Being a foundation doctor isn't easy
There may be times when personal or professional circumstances are causing you worry, or perhaps you are finding it hard to cope. This page outlines some resources and ways to get help.
In addition, we understand how raising concerns can be intimidating. Below we have provided information to help, including the Bucks Trust whistle-blowing policy. As foundation doctors, you should feel reassured that if you have a concern to raise, Bucks Trust want to hear it, and there are avenues for you to do so.
Help for you
BMA Counselling and Doctor Advisor Service 08459 200 169 or landline 01455 254 189
Find our more about this service here
The Doctor's Support Network 0844 395 3010
Find out more about this service here
The Royal Medical Benevolent Fund 0208 540 9194
For financial support and advice for doctors who find themselves in financial difficulty.
Find our more about this service here
Sick Doctors Trust 0370 444 5163
For doctors dependent on drugs or alcohol
Find out more about this service here
Samaritans 08457 90 90 90 or email [email protected]
Find out more about this service here
Raising concerns
If you have concerns to raise, the first step is to speak to you Educational or Clinical Supervisor.
Other people within the Trust to talk to are Foundation Programme Directors such as Dr Marc Davison, Dr Simon Bays and Dr Helen Eagleton and for educational concerns you can speak to Jennie Kinch.
Here is a copy of the Trust's 'Whistleblowing and raising concerns policy & procedure' for your reference, and you may also find the Whistleblowing Helpline webiste found here helpful, or you can call them on 08000 724 725.
In addition you can speak to your union, such as the MDU and MPS.
In addition, we understand how raising concerns can be intimidating. Below we have provided information to help, including the Bucks Trust whistle-blowing policy. As foundation doctors, you should feel reassured that if you have a concern to raise, Bucks Trust want to hear it, and there are avenues for you to do so.
Help for you
BMA Counselling and Doctor Advisor Service 08459 200 169 or landline 01455 254 189
Find our more about this service here
The Doctor's Support Network 0844 395 3010
Find out more about this service here
The Royal Medical Benevolent Fund 0208 540 9194
For financial support and advice for doctors who find themselves in financial difficulty.
Find our more about this service here
Sick Doctors Trust 0370 444 5163
For doctors dependent on drugs or alcohol
Find out more about this service here
Samaritans 08457 90 90 90 or email [email protected]
Find out more about this service here
Raising concerns
If you have concerns to raise, the first step is to speak to you Educational or Clinical Supervisor.
Other people within the Trust to talk to are Foundation Programme Directors such as Dr Marc Davison, Dr Simon Bays and Dr Helen Eagleton and for educational concerns you can speak to Jennie Kinch.
Here is a copy of the Trust's 'Whistleblowing and raising concerns policy & procedure' for your reference, and you may also find the Whistleblowing Helpline webiste found here helpful, or you can call them on 08000 724 725.
In addition you can speak to your union, such as the MDU and MPS.