G402(P) A review of our local experiences with the supportt return to training policy: is it working in practice?

Abstract

Results 40 paediatric staff members across all training grades participated in the well-being programme. Staff members provided feedback on the classes via an anonymised questionnaire. 100% of respondents 'strongly agreed' that the sessions improved team morale and bonding. All respondents either 'agreed' or 'strongly agreed' that they found the sessions beneficial. However, half of respondents either 'neither agreed or disagreed' or 'disagreed' that sessions helped reduce burnout. Key limitations of the project included, reduced attendance rate when classes occurred outside of normal working hours and difficulty ensuring consistency of classes (classes were run by trainees and so were dependent on their workload). Conclusions Exercise has a proven benefit in improving wellbeing and work related mental health problems. 4 This quality improvement project has shown a demand for introducing work-based activities and that it is beneficial and well regarded by paediatric staff. However, limitations regarding sustainability of such a programme need to be addressed in order to ensure longevity of the project and further work is needed to address whether this tackles the root cause of burnout.

1324 The respiratory surge in children programme- a national approach to connect and educate the workforce

“…In particular following implementation of the policy there was a reduction in trainees feeling 'unnecessarily exposed' from 76% to 27%. 1 As part of the support offered to trainees returning in paediatrics the North-West deanery has been running dedicated return to work courses at least twice a year since 2019. The arrival of the COVID pandemic in 2020 meant the course needed to be adapted, we present how the course changed over this period and the impact this had on trainee experience and feedback.…”

“…Support during placements and additional educational opportunities have been identified to boost recruitment into Paediatrics, however, there has been little research into the impact of teaching specifically directed at the early years of the undergraduate course. 1 This survey aims to establish whether there is demand for Paediatrics education in the younger years.…”