What do FY1s think at the end?
• Very intimidated initially but I grew in confidence
• So much to do, patients always getting moved
• No way to know if I was right or managed them ok; need feedback
• So many patients / so few staff
• Assessments seemed a pain but I have proven competence to be
able to demonstrate I can do it
• Scary at first, but steep learning curve
• Definitely more confident towards the end of year
• It is tough!
• Always make it clear to everyone that you are an FY1 so they know
you will need a bit more help
• Have a good chat to your Educational Supervisor early in the post
& at regular intervals (at least twice in the post). Tell them about
areas where you lack confidence
• You rarely have a full clinical team around you (shifts / leave /
sickness / clinics) but make good use of them whilst there – rounds,
supervision / teaching of tricky procedures / tasks, coffee
So how can you make it easier?
• Good handover - set up what you can e.g. blood tests then have
confidence in colleagues to carry on your good work
• When asking for help use SBAR to give all the info the Senior or
Consultant needs
• When you are asked for help try & get the SBAR type info (e.g.
from nurses) to allow you to assess urgency and prioritise your tasks
• When you go home / out / gym / pub / to bed, do try & leave it
all behind
• If you have a bad day, talk to someone. There is a useful resources that you can use to help.
SBAR
• Situation; e.g. I am FY1 on X ward & calling about
patient Y / I am concerned because….
• Background; Patient is in for X operation / Y condition,
normally ….., has changed in past … minutes / hours / days to …….
• Assessment; I think the problem is…. I have done…..(e.g. O2 /
analgesia) Or: I am not sure what problem is but patient is deteriorating
• Recommendation; Would you please e.g. come & see them,
advise me on…. / consider transfer (e.g. to ITU)
• DO YOU NEED ME TO DO ANYTHING NOW?
Teaching
• Mixture of Curriculum topics
• 1-2 pm every Wednesday in CSB (room varies), bring lunch if you need
to
• Face to face attendance is mandatory if you are un post at UHCW
unless you are on leave of any kind - including ‘days off after’. If you are on
the ‘on take’ team & busy with sick patients that no–one else can take
over, don’t leave them to die!
• Let the Post Graduate Team know by email
PGSupport@uhcw.nhs.uk / phone 02476 968747 Ext 28747 if you are
unable to make it
• 60 hours teaching attendance is required to progress to FY2
PSA
• You will be unable to prescribe medicine without passing your PSA
• Successful PSA certificate is required to progress to FY2
Induction Video for MDU:
FY1 Rep Talk:
FY1 Induction Presentation
Foundation Years Information Booklet:
Foundation Booklet 2023-2024
A day in the life of a Geriatrics SHO:
Geriatrics SHO
Urology Weekend shift
Urology FY1
Vascular Surgery booklet
Post Graduate Doctor Handbook Vascular Surgery
PSA Support:
PSA Tips for Success
PSA Introduction to the exam
PSA Revision Session