FOUNDATION PROGRAMME NEWHAM UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
FOUNDATION PROGRAMME Dr Simon Limb Director Of Medical Education Dr Emma Young Foundation Training Programme Director FY2 Dr Catherine Bracewell Foundation Training Programme Director FY1
THE TEAM Foundation Programme Training Directors Emma Young and Catherine Bracewell EDEL Training and Programme Manager Undergraduate and Foundation Programmes Emma Breese Programme Administrator Tina Parekh Educational Supervisors Consultants from across the Trust Clinical Supervisors Specialty Consultant Trainee Representatives Two from each foundation year
THE FACTS 379 Bed Acute Trust 244,300 population 17.3% of the population have a limiting long-term illness fifth highest in London
THE FACTS At the heart of east London
THE FACTS Specialists in local healthcare Recognised nationally for our work Awarded University Hospital status in 2004 in recognition of the significant amount of research and medical education that is undertaken
Award winning Trust THE FACTS Green Apple Environment Award Nuclear Medicine Clinical Practitioner Poster Award 2011 Greenbang Efficiency Award for Best Public Sector ICT Project 2011
THE FACTS 2012 will see a transformation in healthcare delivery in east London and beyond with the merger of three famous NHS Trusts - Newham and Whipps Cross University Hospitals and Barts and The London The new, joined-up organisation which would be the biggest Trust in the NHS will bring multiple benefits including: more opportunities for staff greater access to world leading clinical trials and research studies more specialised care
A GREAT LOCATION Great transport links (10mins) Westfield (15mins) Stratford City (15mins) Canary Wharf (15mins)
GREAT ONSITE FACILITIES Cheap and Convenient Onsite Parking Onsite discounted staff restaurant Onsite Costa Coffee Shop
GREAT ONSITE FACILITIES Doctors Mess Great social life Friendly environment Refreshment facilities
GREAT ONSITE FACILITIES Knowledge and Library Services Responsive tailored support training and searches 24 hour access to varied study space UpToDate, BMJ Case reports and extensive e-journals Modern IT provision Highly rated by users Newham has the best hospital library facilities I ve ever used
GREAT ONSITE FACILITIES Onsite Simulation Suite Ongoing investment into simulation facilities Laproscopic teaching tool onsite A superb induction process. I was left feeling really confident
UNIQUE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES Second most ethnically diverse borough in London Unique range of medical cases
UNIQUE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES Youngest population in London Unique range of medical cases
UNIQUE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES Highest rate of TB in Western Europe Fascinating pathology and diagnostics Cavitating Multi Drug Resistant TB
UNIQUE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES Newham has one of the highest rates of late presenting HIV in London Patients with complex medical needs
GREAT PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE Hand s on front line experience
A SUPPORTIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT Approachable and friendly SpRs Protected teaching time SpR support is excellent
A SUPPORTIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT Busy on-calls mean a productive learning environment
GREAT PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE Comprehensive education programme 2 Consultant ward rounds per week Daily ST / SpR ward rounds On-call commitment Supervised clinic sessions for FY2s Attainment of curricular competencies Assessment tools Appraisal by Clinical Supervisor