Locum work during a training post was some concern voiced due to the fact that a trainee had recently stated that their regular work as locum was impacting on their training. KW was alerted to the issue when a trainee confessed to be stressed and worn out due to the locum job undertaken. The group noted that rotas were monitored to safeguard the trainees’ health but any additional work undertaken by trainees relies on self-reporting. This had the potential for problems. WLC had not heard of this issue being raised at BMA meetings. It was agreed that if the locum work becomes an issue then it would have to be managed through the normal HR process, on a case by case basis. Shape of Training Review The group commented on the Shape of Training review. The recommended move to a full registration before the start of the Foundation years was the biggest point of debate. It was noted that until the Scottish Government replies to the review, the recommendations would not be implemented in . Foundation Programme Groups Academic The meeting of the FP Academic Board had been rescheduled to the following week so there was no update. Curriculum and Assessment At the last FP C&A meeting it had been discussed how to take things forward in of supporting the educational programme. A resource had been identified to support AT and the subgroup. The current educational model needs a more consistent approach. It is planned to have a small sub group meeting to take things forward and produce a paper that can be discussed at FPB and the FPD Development day. Action: AT Operations The TP (Training Programme) Leads for each region are now planning to meet regularly outwith the Board and FPOG meetings. These meetings will be scheduled for the months when there are no FPB or FPOG meetings. LEARN Editorial Group It was noted that there was still no new name for LEARN. AOCB Graduation numbers DH thanked GM and the Scottish Deans of Medical Education Group (SDMEG) for their numbers paper. The numbers will start to reduce after the 2016 output. Funding for additional posts has been agreed on a year by year basis and there is no guarantee that this will continue until it is no longer required. The additional pressures of the new private UK
Locum work during a training post was some concern voiced due to the fact that a trainee had recently stated that their regular work as locum was impacting on their training. KW was alerted to the issue when a trainee confessed to be stressed and worn out due to the locum job undertaken. The group noted that rotas were monitored to safeguard the trainees’ health but any additional work undertaken by trainees relies on self-reporting. This had the potential for problems. WLC had not heard of this issue being raised at BMA meetings. It was agreed that if the locum work becomes an issue then it would have to be managed through the normal HR process, on a case by case basis. Shape of Training Review The group commented on the Shape of Training review. The recommended move to a full registration before the start of the Foundation years was the biggest point of debate. It was noted that until the Scottish Government replies to the review, the recommendations would not be implemented in . Foundation Programme Groups Academic The meeting of the FP Academic Board had been rescheduled to the following week so there was no update. Curriculum and Assessment At the last FP C&A meeting it had been discussed how to take things forward in of supporting the educational programme. A resource had been identified to support AT and the subgroup. The current educational model needs a more consistent approach. It is planned to have a small sub group meeting to take things forward and produce a paper that can be discussed at FPB and the FPD Development day. Action: AT Operations The TP (Training Programme) Leads for each region are now planning to meet regularly outwith the Board and FPOG meetings. These meetings will be scheduled for the months when there are no FPB or FPOG meetings. LEARN Editorial Group It was noted that there was still no new name for LEARN. AOCB Graduation numbers DH thanked GM and the Scottish Deans of Medical Education Group (SDMEG) for their numbers paper. The numbers will start to reduce after the 2016 output. Funding for additional posts has been agreed on a year by year basis and there is no guarantee that this will continue until it is no longer required. The additional pressures of the new private UK