DR KATIE SMITH, DR CHARLOTTE STEVENSON AND MR JON HOBDAY REGISTRAR UPDATE October 2013

ONLINE SURVEY Survey reviewed and updated to include additional sections Link distributed by from Deanery and shared on registrars’ online forum Bullying and Harassment Policy distributed alongside link Reminder s sent by members of Quality Group across all regions and year groups 41 surveys completed (80% response rate) ST1 registrars have had limited time in post

KEY FINDINGS High rates of overall satisfaction with training programme Lead Employer remains a source of major dissatisfaction Variability in educational and academic supervision Variability in placement experience Balance between consistent training and tailoring programmes to individuals

KEY FINDINGS Less Than Full Time Training Transition Deanery Exams & Assessment

FOCUS GROUP WITH PUBLIC HEALTH REGISTRARS Thoughts and feelings about training Common themes or issues 10 registrars, fairly representative group, no ST1s Discussions recorded, notes taken Anonymous Thematic analysis carried out

THEMES Standardisation of supervision Improve consistency. What are the standards for supervisors? Often training is too registrar led. Better understanding and support for registrars outside of standard training. Better understanding and tailoring of training Different backgrounds, wide range of skills; work and responsibility levels need to be better tailored. Training locations need a better understanding of registrars and what we have to offer.

THEMES Better understanding of the deanery and SOPH function Good support from the deanery. Better understanding of deanery function and policy would benefit registrars and supervisors. Recent changes in School of Public Health have shown a benefit in terms of quality of training and collaborative working. Improved HR function The most common concern. Current function is poor; basic legal needs are not met. Support is poor. Deanery support at resolving issues as they arise is good.

ACHIEVEMENTS TO DATE FOR NORTH WEST REGISTRARS Group achievements Annual Event 16 week revision programme and part A results Continuation of annual part B mock exam 7 ST1’s completed the MPH 1 Distinction, 4 Merits and 2 passes (one of which obtained the Ruth Hussey award for excellent performance in the taught module) First European Public Health trip

ACHIEVEMENTS TO DATE FOR NORTH WEST REGISTRARS Individual Achievements National Chair of SRC First clinical lecturer post at University of Manchester First placement at a Community Health Trust An Academic Clinical Fellow (funded by NIHR) First clinical leadership fellowship Second placement at NICE International conference speakers 3 registrars obtaining consultant posts