Workshop Details & Booking

Supporting Doctors New to the NHS - Monday 23rd March to Tuesday 24th March 2026

Alternative dates for this workshop:

Tuesday 23rd Sep 2025 , Monday 1st Dec 2025

This session is limited to the following posts:

• Dental Trainee
• Foundation Doctor
• GP Trainee
• Public Health Trainee
• Locally Employed Doctor
• CT/IMT/ST1-3
• ST4-8

Moving to a new country and starting a new job is a difficult and stressful process. It is understandable that the main challenge facing International Medical Graduates (IMGs) in the UK is working how to engage with a new healthcare system and understanding the NHS culture.

The aim of the workshop is to build on Trust Induction and provide supplementary information to explore some of the challenges faced by IMGs and share ways of working and available resources to help them survive and thrive in their first job in the NHS.

The session is delivered ‘by junior doctors, for junior doctors’ and all facilitators have had first-hand experience of integrating into the UK and the NHS system.

Study Leave Policy : NHSE North East local Study Leave Policy

Comments from previous attendees:

• "It gives an insight into the overall experience from personal and professional aspect of coming to NHS."
• "It is a very good opportunity to learn about the NHS and peculiar British styles, absolutely enjoyed my self and learnt a lot."

Learning Outcomes:

• Identify differences in culture between the UK and other countries and discuss common barriers to communication. Determine essential communication skills relevant to working in the NHS.
• Explain NHS dynamics, the multi-disciplinary teams, and the role of junior doctors in the clinical environment in general.
• Present tips and advice on surviving your first on call and the essential skills to thrive in your first NHS job. Interactive scenarios to practice essential skills as prioritisation, delegation, and effective handover.
• Define the principles and values of the NHS; the role of the GMC and an overview of the Good Medical Practice.
• Exploring ethical issues such as consent and confidentiality and what to do when things go wrong.
• Explain contracts, various leave entitlement, indemnity, and NHS staff benefits. 
• Discuss learning and professional development; effective PDP, e-portfolios. Practical approach to risk management and audits, reflective practice and career progression.

Date: Monday 23rd Mar 2026 to Tuesday 24th Mar 2026 (9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.)

Price: £0.00

Facilitator Sameer Ahmed

Places: 30 people (There are still places left).

Venue: Copthorne Hotel, The Close, Quayside, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 3RT