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Year 5 and Post CCT

Induction

StRs should attend the hospital induction at their new attachment each six months.

Teaching

There is no formal teaching arranged for Year 5 and post-CCT StRs.

The e-LfH R-ITI on line learning has 800 modules, many of which cover sub-speciality modules. The modules relevant to an StRs sub-speciality interests should be studied.

Exams

It is intended that all StRs should hold FRCR II B by the time they enter their final years. If they do not, they may have to extend their training by having a RITA E or ARCP 3.

Rotations

  • Fifth Year: The StRs in their fifth year have the option to choose two 6 month sub-speciality attachments. One in a 'peripheral' hospital at Swindon / Taunton / Cheltenham / Gloucester, and one at a 'central' hospital RUH Bath / Southmead / Frenchay / UHBristol. They should choose these during their 4th year.
  • Post CCT: Once the CCT date has been passed, and an ARCP 6 or RITA G obtained, there is a further six month 'grace' period of employment, at the discretion of the School and employing Trusts. This is no longer training employment, but is service employment. Every effort will be made to enable StRs to continue for this six month grace period if they so desire, and give them suitable attachments. However specific sub-speciality attachments may not be possible; it is subject to the service needs of the trust at which the StR is placed.

Targets for the Year

There are strict targets which must be achieved if an StR is to pass seamlessly through their ARCP (Annual Review of Competence Progression) into the next year. These are specified in the RCR Curriculum, and can be found in the 'WBA, e-portfolio and ARCP menu on the left. The targets include Radiological Competencies, Generic Competencies, DOPS and Mini-IPX.

The key targets for a post FRCR II B registrar is to build their CV and sub-speciality experience, to make them a strong candidate for a Consultant or Fellowship post.

On Call

All fifth Year and post-CCT StRs are expected to be part of their hospital's on call rota. Those at UHBristol and Bath join the UHBristol rota. Those at NBT, Swindon, Taunton and Cheltenham/Gloucester join their hospital's rota. .