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A Returning Doctor

@returningdoctor.bsky.social

6 months ago

Handwritten note by a child, reading: To Mummy Never go back to the hospital So here is something for coming back

PowerPoint slide with bullet points on providing support for doctors returning to work after a career break What do we need? Acknowledge that life happens to doctors too Return to work programmes in all UK countries Guidance for employers and local departments Funding for returners to access resources Funding for departments to support returners Mentors, Role Models and Support Networks

I never thought I would leave medicine

But life happens to doctors too

Life is not linear
Careers are not linear either

Acknowledging that is the first step in providing support - to those thinking of leaving, and for those wishing to return.

#ReturningDoctor

A Returning Doctor

@returningdoctor.bsky.social

11 months ago

...

and it worries me what the clinical landscape will be like in another 10-20 years when these young patients are in their 50's and 60's

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A Returning Doctor

@returningdoctor.bsky.social

11 months ago

Finally ✍️

but IMPORTANTLY!

Periodically, review your options and what you want from your life & career at that time.

Circumstances change.

Top tip?
Talk about how you are feeling and find out as much as you can about your options.

Do what is right for *you*

You are not alone.
#ReturningDoctor

A Returning Doctor

@returningdoctor.bsky.social

1 year ago

Some thoughts on choices and 'regrets', during and after my time away from medicine

Some doctors will need to take time out

Doctors who are thinking of leaving medicine need support

Doctors who want to return to medicine need support

Doctors are human too

#ReturningDoctor

A Returning Doctor

@returningdoctor.bsky.social

1 year ago

Examples of ways a returner to medicine can be supported in their return

Acknowledging that some doctors will need to take career breaks is the first step in providing support for their return.

And we also need to 'support the supporters', providing guidance and training to the local departments who will support the returner.

10/10

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A Returning Doctor

@returningdoctor.bsky.social

1 year ago

I was asked recently what 3 things would help most to support a doctor to return to medicine.

Broadly, I think:

1. Signposting
2. Local support
3. Mentoring

There is much to talk about within each of these, but some examples are below:

👇🧵

1/10

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A Returning Doctor

@returningdoctor.bsky.social

1 year ago

Thank you!

When your medical career doesn't follow the expected path, it can feel quite lonely.

But there are many of us who have taken alternative paths, or left medicine entirely, or left then come back.

Hopefully this thread can help someone.

#ReturningDoctor

A Returning Doctor

@returningdoctor.bsky.social

1 year ago

Re-posting this wee thread 🧵 with the correct hashtag

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A Returning Doctor

@returningdoctor.bsky.social

1 year ago

Finally ✍️

Do what is right for *you*.

Periodically, review your options and what you want from your life & career.

Circumstances change.

Top tip?
Talk about how you are feeling and find out as much as you can about your options.

You are not alone.

#ReturningDoctor

A Returning Doctor

@returningdoctor.bsky.social

1 year ago

When I was thinking about leaving medicine, I was feeling lost.

To be honest, I was struggling - tired from the long training, balancing work and family life.

I didn't ask for support but I wasn't offered any either.

What advice could have helped me?

A thread 🧵

#ReturningDoctor

A Returning Doctor

@returningdoctor.bsky.social

1 year ago

One of my very early observations on returning to clinical practise:

it is easy to underestimate the level of knowledge and skill you have when you have been in a role for a while, and have been well trained in it

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A Returning Doctor

@returningdoctor.bsky.social

1 year ago

I decided to try to learn to tie a surgical knot, to be more slick at securing lines.

A cup handle, sewing thread and a YouTube video!

(please don't judge too harshly, I'll keep practicing!..)

🪡

#ReturningDoctor

youtu.be/nfVWsU2bjc0?...

A Returning Doctor

@returningdoctor.bsky.social

1 year ago

Short🧵

It's almost 2 years to the day since I began my return to medicine

✅clinical attachment
✅licence reinstated
✅4 job interviews
✅1x JCF and 2x SAS jobs
✅first appraisal
✅MSF & patient feedback

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#CareerReturn

1/3

A Returning Doctor

@returningdoctor.bsky.social

1 year ago

Copy of the FOI mentioned below 👇

Even assuming some of these will be doctors who returned to selflessly assist temporarily with the pandemic response e.g. post-retirement..

..imagine if there were more initiatives aimed at retention and return.

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A Returning Doctor

@returningdoctor.bsky.social

1 year ago

The 3 R's

Retain
Return
Recruit

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A Returning Doctor

@returningdoctor.bsky.social

1 year ago

#MedSky
#AnSky
#CareerReturn
#NHS
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A Returning Doctor

@returningdoctor.bsky.social

1 year ago

A favourite mug

#ReturningDoctor 🩺

A Returning Doctor

@returningdoctor.bsky.social

1 year ago

Hello and welcome new #MedSky followers!

I returned to #medicine and #anaesthetics after a career break and now work as a Specialty Doctor #SAS in the #NHS

I like to post about the benefits and challenges of #CareerReturn and how we could better support doctors to return to work

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A Returning Doctor

@returningdoctor.bsky.social

1 year ago

Watch Doctor Cha | Netflix Official Site Twenty years after leaving her medical career, a housewife returns as a first-year resident — struggling to find her footing in a job full of surprises.

When I was doing my clinical attachment, I watched this on Netflix 👇 after a recommendation in a returners' group

I didn't think I would be watching K-drama for return-to-work encouragement, but 🤷‍♀️😅

All power to you, Dr. Cha 💪

www.netflix.com/gb/title/816...

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A Returning Doctor

@returningdoctor.bsky.social

1 year ago

For those who have just started following me - thank you!!!

This is what I think returners can offer

the workplace
the workforce
your workplace
your workforce

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A Returning Doctor

@returningdoctor.bsky.social

1 year ago

Hi #MedSky & #AnSky👋

I returned to the #NHS, #medicine & #anaesthetics after a long career break

and now work as a Specialty Doctor #SASbyChoice

I like to post about the benefits and challenges of #CareerReturn and how we could better support doctors to return to work 🩺

#ReturningDoctor

A Returning Doctor

@returningdoctor.bsky.social

1 year ago

This post from @csimmons21.bsky.social 👇 reminded me of an old post of mine.

After reading some inspiring stories from women who had returned to medicine following a long career break, I decided no more 'what-ifs'

And am so glad I did!

Maybe I can inspire others, too.

#ReturningDoctor
#MedSky 🩺

A Returning Doctor

@returningdoctor.bsky.social

1 year ago

Hello new #MedSky people!

I returned to the #NHS, #medicine and #anaesthetics after a long career break 👇

and now work as a Specialty Doctor #SASbyChoice

I like to post about the benefits and challenges of #CareerReturn and how we could better support doctors to return to work 🩺

#ReturningDoctor

A Returning Doctor

@returningdoctor.bsky.social

1 year ago

Some money tips for doctors returning to practise after a break.

(might be useful for other doctors too!)

threadreaderapp.com/thread/17856...

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A Returning Doctor

@returningdoctor.bsky.social

1 year ago

📢
Calling #GPs in Scotland!
📢

Find out more about the Scotland GP Returner Programme here, supported and funded through NES
👇

www.scotlanddeanery.nhs.scot/your-develop...

with a great video by a GP returner!
👇

youtu.be/TiAHZjh42RU?...

#CareerReturnNHS
#ReturnToMedicine
#ReturningDoctor
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A Returning Doctor

@returningdoctor.bsky.social

1 year ago

Managing the primitive part of our brain • Lean Practice We all need to manage our emotions as at times this can take over our ability to think, hindering our decisions and dampening our execution.

After managing a critical incident, each anaesthetic felt like a simulation situation for a short while!

Has anyone else experienced something similar?

How best to manage this hypervigilance?

For me, it's partly about taming the 'chimp' 🙉

www.leanpractice.co.uk/articles/202...

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A Returning Doctor

@returningdoctor.bsky.social

1 year ago

#ReturningDoctor

A Returning Doctor

@returningdoctor.bsky.social

1 year ago

| A 12-year career break |

I was delighted to have my article published in Anaesthesia News back in February ~

I hope my story shows the value of supporting doctors to return to practise and offers encouragement to other doctors considering a return 🩺

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#MedSky

A Returning Doctor

@returningdoctor.bsky.social

1 year ago

To post or not to post?..

threadreaderapp.com/thread/18175...

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A Returning Doctor

@returningdoctor.bsky.social

1 year ago

a rainbow colored background with the words you are amazing ALT: a rainbow colored background with the words you are amazing

Our training and career trajectory is expected to be linear - we are 'channelled'.

But I have heard so many inspiring stories from returners and those who have taken different routes in their careers.

Alternative paths should be championed!

#ReturningDoctor