The transition from medical student to Foundation training can be exciting but also daunting. While we work with our partner trusts to provide support, we also recognise that people often have specific and individual needs.
In addition to the support you can access from your trust medical education team and educational/clinical supervisor, the following external resources are also available:
Professional Support and Wellbeing Service (PSWS)
The KSS PSWS is dedicated to helping Foundation doctors in training across the KSS region to fulfil their career potential. Our case managers and coaches put your support and wellbeing at the heart of what we do. Our services include enhanced exam support, wellbeing support, personal coaching, neurodiversity support and careers coaching.
The PSW tailors its service to the individual, depending on their needs; we recognise that there is no “one size fits all” solution when it comes to the complex world of medical training. Once you have completed your referral form with your education team, we will allocate one of our specialists who will coach you through your challenges, allowing you to continue training with confidence.
You can find more details about the PSWS and how to apply on the Professional Support and Wellbeing Service pages. For any urgent enquires, or if for any reason a doctor feels they can’t discuss their needs with their education team, please contact us directly at england.ksspsws.se@nhs.net.
Wellbeing resources
As a Foundation doctor, you will also have free, confidential access to Practitioner Health, an NHS primary care mental health and addiction service with expertise in treating health professionals.
The GMC have published a useful wellbeing resources page on their website.
Free and confidential mental health support can be accessed through the staff mental health and wellbeing hubs.
For expert advice and practical tips to help you look after your mental wellbeing, NHS UK every mind matters .
Careers resources
NHS careers resources and guidance, health careers.
Foundation career planning, resources and guidance,
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