Forming a representative group
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Since the implementation of the 2016 junior doctors terms and conditions of service (TCS) in England, junior doctors’ forums (JDFs) have become a contractual requirement for hundreds of trusts across the UK.
JDFs can only include doctors employed at the trust and have a narrow focus around contractual obligations. JDRG membership can include doctors from other organisations and often have a broader agenda. JDFs and JDRGs can be separate, distinct bodies, or a JDRG can incorporate the functions required of a JDF. The case studies in this toolkit outline different models for accommodating both structures.
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Junior doctors’ forums (JDFs) This section describes the background to the JDF, as well as their expected responsibilities and structure.
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Junior doctor representative groups (JDRGs) and communities of practice (CoPs) This sections describes the particular benefits of running a successful JDRG and how they are informed by the communities of practice model.
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