Meeting the non-clinical education and training needs of new consultants. Issue 958 (5th August 2005)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Higgins, R; Gallen, D; Whiteman, S
• Is Part Of: Postgraduate medical journal. Volume 81:Issue 958(2005)
• Page Start: 519
• Page End: 523
• Publication Date: 2005-08-05
• Subjects: EWTD, European Working Time Directive -- MMC, Modernising Medical Careers -- CPD, continuing professional development -- HPE, higher professional education -- SpR, specialist registrar -- VTS, vocational training scheme -- SHO, senior house officer -- PDP, professional development plan; consultant -- non-clinical skills -- training needs -- training provision; Medicine -- Periodicals; 610
• DOI: 10.1136/pgmj.2004.028902
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0032-5473

Abstract

Abstract : This review highlights the non-clinical training needs of new consultants, identifying strategies for meeting these needs. Non-clinical activities are integral to the consultant's role and senior clinicians need training in these areas. Concerns over the quantity and quality of current provision are compounded by changes the European Working Time Directive and Modernising Medical Careers initiative will bring. Accelerated progression to senior level and reduction in time for training suggest a pressing need to respond to the needs of new consultants. Ad hoc initiatives in a range of healthcare contexts offer examples of how training needs may be met, including mentoring and continuing professional development schemes. A multi-professional strategy, incorporating elements of higher professional education in general practice and other NHS initiatives (particularly management/leadership training), may offer an appropriate framework within which to capitalise on existing opportunities. There are, however, resource implications that need to be addressed.