The way I see it: Junior doctors should be given more opportunities to participate in management

Meeting the non-clinical education and training needs of new consultants

“…Hooke argues that, ''in this day and age, most consultants … have to become involved in management''. 13 Yet, while lead clinicians may feel clinically confident, they often consider themselves far less adept when it comes to management. 14 A UK survey of newly appointed old age psychiatry consultants sought opinions on the adequacy of higher specialist training and the role of the consultant.…”

“…17 Hooke also argues in favour increasing the level of exposure to management by suggesting SpRs undertake managerial attachments within trusts. 13 Milton makes a more general suggestion for assisting the transition of SpRs (who are often shielded from administrative and managerial pressures) to consultant grade and the non-clinical duties this will entail. 18 He argues that final SpR post attachments should be tailored to better reflect the consultant role.…”

“…21 Meanwhile, in the UK, Hooke proposes that doctors be given the opportunity to pursue a management qualification through established courses offered externally. 13 However, attending specific training events is not essential. Initiatives such as the interactive, web based programme set up by the London Deanery (see http://www.healthcareskills.…”

Senior paediatric specialist registrars' experience in management

“…Management and leadership courses are undertaken by some but not all paediatric trainees in the last 2 years of training. Although there are ways in which doctors can maximise opportunities for developing management and leadership skills,9 10 in practice this is proving to be difficult with shorter training programmes and the shift patterns of work, especially following a reduction in working hours due to the European Working Time Directive (EWTD) 8…”