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Frequently Asked Questions
In this section, we seek to answer some of the most common questions foundation doctors pose to us. They have been broken down into the following topics: General Recruitment Programmes Assessment and Appraisal Flexibility... Read more...
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Foundation Fellows / Representatives
Foundation Fellows To enhance the potential for Foundation Doctors to demonstrate excellence, the Severn Foundation School offers foundation doctors the opportunity to apply for Fellowship roles. For the 2024-26 academic years, appointments will be made to five (5) Fellowships in the following areas of interest: Sustainability, Education, Leadership, Quality Improvement, and Simulation. The role lasts for two years, and, in addition to activities related to their respective fellowships, succ... Read more...
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Tasters
A taster is a period of time, up to five days, spent in a specialty in which the foundation doctor has not previously worked. Its purpose is to enable the development of insight into the work and 'lifestyle' of the specialty and promote careers reflection. Tasters are primarily for foundation doctors wishing to experience a specialty not in their Foundation Programme. Please note that taster days should where possible be taken within your employing trust unless the chosen specialty is not provid... Read more...
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Reservists policy
Foundation School Reservists Leave Policy This is a policy to standardise the approach to such requests across all trusts with the Severn Foundation School and the principles of which were agreed by the National Groups of Foundation School Directors January 2020. This policy reflects the uniqueness of the Foundation Training Programme, which is both competency based AND time based, i.e. that a trainee must complete all the required competencies and 24 months of training. 1. The Severn Founda... Read more...
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Foundation Doctor and Faculty Achievements
Severn Foundation School strives to support excellence and we are fortunate in attracting very good applicants who constantly impress us. Outlined in the links below are publications; national and international presentations; and other notable projects that our foundation doctors have achieved during their training in the Severn Region. Foundation Doctor and Faculty Achievements - Presentations Foundation Doctor and Faculty Achievements - Publications Foundation Doctor and Faculty Achie... Read more...
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Psychiatry Foundation Fellows
Peninsula & Severn Foundation School Guidance: Psychiatry Foundation Fellows PLEASE NOTE THAT THE ROYAL COLLEGE OF PSYCHIATRISTS ARE NO LONGER OFFERING THE FOUNDATION FELLOWS PROGRAMME. THIS GUIDANCE IS FOR EXISTING FELLOWS ONLY. The Psychiatry Foundation Fellowship Programme is a joint initiative by NHSE and the Royal College of Psychiatrists with the intention of improving exposure to mental health throughout Foundation training and encouraging recruitment to core psychiatry training. Th... Read more...
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Contacts
Key Contacts at University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust Foundation Programme Directors Dr Elizabeth Arthurs (Bristol)Dr Chris Arrowsmith (Bristol)Mr Mike Bould (Weston) Foundation Programme Team General Queries Foundation Training TeamFoundationtraining@uhbw.nhs.uk Tel: 0117 34 20053 (Bristol) Tel: 01934 881316 (Weston) UHBW Education & Research Centre, Level 4Upper Maudlin StreetBristol BS2 8AE Postgraduate Medical Education CentreWeston General HospitalWeston... Read more...
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Psychiatry Placements
Foundation Psychiatry Placements Good Practice Guide Contents IntroductionDoing a psychiatry post in the Foundation yearsKey personnelThe Foundation CurriculumMental health in the Foundation Programme CurriculumAssessment during foundation trainingThe syllabusRecommendations for training in a psychiatry foundation postReport authorsReferences Appendix Example of detailed syllabus; FPC1 and FPC2 Introduction If you are considering a psychiatry foundation post or are looking at how to plan your F... Read more...
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Foundation Doctor Testimonials
F1 Why did you pick this Trust? Closest trust to partner. Nearby big exciting city of Bristol. Gloucester Royal Hospital is a DGH which often means more opportunities for hands on experience but also known to be a busy DGH which allows greater exposure What's the area like? Nice towns like Cheltenham surrounded by lovely countryside – Cotswolds, Forest of Dean. Also pretty easy to get to Bristol where more is happening socially and events wise. Cheltenham has great restaurants and bars and oft... Read more...
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Great Western Hospitals
Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address The Great Western HospitalMarlborough RoadSwindonSN3 6BB Website https://www.gwh.nhs.uk/ The Trust and Hospital(s) The Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Consists of these hospitals and services. The Great Western Hospital – a modern district general hospital providing emergency care, surgery, diagnostics, outpatient and day case services. The Brunel Treatment Centre – a unit designed to provide high quality elective (planned)... Read more...
