D12

D12: How to Achieve Consistency in Escalation to the GMC of Concerns in Complex Cases 

Session objectives:

• How to establish a Responsible Office Advisory Group to guide decision making
• Consistency in escalation of concerns and clear feedback to trainees in difficulty about the process
• Support for Heads of School and Training Programme Directors when face with decisions about escalation of concerns

Session summary:
We will describe the practicalities of establishing a Responsible Officer Advisory Group and use anonymised case studies to illustrate the benefits we have seen in terms of consistency and clarity of decision making. We will also describe how this supports Heads of School and Training Programme Directors in managing complex cases where escalation to the regulator is considered and clarity of communication with the trainee in difficulty is vital

Session hosted by:
Health Education England East Midlands

Session theme:
Educational management and leadership 

Target audience group:
Postgraduates
Administration
Policy Makers
All those involved with interaction between the GMC and local HEE offices managing trainees

Target care sector:
Postgraduate training