Severn Foundation School

Clare van HamelFoundation School

Director

Why Choose Severn?

Induction programme • BMJ Excellence in Healthcare Education shortlisted 2011• QAFP visit• MEE evidence

– Welcome fair: December 15th 2011– USB sticks

– Paid week long induction for F1s

Educational Opportunities

• F2 regional teaching programme – QAFP visit; NACT 2010– Clinical skills training – NACT: Sharing Best Practice 2010

• Patient Safety/ Quality Improvement events – approximately 90 trainees attended 2010/11

National Foundation Doctors Presentation day - conceived, organised and delivered in Severn 2011; BMJ article, UKFPO website Severn Trainees – outstanding performance 2011

NEXT National FDPD will be in Bristol 10th Feb 2012

Also…….• Simulation – working group set up; developing scenarios from

clinical incidents; NACT 2011• Research – Induction Study

o National presentation for FSDs 2011; NACT 2011• Academic programmes

o Outstanding opportunities and outcomes• E-portfolio national representation• Foundation curriculum delivery group – national

representation

Supporting Excellence

• E-portfolio guide – Severn Foundation trainees contributed to the chapter in the rough guide– Richard James and Gemma Powell

• Guide for Doctors with Health Problems– http://

www.foundationprogramme.nhs.uk/news/story/foundation-doctor-produces-guidance-for-doctors-on-sick-leave

– Rosie Puplett

Severn well represented at NACT/ UKFPO Sharing Best Practice 2010 and 2011

Supporting

• Strong Deanery team to help those who are finding things tough or who just want some careers advice– Careers Lead, Heather Samuel– Case Worker, Tailte Breffini– Associate Dean, Mike O’Connor

Finally ………

• Fellows – more than representation– Leadership– Education– Simulation– Quality Improvement

Location. Location. Location