5th May 2021
New Updates
***Highly Important***GMC Full Registration Process 2021
In order to start the second year of the Foundation Programme (F2) you need to apply for full registration with a licence to practise with the GMC. You should submit your application as early as possible to make sure you have the correct registration in time to start your F2 post.
Non-UK graduates Please click here for further information
UK graduate should follow instructions sent by the GMC which will be sent 12 and 8 weeks ahead of F2
F2 standalone timeline reminders:
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Wednesday 5th – Friday 7th May 2021 |
First round of offers (48-hours for applicants to respond) |
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Wednesday 12th – Friday 14th May 2021 |
Second offers round (48-hours for applicants to respond) |
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Monday 17th May 2021 |
Information released to employing organisations
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Wednesday 19th May (09:00) – Monday 24th May 2021 (12:00) |
Clearing round preferencing (for any additional posts) |
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Wednesday 26th – Friday 28th May 2021 |
First Clearing Offers (48-hours for applicants to respond) |
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Wednesday 2nd – Friday 4th June 2021 |
Second round of clearing offers |
Membership and Representation Options for Foundation Doctors Among Royal Colleges and Faculties
Please click here for further information.
GMC 2021 National Training Survey Now Open
GMC NTS Survey Further Information
Useful Information and Reminders
Extended Shadowing 2021
Funding for an Extended F1 Shadowing period has now been confirmed. Please see some guidance below on the implementation of this:
Extended Shadowing 2021: Guidance
Please note: funding for this is a one-off, just for 2021 due to the Covid pandemic
- That attendance for the extra 5 days shadowing is not mandatory
- Those who choose not to attend the extra shadowing MUST be given appropriate induction and statutory/mandatory training to allow them to start their FY1 post on Wednesday 4th August 2021
Contacting the London and KSS Foundation Schools
There has recently been an increase in emails/messages being sent to personal inboxes. Please be reminded that contact with the Foundation Team in HET 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 within the team 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 inboxes.
Choose Psychiatry Survey
Would you give up 15 minutes of your time to give us your thoughts about psychiatry? You don’t have to be a psychologically minded doctor or a hundred percent certain about your specialty, we just want your thoughts and in turn you could win a £100 spending voucher.
We have been running Choose Psychiatry since 2017 and we’re pleased to say it’s going well, however, health and mental health dominates our lives in a way none of us thought imaginable before March 2020. It seems more important than ever to understand what might influence a foundation trainee to choose one specialty over another.
Please help us shape our next campaign with your views and feedback. We’ll select an email at random from those who have supplied their contact details to win a shopping voucher.
Here’s our link: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/W58D9B7
F1-F2 TOI/STEP
The F1-F2 TOI/STEP has now been issued to all F1S due to move to F2 in August. If you haven't received a link and you are an F1 due to move to F2 in August please contact the Foundation Team through the portal by clicking here.
LTFT Trainee Representatives
Giving LTFT trainees an opportunity to apply to be a trainee representative, for a fair chance for everyone to have an opportunity to apply.
The link to the survey is:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScM4t0gFnGNMWIF0Ru1jvSRO68f5-VWTNphPXU9vVbyt73Kaw/viewform
Supporting Trainers, Supporting Doctors, Supporting Patients: progress since the postgraduate medical foundation programme review including Foundation Dr Quality Charter
In 2018–2019 the HEE Foundation Programme Review heard evidence from a wide range of stakeholders, including foundation doctors, about the difficulties faced by those entering foundation training from medical school. Several recommendations were made and this pack outlines progress and contains practical information to assist with implementation.
Please refer to section 2 of the paper (pages 10-17) for the Foundation Dr ‘Quality Charter’ and Good Practice Guidance.
Progress Since the Postgraduate Medical Foundation Programme Review
UKFPO Bulletin
To read the latest UKFPO Bulletin access the link below:
We have published our latest bulletin: UKFPO Bulletin / 21st April
Please share with your networks, including FTPDs and Foundation Doctors.
ARCP requirements for June 2021
Requirements have been adapted for all foundation doctors to reflect the ongoing effects of the pandemic. For more information please visit the UKFPO website by accessing the following link https://foundationprogramme.nhs.uk/curriculum/arcp/.
How to Support Successful Training for BME Doctors - NACT UK Council cascade
How to support successful training for BAME Doctors - Final
Foundation Feed
An FDAB rep has set up a "Telegram" (a mobile app) feed, which streamlines posts from the UKFPO, HEE and other stakeholders' social media accounts to ensure Foundation doctors are kept up to date, please select the title 'Foundation Feed' for the link.
Self-Development Time
Recommendation #14 of the foundation review was to ensure all foundation doctors have time formally included in their work schedules for non-clinical professional activities and that this would be called ‘self-development time’.
From August 2020, all English trusts with foundation doctors were required to include self-development time in the work schedules of foundation year two (FY2) and then if possible for foundation year one (FY1) doctors. FY2 doctors had a minimum of two hours per week self-development time. FY1 doctors also had a minimum of 1 hour although not mandatory.
After evaluating the first year of this scheme listening to feedback from trainees themselves and the system it has been determined that from August 2021 all FY1 and FY2 doctors will have a minimum of 2 hours on average per week of SDT time. The implementation of this has been planned with the wellbeing of doctors in mind, but also with the demands that are being placed upon service provision in mind.
Further information and case studies is available on https://www.hee.nhs.uk/our-work/doctors-training/foundation-review
- New requirements on Self-Development Time for Foundation Doctors from 1 August 2021 - Self development time - NHS Employers
- Other Royal Colleges have recommendations on this area too for core and higher trainees – e.g. Educational Development Time - TSC Recommendations Feb 2021.pdf (rcem.ac.uk)
- Fines information for Guardians – when fines should be applied : Rota-rules-at-a-glance.pdf (nhsemployers.org)
Responsible Officer Details
F2’s are Responsible to ensure they are connected to the correct Responsible Officer, this is usually your Post Graduate Dean, for more information or guidance please see: https://lonkssfoundation.hee.nhs.uk/gmc or contact is via PSP.
The RCR academic Radiology CRASH! podcast
As the Royal College of Radiologists 2020 Roentgen Professor, I had been tasked with inspiring academic radiology and research in radiology trainees. However COVID-19 has dramatically changed how I have been able to do this. In response to this challenge, I have developed a new interview series with the RCR called the CRASH! podcast, in which Clinical Radiology Academics Speak Honestly!
In this podcast, we progress up the career ladder talking to radiologists at all levels involved in research about their background, experiences, and plans ahead. We also take a lighter view on life with our guests taking the CRASH! Test.
Radiology faces distinct challenges in developing our academics of the future, yet the opportunities are exciting and constantly evolving alongside remarkable new technologies. We need to engage trainees in ways that we have not traditionally considered...
As such, I would be extremely grateful if you would be able to facilitate sharing news of the CRASH! podcast release in your academic networks so that trainees across the board can find out more about what a career in Academic Radiology might involve.
Episode 1 is currently available from the RCR website and PodBean, soon coming on other platforms…
https://www.rcr.ac.uk/crash-podcast-episode-1-starting-out
VITA Network - Modern slavery and Human trafficking
Modern slavery and human trafficking is a health issue.
There is an increasing amount of research documenting the significant impact of MSHT on the physical and mental health of victims and survivors, but we also know this is not limited to an individual.
MSHT is also a public health issue, stemming from vulnerability, inequality and poverty, whilst selfperpetuating and contributing to detrimental social determinants of health. We believe it is necessary to address MSHT from a public health and health perspective in order to tackle this crime in a personcentred and effective way.
VITA Network aims to do this by connecting, equipping and mobilising individuals and organisations invested in MSHT prevention, intervention and survivor-care from a holistic health perspective.
Please see this letter for more information.
School Trainee Reps 2020-2021
Please click on the link below to find the 2020-2021 school trainee reps’ information for each Foundation School:
South Thames Foundation School
North West London Foundation School
North Central and East London Foundation School
Maintaining Postgraduate medical education and training
The four nations have agreed a set of principles for educational organisations during pandemic surges. Please see the link below to read the full report.
Maintaining postgraduate medical education and training
TAB 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.
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Placement 1 |
*Placement 1 Window now passed* |
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Opens: |
Monday 5th October 2020 |
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Closes: |
Tuesday 8th December 2020 |
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Placement 2 |
*Placement 2 Window now passed* |
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Opens: |
Monday 15th February 2021 |
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Closes: |
Tuesday 30th March 2021 |
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Placement 3 |
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Opens: |
Monday 19th April 2021 |
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Closes: |
Friday 14th May 2021 |
BMJ Best practice
BMJ Best Practice is an authoritative clinical decision support tool provided free at the point of use to all NHS staff and learners, funded by Health Education England. Accessible 24/7 via app, website and EHR integration, it informs evidence-based clinical decision making at the point of care and supports continuous professional development.
To learn more and download the app, go to https://www.bmj.com/company/hee/
PSG Now Mandatory for all Foundation Trainees
Extract from Horus:
“The importance of the Placement Supervision Group (PSG)
The UK FP Curriculum Delivery Group have developed a helpful one-page information sheet (available on the UKFPO’s Sharing Best Practice page) on the importance of using the PSG to gain robust feedback about all foundation doctors (and specifically not just those who may require additional support).
The PSG is part of the FP Curriculum 2016 and will be a part of the new curriculum as well.
Please make your Foundation Programme Directors (FPDs) and medical education managers aware of this guidance and encourage the use of the PSG feedback tools in the e-portfolios.
Covid information for Trainees and Trusts
HEE have put together a number of resources to guide trainees during the COVID-19 crisis which can be found here: https://www.hee.nhs.uk/covid-19/information-doctors-training-october-2020-onwards
Public Health Youtube channel
HEE have published a video on Public Health on their YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrVQaAxyJE3fcRxqMPdB1BTNLA5MY2ZUf
Royal College of Physicians Foundation Doctor membership
If you are interested in pursuing a career in the medical specialties, the RCP offers membership for just £4 a month. Benefits include access to the RCP’s library service including over 1,000 e-journals; free and discounted e-learning modules; free access to CPD content via our streaming service RCP Player and much more.
For more information go to www.rcplondon.ac.uk/join
Trainees self-isolating due to COVID-19 and whether it contributes towards sickness allowance and training time UKFPO
We have received a number of enquiries from FSDs regarding interpretation of the ‘20 day rule’ in the curriculum and how this should be interpreted in the context of COVID-related absence, either in regard to short term periods of isolation or extended absence for those in the highly vulnerable group. For further information please access the following document: Curriculum Requirements and Covid-Related Absences
Courses, Events, Research and Competitions
DEMEC Conference 06.12.2021-07.12.2021
Personal Development Foundation Teaching Sessions
This remote teaching programme aims to provide education on topics of importance to doctors which promote personal development for life.
Please click here to access the flyer.
Paediatric Surgery On-call Survival Course
The Paediatric Surgery On-call Survival Course course curriculum has been developed and will be delivered by London Paediatric Surgery Registrars. Please note that this course will be held virtually this year.
Who?
This course is aimed at junior doctors who want to improve their understanding and ability to manage commonly encountered presentations in paediatric surgery.
Appropriate for those with an interest in pursuing a career in paediatric surgery as well as those with upcoming paediatric surgery surgery jobs, regardless of career goals.
What?
A one day focused course aimed at improving theoretical knowledge and surviving a paediatric surgery on-call shift.
Teaching will consist of a series of short lectures focusing on presentations commonly encountered by junior doctors with an emphasis on the areas they most often find challenging.
Why?
The course aims to improve theoretical knowledge to allow junior doctors to more confidently and appropriately manage paediatric surgery patients which can be a very daunting task, particularly on the many occasions they find their registrar and consultant in theatre!
Course fee: £10 and includes a course certificate
Please click here to view provisional programme
Visit aseduc.org to book your space
***For those unable to attend the event a link to the recording will be sent and will be available for 7 days.***
'Attitudes Towards Venepuncture in Patients With Dark Skin'
A survey looking in particular at inequalities within medicine and training opportunities.
If you have any questions or feedback please feel free to contact Dr Paapa A-Odame - pa15994@bristol.ac.uk,
Honorary Academic at the University of Bristol.
Foundation E-learning Programme
The Foundation e-learning programme has been developed specifically for Foundation doctors by the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges in partnership with Health Education England e-Learning for Healthcare (HEE e-LfH) and is approved by UKFPO.
Do you need to complete parts of the curriculum on your e-portfolio which you do not cover in day-to-day practice? If so, why not try some of our free e-learning mapped directly to the Foundation Professional Capabilities (Training Outcomes) in the 2016 Foundation Curriculum.
The sessions in the e-LfH Foundation e-learning programme:
Professional Capability: 2
Delivers patient centred care and maintains trust sessions:
- Assessing Mental Capacity
- Planning Ahead Using the MCA
- Best Interests
- Restraint
- Deprivation of Liberty
- Patient Autonomy and Related Ethics
- Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults
- Confidentiality and Privacy
- Keeping the Patient at the Centre of Care
- Seeing the Whole Picture
- Family Dynamics Affecting Discharge
You can sign in to the e-learning with your login supplied by e-LfH at any time during your foundation training.
HORUS and TURAS link to e-LfH e-learning sessions from the FP Curriculum and are therefore accessible to all trainees, making it quicker and easy to access the appropriate session linked to the curriculum.
Core Surgery Training Interview Coaching
For those looking to apply to core surgical training seeking coaching in all aspects of the interview, including presentation and portfolio, please see the flyer below and contact cstinterviewcoaching@gmail.com .
https://lonkssfoundation.hee.nhs.uk/sites/default/files/surgerytraininginterviewcoaching.pdf
Clinical Radiology application course
Are you applying for Radiology this year? Want to maximise your application? Then make sure to sign up for our online RadCast Clinical Radiology Application Course.
Designed by Clinical Radiologists, we have over 50 modules (5 hours of content in total) that walk you through each component of the application process. Whether it’s understanding about the role of A.I or the impact of COVID-19 on the specialty, we’ve developed the most comprehensive and complete Clinical Radiology application course out there.
Plus, it’s all online meaning it's available 24/7 and we are offering candidates an opportunity to boost their portfolio with our bespoke Clinical Radiology prizes. Finally, we are able to facilitate 1-to-1 interview sessions with radiologists to really personalise your preparation.
Last year, 100% of our trainees were successful in securing their Clinical Radiology national training number. Now it’s your turn.
If you’re interested, check out the flyer and go on our course website via www.radcast.co.uk/courses/crac.
You can watch our free introductory video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c19rBsNi9-g
Any questions, feel to get in touch via hello@radcast.co.uk
New Recognising and Managing Deterioration e-learning programme launched
Health Education England e-Learning for Healthcare (HEE e-LfH) has worked in partnership with London South Bank University and Bournemouth University, to develop a new, free e-learning programme to support health and social care professionals working in clinical environments where patients could physically deteriorate.
The Recognising and Managing Deterioration programme is an e-learning resource offered at two levels, universal and advanced, to reflect the participant’s experience and clinical setting. This resource is structured around the ABCDE assessment tool and allows participants to revise their anatomy and physiology, develop their skills and knowledge in the assessment process to recognise deterioration and manage the findings within the scope of their clinical role.
Changes to vital signs, behaviour and mental state often occur before a serious event, such as cardiac arrest. Being able to recognise and act on these changes are essential skills to improving patient safety and outcomes. A range of resources are available in this e-learning programme to support the workforce and organisations in ensuring staff have the necessary knowledge and skills to recognise and manage deterioration in adult patients.
How to access the e-learning
The Recognising and Managing Deterioration e-learning programme is available to the health and care workforce via the e-Learning for Healthcare Hub.
You can learn more about the e-learning resources on the Recognising and Managing Deterioration programme page
Useful links