> what do you see the role of NCCGs as in your departments?
Supervision, on the job teaching and advice to SHOs, NPs etc, fast tracking
to clear waits, general seeing patients, some formal teaching.
> what do you think are the benefits of being NCCGs?
Compared to SHOs- job security, more 'senior' post, less night work
Compared to SpRs- not having to rotate, choice of hospital to work in, less
likely to do nights or on call. Associate specialists are on a much more
consultoid contract.
Compared to consultant- no on call, less paperwork, more clinical role.
Compared to general practice- different speciality- depends what you like.
> what are the negative aspects of being an NCCG?
Pay, perceived status sometimes, unsocial hours
> what ongoing training is necessary for NCCGs?
CPD as for consultants. We sent NCCGs for an afternoon a month day release
in addition to usual study leave. Unlike trainees, NCCGs are considered
trained when they take up the post, and are not being trained for another
post. Thus it is really CPD rather than training that is the issue.
> who, in addition to the individual, is responsible for that training?
Medical director as for consultants (other people may advise but are not
responsible).
> oh and can we have more money please as the shos are leaving
> us behind.
>
Put it in your letter to Santa and you never know. Improvement in terms for
NCCGs seems to be a low priority for the BMA and the DH at present.
Matt Dunn
Warwick
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