Return To Training
Returning to Training
Returning to clinical anaesthesia following a period of absence e.g. maternity leave, prolonged sick leave or out-of-programme research/experience can be particularly stressful. The School has supported the development of a number of measures to make the process as seamless and supportive as possible. It is essential that trainees meet with their ES prior to embarking on a prolonged period of leave to discuss plans for staying in touch.
Areas to discuss include:
- Use of KIT days
- Attending a 'Return to Work' study day
- Setting a target date for meeting the designated return to work advisor
- Completing educational checklist
Return To Training Leads in each Health Board
All RTT leads can be contacted via their nhs.wales email addresses.
| Aneurin Bevan University Health Board | Dr Non Morris |
| Cardiff and Vale University Health Board | Dr Liz Boucher |
| Royal Glamorgan Hospital | Dr Neeta Tailor |
| Prince Charles Hospital | Dr Matt Williams |
| Princess of Wales Hospital | Dr Sonia Sathe |
| Swansea Bay University Health Board | Dr Ceri Beynon |
| Glangwili Hospital | Dr Anna Pisarczyk-Bathini |
| Wrexham Maelor Hospital | Dr Gillian Bennett/Dr Ruth Viles |
| Ysbyty Glan Clwyd | Dr Nia Williams |
| Ysbyty Gwynedd | Dr Suman Mitra |
Resources and Courses
WSoA Return to Clinical Anaesthesia Course
Return to Clinical Anaesthesia
Restartt Course
HEIW Return to Training Pages
HEIW RTT
Association of Anaesthetists - Keeping In Touch days
AoA KIT days
Return to Training Peer Mentoring
We have a new peer mentoring initiative developed by trainees in the Welsh School of Anaesthesia to help those returning to training following a period of time out. This scheme offers a free and confidential space to talk through any issues/worries with other trainees who have had time out of training for many reasons and completed a return to training. The aim of this is to make the transition back to training as seamless and anxiety-free as possible.
We currently have a number for stage 2 and 3 trainees who have completed mentorship training from the Professional Support Unit.
If you are starting/currently on a period of prolonged leave or have recently returned to training and feel having a peer mentor would be useful, please contact Jess Phillips (stage 2 trainee and scheme lead), via jessicaphillips23@doctors.org.uk for more information.
Developed in collaboration with, and supported by, the Wales Deanery