ian eardley. a large number of non training “fellowship” posts have been available for several...
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The National Surgical Fellowship Scheme
Ian Eardley
Background
A large number of non training “Fellowship” posts have been available for several years (Pre and post CCT)
The DOH funded 70 Post CCT Fellowship posts in 2007 to release training numbers to deal with the ST3 bulge associated with MMC
Several specialties have Deanery funded interface posts eg Hand Fellowships (Pre CCT)
Background
Several surgical specialty curricula produce “generalists” without (many) subspecialist skills
Fellowship training (with acquisition of subspecialist skills) is increasingly a requirement for consultant posts in several specialties
Fellowship training is currently unregulated
Background
In 2009, RCS Council agreed proposals to develop a National Surgical Fellowship scheme
In 2010, a cross specialty group was established (including representatives of the Specialty Associations) to oversee the institution of this programme
In 2011, RCS Council approved proposals for quality assurance of Fellowship posts
Objectives
Develop a register of Fellowship posts
Develop quality assurance processes for these posts
Develop processes for trainee assessment
Manpower planning
Lobby for central funding
Quality Assurance of the Post
1. Employing Trust applies to RCS England
2. QA Department coordinates assessment of the post by SAC and Specialty Association
3. If successful, approval given, subject to review for a period of up to 5 years
4. Annual review via online trainee evaluation and logbooks
Rationale for Approval
Provides a structured educational experience prior to or immediately after CCT
Is designed to deliver the requirements of a subspecialty which is not readily available within CCT training
Has an established curriculum
Does not impinge on the training of pre-CCT trainees
Allied to workforce opportunities in the specialty
Who can undertake a Fellowship? Senior Trainees (OOPT)
CCT holders wishing to obtain additional expertise
Newly appointed consultants wishing to obtain additional skills
Existing Consultants wishing to learn new skills
What do Trusts get …….?
Advertise the post with the College Eagle motif and strap line; “This fellowship post has been approved by the Royal
College of Surgeons and the …… specialty association”
Listing on the College website
Future Plans
Develop a register of such posts
Develop quality assurance processes (Launch 2012)
Develop processes for trainee assessment
Manpower planning
Lobby for central fundingFor further information contact:Anna [email protected] Eardley [email protected]