Information for Stage 2 Trainees

STAGE two training

This term is used for the ST4 and ST5 years of anaesthetics training. The expectation during this time is that you will complete the final FRCA in order to progress to ST6. The curriculum for stage 2 training can be found here : https://rcoa.ac.uk/documents/2021-curriculum-learning-syllabus-stage-2/introduction. Each domain has the key capabilities spelled out and the supervision level expected for completion of stage two training.

Within the pages linked above you will also find a list of practical procedures and expected capability.

As a reminder, the HALO guide can be found here:

https://www.rcoa.ac.uk/documents/2021-curriculum-assessment-guidance/appendices

The key training goal to be aware of in Stage 2 is that you need to complete the key capabilities that are only available in OUH, in your ST4 year, before you move on, and document these via the CCC form. These are obstetrics, cardiac and neuro. Paediatrics can be started but the CCC form does not need to be completed, as there will be ongoing experience in the DGHs. It will be important to document SLEs relevant to the tertiary paediatrics you complete while you are there.

There is one LLP glitch to be aware of. When you complete an SLE that is within a key capability that is linked to the relevant HALO, this SLE will not then pull across to the relevant CCC form. This means you will need to re upload this SLE as a separate supporting document to the CCC in order for your assessor to easily see that you have the required formative assessment.

Timing of transition

About half of the current STs in Thames Valley have transitioned to the new curriculum.

Those remaining on the 2010 curriculum are either expecting to CCT before 31st January 2024, or expecting to transition at a convenient point prior to this which we are currently advising is the end of ST5, after a Stage 2 top up year.

Trainees are now being asked to submit a transition request form to the College, rather than a list of names being sent in. The College need a few weeks to enact a change so advise thinking ahead. The request form can be found here.

Importantly the LLP will reset when a trainee transitions, you need to download your evidence before this happens. Please see the LLP section for more information as well as information about the new assessments.

Stage 2 and stage 2 equivalence

Stage 2 training is signed off by your college tutor/TPD and then regional advisor (Stephen Snyders or his deputies- Ruth Webster, Amit Kalla).

Stage 2 equivalence (A on 2010 LLP, B on 2021 LLP) is most easily evidenced using a gap analysis document. Click here for the gap analysis for the Stage 2 top up year from the RCOA. Then please click here for an example of a gap analysis document submitted for sign off.