Trainers Home
We value you as trainers. Without you, we wouldn't have the broad range of training schemes that exist in Lothian. We want to provide support to our trainers and this section contains resources and links that we hope help you to continue to provide the excellent training opportunities we have come to expect in Lothian.
Join the Trainer Network!
Recent feedback has indicated that there is a strong desire for improved peer support among trainers. The NHS Lothian Trainer Network is being launched to increase peer support and learning among our community of trainers. The network has been launched on Teams and you can join it here. The network is:
An online community where you can connect with other trainers
A forum through which you can connect with the MED team and we can signpost you to relevant opportunities
A platform for hosting Trainer CPD events
Trainer Resources
In the following pages you will find:
Information about becoming a trainer and the Recognition of Trainer (ROT) process
Resources to help you supervise resident doctors with additional support needs
Information about appraisal for Trainers, including recommendations for CPD activities which align with the ROT framework
How to get feedback for your activity as a Trainer