1. Training Programme Support (Formally known as the Amber Process)
Dr Geoffrey Potter
Dr John Jewitt
Dr Rubi Vijayakumar
Dr David Anderson
Chris Alderson
Joanne Thurland

2. What Is the TPS process? A sub-team of the Training Programme
We aim to support registrars experiencing difficulty
These difficulties are categorised as:
Clinical/Performance
Educational
Health
GMC concerns or conditions

3. What is the TPS list? Concerns about a registrar may come from:
The registrar: you can approach us!
Clinical supervisor; first month form
Educational supervisor
Training programme director on half-day release
These concerns are fed back to the “TPS team”
If sufficient or serious concerns, registrar is added to TPS list

4. What happens if I am on the TPS list?
Please don’t worry
The key aim is to provide support and assistance
We want you get you through your training
We will arrange a meeting with you
Discuss any difficulties you may be having
Agree (with you) a plan of action

5. Plan of action Depends on the particular difficulty
Health concerns; refer to occupational health, agree time off work or working LTFT, advice about seeking help from your own GP.
Educational difficulties: agree a learning plan (PDP), refer to educational support service for specific help e.g. exam related anxiety, dyslexia, language difficulties
Performance concerns: liaise with clinical supervisor, plan an extension e.g. following adverse ARCP outcome

6. Who else may be involved?
We aim to work with your clinical supervisor and, where appropriate, educational supervisor
We feel this ensures that everyone is working together to best support you through your training
We aim to share information with your clinical supervisor
Handover form, at the end of each post, allows transfer of relevant information to your next clinical supervisor
We will always inform you when we are sharing information
Where appropriate: DME, Human resources, practice manager. (GMC)

7. Support services Counselling CBT Linguistic support
Educational Support
Occupational health
Counselling
CBT
Dealing with anxiety including exam related anxiety
Linguistic support
Can support you with health problems affecting work
Assess whether you are fit to return to work
Facilitate a return to work
Advise your employer about specific needs

8. Any questions?