Overview
This informal day guides newly appointed consultants, or those who are about to be appointed, through the major issues they will encounter in the first years following appointment.
The day will be conducted under Chatham House Rules* to allow participants to share experiences and ask questions, from not only experts; but also newly appointed Consultants. The programme will give special attention to those areas not discussed in postgraduate or specialty training.
Who is this day for?
- Newly appointed consultants
- Senior trainees approaching CCT completion
- Those returning from a period of absence
Learning outcomes
The aim of the course is to provide introductory guidance for those new to consultant posts. Among the topics covered, delegates will be introduced to the consultant contract, as well as receiving guidance on the importance of effective time management and job planning.
The topics covered during the day include
- The interview process for consultant roles
- Understanding the gap between training grade and consultant posts
- The consultant contract and the job planning process
- Time management and the efficient running of your office
- Work life balance
- Career progression and alternative roles
- The role of realistic medicine in medical practice
- Opportunities in service development, locally and nationally
Course objectives
- Name the principal components of the consultant contract
- Describe the principles which should be applied to the job planning process
- State the meaning of the term Realistic medicine and give examples of its use in medical practice
- List the factors to be considered in relation to time management
- State the principal differences between training and consultant grades
- The programme meets the criteria for dental enhanced CPD development outcome B
Claiming your CPD
Practical Advice for New Consultants offers 6 CPD points for everyone who attends. This can be claimed via your College account. CPD points will be available after the conference as well as recordings of any sessions you missed. You can download your digital CPD certificate from your College account.
If you have any questions about claiming your CPD points, our Education team are happy to help.
Attending on the day
This event is in-person. That means you get the chance to join us at the College in Glasgow.
The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow is conveniently located in Glasgow City Centre, within easy reach of major train stations, motorways and airports. Hotel and parking discounts can be accessed after booking.
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* When a meeting, or part thereof, is held under the Chatham House Rule, participants are free to use the information received, but neither the identity nor the affiliation of the speaker(s), nor that of any other participant, may be revealed.
