The Foundation Programme
We provide thirty-six, two year, foundation programmes offering a range of hospital based specialties as well as community placements such as Psychiatry, Palliative Care and General Practice. The F1 and F2 year each consists of three, four month placements offering a wide range of training experiences and opportunities in line with the Foundation Curriculum. All F1 doctors attend a mandatory induction programme which includes shadowing.
Foundation Training Programme Directors
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Dr Sunil Zachariah (F1 FTPD) |
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Dr Cornel Dragan (F1 FTPD) |
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Dr Veqas Ziauddin (F2 FTPD) |
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Dr Somaditya Bandyopadhyay (F2 FTPD) |
Senior Medical Education Officer: Foundation
Pip Sedgwick
Foundation contact email
All foundation doctors are assigned a dedicated Educational and Clinical Supervisor.
The F1 programme consists of twice weekly one hour protected core teaching sessions. The F2 teaching is a half day teaching programme, with approximately six sessions per rotation. All teaching is bleep free. All core teaching is in person in the Post Graduate Education centre with an option to attend via Teams in some circumstances. We have a wide range of non-core teaching opportunities such as weekly Grand Round, regular Schwartz rounds, and department teaching and lots of opportunities.
Wellbeing
Our wellbeing and peer support sessions are incorporated into core teaching. We have an F1 mentor scheme run by our F2 doctors.
All foundation doctors attend a mandatory full day of simulation training in both their F1 and F2 year. There are many more opportunities to be involved in simulation training, including assisting with simulation for Medical Student.
There is a regular Foundation Doctors’ Forum which is chaired by the Chief Executive. This is an informal meeting where foundation doctors can discuss anything they wish directly with the CEO and a panel consisting of the Executive Team and Senior Management.
Guidance on Study Leave and Tasters for Foundation Doctors can be found here:
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Postgraduate Centre
The Postgraduate Medical Education Centre offers a large atrium where all staff can meet with colleagues. There is a large Lecture Theatre and six training rooms. There are also excellent medical and dental simulation suites.
Accommodation
Our accommodation is managed by an external company – A2 Dominion.
- Telephone number: 01737 766516
- E-mail: redhill.
office @a2dominion.co.uk
Library Facilities
The main library is at East Surrey Hospital with a smaller branch library at Crawley. The library services provides access to a wide range of print and online databases resources, including e-books, e-journals, Anatomy TV and Clinical Key, to access most of the online resources you will need to have an Open Athens password. You also have access to two point of care tools Dynamed and BMJ Best Practice, both resources are accessible password free via the Apps page on SASHnet, where you can also create your own account to access these resources via an app on your mobile phone. The library service provides access to One Examination, PassMedicine and FRCAReveal revision resources; contact the library to get an access code. To find out more about the resources available and how to register for your Open Athens password come to the library or visit our webpage.
At East Surrey Library there are 19 PCs with Internet access printers. The librarians will provide training, support or carry out evidence searches to find the evidence in support of your studies, journal club presentations or patient care. Staffed opening hours of the library are 9am-5pm. The library is accessible 24 hours day upon request when you sign up for library membership. Remember if you can’t find the information or book you are looking for just ask one of the library team for help.
IT Facilities
The Trust continues to update and improve the IT training facilities; all departments now use EPR (Electronic Patient Records). In the PGEC there is a dedicated room with desktop computers for resident doctors to use for self-development time activities.
Parking Arrangements
The staff car park has recently been improved to include more spaces, and dedicated parking for those starting their shifts after 9.45am. There is a daily parking charge.
Local Amenities/Attractions
East Surrey Hospital is situated 2 miles south of Redhill Town Centre. The towns of Redhill and Reigate have excellent shopping, entertainments and sports facilities. Local areas of interest include the North Downs for walking and biking, flying at Redhill Aerodrome, horse racing at nearby Lingfield Park all weather courses, theatres and cinemas in Redhill, Reigate and Crawley.
Transport links
The hospital is situated within a ten minute walk of Earlswood station and a ten minute bus journey from Redhill station. Both stations offer fast and frequent journeys into London and out to Gatwick Airport and Brighton.
Social Activities
Our Doctors’ Mess committee organise regular social events throughout the year. These range from pub trips, quizzes and bowling nights to cricket and football. There is also an annual summer ball. Everyone is welcome and it is a great way to unwind and meet people across the hospital.
Doctors’ Mess
The Doctors’ Mess is a space to relax and recharge. You’ll find sofas, a TV, and a kitchen stocked with a fridge, coffee machine, kettle, toaster and microwave. There is also a desk area with computers for self-development work, plus toilets, showers, changing facilities and lockers.
Membership includes access to weekly-replenished snacks and coffee. All mess members are free to propose improvements and work with the committee to make sure the space keeps getting better.
Any Additional Information
Our main site is East Surrey Hospital and we also provide a range of services at Crawley, Dorking, Caterham Dene and Horsham hospitals.
At East Surrey Hospital the Three Arches Restaurant is open seven days a week and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner as well as snacks. There is also a Boots and WHSmith shops.