Medical Education and the Future Patricia Hamilton Director of Medical Education (England)
A High Quality Workforce
MEE Coherent professional voice on education and training Coordination of changes to postgraduate training pathway Integration of service and professional perspectives
MEE Professional high level scrutiny of and advice on the quality of workforce planning at national level; Professional scrutiny of and advice on the education and training commissioning plans developed at SHA level
Foundation Programme Selection Overall review Shadowing Core training for Uncoupled Specialities Speciality Training General Practice Speciality Training CCT for entry to the Specialist Register Consultant CPD life long learning CCT for entry To the GP register GP CPD life long learning SelectionCredentialing Broad based entry Extension of training Credentialing 48 hour Quality Accreditation of supervisors Use of simulation Leadership New specialties Workforce planning Commissioning quality Workforce planning
Time for Training A review of the impact of the European Working Time Directive on the quality of training Professor Sir John Temple
Findings….. “It is possible to train in 48 hours”
BUT “This is precluded when trainees have a major role in out of hours service, are poorly supervised and access to learning is limited”
Positive impact where well implemented Good rota design Involvement of experienced doctors Enhanced supervision Increased training opportunities Improved patient safety and experience Better work/life balance
Problems Gaps in rotas Emergency/OOH workloads Traditional apprenticeship models Current pattern of service
Findings – Consultant Expansion
Implement a consultant delivered service Direct responsibility 24/7 Work more flexibly Align with CCT holder output Consultant contract Reward consultant trainers How will we afford this?
Response from SoS To bring the Directive back to the European Commission in order to limit its impact on UK health services
Not to go back to the past with tired doctors working long hours To align the New Deal with the Directive The service and the profession to change working practices
Implement the consultant contract and job planning more effectively Determine the appropriate service contribution of the trainee
Review of Foundation Programme
Centre for Workforce Intelligence
The Centre for Workforce Intelligence Mouchel and Manchester University Plus Workforce Review Team Commissioned to –Model numbers for 2011 –Model CCT output and consultant delivered service –Model future numbers over next 5 years
Specialist Registration before subspecialty Post CCT Fellowships Transferable competences Hybrid training programmes Abandon CCT concept Train hospitalists CESR/ CCT Becomes CSR Exit examinations Define role and responsibility of trainee OUTSIDE THE BOX Flexible duration of training Define E-learning/ simulation usage More recruitment entry points
3 Secretaries of State…
…. and a new government
SoS Vision for health and care A patient-led NHS Delivering better health outcomes A more autonomous and accountable system Improved public health A focus on reforming long-term and social care
Training and Education Employers and staff agree plans and funding for workforce development This determines education commissioning plan
Education commissioning led locally and nationally by the healthcare professions
Through similar mechanisms for nurses, midwives and AHPs For doctors, healthcare scientists and pharmacists Through
The professions will play a leading role in deciding the structure and content of training, and quality standards
All providers will pay to meet the costs of training The national commissioning board will provide oversight The CfWI will act as a constant source of information
Timescale “Reforms will be managed so changes do not destabilise individual providers” “the summer”Engagement process with stakeholders “the autumn”Consultation paper
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