Foundation

The Foundation Programme is a two-year general training programme which forms the bridge between medical school and specialist/general practice training. Trainees have the opportunity to gain experience in a series of placements in a variety of specialties and healthcare settings. Learning objectives for each stage are specific and focused on demonstration of clinical competences.

The first year of the Foundation Programme builds upon the knowledge, skills and competences acquired in undergraduate training.
The learning objectives for this year are set by the General Medical Council. In order to attain full registration with the GMC, doctors must achieve specific competences by the end of this year. (Please see the GMC website for more details: www.gmc-uk.org)

The second year of the Foundation Programme builds on the first year of training. The F2 year main focus is on training in the assessment and management of the acutely ill patient. Training also encompasses the generic professional skills applicable to all areas of medicine – team work, time management, communication and IT skills.

Specialty Teachings Available

The Trainee in Difficulty

Good Medical Practice

 LEADER assessment form for clinicians editable

Leadership Foundation – Trainees Guidance

Leadership Foundation – Educational Supervisors Guidance

PORTRAIT – F1 TEACHING PROGRAMME 2011web

F2 FOUNDATION TEACHING 2011web

F1 Doctors Simulation Training Day

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Dear Colleague,

We have recently learned of a remarkably useful resource pack for doctors who are off work through illness. It has been written by an F2 doctor in Bristol based on her own experience. I for one was not aware, for example, that F1 doctors have only 1 month of full sick pay and 1 of half pay before their salary is stopped – quite a challenge with their huge student debts! The pack is full of useful advice and links to support resources.

I strongly recommend that you follow the link below and have a look at what she has put together – the UKFPO have kindly put it on their website to allow others to access it. It has relevance to all doctors, but particularly those in the earlier part of their career.

http://www.foundationprogramme.nhs.uk/news/story/foundation-doctor-produces-guidance-for-doctors-on-sick-leave

Mr David Beattie – DME
email – david.beattie@wsht.nhs.uk
phone – 01243 788122

Dr Chris Smith - Clinical Tutor
email – chris.smith@wsht.nhs.uk
phone – 01243 788122

Miss Angela Skull – F1 Lead
email – angela.skull@wsht.nhs.uk
phone – 01243 788122

Mr Clive Pratt – F2 Lead
email – clive.pratt@wsht.nhs.uk

Mrs Denise Miles – Foundation Manager
email – denise.miles@wsht.nhs.uk
phone – 01243 788122 ext. 2743

Guide For Foundation Doctors Handbook

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F1 Doctors Simulation Training Day

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Useful links

www.cmec.info
Chichester Medical Education Centre (CMEC)
Information can be found on: (not exhaustive)
CMEC Staff
Important Links
Foundation Handbook
Courses
Faculties

www.foundation programme.nhs.uk (not exhaustive)
Information can be found on: (not exhaustive)
Foundation Applicants Handbook
Rough Guide to the Foundation Programme
Foundation Programme Curriculum
Foundation Learning Portfolio
Operational Framework

www.kssdeanery.ac.uk
Information for trainee’s that are thinking
of training through Kent, Surrey & Sussex (KSS) Postgraduate Deanery

www.stfs.org.uk
South Thames Foundation School (STFS)
Information on can be found on: (not exhaustive)
E-Learning
Careers Guidance
Other Guidance forms

www.gmc-uk.org
Education & Training
Registration & Licensing
Guidance on Good Practice
Publications