We all know that modern-day life is busy; coupled with the demands of medical training, there can be a lot to cope with. Here in the North East and North Cumbria we have robust systems in place to make sure our trainees are well supported throughout their career with us.
Professional Support and Wellbeing Unit
Our Professional Support Unit has been established to provide specialist support for individuals who are experiencing difficulties that are affecting their ability to train. We are dedicated to helping support individuals to remain in practice or return safely to the workplace.
More information is available here Professional Support & Wellbeing Unit
We’re listening
Listening to our resident doctors and dentists in training about their experiences – the good and the bad – is really important to us here in the North East and North Cumbria. It’s an essential part of making sure we know what’s working well and where we need to improve, so our resident doctors and dentists in training can thrive and be the best they can be.
Our executive forum is just one of the many opportunities for doctors and dentists in training to get involved, share their ideas or raise concerns – as well as influence the shape of training. It’s chaired and run by our Clinical Leadership Fellows. Many of those involved find it rewarding with opportunities to gain experience in leadership and management – as well as the chance to improve the working lives of colleagues in the region.
At any time around 10 percent of doctors and dentists take time out of training for a variety of reasons from parental leave and sickness, to out of programme activities and research. Whatever the reason, we recognise returning to training can be a difficult and stressful time and we’re here to support and guide you through this process. This includes our regional SuppoRTT programme events that trainees can attend for training, support, mentoring and coaching.