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A forgotten tribe: a survey of the experience of working as a non-consultant career grade psychiatrist

Broadmoor Hospital, Crowthorne, Berkshire RG45 7EG, email: nicolab{at}claxt11.fsnet.co.uk

Lucy Griffin, Specialist Registrar in General Adult Psychiatry

Robert Smith Unit, Bristol

Declaration of interest

N.C. was formerly staff grade psychiatrist at Fromeside Clinic, Blackberry Hill Hospital, Bristol and L.G. was staff grade psychiatrist at Wickham House, Blackberry Hill Hospital, Bristol.

AIMS AND METHOD

We surveyed the experience of working as a non-consultant career grade psychiatrist (NCCG). A postal questionnaire was sent to 140 NCCG psychiatrists in the south-west region.

RESULTS

A total of 90 doctors responded (65% response rate); 30 (33%) had never had supervision and 45 (50%) were not eligible to sit the MRCPsych examination. Only 41 respondents (46%) had administrative support for non-clinical work.

CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS

Good supervision, comprehensive job plans and opportunities for further professional development are essential requirements for this group of doctors.