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1. Who is the training programme director?

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Ms Clare Wildin

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2. Please list all of the hospitals in your deanery.

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Kettering General Hospital

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Leicester General Hospital

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Leicester Royal Infirmary

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Lincoln County Hospital

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Northampton General Hospital

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Pilgrim Hospital, Boston

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Queen's Medical Centre, Nottingham

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3. Where do trainees generally live? 

 

“Mostly in Leicester.”

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4. How easy is it to commute to different sites, and is there car parking available?

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5. How are rotations are allocated?

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“There are fixed blocks for paediatrics, hands and trauma. Other rotations are allocated on a credit based system with registrar rankings, i.e. harder working registrars get the jobs they want!" 

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6. Is there a trauma focussed ST3 year?

 

Yes

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7. Does the deanery offer an ST3 bootcamp or equivalent induction?

 

Yes

 

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8. Is there an arthroplasty focussed ST4 year?

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"Depends on your rankings and block allocations, hence can vary."

 

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9. Is there a post-exam dedicated teaching program (i.e. preparation for consultant)?

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 No

 

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10. How often is deanery teaching?

 

"Every Friday afternoon 2-5pm."

 

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11. Where is deanery teaching held?

 

One central location

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12. Is there an annual meeting?

 

Yes

 

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13. Are there associated registrar presentations and prizes?

 

Yes

 

 

14. Is there an established research infrastructure for trainees?

 

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15. What is the affiliated medical school?

 

Univer​sity of Leicester and University of Nottingham

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16. What was the overall FRCS pass rate in your deanery in the last 3 years (including both parts and all attempts)?

 

100%

 

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17. Can you name any FRCS Gold Medal Winners from your deanery?

 

N/A

 

 

18. Are there any other interesting or important facts to mention?

 

"The current TPD, Ms Wildin, is extremely supportive and very approachable, which makes training a pleasure as you have someone who looks after you. Trainers are enthusiastic and motivated to help trainees. Good teaching programme with regular individual feedback."

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