Information for Stage 2 Trainees

STAGE two training

This term is used for the ST4 and ST5 years of anaesthetics training. They are busy years and there is a lot to get signed off, as well as the FRCA, before you can progress into ST6 and Stage 3.

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. In addition, under LLP help, at the bottom of the page, you will find some documents which aim to help you progress through to completing your HALO. These have been compiled to be across the regio to ease sign off between different Trusts.

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.

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.

There is an online seminar being run by the RCOA on making the most of Stage 2 and Stage 3 training. It is free and an excellent resource. 26th September - click here for the relevant web page to register.