1999
DOI: 10.12968/hosp.1999.60.11.1238
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Staff grade doctors and the consultant ladder: falling off or stepping off?

Abstract: The majority of the doctors in staff grade posts surveyed had qualified overseas and a substantial proportion were dissatisfied with their posts. Very few doctors had received adequate careers counselling before starting their post and many were concerned at the lack of opportunities for career development.

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“…3 For many years, associate specialists and, more particularly, staff grades have complained of their low status, exploitation and lack of access to continuing professional development (CPD). [3][4][5][6][7] Despite this, their numbers have increased in recent years, mainly to compensate for shorter working hours by training grade doctors. In 1998, these two grades accounted for 7.3% of all UK hospital medical and dental staff, compared with 9.3% in 2001.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…3 For many years, associate specialists and, more particularly, staff grades have complained of their low status, exploitation and lack of access to continuing professional development (CPD). [3][4][5][6][7] Despite this, their numbers have increased in recent years, mainly to compensate for shorter working hours by training grade doctors. In 1998, these two grades accounted for 7.3% of all UK hospital medical and dental staff, compared with 9.3% in 2001.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…In terms of comparison with previous literature, it seems that those SAS doctors in Scotland who were interviewed feel more supported and valued than their English counterparts. 4,[6][7][8][9] This might be associated with different demographics, 11 (anecdotal) cultural differences between the NHS in Scotland and England and/or feeling valued because of benefiting from the Fund. A limitation of this study is that we did not Low priority and limited opportunities 'With SAS Doctors, it's more you're expected to cover the service, and you get opportunities for continuous professional development, but that is just limited to your choice, and perhaps the service needs, rather than your overall professional development'.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The literature highlights a recurring theme of difficulties faced by these doctors in terms of career progression and advice, 1 access to educational and development opportunities, 2,3 professional support, 4 continuing professional development 5 and overwhelmingly, morale. 4,[6][7][8][9] However, the landscape for these doctors has changed. With the new Specialty Doctor contract in 2008 (http://bma.org.uk/practical-support-at-work/contracts/ sas-contracts/introduction-new-contract) time for appraisal and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) was formally recognised for SAS doctors.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
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