STEPPING UP TO CONSULTANT
Stepping up North West is a regional network for senior trainees (ST7 and ST8) and new consultants (up to 3 years into consultancy). It was set up by RCPCH across the UK since September 2019.
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It should provide peer support for transition from trainee to consultant and support development of knowledge.
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Past pilot RCPCH Stepping up meetings have covered topics such as NHS Finance, Setting up a device, job planning, appraisal. Applying for Consultant jobs Business cases Commissioning etc.
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Structure and content can be driven by target audience and could include keynote speakers, group discussion or workshops or virtual meetings
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Merijam Kikic has been appointed a North West Stepping Up Champion since January 2020.
If you are interested joining or being a speaker please email her on steppingupnwengland@gmail.com
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Mersey trainees are also welcome to join but there is also a Mersey Stepping Up champion Dr Helen Dallow who you can contact on
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More details also available on RCPCH website.
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North West Stepping up Event from 22nd April 2021 is available on Advance.
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. Artwork by Lina See (Former Paediatric Trainee)