D R KAT I E S M I T H , D R C H A R LO TT E S T E V E N S O N A N D M R J O N H O B DAY

REGISTRAR UPDATE

October 2013

ONLINE SURVEY

• Survey reviewed and updated to include additional sections

• Link distributed by email from Deanery and shared on registrars’ online forum

• Bullying and Harassment Policy distributed alongside link

• Reminder emails 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