Careers Workshop Joan Reid – Head of Careers Lisa Stone – Careers Adviser

Workshop - purpose Review how foundation doctors are supported with career exploration and specialty choice Consider what resources (e.g. ROADS, medical careers website, taster policy etc) are available Share good practice Review the role of the careers lead Timings – 10 mins introduction to the workshop and participants, 25 mins workshop and 10 min final plenary Introductions

1.Self Assessment 2.Career exploration 3.Decision making 4.Implementing career plans The 4 Stage Model of Career Planning

Resources to support career choice Elton and Reid – ROADS to success Tasters policy Workshops for trainers and trainees Individual support Referrals to career team

Other careers resources The royal colleges and other professional bodies/ institutions BMJ Careers BMA Scientific bodies e.g. the Royal Society of Chemistry Graduate Prospects The Careers Group University of London Books such as “Build Your Own Rainbow”; “What Colour Is Your Parachute”; “Perfect Career”

Trust based support/careers leads

Questions to be considered in groups What resources assist foundation doctors with career choice including specialty choice? Which resources do careers leads and supervisors use most? How are these resources currently provided? What else would you like the careers team to provide?

Plenary session