The Wales Deanery has been recognised with a national award for its family friendly policies.

The Wales Deanery received the highest number of votes in a UK-wide survey for the most Family-Friendly Deanery led by the Medical Women's Federation. The survey explored areas including the organisation of rotas for junior doctors, cover for colleagues on maternity/sick leave, availability of advice and help with childcare and Less than full time training. This service is open to trainee Foundation years one and two, Speciality Trainees, Specialist Registrars and GP Registrars.

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The GMC 2012 National Trainee Survey was launched on 30th April 2012 and will be open until 15th June 2012.  It takes the format of an online questionnaire which asks questions on areas such as workload, the level and quality of supervision and the way in which training is delivered. Completion of the survey is mandatory for all Foundation and Specialty trainees as specified in the Purple and Gold Guides respectively and trainees may be asked to provide proof of completion of the survey at their ARCP or for end of year sign off.

Purpose of the Trainee Survey

The trainee survey provides an opportunity for trainees to give the GMC their views on the quality of medical education and training within the Wales Deanery. The feedback provided in the survey is also a key evidence source for the Deanery to identify areas of good practice as well as those which may require further attention.

Results of the Trainee Survey

All responses to the survey will be treated in confidence and the results will be made available by the GMC from July 2012.  The Deanery will provide further information regarding the results as they become available.

Results from previous surveys can be accessed via the GMC's reporting tool website and summary reports can be accessed by clicking on the links below.

• 2011 GMC National Trainee Survey Results
• 2010 GMC National Trainee Survey Results
• 2009 PMETB National Trainee Survey Results
• 2007/08 PMETB National Trainee Survey Results

Further Information

If you require any additional information regarding the National Trainee Survey, please contact the Wales Deanery's Quality Unit on (029) 2068 7652 or email traineesurvey@cardiff.ac.uk

Further information can also be found on the GMC's website at http://www.gmc-uk.org/education/surveys.asp.