INDUCTION

Whenever you start a new post you are going to require an induction in order for you to familiarise yourself with the training, the assessment, the supervision, your working environment, and the employment matters specific to your place of work. You will receive specific inductions locally for your local education provider (LEP- i.e., your employing Trust), and your department at each new hospital within your rotation. You should be informed directly about these from your employing Trust, but please liaise with your College Tutor to discuss your Trust and departmental induction if needed.

The subsequent information on this webpage will relate specifically to your Induction to the School of Anaesthesia and NHS England Workforce, Training & Education (The Deanery).

Anaesthetic doctors in training are invited to a School induction at the start of core/ACCS-Anaesthetics year 1 and ST4. ACCS-Anaesthetics trainees will also return for the start of year 2 (their novice anaesthesia year).

An induction for Intensive Care Medicine occurs separately, usually in February and September.

**NEW** Induction for International Medical Graduates (IMG) - to assist trainees who graduated overseas we have developed specific resources and induction presentations on a separate page HERE.

Induction to your School

Since 2018 we have run a pan-Yorkshire & The Humber School Induction, in a central location (Leeds), open to all trainees new to the region, or starting a new stage of training.
The programme is adjusted each year in response to trainee feedback, but the topics covered usually include the following:

Overview of the School including geography, introduction and explanation of roles of ES, CS, TPD, HoS and information on pastoral support
The ARCP and work-based assessment system including the expectations for ARCP, and how the Hub system works for ST trainees
Trainee-led breakout sessions for individual trainee groups (e.g., ACCS year 1) covering top tips, portfolio advice and techniques for getting the best out of the training programme
Breakout sessions on dual ICM training
Advice and tips for times of stress and difficulty
Opportunities in the region including leadership fellowships, audit network, teaching, discussion and AARMY, CAT and other local groups
Introduction to the Lifelong Learning Platform (LLP)
Exam preparation and tips including the Study Leave application process, and the recommended courses for each year
Introduction to trainee reps, Head of School (HoS) and other attending members of the training establishment

Unfortunately, the Corona outbreak in 2020, forced us to move online for a couple of years. Whilst this reduced some of the networking opportunities, it did allow better access for trainees who may have previously been unable to attend for the whole day, and helped generate a variety of e-content that could be accessed after the event.
This webpage aims to host Induction content from previous years in the hope it may prove useful to prospective or existing trainees.
In 2022 we returned to a full face to face induction format.

2023 presentations

We have linked presentations from the summer 2023 induction below:
Unfortunately, as the presentations were given in person on the day, there is no sound attached.
Click on title of the presentation (highlighted in blue) to download.

Welcome address by our Head of School, Dr Phil Jackson
How to Prepare for ARCP by Dr Krishnan Melarkode, West Higher TPD
OOPT presentation by Dr Luke McMenamin
OOPE presentation by Dr Lucy Brooks & Dr Emily Langford
Training In Yorkshire Presentations:
West by Dr Oliver Ross-Smith
East by Dr Rose Lefley
South by Dr Chloe Billingham
ACCS CT1 presentation by Dr Paige Baylis-Jones & Dr Sue Walwyn
ACCS CT2/core CT1 presentation by Dr Jonathan Dilley, East core TPD

2022 presentations:

Curriculum overview (PowerPoint) by Dr Phil Bonnett
Primary Course presentation (PowerPoint) Dr Morwenna Read and Dr Elizabeth Ribey
LLP presentation (PowerPoint) by Dr Lucy Gurr

Opportunities

Committee of Anaesthetic Trainees (CAT) presentation (PowerPoint) by Morwenna Read
Opportunities in North/East Yorkshire presentation (PowerPoint) by Dr Dan Greenwood

Resources

The resources available here include:

Videos of core induction content, or training level specific advice which are presented in the table below
FAQs at the bottom of this page via clickable blue boxes
Useful documents for competence attainment, ARCP preparation etc., are all hosted on the DOCUMENTS section HERE

TITLE	CONTENT	VIDEO
Rotations and Hospitals	Explanation of the three localities within the School and the hospitals within each. Basically, a quick geographical review of the region and it's training centres
Who’s who?	An explanation of roles and responsibilities of those in charge of your training. Terminology in training can be difficult. This presentation aims to describe the difference between an ES and a CS, a TPD from a College Tutor, and a Head of School from a Director of Postgraduate Medical Education. It also delineates who you should go to for different aspects of your training.
ARCPs	The ARCP process and outcomes described by one of the former TPDs and RAs Dr Nimmi Soundararajan. This video explains the ARCP possible outcomes and what to expect on ARCP day
Preparing for your ARCP	A guide produced by Beth Smithson and Ruth Green on how to prepare for your ARCP, full of top tips and recommendations. As preparation is best done throughout the year this is covered in detail at Induction but should also be re-watched throughout the year.
Study Leave, Educational Development Time, exams and OOPs	The basics of study leave (now called Curriculum Delivery); how to apply, trainee educational development time and Out of Programme Activity (OOP).
Exams	A guide to preparing for your Post Graduate Exams, produced by Rebecca Lathey. Full of advice and top tips for successful revision (and cake)!
Domain sign-offs	A guide to Domain sign off for the new RCoA curriculum produced by Dr Phil Bonnett, one of the TPDs.
Lifelong Learning Platform - Tips and Tricks	An introduction to the Royal College of Anaesthetists (RCoA) ePortfolio, the Lifelong Learning Platform (LLP) and how to get the best from it. Prodcued by Sreyashi Sen
Trainee Responsibilities	A brief discussion about what your responsibilities are within the School and top tips for a smooth progression. Prodcued by Lorna McEwan and HEE website stalwart Rose Lefley.
Less than full time training	A myth-busting introduction to LTFT; who is eligible, and how to apply. Presented by Rachel Stansfield, someone who has been through the process themselves.
HELP! Things are not going as planned	Help and support during times of difficulty during training. Common sources of stress and what to do when it feels like it's all going wrong. You are not alone!
Opportunities in North and East Yorkshire	presentation by Dr Paul Sellens
Opportunities in South Yorkshire	presentation by Dr David Cronin
Opportunities in West Yorkshire	presentation by Dr Marc Turnbull
ACCS Anaesthesia CT1 *updated 2022*	ACCS CT1 Guide by Dr Paige Baylis-Jones and Dr Oliver Baker
West Yorkshire Committee of Anaesthetists in Training (WYCAT)	Introduction to YCAT by Dr Sophie Lawton	PowerPoint Presentation

USEFUL INFORMATION AND ADDITIONAL LINKS

RCoA registration

Core/ACCS-Anaesthetics:

As soon as you secure a core training post please complete a core registration form and send it to the membership department. Once registered, a Lifelong Learning Platform (LLp) account will be created for you. Registration with the College is a General Medical Council requirement.
NHS England's Trainee Information System (TIS) will automatically generate your training number on the first day of your initial rotation; the College is aware of this process and will therefore accept applications without a training number.

core/ACCS registration form

ST Registration

On appointment to an ST4 post please complete a Specialty Registrar training registration form and send it to the membership department. Registration with the College is a GMC requirement. Anaesthetic training is not a run through training programme, and as Anaesthetists receive an outcome 6 after they successfully complete core training, they must re-register, once they secure an ST4 post.
NHS England's Trainee Information System (TIS) will automatically generate your training number on the first day of your initial rotation; the College is aware of this process and will therefore accept applications without a training number.

ST registration form

Please ensure you submit your completed registration form to the College, not HEE

Lifelong Learning Platform (LLp)

Click the link HERE to access LLp resources on the RCoA website

CT1 - Things to do in the first month of training

ensure you have registered with the College - this will activate a Lifelong Learning Platform (LLP) account. This is the ePortfolio system introduced in 2018 by the Royal College of Anaesthetists (RCoA).
ensure you have returned your Form R (Part A) to HEE

Meet with your Educational Supervisor and College Tutor, and sign a learning agreement

Get to grips with the curriculum and make a start on the 19 WPBAs you need to gain the initial assessment of competence (IAC)
Read the Curriculum

Resources and links

What should I do in my first few weeks as an ST Trainee?

Don’t forget to register for Intermediate Training with the College and to start getting your Intermediate Level Training Certificate filled in. If you haven’t been given a certificate at ST3 induction you can print one off from the College website. ST3 and 4 years make up intermediate training and comprise core and general modules as outlined in “Units of Training”. By the end of ST4 you should have completed all training modules and passed the Final FRCA exam. You will then receive your Intermediate Level Training Certificate signed off by the College Tutor and Training Programme Director. The College will then compute your anticipated CCT date.

Download a copy of the Curriculum

I am just starting as an ACCS Anaesthesia trainee. Which induction should I attend? EM or Anaesthesia?

Ideally you should attend the Anaesthesia Induction, as it will provide most of the information required for your first year AND provide insight into how to approach your entire early training to maximise your anaesthesia skills. However, if local rotas prevent this, then attending the EM induction instead will be fine. You do not need to attend both.

I was a core trainee in Y&H, do I really need to come?

The Induction is for your benefit, to ensure you have accurate, up-to-date information to help guide your training. The rotations at Higher level have a different structure and a different focus to the core training programmes, therefore attendance at induction is highly recommended.

I am an ICU trainee. What should I do?

There will be a separate ICM induction, usually in September, to induce you to the ICM programme.

RCoA 2021 Curriculum Resources

This list is not exhaustive, and you may well find other resources on the same pages that you feel are relevant to you. Please also read through, even if not in fine detail at this point, curriculum relevant to you, links also below.

Specialty Trainees

Anaesthetists in Training Representatives Group 17^th March

https://rcoa.ac.uk/training-careers/training-anaesthesia/2021-anaesthetics-curriculum/2021-curriculum-resources-1

2021 Curriculum Videos

https://rcoa.ac.uk/training-careers/training-anaesthesia/2021-anaesthetics-curriculum/2021-curriculum-resources/2021

Introduction to 2021 Curriculum- Gethin Pugh

Overview of Assessment for the 2021 Curriculum- Dr Jo Budd

Supervised Learning Events- Tom Gale & Ian Whitehead

HALO & Assessment Faculty- Jo Budd & Dr Gethin

Assessment of GA & POM Domains- Dr Jo Budd & Gethin Pugh

Life Long Learning Platform Update- Dr Ian Whitehead

Core Anaesthetic Trainees