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P0328 - Evaluation of the department of health's recruitment scheme based on questionnaire based experiences of the internationally recruited consultant psychiatrists

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  16 April 2020

N. Gupta
Affiliation:
South Staffordshire & Shropshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, Burton Upon Trent, UK
V. Gupta
Affiliation:
St. Andrew's Healthcare, Northampton, UK
G. Singh
Affiliation:
South Staffordshire & Shropshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, Burton Upon Trent, UK

Abstract

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Background and Aims:

This study assesses the experiences of Internationally Recruited (IR) Consultant Psychiatrists focussing on the recruitment process and its adherence to the DH guidance.

Methods:

Eighty-eight IR consultant psychiatrists from different countries were mailed a 13-item questionnaire assessing their experiences regarding various aspects of the recruitment process.

Results:

48% IR psychiatrists responded; 97% were from India. The recruitment process was generally satisfactory with perceived gaps in support from various stakeholders. Inconsistent experiences were reported regarding induction, mentorship, clinical responsibilities, and racial discrimination.

Conclusions:

The recruitment process adhered to the good practice guidelines (DH) within the broad framework of clinical governance. It is important that any such future initiatives have in place appropriate supervision, mentorship, and a sufficient period of induction including exposure to the relevant systems and procedures to ensure good quality service with a view to minimise risk for patients as well as staff. There are limitations to the applicability of the results to the wider group of professionals.

Type
Poster Session III: Miscellaneous
Copyright
Copyright © European Psychiatric Association 2008
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