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Comparison of the views of junior doctors, consultants and managers on work and training
1Chest and Allergy Clinic, St Mary's Hospital, London.
Objective:
To determine the views of junior hospital doctors on their working conditions, NHS reforms and training, and to compare their views with those of consultants and managers.
Subjects:
A questionnaire was distributed to 52 junior doctors, 19 consultants and 14 middle or senior grade managers in an acute NHS trust.
Conclusions:
Junior doctors had strong feelings about several areas covered in the questionnaire; in particular, more structured training without the requirement to undertake a higher degree would be welcomed. Shift systems are unpopular and the reduction of 'non-medical' tasks with a reduction in work intensity is perceived to be more important than further reductions in hours available for work.