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SuppoRTT Supported Return to Training Supported Return to Training (SuppoRTT) is a centrally funded Health Education England (HEE) programme which aims to support ALL trainees to safely and confidently return to training after a sustained period of absence.
Updated monthly with new courses, resources and contacts |
SuppoRTT Programme Overview- What is it & what does it include?
The programme applies to ALL trainees who are absent for a period of three months or more, regardless of the reason. Those who are absent for a shorter period may also access support.
As returning trainees are a diverse group, SuppoRTT aims to provide a bespoke, individualised package for each retuning trainee, rather than a single ‘one size fits all’ approach. The SuppoRTT programme consists of;
- A structured and systematic process for planning absence, maintaining contact whilst out and planning for your return
- A menu of supported Return To Training Activities (RTT-A) that can be built into an individulised return-to-training package
- Funding to support CPD activities and a Supernumerary period dependent on the trainees individual needs
We understand that returning to training after a period of absence can impact your clinical skills and confidence, however, you are not on your own! HEE and your School are here to support and guide you through this process. You just need to ask.
If you have any questions or queries please do not hesitate to contact the SuppoRTT team, via email at supportt.yh@hee.nhs.uk
We understand these are unprecedented times and supporting Trainees throughout COVID19 is a priority of HEE, therefore we have created a number of resources for you to access, These include; wellbeing, clinical, webinars and much more.
Links You May Find Useful During This Time
| SuppoRTT During Covid 19 making SuppoRTT available for shielding and after redeployment | Discretionary Offer - outlining the principles underpinning HEE’s discretionary Supported Return to Training offer | |
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| National SuppoRTT Webpage | HEE Covid information, including links to clinical learning packages | |
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E-Learning for Health Care - The Cornanvirus Programme - Open to ALL |
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| Remote Resources for Trainees returning from Training | National SuppoRTT Guide - Return to Training (COVID 19) | |
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COVID-19 patient being resuscitated safely- Immersive Simulation by the ICAST team, Filmed at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust by Dr Malik and his team |
Facebook Group – Covid Returning Doctors Support (3 membership Qs, these must be answered before access to the group is granted): |
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COVID19 Webinars for Doctors and Dentists in training: Now ran monthly, The next session is 03 November 2020, 1pm |
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Shielding Trainee Webinar Series Please select to view available Webinars Session 1: SuppoRTT for Shielding Trainees Session 2: Returning from Shielding: the Impact, Adjustment and Moving Forward
SuppoRTT for Doctors returning to work in the pandemic - Webinars These are a series of webinars; Knowledge refresher sessions for Doctors who are coming back from a break from clinical practice into an unprecedented and uncertain period of clinical work. All sessions are recorded and available on the HEE website after approx 5 days (to allow editing) here. Also Available on YouTube, Here.
SuppoRTT Introduction to Mindfulness FREE Mindfulness sessions Multiple Dates available please view the SuppoRTT Activities Tab for more information. A calendar is provided at the bottom of the tab. Details can also be found on the SuppoRTT Newsletter
PSU & SuppoRTT Podcasts now available They cover a range of themes: wellbeing, return to training, redeployment, difficult communication, supervision etc. You can listen to the first 2 episodes here
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Wellbeing Resources The SuppoRTT Team will continue to update all our resources as they are developed and provided to us.
HEE Supported Return to Training Intelligent Question bank - Powered by Ques HEE Quesmed is a free learning resource to help you return to training. Collaborating with Health Education England, we have developed a question based resource to help you review key concepts and scenarios you may face when managing patients on the frontline. Key topics we cover include: * Acutely unwell patients * Assessment of medical and surgical patients * Management of cardiac arrest and advanced life support * Management of palliative patients and end of life care * Prescribing * Data interpretation * Specialty based topics * Wellness Induction for Interim FY1s during the COVID-19 pandemic * A database with over 300 national resources for supporting Doctors and Dentists returning to training including trainee stories, specialty specific resources, regional and local area resources amongst much more. * Beyond Coaching - Free Resilience toolkit for NHS Employees and Key Workers * NHS Practitioner Website have gathered information and resources together to help you and signpost you to routes for support * NHS Employers have provided a comprehensive list of Free Wellbeing Apps available for NHS Staff. Please visit their website, here * Academy of Royal Medical Colleges provide tips, wellbeing resources, Psychological First Aid, supporting patients who are presenting with symptoms of psychological distress * BMA have a range of services and information to help support you, including their counselling service which is open 24/7 to all Doctors and medical students. It’s confidential and free of charge Please visit their website, here * Unmind are offering free access to their mental wellbeing platform for NHS employees here * Yale University is offering a free course online, The Science of Well-Being. It's the most popular class in Yale's history seemingly and it's free to access here * Outline of the framework for wellbeing during and after coronavirus (Sonya Wallbank), compassionate leadership (Michael West), Do's & don'ts for supporting frontline staff (Neil Greenberg). Access here * Headspace Plus App Free membership to for the NHS, up to 31st December. Sign up Here * Coaching and Mentoring available. Please use the blue tab below for more information * MedLed COVID, coping and Control * MedLed Quick De-Stressing Techniques for Those Under Pressure
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SuppoRTT Guidance Documents
SuppoRTT: Return To Training Guidance
SuppoRTT: CPD Funding Guidance
CPD Funding Request Form (Word Version)
HEE Non-Staff Claim Form (for CPD funding claims - Word Version)
Supported Return To Training (SuppoRTT) Process Flowchart- What am I responsible for?
SuppoRTT Meetings
Each SuppoRTT meeting has an electronic form to accompany it.
Please review the SuppoRTT guidance for details of each meeting and use the links below to access the electronic form.
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| Pre-Abence Meeting | Flow Chart | Questions | Pre-Absence Meeting Form |
| Initial Return Meeting | Flow Chart | Questions | Initial Return Meeting Form |
| Review Meeting | Flow Chart | Questions |
Please note, each form allows you to pause your submission and come back to it later by selecting the 'finish later' option at the bottom of each page. This enables the form to be reviewed or completed by various people such as the Trainee and Appropriate Supervisor*. Once you have selected 'finish later' you will be provided with a screen such as the one shown below. It will provide a unique link for you to access your form and an option to email the link to access later.
If you have any queries relating to the forms please do not hesitate to contact the SuppoRTT Team, supportt.yh@hee.nhs.uk
Frequently Asked Questions
Who should I inform if I have an extended period of unexpected leave or I am planning to take time out of my programme?
- TPD: The TPD is responsible for coordinating your training programme and ensuring that trainees are placed in the right department at the right time with the right support.
The details of your TPD can be found on this website under your School. Alternatively, please click here
- Trust: As an employee you are contractually obliged to inform your employing trust if you are taking a leave of absence. Your employer is also responsible for your welfare and making sure that you are paid correctly.
- Programme Support: HEE are your educational training provider and will need to maintain up to date records which have an impact on your ARCPs and CCT date.
To find your programme support team contact details please click here.
Am I eligible for SuppoRTT?
SuppoRTT is available for all postgraduate trainees who have had a period of absence from training regardless of the reason, this may include;
- Maternity leave /Shared Parental Leave,
- Carers leave,
- Sickness
- Out of programme; Experience, Research, Training and Carer Break
- Drs who have been accepted on a training programme but have differed the start of their training (must provide clear evidence of acceptance)
- SAS/Trust grade Drs who have secured a training post (must provide clear evidence of acceptance)
- Suspension; once your suspension has been completely lifted by the employer and GMC
What is the Return to Training Process?
The process for planning your absence and retuning to training is detailed within the Supported Return to Training (SuppoRTT) guidance document. This guidance has been designed to be flexible and take into account the differing nature and length of absence, addressing your individual needs as you make the transition back into your training programme.
This process and guidance document has been ratified by the English Deans and SuppoRTT Assurance Board.
Returning to full duties, including on-calls without a re-introduction period, could potentially have negative implications for your wellbeing and patient safety. It is ok to ask for help and support.
Do I need to read the Supported Return to Training (SuppoRTT) Guidance?
Yes! you should ensure that you thoroughly read this guidance as it defines the recommended process for all stages of your absence and return. It also outlines what additional support that you may be entitled to. For example; for trainees who are absent for a period of six months or more they are eligible for a three-day supernumerary period upon their return.
Remember, this guidance has been put into place to support you, promote patient safety and quality of care.
If you are unsure who your Educational Supervisor will be on your return you can contact your Training Programme Director for further advice.
Who is responsible for communicating & arranging my Return To Training requirements?
Once your plan of return has been created and documented on the Initial Return Meeting form in collaboration with your TPD or relevant supervisor, the SuppoRTT administration team will forward a copy of your completed form highlighting all requests i.e. amended working pattern, the need for supernumerary etc. However, it will be the trainee and TPD/relevant supervisor’s responsibility to liaise with the relevant departments to ensure that all amendments are incorporated into the rota (if applicable) and that your plan of return is disseminated to all relevant parties.
Should I arrange a meeting with a SuppoRTT Associate Dean prior to my return?
For trainees who have been absent for more complex reasons you may request to have a 1:1 meeting with a SuppoRTT AD.
AD support can help with the following;
- career planning
- pastoral support
- confidence issues
However, this should NOT delay or replace the trainee’s requirement to meet with their ES/TPD (or relevant supervisor) to plan their return.
If you would like to arrange an appointment with a SuppoRTT AD, please contact the SuppoRTT Team, supportt.yh@hee.nhs.uk
Will HEE contact me while I am absent?
Yes, please expect to receive emails from the SuppoRTT team for the following;
- Monthly Emails detailing all Return To Training Activities (RTT-A) that are taking place within the next three months
- Invitations to RTT-A outside of the YH SuppoRTT programme i.e. specialty specific courses and conferences
- Return To Training Notice at the following stages prior to your return; 3 months, 2months and 1 month.
The SuppoRTT team will also aim to contact you post your return requesting feedback regarding your experience.
Don’t forget, you can also contact the team at any stage if you need further information or support; supportt.yh@hee.nhs.uk
What if my plan of return includes an Occupational Health Report?
If Occupational Health stipulates that you need a phased return this will determine your working pattern for a period of time and will thus take precedence. However, the need for enhanced supervision may still be required. All enhanced supervision plans can run in parallel alongside your outlined working pattern.
What are Return To Training Activities (RTT-A)?
Return To Training Activities can include;
Non-clinical activity days / workshops which are provided specifically by HEE that are designed to;
- Build personal and professional well being
- Facilitate access to coaches and mentors
- Provide practical advice and sign posting
- Provide information/support for trainees who want to work less than full time
Details for these are located under the RTT-A tab on this website. These events are FREE to attend some are CHILD friendly.
Clinical educational days and supported leaning activities that you access through either; YH SuppoRTT Programme, Trust, School or HEE. This can include;
- Clinical training including simulation
- Clinical shadowing days
- Educational update days
There is no definitive list on what is or is not available to any specific trainee. If you find a course that would benefit your return to training that is external to the YH SuppoRTT porgramme you may be eligible to apply for funding.
To find out more please refer to the Supported Return to Training (SuppoRTT) CPD Funding guidance document.
Am I entitled to Keeping In Touch (KIT) Days?
If you have taken Maternity or Shared Parental Leave you may have access to up to 10 paid Keeping in Touch Days.
KIT days can be used to attend any RTT- A either within the YH SuppoRTT programme or externally ran courses, if your employer agrees.
To find out more, please contact your local HR Medical Staffing department who will be able to advise on you if you are eligible for KIT days.
Each Trust will have their own policies in relation to the number of KIT days that each trainee can access. HEE has no influence over your local Trusts policy in relation to KIT days.
Details for ALL trainees regarding pay should be discussed with your employer.
Please see attached here for KIT and SPLIT guidance
When will my next ARCP take place?
The Annual Review of Competence Progression (ARCP) will take place every year for every trainee however, there are occasions where trainees may have more than one ARCP if they take a period of absence from their training programme. HEE recommends that the ARCP is arranged at the following periods;
- For parental leave and OOP a trainee should whenever possible have an ARCP prior to the start of this period of leave, or if this is not possible within 4 weeks of return. This will review the period from the last ARCP to the start of the OOP/parental leave.
- For trainees who absent due to more complex reasons i.e. sick or carers leave, it is recommend that a date for the ARCP is discussed between the trainee and Training Programme Director at the initial return to training meeting. This will review the period from your last ARCP to the start of your leave.
What should I do if my supervisor isn’t supporting me?
If you are not getting the required support from your Educational Supervisor then we would recommend that you contact your Training Programme Director at your earliest opportunity in order to address your concerns. Alternatively, you can contact the SuppoRTT team for further support and guidance; supportt.yh@hee.nhs.uk.
Return To Training Activities (RTT-A)
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Managing Imposter Syndrome: SuppoRTT workshop |
Tiny Habits® for Doctors - How to make changes in your life that last forever |
Psychiatry Update Afternoon
Know Your Why SuppoRTT workshop |
Human Factors and Communication |
Return To Acute Care Training (ReACT) |
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Paediatric Trainees Return to Training - Neonatal simulation & new ways of working during Covid-19 |
An Introduction to Mindfulness
Return to Training in Obstetrics & Gynaecology |
PaRenTT Baby Preparation Course for Healthcare Professionals | Paediatric Supported Return To Training Study Day | |||||
The SuppoRTT Team organises and supports a variety of Return To Training Activities, as shown above, running both Virtually and Face to Face. Please find below key course information along with how to book. You can also find a Calendar of all RTT-A in the next tab, If you'd like to view just the course running over the next three months, please view our SuppoRTT Newsletter
Virtual Courses
Practical Advice & Signposting
This event is facilitated by SuppoRTT ADs, Dr Maya Naravi, Dr Fiona Bishop and SuppoRTT Co-ordinator May Teng who can provide you with the help and advice in the practicalities of returning to Training.. Each event includes different guest speakers who are happy to share their experience and knowledge to help make your return to training as easy as possible. These events are a brilliant opportunity to ask questions, meet with colleagues who are in a similar situation and begin to create your own individualised return to training plan.
Please note the event has been adapted during these unprecedented times, we have now adapted this session into a virtual webinar. Link to access this is available below
Link to the virtual recording can be found here
For any queries, please contact supportt.yh@hee.nhs.uk
Building Personal & Professional Well-being
Challenge of Change Training- Join Jo Clarke and discover how you can combat stress in work and home life, feel better, be more productive and conten
2 half day sessions- 09:00-12:30, 10th & 11th November 2020
This highly engaging and practical training will give you a clear understanding of what stress is really all about and the link between stress and poor health.
You’ll learn:
- A simple four-step strategy for enhancing your personal resilience
- Improved communication skills
- Strategies for relaxing both mind and body
- Your route to enhanced well-being and better performance
Running over 2 half day sessions, 09:00-12:30, 10th & 11th November 2020. Delegates are required to attend both sessions.
Start: 09:00 Finish:12:30
For further information or to book a place, please visit Medical Maxcourse
For any queries, please contact supportt.yh@hee.nhs.uk
Tiny Habits® for Doctors - How to make changes in your life that last forever
Dr Katherine Hickman is a GP and nearly 6 years ago hit rock bottom after a period of burnout as a Partner. It resulted in her walking away from her job and facing a period of uncertainty, exhaustion and confusion. As a doctor she knew what she should be doing to take care of herself but was struggling to implement anything. Opening a can of beans to feed her kids, at times, felt like a monumental task. Katherine learned the hard way how to put herself back together and take tiny daily step towards caring for herself FIRST in order to prioritise others in her life including her family and patients.
Katherine developed a strategy to help move forward quickly and get back on track during times of stress by combining her knowledge as a GP with her subsequent training as a certified Tiny Habits® coach.
In this workshop you’ll discover that BJ Fogg’s scientifically established system of behaviour change, as coached by Katherine, will help you build extraordinarily strong habits and achieve previously unattainable results.
This workshop is for anybody wanting to build strong positive habits quickly and effectively in all areas of their lives but especially around taking care of yourself in times of stress. As well as coming away from the workshop with a sound knowledge of Tiny Habits and behaviour change you will have a plan on how you can implement change quickly in your life starting immediately
Please click here for the flyer and more information
Dates Available
02 December 2020, 10:00-13:00
13th January 2021, 10:00-13:00
03 February 2021, 10:00-13:00
03 March 2021, 10:00-13:00
For further information or to book a place, please visit Medical Maxcourse
For any queries, please contact supportt.yh@hee.nhs.uk
Managing Imposter Syndrome: SuppoRTT workshop
This workshop looks at what Imposter Syndrome is, how it gets in the way of our work, and then more importantly what tools are available to manage it. The workshop will include evidence-based solutions using ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) techniques. ACT has a huge body of evidence behind it and an impressive pedigree in providing practical tools that are easy to grasp and use. Participants interested to learn more may wish to complete the online questionnaire devised by Pauline Clance, who first described the Imposter Phenomenon: http://paulineroseclance.com/pdf/IPTestandscoring.pdf.
Each session will will use a range of individual reflection, pair and small group exercises. All information shared will be treated as confidential; participants will not be asked to discuss anything they are not comfortable with.
Please select the course date for further information and to book your place
16 December 2020, 10:00- 15:00
Managing challenging conversations
Do you ever find yourself having conversations about someone when you should be having them with them? Have you ever spent more time in your head contemplating the conversation than actually having it? Do you ever feel apprehensive knowing there is a challenging conversation on the horizon?
If so don’t worry. These are normal human experiences and can simply act as prompts that we need to add to our communication skill set.
How are you with receiving, and giving feedback? And how are you when things don’t work out well? These are inevitable parts of human life.
This session will explore some tools that can help you prepare for, and navigate, challenging conversations that you encounter. It is unlikely that any of us will get through life without having any!
You may wish to reflect on past communications that you have found challenging in advance of the session. We will use breakout rooms and you will not have to share anything you are not comfortable with.
Please select the course date for further information and to book your place
Know Your Why SuppoRTT workshop
Where am I now and how did I get here? Where am I going next? Understanding your values and how to choose a career that is right for you.
At times training can challenge the robustness of our beliefs about what we do and why we do it. Some trainees lose sight of why they chose their specialty and what they want to get out of it. Others discover new passions and interests and wonder how to incorporate them into the career path they were following. Sometimes life throws us a curveball which means we have to reassess our career choices for reasons outside our control.
The SuppoRTT programme is offering a virtual workshop for returners to explore and understand their values and their career choices.
What have past attendees said?
"An invaluable day; Excellent facilitator; The session was invaluable; really useful; so glad I came; very helpful; small group and relaxed nature allowed me to voice things I wouldn't normally. Loved being able to explore these issues; Really challenged my ideas in a safe and informal space; felt really heard and respected; loved the variety of activities and in-depth discussions; this should be offered to all."
Dates Available
14 Janaury 2021, 10:00-15:00
17 March 2021, 10:00-15:00
Please use the below link for more information and to book your place.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/know-your-why-supportt-workshop-tickets-125926023125
Paediatric Trainees Return to Training - Neonatal simulation for district general hospitals & new ways of working during Covid-19
All online/virtual via MS Teams
This is a virtual training package aimed at all paediatric trainees returning to work in a District General Hospital who will be expected to work on level one and two neonatal units. It is focussed around building confidence when returning to neonatal work, exploring the challenges around Covid-19, as well as covering neonatal resuscitation and multidisciplinary working. We have developed a novel stop-start technique of simulation where viewers influence the outcome of Covid-19 related scenarios including a neonate born to a Covid + mother, a post natal collapse, real time transfer to Embrace and donning and doffing PPE, with opportunities for SLEs. Updates on guidelines and confidence building sessions and signposting to further learning will be available.
Monday November 16th 2020, 9.30am - 1.30pm
To book please scan the QR ( in attached flyer) code or visit https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/supporrt-paediatric-trainees-in-yorkshire-and-humber-returning-to-work-tickets-120542763651
Psychiatry Update Afternoon
This session is aimed at all trainees in the Yorkshire and Humber region, whilst it is expected to especially appeal to psychiatry trainees, it is felt it will be useful for all doctors that encounter patients with psychiatry disorders.
Programme includes: Teaching on Psychiatric disorders, including Child and Adult Pharmacy Updates (including Covid-19 updates)
View course flyer here
21st October 2020, Via Microsoft Teams
To book a place please contact Rhianna.Ellam@swyt.nhs.uk
Return to Training in Obstetrics & Gynaecology
***COVID-19: due to the current situation there will be no face-to-face sessions until further notice but virtual sessions CAN be booked using the same form on any topic***
Rotherham Hospital is offering bespoke, simulation-based refresher sessions specific to O&G. Trainees of any grade can request sessions on their chosen topics tailored to the expected level of competency with an appropriate facilitator. Examples include PPH management, caesarean section, laparoscopy (see booking form for options).
Objective: To increase the trainee’s confidence in clinical skills on returning to work in O&G
Please note these sessions are bespoke, times and dates are arranged with the trainee directly.
Sessions last 2-4 hours, at a time convenient to the trainee. Evenings and weekend may be available.
Please click HERE for the flyer
Dates and times are flexible and can be arrannged to suit you, please contact returntoOG@gmail.com to discuss your availability
For full details and to book: https://bit.ly/3eB5fBE
For any queries: returntoOG@gmail.com
An Introduction to Mindfulness (Dr Sanjay Suri & Dr Shub Suri)
Mindfulness is an evidence based intervention which has been shown to help in the management of stress. This study day is aimed at SuppoRTT trainees , trainers; supervisors and HEE YH staff. Other trainees are welcome too if there are places available. The day is run by Dr Sanjay Suri Consultant Paediatrician. TPD and Mindfulness practicing teacher.
These sessions are offered to raise awareness of mindfulness and discuss its application at work and in life. There will be an interactive approach with the use of scenarios. The learning will be experiential with short meditative practices. There will be signposting to useful resources.
20 October 2020, 14:00-16:00
10 November 2020, 10:00-12:00
08 December 2020, 14:00-16:00
12 January 2021, 10:00-12:00
16 February 2021,14:00-16:00
02 March 2021, 10:00-12:00
View Medical Maxcourse and search 'Mindfulness: An Introduction' for further information and to book your place.
PaRenTT Baby Preparation Course for Healthcare Professionals
A focused, evidence-based course delivered over 5 weeks. Prepare for parental/adoption leave, birth, caring for a baby and life on returning to work.
The course will be delivered virtually via Zoom until Covid restrictions are lifted. There will still be opportunities in every session for getting to know each other to build a vital peer-support network.
Who is the course for?
This course has been designed for expectant or adopting medical and dental trainees planning to take parental or adoption leave. Each attendee can bring a partner or support person if they wish.
Session 1 Introduction and planning for birth - 19 October 2020
Session 2 Labour and Birth - 26 October 2020
Session 3 Caring for baby - 2 November 2020
Session 4 Parental wellbeing - 9 November 2020
Session 5 Returning to work - 16 November 2020
What do attendees say about the course?
I just really enjoyed the whole course and found everything very interesting. Thank you.
The composition of the group allowed me to be myself. Safe environment with colleagues.
Useful discussing common problems and learnt a lot here. Really good speakers presenting well despite it being on skype!
Impeccably organised and excellent speakers.
I will definitely go to sleep tonight feeling better equipped for imminent baby arrival!
Please use the following link to book a place: https://parentt_oct2020.eventbrite.co.uk
Face to Face Courses
OOP Study Group
Previously ran at Weston Park Museum, Sheffield (opposite Sheffield Children’s Hospital). These sessions would run 13:00-15:00 and would be facilitated by guest speakers from different specialties, attendees were also welcomed to send in topics of interest so that speakers can incorporate into their session. These groups are a great opportunity to keep up to date with your CPD and spend time with colleagues who will be in a similar situation to you.
Currently there are no study groups running, if you would like to set one up in your area please see below and contact our team.
How to set up and run a Study Group in your area
OOP Study Groups are a Trainee led initiative which the SuppoRTT Team provide administrative and funding support for. If you're interested in setting up a Study Group on your area, we'd love to hear from you. Please see attached our guide for setting up a Study Group and if you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact the SuppoRTT Team via the SuppoRTT Mailbox, supportt.yh@hee.nhs.uk .
Clinical Skills & Simulation
**Important information**
It has been identified following a recent risk assessment that Montagu Clinical Simulation centre can run this course. The capacity for the course has been reduced to ensure social distancing guidelines can be adhered to. PPE will be available for all delegates before entering the simulation room, where individuals maybe working closely together during scenarios.
HEE are working in partnership with Mexborough Montagu Simulation Centre to provide a mixed specialty one-day course that will help doctors returning to practice, refresh their skills in undertaking a structured A - E approach when assessing and managing the acutely unwell patient. It will also cover the updated National Early Warning Scoring system and the SEPSIS 6 protocol. Opportunity will be given for the knowledge and skills gained in the morning session to be put into practice using a number of simulation-based scenarios.
Objectives:
- To provide those returning to work with a structured, needs-based programme.
- To rehearse a structured A - E approach to assessing and managing the acutely unwell patient.
- To recognise severity of illness using local/national scoring systems.
- To put theory into practice using simulation-based scenarios.
Please note that this is a supported event, there are no tests and it is only open to doctors who are in the process of returning or have recently returned.
11 December 2020, 09:00, 16:30
For further information or to book a place, please visit Medical Maxcourse
For any queries, please contact supportt.yh@hee.nhs.uk
Human Factors and Communication
**Important information**
It has been identified following a recent risk assessment that Montagu Clinical Simulation centre can run this course. The capacity for the course has been reduced to ensure social distancing guidelines can be adhered to. PPE will be available for all delegates before entering the simulation room, where individuals maybe working closely together during scenarios
HEE are working in partnership with Mexborough Montagu Simulation Centre to provide a mixed specialty one-day course that will focus on a number of challenges faced by doctors when communicating with colleagues and patients. It will also deal with the importance of Human Factors within the healthcare setting using a small group exercise and simulation-based scenarios.
Objectives:
- To provide those returning to work with a structured, needs-based programme.
- To explore relevant aspects of communication within the doctor-patient and multidisciplinary settings.
- To stress the importance of Human Factors in the healthcare setting.
All delegates are expected to complete the Improvement Academy’s Bronze Level Human Factors training before attending the day. This can be accessed on-line via the Improvement Academy website.
Please note that this is a supported event, there are no tests and it is only open to doctors who are in the process of returning or have recently returned.
27 November 2020, 09:00, 16:30
For further information or to book a place, please visit Medical Maxcourse
For any queries, please contact supportt.yh@hee.nhs.uk
Return To Acute Care Training (ReACT)
Organised by Bradford Teaching Hospitals, this course is for Trainees at any grade of training who work in acute hospital specialties. The course offers flexibility so that trainees can refresh the procedural and clinical skills most relevant to their practice. The interactive nature of the course will focus on building trainees’ confidence .
Please click here for the flyer
Date Available
18 November 2020
03 March 2021
For more information and to book please contact, facilities.administration@bthft.nhs.uk or call 01274 383488
Paediatric Supported Return To Training Study Day
The objective of this course is to help build trainee confidence, skills and knowledge in a supportive environment so that they can safely and confidently return to practice within their training programme.
Running on multiple dates, 8:45am till 13:00hrs
12th November 2020
7th December 2020
Please click here for the flyer
To book, please contact louise.pemberton@nhs.net
Any queries, please contact sunitha.sampath@nhs.net
Calendar of Return To Training Activities (RTT-A)
| October 2020 | |||
| 26-Oct-20 |
PaRenTT Baby Preparation Course - Session 2- Labour and Birth |
Virtual, Select for information and to book | |
| 28-Oct-20 | Tiny Habits® for Doctors - How to make changes in your life that last forever | Zoom 13:00-16:00, Select for information and to book | |
| November 2020 | |||
| 02-Nov-20 | PaRenTT Baby Preparation Course - Session 3- Caring for baby | Virtual, Select for information and to book | |
| 09-Nov-20 | PaRenTT Baby Preparation Course - Session 4 - Parental wellbeing | Virtual ,Select for information and to book | |
| 10-Nov-20 | Mindfulness: An Introduction |
10:00-12:00, Select for more information and to book |
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10-Nov-20 11-Nov-20 |
Personal & Professional Wellbeing | Virtual (2 sessions), Select for more information and to book | |
| 11- Nov-20 |
Managing challenging conversations: SuppoRTT workshop |
Virtual, Select link for information and to book | |
| 12-Nov-20 | Paediatric Supported Return To Training Study Day | Simulation Suite, Barnsley Hospital, Select for information and to book | |
| 16-Nov-20 | PaRenTT Baby Preparation Course - Session 5 -Returning to work | Virtual - Use link for information and to book | |
| 16-Nov-20 | Paediatric Supported Return To Training Study Day | Simulation Suite, Barnsley Hospital, Select for information and to book | |
| 16-Nov-20 | Paediatric Trainees Return to Training- Neonatal Simulation- New ways of working during Covid-19 | Virtual, select for more information and to book | |
| 18-Nov-20 |
Return to Acute Care Training (ReACT) |
Simulation Centre, Bradford Royal Infirmary. please contact facilities.administration@bthft.nhs.uk to confirm if still taking place. | |
| 27-Nov-20 | SuppoRTT- Human Factors & Communication | Montagu Clinical Simulation Centre, Doncaster- select for Information and to book | |
| December 2020 | |||
| 02-Dec-20 | Tiny Habits® for Doctors - How to make changes in your life that last forever | Virtual, Select for information and to book | |
| 07-Dec-20 | Paediatric Supported Return To Training Study Day | Simulation Suite, Barnsley Hospital, Select for information and to book | |
| 08-Dec-20 | Mindfulness: An Introduction |
14:00-16:00, Select for information and to book |
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| 11-Dec-20 | SuppoRTT- Clinical Skills & Simulation | Montagu Clinical Simulation Centre, Doncaster, select for information and to book | |
| 16-Dec-20 |
Managing Imposter Syndrome: SuppoRTT workshop |
Virtual, Select link for information and to book | |
| January 2021 | |||
| 12-Jan-21 | Mindfulness: An Introduction |
10:00-12:00 |
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| 13-Jan-21 | Tiny Habits® for Doctors - How to make changes in your life that last forever | Virtual, Select for information and to book | |
| 14-Jan-21 | Know Your Why SuppoRTT workshop | Virtual, select for information and to book | |
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19-Jan-21 & 20-Jan-21 |
Personal & Professional Wellbeing | Virtual, Select for information and to book | |
| 28-Jan-21 | Managing Imposter Syndrome: SuppoRTT workshop | Virtual, Select for information and to book | |
| February 2021 | |||
| 03-Feb-21 | Tiny Habits® for Doctors - How to make changes in your life that last forever | Virtual, Select for information and to book | |
| 04-Feb-21 | Managing challenging conversations: SuppoRTT workshop | Virtual, Select for information and to book | |
| 16-Feb-21 | Mindfulness: An Introduction |
14:00-16:00, Select for information and to book |
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| March 2021 | |||
| 02-Mar-21 | Mindfulness: An Introduction |
10:00-12:00, Select for information and to book |
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| 03-Mar-21 | Tiny Habits® for Doctors - How to make changes in your life that last forever | Virtual, Select for information and to book | |
| 03-Mar-21 | Return to Acute Care Training (ReACT) | Simulation Centre, Bradford Royal Infirmary. please contact facilities.administration@bthft.nhs.uk to confirm if still taking place. | |
| 17-Mar-21 | Know Your Why SuppoRTT workshop | Virtual, select for information and to book | |
SuppoRTT Champions
We are delighted to announce we now have SuppoRTT Champions in place within most Trusts. We also have one speciality specific Champion, for Psychiatry. The SuppoRTT Champions are useful contacts to help with any SuppoRTT queries directly related to your Trust. You can view all Champion profiles via 'view All' or select individuals to learn a little more about them.
| School of Psychiatry | Airedale | Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust |
| Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust | Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust | Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust |
| Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust | Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust | The Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust |
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Kelly Heckingbottom & Ian Wilson kelly.heckingbottom-plunkett@nhs.net & Ian.Wilson@midyorks.nhs.uk |
| Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust | Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust | Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust |
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Maja Kotlinska & Rajan Bhojwani
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Freya Smith-Jack & Olunfunso Olarinde |
| York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust |
Please be advised that all coaching and mentorship sessions are free for trainees in YH.
Mentorship
HEE now have a cohort of trainee peer mentors who are here to help support trainees in their return to training. Mentorship can help you to; reflect on your current abilities, set out achievable as desirable goals, develop clinical skills, boost confidence and increase self-belief. It is also a brilliant opportunity to talk to a peer who can relate to your situation and share their experiences.
If you would like to access a mentor, please view our Mentor Profiles. If you find a mentor you'd like to be connected with please contact the SuppoRTT team via the mail box: mentoring.yh@hee.nhs.uk, and confirm who you'd like us to connect you with, we will take it from there.
If you would like to become a mentor then please look out for further mentorship training days that will be announced throughout the year. Any doctor that wishes to join the SuppoRTT mentorship cohort must complete the mentorship modules on E-learning for health and attend a one-day initial course and then a half day refresher day. Please be advised that this is only open to HST’s.
Coaching
The aim of coaching is to increase potential and enhance the careers of those who access it. Sessions are confidential and do not form part of educational assessment. Coaching is time for you to think.
Coaching is time for you to think. Your coach won’t judge you, or give you advice. This means it is ok to talk about anything that you feel gets in the way of you doing your best at work. You can really think things through in a way that is different to talking things over with a friend, partner, TPD or Educational Supervisor - all people who tend to have another agenda for you. Your coach will support you, and challenge you if necessary, to help you reach a conclusion that is helpful and meaningful to you.
You can have between four and six sessions of free coaching with a coach and it tends to work best if you have all your sessions within a 6 month window.
If you decide that you would like to participate in our coaching programme, click here to register your interest. You can contact your preferred coach directly once your account registration has been approved. Coaching works best if you pick someone outside your Specialty.
Once you have registered as a Coachee and your account has been approved please click here to log in to your account where you can then search and make contact with your chosen Coach.
You can find a quick start guide here
Further information can be found on our website.
Peer Support
In recognition of the enormous benefit speaking to a peer can provide, we are running a peer support scheme for trainees. Interested Trainees should contact peersupport.yh@hee.nhs.uk stating they wish to access peer support. They will be matched with a trained peer.
Trainees who would like to learn peer support skills can sign up for a training session on how to safely conduct a 6-step peer support session. Training will be via zoom and ongoing support and supervision offered. Sign up via peersupport.yh@hee.nhs.uk stating you wish to train as a peer supporter.
More information on the benefits of peer support and how our sessions run available on wellbeing pages Here under the Wellbeing Support for Trainees tab.
KIT & SPLIT Guidance (July 2020)
List of all Gaudians of speaking up, in each Trust
Webinars for returning Paediatric Trainees
The Academy's Support for Doctors webpage acts as signposting service and includes useful links to resources for doctors who are experiencing difficulties
A database with over 300 national resources for supporting Doctors and Dentists returning to training including trainee stories, specialty specific resources, regional and local area resources amongst much more.
HEE SuppoRTT: Call for your SuppoRTT ideas!
Please view our SuppoRTT Bid webinar which provides helpful advice and tips on how to apply and get the most out of your application.
We have also created the below documents which confirm the questions you will be asked, if you wish to view them prior to creating your application.
Background
Evidence indicates that time out of practice can impact on a clinician’s competence and technical skills, as well as their confidence. Further evidence also indicates that through targeted training and learning opportunities, these approaches can help trainees get back ‘up to speed’ and return to practice in a more safe and confident manner.
Health Education England has implemented the Supported Return to Training (SuppoRTT) programme in response to this. For more information about SuppoRTT, please visit: https://hee.nhs.uk/our-work/doctors-training/supported-return-training
HEE is providing Local Education Providers and Schools with the opportunity to bid for investment to expand an existing approach or develop a new idea that relates to creating and imbedding a supportive return to practice for doctors and dentists in training.
Examples include (but are not limited to);
- “Brain storming” events for departments, trainers, medical staffing departments, medical education departments, etc. to consider mechanisms to support trainees
- Specialty-specific developments within Schools to support returners
- “Boot camps” and course development
- Trust-based support groups for trainees, with identified objectives
- Enhanced induction
- Developing resources available to trainees
- Round 1 (May 2020) concentrated on impact of COVID and enhancing the virtual delivery of existing/ new SuppoRTT courses
- Post Covid initiatives / courses
How do I bid?
Please complete the Online Survey ' SuppoRTT Bids 2020-2021- Round 2 - New & Existing Bid Application' this can be accessed via the following link;
Bids will open 3rd September 2020
The deadline for submission is: 4th October 2020
Bidders will be notified via email of the outcome of their bid by: 16th November 2020.
All awarded funds will be transferred to the necessary Organisation in January 2021 via the Learning Development Agreement (LDA).
Bidders should read the Guidance for Completion and Standards for Review before completing the bidding document.
Guidance for completion
- SuppoRTT Bids must be related directly to supporting trainees upon their return to training following a period of absence.
- Bids must be less than £20,000. Bids of £20,000 or more will not be considered unless a “contribution” is requested.
- Bids that include staff costs must have the agreement of the relevant organisation and a detailed cost breakdown must be provided.
- Only bids submitted via JISC Online Surveys will be considered. Please use the following link here
- Bids must include itemised details of the cost per trainee (if applicable)
- Funding available via SuppoRTT bids will not cover any backfill payment.
- Funding cannot be used for therapeutic activities.
- Bids for career enhancement or CV building will be excluded from the process.
- All required fields must be completed within the survey.
- Bidders should familiarise themselves with the range of SuppoRTT activities available to avoid duplication.
- Any bids that are clearly duplicated / copied will automatically be rejected.
- There will be no HEEYH local office administration support for bids that relate to courses/events (i.e. booking venues, arranging delegate booking, collating feedback, creation of promotional material). However, the team may be able to distribute promotional material i.e. sending out advertisement to trainees who are Out Of Programme, advertise course/event on; SuppoRTT webpage, monthly newsletter and social media.
- Each bid will be scored by every panel member. Panel members can give a score of 0, half marks will not be awarded.
- The panel may wish to contact you post-submission to discuss your bid further.
- The panel will award funds based on: rank order, knowledge of existing provision, and weighted against local needs.
- If multiple bids are received from the same school/department that appear to be related to core educational & business needs the panel may reject the bid but will inform HEE of the need to provide future core funding.
- If similar bids are received from different sources the panel may impose conditions on the approval of one bid i.e. sharing equipment/resources.
- If a bid relates to the purchase of equipment, the bidder must detail how this will support returners.
- Evaluation data on the outcome of the investment is required for all approved bids and will be shared as part of an England-wide review. As such, bidders will be required to submit a maximum 1-page summary of the impact of the investment by the end of the financial year. Further details on what is expected will be sent to successful bidders following the bidding round.
- All successful bidders working within a Trust must have an agreed contact within the Finance department to enable the transfer of funds to the correct budget.
- There is no appeals process. The decision of the panel is final.
- The bid deadline is final, late bids will not be accepted and there will be no exceptions.
- Funding is non-recurrent.
- Funding cannot be pre-committed beyond the current financial year. All awarded funds must be accessed and used by 31st March 2021.
- Bidders will be notified (via email) of the outcome by 16th November 2020.
Should you require any further guidance then please contact the SuppoRTT team: supportt.yh@hee.nhs.uk
