Trainers and Clinical Educators in NHS Lothian

Welcome to the pages for Trainers and Educators in NHS Lothian.

 
 

Trainer or Educator?

Thank you for the vital role you play in supporting the learning and development of both your colleagues and future doctors. Excellent patient care relies on effective training. These pages have been created to help you deliver high-quality education for healthcare professionals and students rotating through NHS Lothian. The pages have been divided into resources for Educators and resources for Trainers, as these groups have different needs.

A Trainer is a named Clinical or Educational Supervisor (CS/ES) who has completed the GMC Recognition of Trainer (ROT) process.

An Educator is a doctor of any grade who facilitates learning for their colleagues and for students rotating through NHS Lothian.