Introduction
The introduction of Modernising Medical Careers and the establishment of Specialty Schools have given us an opportunity to review our Study Leave management system. Specialty Schools have the responsibility of managing education programmes for their trainees against the PMETB approved curricula. They also have a responsibility for ensuring that their trainees get appropriate Study Leave to learn skills that cannot be taught at their base hospital/practice. Following National Guidelines, we in the Severn Deanery are promoting the new strategy whereby Specialty Schools hold the Study Leave budget for trainees and manage the process of its authorisation. We believe that this approach will ensure that funding is managed in the best interests of all trainees. One example of this is that there is the potential for better training planning and block-buying of discounted courses, which support the curricula. However, we also appreciate that the management of Study Leave requires close liaison between clinical departments, rota co-ordinators, medical staffing and Postgraduate Medical Education Departments. The co-ordination of a collaborative approach is key to the implementation of a successful new process. We aim to implement the change and create appropriate infrastructures across all Speciality and Foundation Schools by April 2009.
Study Leave Policy
Trainees are advised to read the Severn Deanery Study Leave Policy available at: http://www.severndeanery.nhs.uk/policies.shtml
Please also see attached flow chart giving guidance on the procedure to follow - Study Leave Process How to find the Study Leave Forms
How to find the Study Leave Forms
To download a Study Leave form or Study Leave Expenses form please follow the link: http://www.severndeanery.nhs.uk/study_leave_policy_process.shtml List of Approved Courses
For a list of approved Anaesthesia Study Leave courses click on Anaesthesia Study Leave Courses For a list of approved ACCS Study Leave courses click on ACCS Study Leave Courses
How to apply for Study Leave
Please follow the steps below to apply for study leave.
1. Trainee identifies development requirement with Educational Supervisors. 2. Trainee completes study leave application form (available at http://www.severndeanery.nhs.uk/policies.shtml). 3. Trainee books leave from Department. 4. Obtain signatures for leave from Department (Rota Manager) and College Tutor (Educational Supervisor). 5. Trainee to send completed study leave form to Julie Flowers, School Support Manager, Dept of Anaesthesia, Level 7, Bristol Royal Infirmary, Marlborough St, Bristol, BS2 8HW
How to apply for Study Leave Expenses Please note, your study leave budget begins on 1st April each year, do make use of your budget and claim for your expenses as soon as you can - your budget can not be carried over into the next leave year. Please follow the steps below to apply for your study leave expenses: 1. Download study leave form from Seven Deanery website and complete (typewritten) or use the form sent with your study leave approval letter (This claim form must be typewritten). 2. Sign form and then send to Julie Flowers, together with your receipts.