FTPD Training 2011

On Wednesday 13 April 2011, STFS held an FTPD training session in order to meet the requirements of the 2010 FP Reference Guide which specifies that (see extract below):

Extract from FP Reference Guide 2010, p.13

5.27 Training:

“FTPD/Ts must be trained for their role. They must understand and demonstrate ability in the use of the approved workplace-based assessment tools and be clear as to what is deemed acceptable progress. In addition, they should understand and be able to monitor progress, provide appraisals, provide career support and identify and contribute to the support of foundation doctors needing additional help;

FTPD/Ts should complete training in equality and diversity, assessing and appraising foundation doctors and any other aspects of their role usually every three years. The deanery/foundation school and LEPs must agree who is responsible for maintaining a register of FTPD/T training.”

FTPDs were asked to indicate which of the list of potential topics below they would like to be covered during the training session:

• Monitoring progression of all foundation doctors
• What is acceptable progress?
• Managing trainees in difficulty
• The role of the foundation doctor/appropriate supervision
• Less than full-time training
• Study leave
• Provision of careers advice
• Quality control: making the most of the GMC Survey/STFS annual foundation doctor questionnaire

A copy of the delegate pack including the training presentation is available to download below.