Online Learning Resources : https://www.e-lfh.org.uk/

  1. Introduction to working in the NHS
  2. Social aspects of UK clinical practice
  3. Ethical and legal aspects of UK clinical practice
  4. Patient safety aspects of UK clinical practice
  5. Professional aspects of clinical practice
  6. Personal Health and Wellbeing in UK clinical practice.

This website has excellent online learning modules, which will help you transition to NHS work. We encourage you to complete the following modules before and during your placement.

The learning modules can be accessed by using your GMC number to register on the website.

https://www.e-lfh.org.uk/programmes/nhs-induction-programme-for-international-medical-graduates/

Please complete this and send a copy of your completion certificate before arriving in the UK.

The following three key clinical topics are aimed at doctors from overseas working in various NHS clinical settings. The doctors in training have highlighted that they have found the highlighted topics as the most challenging during their training. Completing the modules will support the post-graduate doctors in training (PGDIT) to provide high-quality patient care.

  1. Blood transfusion and consent.
  2. Safe prescribing and venous thromboembolism (VTE).
  3. Mental Capacity Act and death certification.

https://www.gmc-uk.org/about/what-we-do-and-why/learning-and-support/workshops-for-doctors/welcome-to-uk-practice/doctors

SNOT-PD:

  • Self - can you sort the problem out yourself? Is the answer on this website or accessible via the Chesterfield Intranet
  • Other - consider asking your Trainee Representative, your GPST WhatsApp group or the Programme Administrator for advice
  • Trainer - see if your own CS or ES knows the answer
  • Programme Director (PD) - only when you have exhausted all the above and only then, contact your PD.