Penny Neild

Written and verbal communication can shape your relationship with your patients and your career in NHS 🇬🇧 Must read for all IMGs👇 bmj.com/content/377/bm… Thanks 🙏 @MohsenSubhani for sharing @bmj_latest @appne_official @APPSUK

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@TotterdellJac @StGeorgesTrust So sorry to hear that you have been so unwell. All good wishes for complete recuperation in next 6 weeks.

New, improved and updated @BAPENUK IF registry launches nationally 1st May. Data already entered into the current registry will migrate into the new version. Joint venture with @NHSEngland

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#BSG2018 Don’t miss mentoring program launch later. Panel includes @AntonEmmanuel2 @SiwanTG @DrAilsaHart @lottieford77 spread the word!

#BSG2018 Sir Arthur Hurst lecture by KenMcColl. An inspiring and honest reflection on an extraordinarily impressive academic career.

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This is a wonderful story but I don't think that "migrants" should have to behave like superheroes before they are treated like human beings. Being a human being should be the only prerequisite to being treated like a human being. And that applies in the UK just as much as France twitter.com/BBCBreaking/st…

#BSG2018 To sum up, we have had some fantastic questions relating to what makes a good mentor, who could be involved and why, the advantages of a formal process and some of the specifics around signing up and the process itself. Many thanks again to all who have participated!

#BSG2018 We are coming to the end of our debate now. Many thanks to all who have contributed some great questions. Any final comments/thoughts....?

@Jonathansegal85 #BSG2018 Relationship Skills, Committed, Focused, Good Observer, Open Minded, Good Communicator, active listener, Questioner, Learning Centred, Trusted, Patient, Approachable/Available - These are just a few of the many skills of a good mentor. Many of which can be developed!

@pneild thanks for a interesting insight. Before I have to go. What are the characteristics that make a great mentor in your opinion?#BSG2018

#BSG2018 We know we have some great talent within the BSG membership at all levels. Please come forward and make our new mentoring programme great!!

@Jonathansegal85 #BSG2018 Completely agree again! I wish I had such powers over individual Trusts(!) but we should absolutely be promoting the benefits of mentorship to organisations and patient care as well as to individuals

@pneild #bsg2018 I suspect many consultants would love more of a mentorship role but are limited by the demands of their day jobs. Should we be promoting freeing up sessions for those who want to be dedicated mentors?

@Jonathansegal85 @FrontGastro_BMJ @BSGTrainees #BSG2018 I think we can all recognise some people in our lives who have such skills naturally, but there is also a degree of individuality in what works for different people and undoubtedly a no. of tools/development skills which can help all of us reach our potential

@pneild @FrontGastro_BMJ @BSGTrainees #BSG2018 do you think mentoring is an innate skill or something that you can acquire? Some of my mentors I suspect have been amazing ( informal) mentors without even realising it.

#BSG2018 mentorship is an active process and the mentee should have an active role and not simply expect passive support. What so @BSGTrainees think of this? Do you agree @pneild

#BSG2018 One example of a technique used in mentoring - extremely versatile and effective

#BSG2018 A number of techniques will be used during the mentoring sessions.

#BSG2018 Completely agree Jonathan. Mentorship can provide a confidential space to explore many challenging and difficult problems and questions by someone with understanding of many of the issues

#BSG2018 Although there are many excellent mentors, a formal structure provides a framework which everyone understands and support for those involved in the mentoring relationship

#BSG2018 We recognise that you all have something to contribute to this programme and would love your help!