Supporting Trainees Module 2 Trainees in difficulty How

Supporting Trainees Module 2

Trainees in difficulty How to spot a trainee in difficulty? Brain storms ideas @NHS_Health. Ed. Eng

Signs and Symptoms • Asking superficial rather than deep learning questions • Never progressing from a low work rate (over-worked? ) • Overt clinical problems (poor note-keeping, inappropriate prescriptions/investigations, failure to follow protocols, problems with practical procedures, failure to recognise/ respond to clinical urgency) • Disappearing • Emotional • Coming across as rigid or inflexible • Not demonstrating a progression of competence • Poor e. Portfolio @NHS_Health. Ed. Eng

Solutions? Brainstorm @NHS_Health. Ed. Eng

Making an Educational Diagnosis Nature of the Problem Diagnostic tools WPBA/RCA/SEA MSF/PSQ/e-portfolio Management Guided reflection Role-modelling-tandem surgeries

What is the nature of the problem? • Diagnose the problem(s): RDM-p o Relationship- poor communication skills with patients or practice team o Diagnostics- cannot effectively data gather, analyse, make a decision or poor practical skills o Management- particularly time management and maintaining an effective work-life balance o Professionalism- lack of respect for staff/ patients/ protocol @NHS_Health. Ed. Eng

What is the cause of the problem? ge d le w o Sk Pa Fa st cto rs l na ter s Ex ctor Fa ills Kn Internal Factors

What to do? Brainstorm @NHS_Health. Ed. Eng

i-SID • • identify problems early Share your concerns with others Involve the trainee Document facts and discussions @NHS_Health. Ed. Eng

Trainee Support Service • A professional, confidential, occupational health service and educational support service for medical and dental trainees within HEE • Initial assessment may lead to requirement for specialist support identified which may then lead to occupational health/ psychotherapy or educational support. Employer is informed if this is required and of outcome or if adjustments are required. Can self refer or be referred via training programme. • Tel 0191 3332593 @NHS_Health. Ed. Eng

High fliers! How to stretch the excellent trainee? . . . @NHS_Health. Ed. Eng