Foundation doctors

PMETB Update on Trainees Taking Consent for Procedures

There has been a change to one of the requirements in the PMETB's Generic standards for training. The amendment relates to trainees taking consent for procedures they do not perform, but which they understand and can explain to patients.

Full details of the change, including an insert page for hard copies of the standards, can be found on the www.pmetb.org.uk/index.php?id=gst

Assessment

ASSESSMENT AUGUST 2010-2011

Please see the STFS dedicated ePortfolio page for further information.

Time Out of Foundation Programme

See Operational Framework paragraphs 75-82, p.26-27

Guidelines for taking time out of Foundation Programmes (TOFP)

Doctors who want to take time out of their Foundation Programme should first discuss this with their educational supervisor. Although they will be expected to complete their Foundation Programme within two years, they should not have to do so if they have good reasons for wanting to take time out.

21 September 2009 STFS e-Update - NOW AVAILABLE

The latest edition (21 September 2009) of the STFS e-Update is now available on the e-Updates/Bulletins page of the STFS website.

Trainees in Difficulty

If a foundation doctor feels that they are struggling/experiencing difficulties they are encouraged to contact their foundation training programme director as soon as possible so that appropriate support/advice can be provided.

Trust faculty groups meet on a regular basis and will update the STFS Director on any trainees experiencing difficulties.

Swap Shop

Information regarding the swap shop for F2 programmes commencing in August 2010 will appear here shortly.

STFS Programme Fair - register now to book your place

STFS invites prospective F1 doctors to attend a Programme Fair in advance of them being required to submit their programme preferences.

Individual trusts have a stand enabling each to publicise facilities/opportunities available and answer questions from applicants.

How to register

Due to high demand, we ask that attendees register for one of this event's three sessions, being held at 10:30, 12:30 and 14:30. Please choose an event to make your reservation:

Date and time:
09:00 - 17:00 GMT, Mon 14 Dec 2009

Merits

Certificates of Merit are awarded at the end of the F1 or F2 year to up to 10% of doctors within STFS.

The following limited number of categories are available:

  • F1 Foundation Learning Portfolio Merit
  • F2 Foundation Learning Portfolio Merit
  • F1 Audit Merit
  • F2 Audit Merit
  • F1 Contribution to Teaching Merit
  • F2 Contribution to Teaching Merit

The number of Merits available per Trust is determined by the number of trainees i.e.