What brings you in today? The art of consulting for returning PGDiTs (RTT8JULY25)

AvailabilityPlaces available (course only available for users whose main occupation is foundation training or core specialty training (st1-st4) or general practice training (st1-st4) or higher specialty training (st3-st8))  Add to basket
SubjectSuppoRTT (Supported Return to Training)
DescriptionA Consultation Skills refresher for doctors returning to work in a primary care setting. We will consider the consultation skills used needed in everyday practice. There will then be the opportunity to rehearse these skills in small and supportive groups, with an experienced role player.
Additional information

Suitable for GP Registrars and Foundation Doctors returning to posts in a Primary Care Setting.

Joining Instructions

This is a virtual course, the joining instructions for the virtual meeting will be added to the documents section (above) before the course. Please ensure that you are able to access this before the course so that you are ready to join on the day.

Booking cancellation

Participants must make every effort to attend courses they have booked. If your availability changes after booking, please cancel your place through Maxcourse as soon as possible. This will release the place for colleagues on the waiting list.

If you need to cancel within 1 week of the course or the course has started and you are not able to attend, please email england.lsfdcourses.yh@nhs.net to give your apologies.

VenueVirtual (Microsoft Teams), - Virtual  View details
Date & timeTuesday 8 July 2025, 09:30 to 16:30
LecturersNgozi Anumba & Liz Stonell  View details
Target audience

This course is restricted to trainee doctors and dentists who are taking time out of training or who have returned to training within the last 3 months. IMG trainee doctors may also attend within their first 6 months of working within the NHS. (IMG = International Medical Graduate.) Please only book if you meet these criteria.

Mandatory: Doctor, or Public Health Professional

Course styleWorkshop
CateringNo catering
CPD points0.000
CostNo charge
Aims

Improved confidence in consultation skills for doctors returning to training.

Objectives

A combination of small group discussion, videos and role play opportunities will be used to ensure that doctors develop:

1) Increased confidence in their consultation skills when returning to practice.

2) Skills in managing uncertainty within the consultation.

3) Time management skills within the consultation.

Learning outcomes

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

1) Confidently conduct a consultation in the primary care setting.

2) Manage uncertainty within the consultation.

3) Manage time within the consultation.