Courses

Local Return to Work Courses

February Courses

Return to Training Course - Obstetrics and Gynaecology - Bristol Medical Simulation Centre - Thursday 27 February 2020 (9am to 5pm)

This free one-day course is designed to cover the essentials to help prepare you for your return to work and improve your confidence.
Programme includes: -
- Obstetrics and gynaecology related topics
- Presentations and simulation scenarios for acute obstetrics and gynaecology emergencies;
- What's new O&G over the last 12 months
- Laparoscopic skills refresher and suturing workshop
- Hints and tips for returning to work
- curriculum and eportfolio updates
- A faculty of senior trainees and consultants will be available and prepared to answer any questions you may have.
Suitable for all grades ST1-ST7
Location: Bristol Medical Simulation Centre, Level 5, Education Centre, opposite the Bristol Royal Infirmary.
This course is offered free of charge. Please note, for planning purposes, any cancellations made within 48 hours before the start of the course will be charged a £50 cancellation fee. This also applies for non-attendance. Please ensure you are able to attend before booking your place.
To book a place please click on the following link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/return-to-training-rtt-obs-and-gynae-tickets-87943927655
For more information please email: Amy Slater (amy.slater@live.co.uk) or Aine Dempsey (ainedempsey@hotmail.com).

March Courses

Return Refreshed Course – For all Trainees - Severn Deanery, Bristol - Tuesday 10 March 2020 (10am to 4.30pm)

Returning to training after time out can be challenging. Return Refreshed is a day to help address some of the issues doctors report.

Free one-day course
Programme includes: -
- Improve confidence
- Health & self-care workshop
- Share experiences and meet others
- BMA led advice and discussion about employment conditions
- Tackle imposter syndrome
- Prepare for coming back well and supported
Suitable for all Junior Doctors returning or recently returned to practice.
Lunch and refreshments provided
Location: Health Education England, Severn Deanery, Park House, 1200 Parkway, Bristol BS34 8YU
For more information and to book a place please email: k.herneman@nhs.net or emma.lishman@nbt.nhs.uk

Return to Work Course - Emergency Medicine, Medical and Surgical Specialties – Southmead, Bristol - Friday, 20 March 2020

Free for all South West Trainees (£95 for out of area trainees)
Programme includes: simulation, practical skills and supportive mentoring
Suitable for all trainees and locally employed doctors.
Location: The Clinical Simulation Space, Learning & Research Building, North Bristol NHS Trust, Southmead, Bristol
For more information and to book a place please email: medicaleducationteam@nbt.nhs.uk

Return to Practice Conference – Paediatrics – Bristol Zoo - Friday, 27 March 2020 (9.30am to 4.30pm)

Free one-day conference including childcare (pop up creche for under 2's available on site), parking and family Zoo ticket (valid for 27 March)
Suitable for all training and non-training posts
Location: Bristol Zoo Gardens, College Road, Clifton, Bristol
To book a place please click on the following link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/return-to-paediatrics-conference-tickets-89223266191

SWell (South West Wellbeing) Conference – For all Trainees – Somerset Cricket Club, Taunton - Tuesday, 31 March 2020 (8.30am to 5pm)

Free one-day conference which is open to all trainees but will include focused SuppoRTT workshops.
Please click on: Programme of Events for more information.
Suitable for all trainees
Location: Somerset Cricket Club, St James Street, Taunton TA1 1JT
To book a place please click on the following link: swell2020.eventbrite.co.uk
If you have any questions please email: swellconference@gmail.com

April Courses

Return to Work Course – Emergency Medicine, Medical, Paediatrics or Surgical Specialties – Gloucestershire Royal Hospital - Thursday, 2 April 2020 (10am to 4pm)

Free one-day course to support all doctors returning to emergency medicine, medical, paediatric or surgical specialties.
Programme includes:-
- Hot topics
- Top tips
- Simulation
- Practical skills
- Insight from recent RTW Doctors
- Separate Workshop for Consultants returned or returning in the morning session (10am-12pm)
Suitable for all trainees, fellows, consultants and non-consultant grades following time away from work.
Location: Redwood Education Centre, Gloucestershire Royal Hospital, Gloucester
For more information and to book a place please email: emma.davis44@nhs.net

Return to Work Course – Anaesthetics, ACCS, Emergency Medicine, Paediatrics & GP Trainees in Hospital – Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital - Friday, 17 April 2020 (10am to 4pm)

Free one-day course to support all doctors returning to anaesthetics, emergency medicine, medical, paediatric or surgical specialties.
Programme includes:-

Simulation
Practical skills stations
Hot topics
Keeping up to date in a digital age
Practical advice on returning

Suitable for all trainees, fellows, consultants and non-consultant grades following time away from work.
Location: RILD, Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital, Exeter
For more information and to book a place please email: SWRPTcourse@gmail.com

Supporting Professionals to Support Returning Medical Trainees – Torbay Hospital, Torquay - Friday 17 April 2020 (9.30am to 4pm)

Free regional study day for Medical Trainers (both Primary and Secondary Care) along with Medical Workforce/Human Resources, Hospital/GP Practice/Rota Managers, Postgraduate Team Managers and Occupational Health and any relevant professional involved in supporting PG medical trainees.
A full programme will be available in the next couple weeks.
Jointly hosted By Health Education England and Department of Postgraduate Medical Education, Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Speakers include:
- Dr Indra Dey, Consultant Paediatrician, SuppoRTT Champion Torbay;
- Dr Hiu Lam, Associate Dean for SuppoRTT;
- Dr Anna Baverstock, Consultant Paediatrician, Lead for Senior doctor Wellbeing, Taunton & Somerset NHS Foundation Trust;
- Dr Andrew Tresidder, GP & NHS Practitioner Health;
- Anna Alexander, Medical Workforce & OD Business Partner, Torbay & South Devon NHSFT;
- Dr Rebecca Pugsley, SuppoRTT Clinical Fellow and Medical Trainee Representations, Royal Devon & Exeter.
Location: TREC, Torbay Hospital, Torquay TQ2 7AA
For more information or to confirm your participation with dietary requirements please contact: Jan Morgan, Medical Education Manager email: jan.morgan@nhs.net

May Courses

Anaesthetic Association Core Topics Update - Sandy Park, Exeter - Friday, 1 May 2020 (9am-4.30pm)

One day conference - updates on all aspects of anaesthetics for all anaesthetists with a parent and child friendly breakout room linked to the main conference with audio visuals.
Programme includes:-

Environmentally sustainable anaesthesia
SAFE Paediatric anaesthesia
Trauma calls and coagulation controversies
Pulmonary hypertension
Death for the anaesthetist
Opportunities to discuss returning to anaesthetics with fellow trainees during coffee and lunch breaks.

Suitable for all trainees, fellows, consultant and non-consultant grades.
Location: Sandy Park, Exeter
For more information and to book a place please see the anaesthetic association website. If you are on parental leave this day can be used for study leave and paid for with your usual study budget.
For additional information regarding the breakout room please email: Rebecca.pugsley@nhs.net

Return to Training Medical Conference 2020 – Royal United Hospital Bath, Postgraduate Centre - 19 May 2020 (9am to 5pm)

Free 1-day conference
Provisional programme:-
- Cardiology update
- Acute medicine update
- Neurology update
- Gastroenterology update
- Respiratory update
- Chaired panel discussion
- Practical aspects of returning to work
- a psychologists perspective
- Medical simulation stations.
Suitable for all medical trainees
Location: Royal United Hospital Bath, Postgraduate Centre
For more information and to book a place please contact Abby Cannon or Zehra Mehdi via email: suppoRTT.wx@hee.nhs.uk

Return to Work Course - Emergency Medicine, Medical and Surgical Specialties – Southmead, Bristol - Friday, 22 May 2020

Free for all South West Trainees (£95 for out of area trainees)
Programme includes simulation, practical skills and supportive mentoring
Suitable for all trainees and locally employed doctors.
Location: The Clinical Simulation Space, Learning & Research Building, North Bristol NHS Trust, Southmead, Bristol
For more information and to book a place please email: medicaleducationteam@nbt.nhs.uk

July Courses

Return to Work Course - Anaethesia – Southmead Hospital - Friday, 10 July 2020 (8.30am to 4.30pm)

Free for all Trainees (£95 for consultants)
Programme includes: -

TIVA
Trauma RIS
Paediatrics
Ultrasound guided lines & blocks
Airway
SIM - Paediatrics
Updates Lecture
Sim 1 & Wellbeing
Sim 2, 3, 4 & 5

Suitable for all trainees and locally employed doctors (including consultants) in Anaesthesia and Emergency Department
Location: Learning & Research Building, North Bristol NHS Trust, Southmead Hospital, Bristol
For more information and to book a place please email: sarahmortimer@doctors.org.uk

October Courses

Supporting Professionals to Support Returning Medical Trainees – Torbay Hospital – Wednesday 21 October 2020 (9.30am to 4pm)

Free regional study day for Medical Trainers (both Primary and Secondary Care) along with Medical Workforce/Human Resources, Hospital/GP Practice/Rota Managers, Postgraduate Team Managers and Occupational Health and any relevant professional involved in supporting PG medical trainees.
A full programme will be available in the next couple weeks.
Jointly hosted By Health Education England and Department of Postgraduate Medical Education, Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Speakers include:
- Dr Indra Dey, Consultant Paediatrician, SuppoRTT Champion Torbay;
- Dr Hiu Lam, Associate Dean for SuppoRTT;
- Dr Anna Baverstock, Consultant Paediatrician, Lead for Senior doctor Wellbeing, Taunton & Somerset NHS Foundation Trust;
- Dr Andrew Tresidder, GP & NHS Practitioner Health;
- Anna Alexander, Medical Workforce & OD Business Partner, Torbay & South Devon NHSFT;
- Dr Rebecca Pugsley, SuppoRTT Clinical Fellow and Medical Trainee Representations, Royal Devon & Exeter.
Location: TREC, Torbay Hospital, Torquay TQ2 7AA
For more information or to confirm your participation with dietary requirements please contact: Jan Morgan, Medical Education Manager email: jan.morgan@nhs.net

The deanery websites also have lists of all events available to trainees within the region, some of which will be applicable to the return to work process:

If you are faculty for any other return-to-work courses in the South West, please do let us know. Email SuppoRTT.SW@hee.nhs.uk and we will add the details of the course to this information page.

National Return to Work Courses

Below are links to of some of the courses currently available to trainees within other HEE LETB (Local Education and Training Board) areas. More information on these and other courses will be available via the national SuppoRTT website in the future. This is currently under development.

London and the South East

West Midlands

PaedSiM – Return to Practice – Paediatrics – email the Simulation Fellow - ashish.patel3@nhs.net

Yorkshire and Humber

A full selection of return-to-work events and days are available. More information is available on the SuppoRTT YH page.

Courses run at multiple sites

GAS (Giving Anaesthesia Safely) Again - Anaesthetics

This page was last updated February 13th 2020 (10 days ago)