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Resources for the Trainee in difficulty

Resources for the Trainee in difficulty. Dr Eluned Wright 2012. Problems. • The large number of consultants who work with each trainee with frequent changes as posts rotate between hospitals

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Resources for the Trainee in difficulty

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  1. Resources for the Trainee in difficulty Dr Eluned Wright 2012

  2. Problems • The large number of consultants who work with each trainee with frequent changes as posts rotate between hospitals • Lack of clarity about roles and responsibilities of clinical supervisors ,educational supervisors and college tutors • Uncertainty about verbal or anecdotal comments as evidence • Uncertainty about how to share complaints with the trainee or ensure that they have an opportunity to respond • Lack of clarity about what written reports are expected and who should receive copies • Confusion about confidentiality and passing on information

  3. Responsibilities of educational supervisor When any concerns raised about a trainee are raised the educational supervisor should: • Collate reports/evidence eg WPBAs from colleagues. • Ensure this information is in writing and has been shared with the trainee at a feedback session • Explore concerns more fully by further enquiry

  4. Responsibilities of educational supervisor cont. If genuine cause for concern the ES should: • Arrange early appraisal • Liaise with the college tutor • Listen to the trainee’s perspective and be open to the possibility of contributory factors, including training issues • Make sure the trainee is clear about any concerns and has copies of any written concerns or complaints • Review overall competence and progress and set the issues in a balanced context

  5. Follow up Work with the trainee and College Tutor to develop a PIP (Performance Improvement Plan) focused on addressing the issues of concern and including arrangements for monitoring Work with the trainee and the College Tutor to resolve any relationship issues Write and share a report with the trainee at a feedback session Make arrangements for review Discuss with College Tutor any need for further action or referral

  6. Pathway Local Faculty Lead for Trainee Support Professional Support Unit Educational Supervisor College Tutor Performance lead

  7. Local Faculty Leads The Wales Deanery has reconfigured the Postgraduate Organiser and Foundation Programme Director roles in Wales As a result, a Local Faculty Team has been created within each Health Board which includes individuals with responsibility for: Quality/Educational Governance Trainer Support Trainee Support Foundation Training

  8. Confidential Advice Referral for further support Help with educational plan Disability Access to careers guidance Access to LTFT or career break Professional Support Unit

  9. PSU Referral Protocol • PSU receives referral • Email contact trainee immediately • Offer appointment • Follow up 14 days post initial contact • Copied to referrer • Copied to Performance Lead

  10. PSU Referrals Total Cases 2008 - 2011 570 Total Closed Cases 426 PSU Active Cases 144 (>5%) Current ISP Referrals 59 Positive Outcomes 90% Training number removed 31

  11. What information is needed for a referral Suggested headings • Background - summarized CV • Any context - eg personal circumstances • Summary of the key issues description • evidence / written complaints • What has been tried to remedy problem • The trainee's response to feedback and previous attempts to get back on track • Copy of any multisource feedback • Copy of any written complaints

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