So informative! Great video! I'm so glad that there is a lot more support for return to work for trainees now. I'm so sorry that you've had to do this maternity period during the pandemic but glad that you've found ways to cope with the negatives. I hope you've got a good support system. Love seeing you both on IG :)
The support post maternity leave is truly great - makes me more confident about going back to work. My maternity leave is far from what I'd imagined but i tried to embrace what was left of it thanks to the pandemic. still grateful for everything :)
Sorry to hear you’re feeling low. If you find there is no one to speak to then get in contact with your psychology services at your university for support and guidance
This was really helpful. I’m currently 15 weeks pregnant, due September and due to start GP training this august, we find out on Tuesday about jobs 😬 Super nervous about then having to contact my new trust about my pregnancy!
so glad its helped. and CONGRATULATIONS!! all the best with your pregnancy :) Honestly maternity leave is so common in GP training everyone will be onboard - make sure you tell them before starting your job to make it easier for everyone. Let me know what job you get!
If you have continuous service within the NHS for 12 months (doesn’t need to be a training post) then it should be okay to go on maternity leave once you join the GP training scheme. www.bma.org.uk/pay-and-contracts/maternity-paternity-and-adoption/finance/maternity-leave-pay-entitlements-under-the-nhs-scheme
Thank you for the video, it was quite informative. I have 2 questions please. 1) if an IMG doctor has just started working in NHS (non-training job)and have an infant 5 months old.. are they eligible for unpaid maternity leave? 2) after returning back from maternity leave, how do doctors get support for childcare. I mean are there daycare centres with the trust where they can drop their child during work hours? I'm asking this as I don't have parents or relatives in the country to look after the baby while I will be working.
Hi Rabia 1) my assumption for your question is no. Once your child is born and older you can’t begin maternity leave as it’s usually given at the start - therefore it would be classified as a career break not maternity leave. But I’m not 100% so it’s always best to check with your trust. 2) different trust offer different childcare. You can be given childcare vouchers that are deduced from your salary pre tax for example meaning you don’t pay tax on the amount. But to my knowledge there is no crèche system to drop your child off before work unless you pay privately (some hospitals have a staff nursery)
question: You said continuos work for 1 year with No break in between ( but your pink information block in right side is saying with no break of more than 3 months in between) could you clarify please
in that one year of work you cannot have taken a break for more than 3 months to be eligible for maternity leave. The video was taken 3 years ago so information may have been updated. It's always best to check with the trust you work for
Enjoy your time off! Is working less than full time just for those with children or can anyone do it? And is it an easy process to apply for when still doing GP training?💜
I’m not sure actually. I know someone who did less than full time as he was running a business on the side, so I guess it’s doable. The process of applying is pretty straightforward
Yes you can, the increase in your hours need to be between a certain weeks of your pregnancy to qualify (BMA have guidance on this). This is the reason I went full time after 12 weeks of my pregnancy
I'm a nurse in the nhs, I'm TTC, but I work in an ICU and we always have covid patients to care for. It's been identified that it's is a risk to pregnant staff to care for them, because of this I feel nervous to wait until 10/12 weeks to tell my manager as I would be expect to look after them. Should I wait and just accept that risk or should I tell them ASAP, or somewhere in between?
Hi Holly. Firstly congratulations! Do not hesitate to tell your manager no matter how early it is If you’re vaccinated then the risk is not that much bigger than the normal population but they can reduce the risk by altering your duties. During the pandemic we had a doctor come off their ward duties at 6 weeks (but this was prior to the guidelines) so no need to wait till 12 weeks x
New subscriber here! I really like your videos and the info you give. So i just wanted to ask what was your major subject in college while doing undergrad? Please reply. I want to be gynac in future so i was just wondering the correct subject for me
Welcome to my channel 😊 thanks for watching. I did my degree I Biomedical sciences before doing medicine. Your undergraduate degree doesn’t play much into doing gynaecology in the future so don’t stress
@@DrEzgiOzcan thanks for answering. New York university (NYU) has this academic programme called obstetrics and gynaecology so i am planning to opt for that , will it be okay? Or any other suggestion from your side will be great!
I’m not a gynaecologist actually. I’m a GP trainee who did a rotation on O&G. I’d say that’s a great start but couldn’t give you any more information unfortunately
Hi is there any protection with GPs against false accusations? I saw an article recently where a doctor was jailed. It’s super alarming since I want to go down that route. You can’t always have a chaperone by your side. Thanks.
Hi Jake. I have no real answer for this I’m afraid. A chaperone is used when doing an examination or procedure that the patient may find uncomfortable. Notes are also a big factor. Everything is documented - and these are often used to reflect on when there are accusations. And there are no cameras in consulting rooms
@@DrEzgiOzcan Thanks. Ah I see, but still anyone can make a false accusation and there will be no proof, I’d have no issue but courts have occasionally sided with the “victim” with no evidence which seems extremely corrupt. CCTV cameras should be installed and only programmed for when there is an investigation. Again thanks for the response and your time.
