Frimley Park Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Director of Medical Education

Mrs Geeta Menon

Clinical Tutor

No tutor in post

Foundation Training Programme Director(s)

Dr Udesh Naidoo (FY1)
Mr Paul Redman (FY2)

Careers Tutor(s)

Dr Alison Keightley
Mrs Lynn Moran

Medical Education Manager

Mrs Lynn Moran

Medical Staffing Manager

Mr James Caldwell

Foundation Programme Administrator(s)

Mrs Anna Elliott

Postgraduate Centre

There is an excellent purpose built Postgraduate Education Centre which is the hub for Medical Staff.  The PGEC has its own restaurant which is well used by all medical staff in the Trust and local General Practitioners.   All of the seminar rooms are well furnished and equipped.  The Centre also has a purpose built simulation suite.  The lecture theatre, skills room and seminar rooms all have live links to theatres, endoscopy and radiology. 

Accommodation

he Trust has a limited amount of accommodation on site for medical staff.

Social activities

These are mainly organized through the doctor’s mess and include a Ball. There is a social induction in August for all FY1s including a BBQ & Bowling night.

Doctors' mess

There is a well-equipped, purpose built doctor’s mess in the middle of the hospital grounds. A newly equipped gymnasium is also situated adjacent to the mess. A small monthly fee is payable.

Library facilities

The Health Services library is situated above the PGEC.  It provides a wide range of services and also houses a PC suite. There is 24 hour access to the HSL and its IT.

IT facilities

The PGEC Centre has 3 PC work stations available for doctors during working hours. The PGEC plans to install a wireless system for use with laptops.

Other facilities (Recreational or otherwise)

no information available

Local amenities/attractions

Frimley is a small town 5 minutes’ walk away with the usual local amenities including Restaurants and Public Houses.  Camberley, Guildford and Windsor are easily accessible with more nightlife and cultural activities.
There is a fast train service to London Waterloo from nearby Farnborough Main Station which takes under 40 minutes.

Transport links

The hospital is situated just off junction 4 of the M3 with quick and easy access to London.  The south coast is just an hour’s drive away.  .

Parking arrangements

There is limited on-site parking with priority given to clinical staff. A small monthly charge is made for parking.

Accolades/achievements of the trust

Frimley Park has an excellent reputation as a dynamic successful Foundation Trust with the following accolades achievements:
A high rate of doctors choosing to return to work here. 
A fully integrated Military Defence Hospital Unit of over 200 doctors, nurses and other military personnel.
Lower than average mortality rates.
Investors in People Award.
NHS Litigation Authority Level 3 for patient safety standards.
NHS Litigation Authority Level 3 for maternity services.
Foundation Trust status.
92% of the Staff surveyed says that Frimley Park Hospital is a good place to work.
Parkside Private Suite which generates £6m to subsidise the NHS work.
A majority of trainees would recommend the `Frimley Park Experience’ at Foundation level.

Any additional information

no information available

Induction/shadowing arrangements

All incoming FY1s are encouraged to shadow before joining Frimley Park as part of the induction process. Induction begins with a validation meeting after appointment in April/May. Main Induction begins on the first Monday in August with an ALERT Course.

Educational and clinical supervision

All Foundation trainees will be allocated an Educational Supervisor in the first specialty they work in. Consultants in subsequent specialties will act as Clinical Supervisors. You will also be offered regular meetings with the TPD and Careers Lead during your year.

Teaching programme

The Trust currently has 36 FY1s and 34 FY2s.   All will rotate through 3 specialties for a period of 4 months each. 
Foundation trainees have individual appointments with the FY1/FY2 Programme Directors in each rotation and also meet with the trust Careers Advisor.  Trainee input to the Foundation Faculty meetings is encouraged and 2 FY1 and 2 FY2 representatives attend each meeting.
FY1 have an hour’s lunch time teaching on each Tuesday and a full day curriculum based teaching session every other month. All trainees undertake an ALERT course and ILS during their F1 year.
FY2 have a monthly curriculum based study day and all undertake an ALS course during their F2 year.
Foundation trainees are encouraged to begin audit presentations and are well supported in this work by the Clinical Audit Department.  There is an annual Regional FY2 Audit Competition held in the PGEC.

Tasters

Tasters are available to FY1s, on a first come first served basis, for up to 5 days, although this study leave will be deducted from the F2 allowance.  FY2s may apply for 5 day tasters up to twice in their placement.

Simulation

All FY1s will be offered 2 half days of simulation training in our new simulation suite.

Foundation doctor forums

There are elections every August to choose Foundation doctor representatives to the Local Faculty Group, Clinical Risk Committee, Clinical Governance Committee, Audit Committee and the Doctors Mess Committee. All representatives are supported with a workshop to develop their skills in representing their peers.

Any additional information

The outgoing Foundation Doctors prepared brochures for the new arrivals in August this year.  Here are some of the entries:
“Have fun! Consultants are really supportive and there is lots of help if you need it.”
“Frimley Park is friendly, supportive and a fun place to work.  It is an ideal place to start your medical career.”
“In summary, good variety, busy, good learning opportunities and most of all fun!”
You will find that you are very well supported and there is always plenty of lunchtime teaching happening.  Never be afraid to ask for help and have a great time in the department.”