Supporting Doctors New to the NHS

Moving to a new country and starting a new job is a difficult and  stressful process. It is understandable that the main challenge facing  International Medical Graduates (IMGs) in the UK is working how to  engage with a new healthcare system and understanding the NHS culture.

The  aim of the workshop is to build on Trust Induction and provide  supplementary information to explore some of the challenges faced by  IMGs and share ways of working and available resources to help them  survive and thrive in their first job in the NHS.

The session is  delivered ‘by junior doctors, for junior doctors’ and all facilitators  have had first-hand experience of integrating into the UK and the NHS  system.

This event will include a half day course delivered by the  GMC: Welcome to UK Practice. This is a mandatory course required for  those new to UK practice*

*Please note that the £30 charge does not go to the GMC for this event

Learning Outcomes:

• Identify differences in culture between the UK  and other countries and discuss common barriers to communication.  Determine essential communication skills relevant to working in the NHS.
• Explain NHS dynamics, the multi-disciplinary teams, and the role of junior doctors in the clinical environment in general.
• Present  tips and advice on surviving your first on call and the essential  skills to thrive in your first NHS job. Interactive scenarios to  practice essential skills as prioritisation, delegation, and effective  handover.
• Define the principles and values of the NHS; the role of the GMC and an overview of the Good Medical Practice.
• Explong ethical issues such as consent and confidentiality and what to do when things go wrong.
• Explain contracts, various leave entitlement, indemnity, ‎and NHS staff benefits.
• Discuss  learning and professional development; effective PDP, e-portfolios.  Practical approach to risk management and audits, reflective practice  and career progression.