Welcome to our interactive programme page
The programme has been developed in collaboration with the RCP New Consultants Committee.
This event is worth 6 CPD credits.
9:15 - 10:50am
Session 1: Civility in the workplace – improving workplace culture and leading with compassion
Are you aware of the impact of rudeness in the workplace? Evidence shows that incivility can disrupt team dynamics, hinder clinical decision-making, and negatively impact patient outcomes. In this session, we’ll explore practical strategies to foster a positive workplace culture and the importance of prioritising your own wellbeing.
Dr James Norman
RCP New Consultants Committee chair
RCP New Consultants Committee chair
Dr Ed Birkhamshaw
Consultant in infection and general medicine, University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Consultant in infection and general medicine, University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Civility saves lives
Dr Caroline Elton
Psychologist, academic and writer
Psychologist, academic and writer
Wellbeing and burnout
10:50am - Comfort break (10 minutes)
11:00am - 12:00pm
Session 2: 'The unwritten rules’ – how to set up a new service and write a business case
Dr Chung Thong Lim provides worked examples, common pitfalls, and top tips for developing your ideas: including how to bounce back when things go wrong unexpectedly.
Dr Dhivya Das FRCP
RCP New Consultants Committee representative – North Western
RCP New Consultants Committee representative – North Western
Dr Chung Thong Lim
Consultant in diabetes and endocrinology, Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Consultant in diabetes and endocrinology, Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
‘The unwritten rules’ – how to set up a new service and write a business case
12:00pm - Comfort break - please choose your next session
12:10 - 1:10pm
Session 3: New shoes, big steps – battling imposter syndrome
You may have become an expert in clinical medicine, but the transition to a more senior role may still feel like a daunting challenge ahead. This session will explore the evidence around, and mechanisms to manage, imposter syndrome.
This session will run in parallel to session 4. It aims to guide those who are approaching CCT or are at the very early stages of their new consultant career however all attendees are welcome to join this session live and can catch up on demand
This session will run in parallel to session 4. It aims to guide those who are approaching CCT or are at the very early stages of their new consultant career however all attendees are welcome to join this session live and can catch up on demand
Dr Joyce Cheng
ST6, RCP Resident Doctor Committee representative
ST6, RCP Resident Doctor Committee representative
Lucy Harding
RCP senior educationalist
RCP senior educationalist
Imposter syndrome – the evidence
Dr Jia Yi Leow
Imposter syndrome – lived experiences
Dr Bryony Alderman
Consultant in palliative medicine
Consultant in palliative medicine
Imposter syndrome – lived experiences
Dr Kamran Mushtaq
RCP New Consultants Committee representative
RCP New Consultants Committee representative
Imposter syndrome – lived experiences
12:10 - 1:10pm
Session 4: Beyond settling in to standing out – striving for excellence
This session will offer top tips for taking on service leadership and head of service roles and give you an opportunity to consider how to develop yourself and your practice.
This session will run in parallel to session 3. It aims to guide those who are more established in their consultant or SAS career however all attendees are welcome to join this session live and can catch up on demand
This session will run in parallel to session 3. It aims to guide those who are more established in their consultant or SAS career however all attendees are welcome to join this session live and can catch up on demand
Dr Laura Pugh
RCP New Consultants Committee representative - East Midlands
RCP New Consultants Committee representative - East Midlands
Dr Adrian Li FRCP
Clinical lead for diabetes, consultant in diabetes, endocrinology and general internal medicine, King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Clinical lead for diabetes, consultant in diabetes, endocrinology and general internal medicine, King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Service leadership
Dr Sarb Clare FRCP
Deputy medical director, acute medicine consultant, Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust
Deputy medical director, acute medicine consultant, Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust
Striving for excellence – how to develop yourself and your practice to a high standard
1:10pm - Lunch break (45 minutes)
1.30-1.55pm
Your reflections – peer to peer forum (Teams breakout session - optional)
Join representatives over from the RCP New Consultants Committee to discuss your reflections from the morning sessions.
Tell us about your own experiences of imposter syndrome, share any of your own ‘best practice’ top tips, and take this opportunity tell us how the RCP could better support you in your careers.
This breakout session is hosted via Microsoft Teams. Registered delegates will receive a joining link. This breakout session is offered as a networking and peer-to-peer discussion forum – please consider joining us with your cameras switched on.
Tell us about your own experiences of imposter syndrome, share any of your own ‘best practice’ top tips, and take this opportunity tell us how the RCP could better support you in your careers.
This breakout session is hosted via Microsoft Teams. Registered delegates will receive a joining link. This breakout session is offered as a networking and peer-to-peer discussion forum – please consider joining us with your cameras switched on.
1:55 - 3.15pm
Session 5: Not according to plan – what to do if things don’t go right
Follow a case from complaint to coroner’s court and understand how the trust solicitor can support you.
Dr Shuaib Quraishi FRCP
RCP New Consultants Committee representative - South London
RCP New Consultants Committee representative - South London
Dr Ben Chadwick FRCP
RCP deputy registrar, acute medicine consultant, University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
RCP deputy registrar, acute medicine consultant, University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
Complaints, structured judgement reviews and coroners court – a case discussion
Corrine Sligo
Partner, DAC Beachcroft
Partner, DAC Beachcroft
When to speak to the trust solicitor
3:15pm - Comfort break (10 minutes)
3:25 - 4:30pm
Session 6: How did you build your career in…
The final session aims to showcase the variety of opportunities and special interests available to pursue as a new consultant physician, exploring any challenges and the rewards.
Dr Dena Pitrola FRCP
RCP New Consultant Committee representative – South Wales
RCP New Consultant Committee representative – South Wales
Dr Saif Huda
Consultant neurologist (Hon) and senior clinical lecturer, Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust
Consultant neurologist (Hon) and senior clinical lecturer, Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust
This is how I built my career in research
Dr Muna Aljawad FRCP
Associate professor in medical education, lead for curriculum development, Brighton and Sussex Medical School; consultant in geriatric medicine, University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
Associate professor in medical education, lead for curriculum development, Brighton and Sussex Medical School; consultant in geriatric medicine, University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
This is how I built my career in medical education
Dr David Lanham
Geriatric and general internal medicine consultant, University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Geriatric and general internal medicine consultant, University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
This is how I pursued my passion in digital healthcare
Dr Mo Aye FRCP
RCP associate global director for Asia Pacific; consultant endocrinologist, Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
RCP associate global director for Asia Pacific; consultant endocrinologist, Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Wearing two hats: law and medicine in a portfolio career
4:30pm - Closing comments
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