KSS School of Anaesthesia

ST3 Trainee Induction

5th September 2012

KSS Deanery

• Kent, Surrey and Sussex Deanery

• Established in April 2001

• Responsible for the coordination, delivery and funding of postgraduate medical and dental education in the region

• Covers 13 Acute Trusts and 3 Mental Health Trusts

KSS Deanery

School of Anaesthesia

• Established April 2008

• Initially Core Training

• ST3-7 in Sussex since 2009, Kent & Surrey 2012

• 2 TPDs for Higher Training– Kent & Surrey (North)

– Sussex (South)

• Rotations county based with additional Teaching Hospital experience in South London (& BSUH for Sussex trainees)

School of Anaesthesia

• Role of School– Organisation & management of training programmes

– Regional teaching programme

– Recruitment

– ARCPs

• Specialty Training Committee– Meet 4x per year

– All TPDs, CTs, trainee reps, deanery staff

– Discuss all issues relating to school, TiD

Medical Workforce Officer

• Organises & coordinates School activities– Communication with Trainees– Interviews– ARCPs– School events– Meetings– Reports and Business Plan

Educational Structure

• Trainee

• Clinical supervisor

• Educational supervisor

• College Tutor

• TPD

• Head of School

Trainee Responsibilities

• Educational agreement with the Deanery• GMC Good Medical Practice• Work effectively as an employee• E&D and Human Rights• Maintain contact with your TPD, Educational

Supervisor and College Tutor• GMC Survey• Absence and Resignation

Trainee Responsibilities

• Participate in regular appraisal• Be aware of what is required for assessment• Form R - keeping Deanery informed of contact

details• Ensure membership of the Royal College of

Anaesthetists• Attend teaching sessions and training days

Trainee Responsibilities

• Know and link training opportunities to your curriculum

• Prepare for examinations well in advance• Maintain an up-to-date Portfolio and CV• Keep a logbook of clinical work• Respond to emails promptly

Trainee Representative

• Elected by peers

• Work with the LFG, LAB and Specialty School

• Ensure views, opinions and experiences of trainee doctors are taken into account at every level of decision-making

• May also work with Medical Education Managers, Academic Registrar, Doctors’ Liaison Officer or Trust Education Advisor

Trainee Representative Responsibilities

• Attends the open section of the STC meeting.

• Represents the views and interests of the trainees.

• Provides feedback to the trainees on developments in the RITA & ARCP processes.

• Canvasses colleagues for opinions .

• Disseminate good aspects of training.

• Attends training committees

• Attends Local Faculty Group Meetings

Trainee Representative Skills

• Communication and presentation

• Self confidence and assertiveness

• Leadership and diplomacy

• Organisational and administrative skills

• Initiative, motivation, responsibility

• Commitment to activity outside your programme of study

Website

• Schools & Committees

• News and Events

• Contact Details

• Feedback

• Specialty Post Approvals

• Travel Expenses

• Terms of reference

• Links to each school

• Enjoy your training

• Work hard

• Make the most of your opportunities

Good Luck