At Oxford Medical Training we support thousands of doctors each year through our training events, programmes and materials. We continue to develop the services that we offer you and have now added the following events to our calendar.
- Improving English Language Skills Course for Doctors
- Consultant Interview Course now launched in Glasgow
- Our Advanced Communication Skills Courses now available in Glasgow
- Oxford Medical Training at the BMJ Careers Fair
Improving English Language Skills Course for Doctors
During our Advanced Communication Skills Courses it often becomes clear that it can be a doctor’s confidence and skill with English language or understanding of UK culture which is having the greatest impact upon their interactions with both patients and colleagues. This can lead to frustrations between colleagues and can inhibit the doctor’s career progression. Most importantly patient care can be both impacted both directly and indirectly.
In 2014 the GMC amended Good Medical Practice to include the following statement:14.1 ‘You must have the necessary knowledge of the English language to provide a good standard of practice and care in the UK.’ In addition their new powers under the fitness to practice procedures include ‘to make sure all doctors are able to communicate in English well enough to treat patients safely’.
Doctors must now achieve level 7.5 in the ILETS examination to be accepted on the GMC register. Though ILETS level 7.5 sets a basic standard it does not necessarily equate to confidence and fluency. Continued Professional Development should cover all aspects of a doctor’s practise and it would not be considered acceptable to settle for ‘basic level’ on any regularly employed skill without refresher or effort to advance. Good application of the English language is a fundamental skill which underpins all aspects of practise. For this reason we have now introduced our new Improving English Language Skills Course for Doctors.
This interactive 1-day course is designed and delivered by an experienced English teacher to support doctors who feel they would benefit from improving their confidence in spoken English and their grasp of the English language.
Our first delivery of this course will take place on Saturday 21st November in London. Spaces are limited to 12 delegates at each course so book your place early to avoid disappointment.
Click here to find out more about our new Improving English Language Skills Course for Doctors.
Consultant Interview Skills now available in Glasgow
The Oxford Medical Consultant Interview Course is renowned for preparing doctors to present themselves at their best, maximising your opportunity to secure your desired job. With a focus upon developing your ability to articulate your thoughts and opinions with a videoed (optional) mock interview with feedback we have been running these events for over ten years. Current locations are London, Oxford and Nottingham.
For the first time we can now offer this course in Scotland. We have remodelled the NHS workshop section of this course to specifically support doctors preparing for a Consultant interview in Scotland. This adaptation has been completed by working with a very experienced Medical Director. Information to outline the structure and direction of NHS England will also be included in the course materials.
The first event will take place in Glasgow on Saturday 21st of November. Spaces are limited to 8 delegates at each course so book your place early to avoid disappointment.
Click here to find out more about our Consultant Interview Course.
Advanced Communication Skills Courses now available in Glasgow
We now offer three options in our Advanced Communication Skills range of courses.
- Advanced Team Communication Skills Course for Doctors – 1 day
- Advanced Patient Communication Skills Course for Doctors – 1 day
- 2 Day Advanced Communication Skills Course for Doctors – saving on the delegate fee when you attend the two courses above on consecutive days.
At these courses we explore the key elements of good communication, the factors which affect behaviour and the practical application of communication models in healthcare. Following on from the courses’ popularity in London we are now launching them in Glasgow.
The first events take place on the weekend of the 7th and 8th of November. Spaces are limited so book your place early to avoid disappointment.
Click here to find out more about our Advanced Communication Skills Courses for Doctors
Oxford Medical Training at the BMJ Careers Fair
Oxford Medical Training will be at the BMJ Careers Fair which takes place on 23-24th October at the Business Design Centre, Islington, London. With over 90 exhibitors, a choice of seminars and associated events taking place, why not come along and meet us at Stand 39. You will be able to find out more about our services and special offers. We would also love to hear your thoughts and opinions about the new courses and distance learning materials that we have in development. We look forward to meeting you.
Click here to find out more about the BMJ Careers Fair.
Oxford Medical Training is the UK’s leading provider of high quality career development for doctors of all levels. We specialise in advancing leadership, management, communication, interview and teaching skills in the medical environment.
