You might like to have a taster session in the speciality you are exploring. Please discuss this with your Educational Supervisor and Programme Director.
FY2 Doctors can take taster time as part of their study leave. (See relevant section under Induction Information) This is usually a maximum of 5 consecutive days taken in the early part of the FY2 year. FY1s can also “borrow” study leave from FY2 in order to take taster time at the end of their FY1 year. In all cases it is vital to liaise with your team members so that your absence from the team does not affect patient safety. Please see below for a flowchart explaining how to arrange a taster.
If you would like to discuss careers support please contact Mina Wareham on Conquest 0300 131 4500 ex 773515 or email mina.wareham@nhs.net in the first instance.
For information on how to arrange a taster please view a our Taster flowchart.