1. South Thames Foundation Schoolwww.stfs.org.uk Welcome to the South Thames Foundation School Information for F2 Trainees August 2010

2. South Thames Foundation Schoolwww.stfs.org.uk STFS – contacts reminder 1 school, 3 offices 1 advice e mail – enquiries@stfs.org.uk enquiries@stfs.org.uk Enquiries checked daily Policies on STFS website www.stfs.org.uk www.stfs.org.uk

3. South Thames Foundation Schoolwww.stfs.org.uk Brighton – F2s London Bridge – policy and communications Tooting – F1s Doctors needing to meet STFS staff can attend local office

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5. South Thames Foundation Schoolwww.stfs.org.uk STFS communications Requirement to maintain e mail address and check it weekly – do not just auto-forward as often the original e mail service will close STFS currently recommends Doctors.net.uk as available in all trusts – if another used your responsibility to inform STFS and ensure functioning (avoid hotmail etc as their spam filters block STFS e mails) Enables information about specialty recruitment etc to be sent out - to help you STFS bulletins sent regularly – also available on website All new information also on stfs website

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7. South Thames Foundation Schoolwww.stfs.org.uk National information www.foundationprogramme.nhs.uk www.foundationprogramme.nhs.uk New curriculum New reference guide (national policies) Other information

8. South Thames Foundation Schoolwww.stfs.org.uk e-LFH e-lfh.org.uk e learning modules for foundation useful to support your experiential learning, eg Safe Prescribing to catch up if you miss a teaching session

9. South Thames Foundation Schoolwww.stfs.org.uk Your trust will provide you with: Appropriate learning experience 3 hours+/ week bleep-free education eg teaching sessions, teaching ward rounds, clinics etc Training compliant with European working time regulations (EWTR) Educational supervision Access to careers advice / guidance Representation at local faculty group via elected F2 representative

10. South Thames Foundation Schoolwww.stfs.org.uk Protecting patients (and you) F2 doctors must NOT Site mark (except under direct supervision by the operator) Inject contrast unless trained to do so

11. South Thames Foundation Schoolwww.stfs.org.uk Protecting patients (2) F2 doctors must NOT: –initiate or administer cytotoxic or immunosuppressant drugs (except corticosteroids) F2 doctors should ONLY: –prescribe the above drugs following training and when assessed as competent to do so

12. South Thames Foundation Schoolwww.stfs.org.uk Consent Taking consent is the responsibility of the doctor performing the procedure If a FD is not capable of carrying out a procedure, s/he may only obtain consent for it when trained to do so, directly supervised, and under delegation from the experienced doctor carrying out that procedure

13. South Thames Foundation Schoolwww.stfs.org.uk F2 sign-off (1) in order to achieve your FACD you must: Have no more than 4 weeks non-statutory leave in the year (if more is likely, contact STFS) Attend at least 70% of your F2 teaching sessions Provide evidence of involvement in audit

14. South Thames Foundation Schoolwww.stfs.org.uk F2 sign-off (2) you must: Possess a valid advanced life support (or equivalent) certificate or record of attendance Complete e-portfolio Complete required assessments satisfactorily*: –6+ mini-CEX –6+ CBDs –3 DOPS –1-2 multi-source feedbacks (TAB this year) *assessments should be spread throughout the year, with 5+ in each 4/12 rotation and 8 to be done by January STFS training package on assessments on www.etft.org.uk - you might wish to complete this before you start your specialty trainingwww.etft.org.uk

15. South Thames Foundation Schoolwww.stfs.org.uk F2 sign-off (3) you must: Maintain your e-learning portfolio, including evidence that you have maintained and improved your skills (for example by being able to help others) in procedures required by the GMC for F1 sign-off (eg a list or logbook of the procedures, or DOPS)

16. South Thames Foundation Schoolwww.stfs.org.uk List of skills required by the GMC for F1 sign-off Venepuncture /IV cannulation Use of local anaesthetics Arterial puncture (adult) Blood cultures Injection (SC/ID/IM/IV) Prepare and give IV meds IV infusions inc. fluids, blood and blood products Perform and interpret ECG, spirometry and peak flow Urethral catheterisation (male and female) Airway care NG tube insertion

17. South Thames Foundation Schoolwww.stfs.org.uk F2 sign-off (4) you must: Include evidence in your learning portfolio that you meet other curriculum and statutory requirements such as: ALS or equivalent child protection training

18. South Thames Foundation Schoolwww.stfs.org.uk F2 sign-off (5) You must: Do the mandatory national online trainee survey, which assesses the quality of your training Feedback is essential to monitor and improve medical training STFS will also require you to complete a destination survey before you leave* *Destinations for your predecessors on SFTS website

19. South Thames Foundation Schoolwww.stfs.org.uk Careers Careers support and resources available in your trust ROADS book – and four stage approach to career management Up to 5 days of study leave can be taken as a ‘taster’ to explore career options – good to arrange early before specialty recruitment this winter www.medicalcareers.nhs.uk for further ideaswww.medicalcareers.nhs.uk

20. South Thames Foundation Schoolwww.stfs.org.uk Asking for advice Usually ask locally first, eg your educational supervisor or FTPD STFS need to know if it may affect your training programme, eg: –You need to be away, for example for maternity leave –You are having problems with your training If so please check the policy and deadlines on www.stfs.org.uk and contact enquiries@stfs.org.uk www.stfs.org.ukenquiries@stfs.org.uk

21. South Thames Foundation Schoolwww.stfs.org.uk Feedback to STFS Foundation programme trainee representative at all trusts – can raise issues locally Trainee representatives at STFS committees – inform and influence future directions Online and brief paper (pre-visit) questionnaires – please contribute as your views are valued!