Innovative recruitment and clinical orientation programme to manage NHS junior doctor shortfall: A district hospital experience

Abstract

Background International medical graduates (IMGs) contribute significantly towards the NHS care provision. No standardised clinical orientation programme (COP) for IMGs new to the NHS exists. Objective Our objective was to describe recruitment and retention strategies for junior doctors (JDs) in general medicine and develop a framework to anticipate outcomes of these interventions using the realist evaluation methodology. Methods We performed quality improvement interventions of recruitment and COP for new entrant IMGs in our organisation employed between December 2017 and April 2019. Results Twenty-three IMGs were recruited, 96% successfully completed the COP with a mean contract duration of 13±5 months.

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“…Nevertheless, their recruitment has been vital to the contribution of staff growth in the NHS. 1 IMGs are known to face additional challenges above and beyond those faced by UK medical graduates due to several factors. Whilst they are a heterogeneous group of professionals, their views on what they face, and how they are supported can facilitate effective transition into the culture of the NHS and UK medical practice.…”

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“…Nevertheless, their recruitment has been vital to the contribution of staff growth in the NHS. 1 IMGs are known to face additional challenges above and beyond those faced by UK medical graduates due to several factors. Whilst they are a heterogeneous group of professionals, their views on what they face, and how they are supported can facilitate effective transition into the culture of the NHS and UK medical practice.…”

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“…Finally, a trust-based programme for clinical orientation for international medical graduates resulted in a significant increase in retention and cost improvement -seldom achieved with educational interventions. 4 Once again, such a programme also addresses the recent need to refresh clinical skills and knowledge in returning physicians, or cross-specialty skills for redeployed doctors, which has been key during the current pandemic response.…”