It should not be surprising that doctors are so concerned about the attack on the NHS pension scheme. The proposals by UK Government would see NHS employees working in physically and mentally demanding roles until they are almost 70. It must not be forgotten that the NHS pension scheme was completely overhauled just four years [...]
Posts Tagged ‘junior doctors’
Why doctors are opposed to public sector pension plans
Tuesday, February 7th, 2012
Medical profession encouraged to work in Wales
Friday, February 3rd, 2012Wednesday saw the launch of a new campaign by the Welsh Government, Welsh NHS Confederation and Wales Deanery to attract more doctors to apply to work in Wales. We welcome the drive to spread the word amongst the medical profession about the benefits of living and working in Wales. The standards of clinical training and [...]
Becoming an F2
Thursday, September 1st, 2011By Naomi Potter After spending a year feeling very at home in a friendly local hospital, I knew that moving on to spend four months in a GP surgery was going to be quite a change. On my first day I was shown around the practice and was given my own room – with [...]
We are here to help!
Thursday, August 11th, 2011The transition from medical student to junior doctor is both an exciting and apprehensive time. As your trade union, the BMA is here to offer you advice and support, to help you through this stage of your career. Here are some areas where the BMA can help: Check your contract Before starting work, you should [...]
Advice for F1s
Wednesday, August 10th, 2011As an F1 doctor you will be taking responsibility for healthcare and healthcare decisions for the first time, which may sometimes leave you feeling overwhelmed. Here are some top tips from F2 doctor Andy Carson-Stevens to make your F1 role feel less daunting and make you feel more in control! Manage your time – Create [...]
Political Candidate Pledge
Wednesday, April 20th, 2011If you are a candidate in the Assembly Elections and want to help improve the quality of patient care, the efficiency of NHS services and the working conditions of the medical workforce in Wales sign up to our pledge: “I pledge that I will campaign to improve the quality of patient care, the efficiency of [...]
Supervising the route to excellence – The Tripartite agreement
Tuesday, December 14th, 2010Jo Hilborne is the Clinical Lead for the Tripartite Agreement, and explains more about the project below. Jo is also an O&G Consultant in the, Princess of Wales Hospital, Bridgend. The Temple Report, Time for Training (2010) said ‘Supervised training is key to ensuring patient safety and medical workforce development to provide for future service needs, [...]
The challenge of student debt was a constant fear
Tuesday, November 23rd, 2010Today our guest blogger is Dr Dai Samuel, Chair of our Welsh Junior Doctor’s Committee. Hailing from Merthyr Tydfil, a traditional industrial town it is not the norm to want or to actually become a doctor. Having been born with a congenital deformity of my right leg I had always wanted to be a doctor. [...]
Widening participation in medicine
Friday, November 5th, 2010Medicine is a challenging and rewarding profession which demands a wide range of intellectual and emotional skills and a high level of commitment. Entry to medical school is a rigorous process, yet it is the financial and social obstacles that deter many able students from realising their potential as doctors of the future. Despite admissions [...]
Trainee link
Tuesday, September 21st, 2010Former Welsh junior doctors committee vice chair Dr Sophie Carter-Ingram, blogs on her new role at the Wales Deanery. I have been appointed as the new trainee link at the Welsh Deanery to help improve communications between the deanery and doctors in training. I’ll be ensuring that there is trainee representation at the deanery and [...]
Medical Careers Information Day
Thursday, September 16th, 2010Calling all sixth formers, medical students, foundation and early career doctors………. The School of Medicine and School of Postgraduate Medical and Dental Education at Cardiff University are hosting a medical careers event between 10.30 am and 3.30 pm on Saturday 16th October 2010 at The All Nations Centre, Sachville Avenue, Heath, Cardiff CF14 3NY. [...]
Experts show concern over the changes to junior doctors’ hours
Wednesday, August 11th, 2010A year ago new limits on the working weeks of junior doctors came into force. Stefan Coghlan, Chair of the Welsh Consultants Committee, and David Samuel, Chair of the Welsh Junior Doctors Committee examine the consequences of the European Working Time Directive in Wales. Click here to read the article which appeared in the Western Mail Share: