National Histopathology E-National Histopathology E-Recruitment in Practice:Recruitment in Practice:

Experiences from 2005Experiences from 2005

33rdrd Joint Annual IAP / Pathological Society Meeting Joint Annual IAP / Pathological Society Meeting77thth July 2005, Newcastle, UK July 2005, Newcastle, UK

Naik P, Cossins S, Griffin NRNaik P, Cossins S, Griffin NR

BackgroundBackground

Run ThroughTraining

(RTT)

ModernisingPathologyServices

ITInformed

CareerDecisions

Resourcing&

Recruitment

NHS

NationalSchools

(DH)

MMC

PremisePremise

Informed Career ChoicesInformed Career Choices

Adequate UKHistopathologyResourcing and

CareerSatisfaction

Information Concerning Information Concerning Streamlined Options Streamlined Options

for Postgraduate for Postgraduate Training and ModernTraining and ModernPractice DevelopmentPractice Development

Schools WebsiteSchools Website

Electronic Information SolutionElectronic Information Solution Instant Information & NewsInstant Information & News World-wide Communication & ForumWorld-wide Communication & Forum National Schools InformationNational Schools Information Pathology Practice TodayPathology Practice Today

Web PortalWeb Portal

Highlights 2004 & 2005Highlights 2004 & 2005

10 Months Online10 Months Online 750,000 Global Visits750,000 Global Visits Virtual Tour & Discussion ForumVirtual Tour & Discussion Forum Modern Practice Online (Virtual Micro)Modern Practice Online (Virtual Micro) Electronic Application Download: 94%Electronic Application Download: 94% Record Applications Growth: 104%Record Applications Growth: 104%

Aims and ProcessAims and Process

Improving:Improving:• ContentContent• ServicesServices• OutcomesOutcomes

Demographics and Traffic AnalysisDemographics and Traffic Analysis Streamlining to National AgendaStreamlining to National Agenda 2006 Readiness2006 Readiness

Audit StructureAudit Structure

QuestionnaireQuestionnaire Applicants to National SchoolsApplicants to National Schools Total (1Total (1stst Round): 470 Round): 470 Response Rate: 52.8% Response Rate: 52.8% 24 Aspects of Online Recruitment 24 Aspects of Online Recruitment Experience and Internet BehaviourExperience and Internet Behaviour

Profile of Typical RespondentProfile of Typical Respondent

Residing in UK: 85% Residing in UK: 85% SHO Year 1: 38%SHO Year 1: 38% Higher Degree and/or Membership Higher Degree and/or Membership Examinations: 32%Examinations: 32% Internet Used 5-10 Hrs/wk: 31%Internet Used 5-10 Hrs/wk: 31%

• Dial-up: 54%Dial-up: 54%• Access from Home & Work: 43% Access from Home & Work: 43%

Current Level of TrainingCurrent Level of Training

0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

PRHO SHO SpR Cons Other NS

UK/EEA

Int

Internet UsageInternet Usage

0%

5%

10%

15%

20%

25%

30%

35%

40%

(0-2) (2-5) (5-10) (10-20) (20+) NS

Hours/week

UK/EEA

Int

Role of Internet in PracticeRole of Internet in Practice

DiagnosticPractice

Telepathology

Post-graduateExams

Journals

Research

Electronic Application: 2005Electronic Application: 2005

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

Electronic Paper

UK/EEA

Int

Online Information AccessedOnline Information Accessed

Training Schools

RTT

MMC

Vacancies

NHS Info

Training Links

Forum

Site AppraisalSite Appraisal

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

Visuals Function Quality

Poor

Satisfactory

Good

Excellent

MCQs/Images

Powerpoint Presentations

Virtual Tour

Virtual Microscopy

Current News Headlines

PDA Content

Global HistopathologyLinks

Future Technology NeedsFuture Technology Needs

Goals Achieved Goals Achieved

Global Histopathology Awareness Global Histopathology Awareness Communications SolutionsCommunications Solutions Informed Career ChoicesInformed Career Choices Enhanced RecruitmentEnhanced Recruitment Greater EnthusiasmGreater Enthusiasm Technology ImplementationTechnology Implementation

A Global PerspectiveA Global Perspective

Oceania

6-8 Years

No RTT or ER

N America

4-5 Yrs

+RTT & ER

(10+ Yrs)

S Africa

6-8 Yrs

No RTT or ER

Sweden

6 Yrs

No RTT or ER

France

6-8 Yrs

No RTT or ER

Britain

5.5 Yrs

+RTT & ER 2005

On The Horizon On The Horizon

2006 eRecruitment2006 eRecruitment Workforce Predictability & PlanningWorkforce Predictability & Planning Optimised Virtual ExperienceOptimised Virtual Experience Increased Number of Pathologists Increased Number of Pathologists Accustomed to Digital PracticeAccustomed to Digital Practice

1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006

Pathology Modernisation Programme 1999

Clinical Governance 1999

NHS Cancer Care Plan 27th Sept 2000

First ever cancer standards centre to sweeping reform in cancer care – Alan Milburn Jan 2001

Unfinished Business Aug 2001

Modernising Pathology Services Feb 2004

MMC: Proposals for Run-Through Training in Histopathology Nov 2004

Modernising Medical Careers – The Next Steps Feb 2003

Informing Choices – The Need for Career Advice in Medical Training (NICEC/CRAC) 2003

£73m for new junior doctor training programmes Mar 2005

Foundation Programme Curriculum published April 2005

Two Year Foundation Programme commences Aug 2005

Website Demo: BMJ Careers Fair (Dec 2005) and Pathsoc (Jan 2005)

Launch of NHTS Website www.nhshistopathology.com Sept 2004

Launch of new Web Portal & Virtual Miicroscopy Apr 2005

National Advertisement for first appointments to Run-Through Training Dec 2004

E-recruitment implemented Dec 2004

First SHOs commence in NHTS (18 posts) Aug 2001

Second cohort of SHOs commence in NHTS (18 posts) Aug 2002

End of 3-year initiative – 24 SHOs commence in NHTS Aug 2003

Increase in number of NHTS – 46 SHOs commence in post Aug 2004

Final phase of development for NHTS – 100 Year One trainees to commence Run-Through training Aug 2005

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