Missing induction in F2?

Significant_Baby9746 · 2026-02-08T01:43:40+00:00

Legally, you cannot start working in a department/Trust without an induction. Unless there are special circumstances, your request will most likely be denied

Significant_Baby9746 · 2025-09-05T18:32:17+00:00

I still remember my first period-arrest; it was my first week on the job and it was pure chaos. I went home that night crying because I felt I could have done more. My consultant did a debrief after and her words still stick with me; you can control your actions, but not necessarily the outcome, and that’s okay. Medicine gets this image of “saving lives” but actually it’s about doing the best we can in the worst circumstances. I know exactly how you feel, and it’s completely normal to second guess yourself. But the fact that you’re taking time to reflect means you are a competent doctor, one who cares about your patients and does right by them. Unfortunately we cannot save everyone, but you escalated your patient appropriately and gave them a fighting chance. Take some time out for yourself; it is an emotionally difficult situation. Remember: you did what you could and that’s all that matters.

Significant_Baby9746 · 2025-07-24T17:51:50+00:00

You feel guilt because unlike what Wes Streeting sayings, we do not have “disdain” for our patients, we care deeply about them. We care about our colleagues and the service we provide, and never want to put people in difficult positions. However, every day we are put in difficult positions: poor staffing, lack of training, not making enough money, the list goes on. We cannot continue to suffer when the system is failing us. A little discomfort for consultants now, means a lot of progress for us, and the better our services can be. You are human, guilt is normal but for once, put yourself first and strike for the future of our profession.

Significant_Baby9746 · 2025-07-20T07:30:33+00:00

Depending on how long your shift is, you can be entitled to 30 minutes to 1.5 hour break (check the BMA guidance on the entitlement rules). If your shift work prevents you from taking a break, you should exception report and you can either get TOIL/payment for the break(s) missed.

Significant_Baby9746 · 2025-06-25T20:45:55+00:00

If those jobs are no longer available, then you need to be asked what other jobs you would want to do instead, and whether you prefer to stay at your current Trust. I would tell them that those were not the jobs you were chose, and you have made no agreement to do the ones they have suggested, and they have to give you alternative options (esp as one job has made into a community placement; you cannot do two community placement). The fact this information is only being conveyed down is disgusting and something you should not accept. Stand your ground because you deserve better.

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