees who are considering a career in anaesthesia. The event will focus on the general aspects of the specialty. I have now attached the events programme for the day.
Anaesthetists form the largest single hospital medical specialty, and their skills are used in all aspects of patient care. Whilst the perioperative anaesthetic care of the surgical patient is the core of specialty work (and this includes all types of surgery from simple body surface surgery in adults to the most complex surgery in patients of all ages, including the premature newborn) many anaesthetists have a much wider scope of practice.
The career day will provide an insight into life as a trainee and consultant anaesthetist.
Sessions include:
· life as an anaesthetic trainee
· assessment and supervision of training
· recruitment and application process
· pre-hospital emergency medicine
· intensive care medicine
· question and answer group sessions
· the future of the specialty, skills required and life as a consultant.
The programme is still under development, however, booking information can be found Click here for the RCOA Website
NEW: How to get into Core Surgical Training 2023 – 22nd October 2023
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***IMPORTANT***F2 GMC Responsible Officer
There are still a number of F2 doctors who have not connected to their Responsible Officer. F2 doctors are responsible for ensuring they are connected to the correct Responsible Officer, this is your Post Graduate Dean.
For more information or guidance please see: https://lonkssfoundation.hee.nhs.uk/gmc or please contact us via PGMDE Support Portal click here to be directed to the PGMDE Support Portal.
National Foundation Doctors Presentation Day 2024.
The UKFPO are pleased to announce the National Foundation Doctors Presentation Day 2024.
When: Friday 19th January 2024
Where: Bristol
Target audience: All foundation doctors are warmly invited to a day of oral and poster presentations by F1 and F2 doctors. Judges to include representatives from the UKFP, GMC, MSC, BMA & more.
Current F1 or F2 doctors in recognised Foundation Programmes in the UK or Malta are invited to submit abstracts relating to work undertaken during Foundation training. Successful abstracts will be presented as 10-minute oral or 3-minute poster (mini-oral) presentations. Abstract deadline: 23:59 PM GMT, Sunday 29 October 2023
Please find flyer attached and visit the UKFPO website for further details.
Reminders & Guidance
REMINDER: 2023-24 TAB (Team Assessment of Behaviour) window dates
The recommended dates for TAB are detailed below but these dates are not mandatory. More information on the TAB process can be found on the Horus Website.
Placement 1
Opens: Friday 6th October 2023
Closes: Monday 4th December 2023
Placement 2
Opens: Friday 9th February 2024
Closes: Monday 1st April 2024
Placement 3
Opens: Friday 19th April 2024
Closes: Monday 20th May 2024
REMINDER: SCRIPT – supporting safer prescribing practices
The SCRIPT programme is a collection of innovative eLearning portfolios designed to encourage safe and effective prescribing and medicines management among healthcare professionals.
SCRIPT will enhance your knowledge and confidence in prescribing correctly, improving patient safety, therapeutics and medicines management. You will receive a certificate for each module that you complete, which can be used in your online learning portfolio. SCRIPT is easy to use. You can access the modules at a time which suits you and revisit them even after completion. You can learn more about the SCRIPT eLearning programme and how to sign up by visiting Medicine & Surgery | Safe Prescriber
REMINDER: How to request discretionary study leave
Please see below the steps of how Foundation Doctors can apply for Discretionary Study Leave.
- Foundation Doctor (FD) seeks support from Educational Supervisor and trust (local) Foundation Training Programme Director (FTPD).
- Local FTPD seeks approval from the area deputy Foundation School Director (FSD)
- Deputy FSD replies to trust TPD, including study leave team.
- Local TPD can then reply to FD with outcome.
- If approved, FD completes study leave form on the study leave portal.
We are not able to reply to direct emails about Study Leave, but if you have any questions please do contact the school via the PGMDE Support Portal click here to be directed to the PGMDE Support Portal.
An email with guidance for FTPDs has also been sent.
REMINDER: Trust Foundation Doctor Reps
Comms have been sent by email to trusts regarding the collection of foundation doctor trust reps details.
The deadline for submitting this information is Tuesday 26th September 2023.
REMINDER: National F1 Induction Survey
The Severn Foundation School is coordinating a project for participation by all F1s. You are invited to complete an F1 trainee induction programme questionnaire. This survey is part of a long-term project to identify any concerns/anxieties you may have about starting your F1 post. The information you provide will help to develop a realistic evaluation of the induction programme and help us to improve working life for future trainees.
To access the survey: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/F1inductionsurvey2023
If possible, please complete the survey in one sitting since you will not be able to access it later. It should only take you approximately 10 minutes to complete. The questionnaire is anonymous and your thoughts and comments are greatly appreciated.
A follow up survey will be sent to you in October 2023 to gauge how you are feeling as you gain further clinical exposure.
REMINDER: PSA Sittings 2023/24
Please note the dates for all PSA sittings (all held at 1pm):
Tuesday 12 September 2023
Tuesday 12 March 2024
Tuesday 23 April 2024
REMINDER: Provisionally registered doctors (F1) must not undertake formal locum posts or activities.
Provisionally registered (PR) doctors can undertake occasional ad hoc additional/overtime shifts on their current FY placement or previous F1 placements that have formed part of their F1 rotation, where such work is undertaken only within the limits of their current competence and with the support of their educational supervisor. When undertaking such occasional ad hoc additional/overtime work PR doctors should be clear with other members of their team about their current experience and level of competence.
REMINDER: TiS Checks
Please can we remind Trust Medical Education colleagues to work with their Medical Staffing teams to regularly check Foundation Doctors’ posts on TiS, against internal records. Early recognition of any discrepancies can help us all to resolve issues quickly.
REMINDER: Contacting the London Foundation School
There continues to be an increase in emails/messages being sent to personal inboxes. Please be reminded that contact with the Foundation School Team should be through the PGMDE Support Portal, rather than to individuals email addresses or shared mailboxes. This will ensure that your query can be directed to the correct person and dealt with as quickly as possible. Please click here to be directed to the PGMDE Support Portal.
Please do not use F1.LASE@Hee.nhs.uk, F2.lase@hee.nhs.uk, FPEnquiries.lase@hee.nhs.uk or personal HEE email addresses.
GUIDANCE: Foundation Doctors taking Parental Leave
Please can all foundation doctors who will be taking a period of Parental Leave, ensure that they use the following FAQ as guidance:
Please also see the NHS employers Maternity guidance using the link below:
NHS Employers Maternity Guidance (rotational doctors and dentists)
GUIDANCE: Less Than Full Time (LTFT) Training for London
Please click the link below for guidance regarding Less Than Full Time (LTFT) training.
GUIDANCE: Foundation doctors in GP and psychiatry placements contributing to acute services
Please see below link for guidance regarding Foundation doctors in community placements contributing to acute services Foundation doctors in GP and psychiatry placements contributing to acute services
GUIDANCE: Foundation Doctor Role and Responsibilities
Please use the following link to the updated ‘Foundation Doctor Role and Responsibilities within the Local Education Provider and Minimum Requirements for Clinical Supervision of Foundation Doctors’ document.
Foundation Doctor Role and Responsibilities
GUIDANCE: NHS employers’ guidance on induction for international medical graduates
Please find below link to guidance from NHS employers
UKFPO Bulletin
To read the latest UKFPO Bulletin access the link below:
Courses, Events, Research and Competitions
The programme is still currently under development but booking information can be found on our website.
NEW! F3 options webinar
Wednesday 11th October 18:00 - 19:00
What may be the best way to plan and take advantage of opportunities within your F3 year or beyond?
F3 Options webinar for all London foundation doctors is currently booking for October. This 1 hour webinar, delivered by the NHSE Careers London team, will include key information advice and guidance on what to consider to make the most of your F3 year including travel/volunteering abroad, fellowships, further study/qualifications and non-training options. To find out more and register click on the link above.
Please note that only London FY2 doctors in training are eligible to register.
National Foundation Doctors Presentation Day 2024.
The UKFPO are pleased to announce the National Foundation Doctors Presentation Day 2024.
When: Friday 19th January 2024
Where: Bristol
Target audience: All foundation doctors are warmly invited to a day of oral and poster presentations by F1 and F2 doctors. Judges to include representatives from the UKFP, GMC, MSC, BMA & more.
Current F1 or F2 doctors in recognised Foundation Programmes in the UK or Malta are invited to submit abstracts relating to work undertaken during Foundation training. Successful abstracts will be presented as 10-minute oral or 3-minute poster (mini-oral) presentations. Abstract deadline: 23:59 PM GMT, Sunday 29 October 2023
Please find flyer attached and visit the UKFPO website for further details.
Access the point of care tool BMJ Best Practice for free
BMJ Best Practice takes you quickly and accurately to the latest evidence-based information, whenever and wherever you need it.
Our step-by-step guidance on diagnosis, prognosis, treatment, and prevention is updated daily using robust evidence-based methodologies.
This tool is freely available to all healthcare professionals who work for the NHS in England. You can register for free here https://www.bmj.com/company/hee/
If your institution would like to receive further information on BMJ Best Practice, please contact Dr. Kieran Walsh, Clinical Director at BMJ. Dr. Walsh can deliver talks for Foundation Programme doctors at their training sessions or provide information on areas such as the local HEE/BMJ clinical champion scheme. Contact Dr. Kieran Walsh at kmwalsh@bmj.com.
New video resource for foundation doctors
A new video for all foundation, foundation schools and trusts, helping them to understand more about the Foundation Programme Charter, has been shared.
Please click here to launch the Foundation Programme Charter video.
Further videos including Foundation Programme Review and Self Development time can also be found here
NHS Induction Programme for International Medical Graduates - e-learning for health
The National Induction programme has been designed to ensure that all international medical graduates (IMGs) recruited to the NHS are welcomed, valued, and supported as they transition to UK clinical practice.
Please use the following link to access the programme: https://www.e-lfh.org.uk/programmes/nhs-induction-programme-for-international-medical-graduates/
Foundation Careers & Coaching Events Team
Careers Conversation
All foundation trainees have the opportunity to have an individual careers conversation with one of our career coaches which can be arranged by completing the application form at the following link:
FY2 - Preparing for Speciality interviews/F3 Options Stream Videos
Please see below links to the previous webinar recordings delivered to F2 trainees on preparing for speciality applications/interview & F3 options
F3 Options Webinar-20221006_180437-Meeting Recording.mp4
Self Awareness | London (hee.nhs.uk)
Career Exploration | London (hee.nhs.uk)
Useful links
https://london.hee.nhs.uk/professional-development/courses-and-conferences