Student Engagement and Reporting Concerns
Reporting a Concern
Ensuring standards of patient care are met is the responsibility of all of us who are working or training in the NHS. We also have a responsibility to support our colleagues against any form of harassment & bullying. These incidents are rare, but can have a significant impact on patients, staff & students.
We recognise that it can be difficult for anyone to report problems, particularly medical students who may be new to the environment & feel like they are very junior and insignificant. We do know, however, that being new to an environment can also make it clearer to see examples of poor practice which may have become accepted within the culture of an organisation.
At WMS we wish to support students who have concerns & have developed the guidance attached. At the heart of the guidance is that you talk to someone about it- it doesn't matter who in the first instance- choose someone you feel comfortable with and they will help guide you through the process.
Whoever you talk to, please complete the raising concerns formLink opens in a new window. Building a picture of recurrent issues can really help us take action. We do ask for your name so that we can talk to you further, let you know of any actions we have taken and provide support if needed, but will not break your confidence or speak to individuals without your permission.
Never believe anyone who suggests you will negatively impact your career if you raise concerns.
At WMS we do not tolerate racist, sexist or homophobic behaviour to our students. Unfortunately we often hear anecdotal accounts on which we are unable to take action. I would encourage you to report any incidents so that we can effectively put a stop to such behaviours & ensure all of our students have a positive experience.
I will personally be reviewing all of the forms submitted and ensuring that we make progress in this area.
Kate Owen
Deputy Head MBChB
Students must have engaged sufficiently with the course to earn the right to sit their end of year exams. We consider how well students have engaged in a number of activities during the year.
- We expect students to attend 100% of the course, however, we recognise that students will miss some sessions due to illness or other issues. There is a minimum of 80% attendance for sign-in sessions required in order for students to be allowed to sit end-of-year exams.
- Overall attendance is also rated in the end of block form by the responsible consultant.
Students must have completed each of:
- Formative assessments must be completed online within deadlines
- T:DOCs - the specified list must be signed off
- Portfolio/learning log elements must be completed and up to date
- SLEs: OSLERS/ CBDs/ MiniCEX - must all have been completed.
- End of Clinical block forms must have been signed off by consultant.
Activity 5:
Save the link to the concerns form somewhere safe so that you can find it easily when you need it.