Wellbeing Toolkit
Navigating the demands of medical training can be challenging. Your wellbeing is a priority.
This page gathers key resources, information about our mentorship program, and celebrates training achievements.
PAFTA Awards
Paediatric Awards For Training Achievements
Each year the KSS Paediatric Trainees Committee collects and anonymises nominations from around Kent, Sussex and Surrey. These are then sent to the Head of School and the TPDs to agree on the regional winners.
Winners are acknowledged in the deanery, with certificates presented at the KSS Paediatric Conference. Regional winners for Core Trainee, Speciality Trainee, and Educational Supervisor are put forward for a national award at the annual RCPCH conference.
How to Nominate
Nominations open around October/November. The committee send an email to all trainees, college tutors, and TPDs. If you are not receiving these emails, please get in touch. We also put notifications out on WhatsApp and Socials so make sure you're connected!
The 'Non-trainee' and 'Unsung Hero' awards can be won by other doctors or healthcare professionals. You don't need to be a trainee to nominate!
KSS Nomination Categories
- ✔ Junior Trainee (ST1-ST3)
- ✔ Senior Trainee (ST4-ST8)
- ✔ Educational Supervisor
- ✔ Non-trainee
- ✔ Unsung Hero
- ✔ Best Training Unit
Peer Mentorship Program
Our peer mentorship program connects you with colleagues who have been through similar experiences. It's a great way to get advice on portfolios, careers, or tough shifts while building your own leadership skills.
The program has received fantastic feedback and is expanding. We are looking to develop mentoring support for GRID trainees and those stepping up to registrar level, alongside our current focus on providing mentors for new ST1s. Certificates are provided for your portfolio for your time!
Become a Mentor
Complete the short e-LFH module for Medical Mentoring, then email the team to get involved.
Email to MentorFind a Mentor
To be added to the mentee waiting list, please get in touch with the mentorship team via email.
Email to Find a MentorImmediate Support Within Your Training
Within the Deanery
You can always reach out to the following for confidential advice and support:
- Your Educational or Clinical Supervisor
- A Trainee Programme Director, or Head of School
- Peers, Mentors, and the Trainee Committee
- Raise concerns via Specialty Training Committee (STC) Feedback
Within Your Hospital Trust
To provide feedback or raise concerns about training quality:
- Local Faculty Group (LFG): A paediatrics-specific group. Your LFG rep gathers feedback.
- Local Academic Board (LAB): A trust-level board that receives feedback from LFGs.
- Guardian of Safe Working: Ensures trainees work safe hours and champions safe rostering.