Ensuring that rotas for doctors in
training are WTD 2009 compliant
can prove difficult for any trust.
To aid this process, Skills for
Health - Workforce Projects Team
has commissioned a number of
workshops across England focusing
on tools, techniques and resources
available to assist trusts in addressing
issues of non compliant working
patterns.
The one day workshops will take
place in January and February 2009.
Dates and locations:
13th January - London
15th January - Manchester
10th February - Leeds
12th February - Bristol.
Delivered by workforce leads from
the East of England SHA and The
NHS Workforce Review Team, the
workshops will focus on:
Use of problem solving techniques
to understand the issues of non
compliance
Principle characteristics of good
rota design, taking into account
recommendations from Royal
Colleges
Working pattern choices -
matching suitability
The contribution of new roles
Delivering education and training
for doctors in training as part of
rota design
Resources available to support
rota design
Examples of approaches adopted
by trusts to support compliance
Building information to develop
robust rotas
Developing an options appraisal
approach to building solutions for
the trust.
The workshops aim to equip those
working within trusts who have
responsibility for supporting the
process of developing WTD 2009
compliant rotas. There are 35 places
available per workshop. To find more
details and register your interest visit
Working Time Directive 2009 
