Common use of Medical Education Clause in Contracts

Medical Education. 7.1 The union and the employer agree that continuing medical education and vocational training is required to future-proof a competent and well-trained specialist workforce. To this end, the union and employer will aim to xxxxxx and support a culture of proactive learning and further education beyond the minimum requirements. 7.2 In recognition of the importance of ongoing medical education a minimum number of hour’s rostered duty per week will be set aside for the purpose of protected uninterrupted medical education and teaching/learning which is not directly derived from clinical work. This will be a minimum of 2 hours per week for house officers and 4 hours per week for registrars. The parties recognise the expectations of the Colleges and Medical Council in such matters 7.3 The parties agree that face-to-face sessions are the preferred manner of delivering teaching. Mandatory or Departmental teaching sessions, including those held by Zoom or equivalent, should be held within ordinary working hours. Where such sessions are regularly held outside of ordinary hours, this time should be included in the salary category calculation or otherwise compensated. 7.4 House Officers in their second and subsequent years of service and Registrars who are not on a vocational training programme shall be entitled to five days medical education leave for each full year of service for the purpose of study towards their vocational training prerequisites (including exams), attending interviews for vocational training positions, conferences, courses, or other academic purposes. 7.5 House Officers in their second and subsequent years of service and Registrars who are not on a vocational training programme may have an additional one-off entitlement of three weeks (fifteen days) medical education leave. No more than four weeks’ medical education leave may be taken in any one year. 7.6 Registrars who are on a vocational training programme shall be entitled to 12 weeks’ medical education leave over the course of their training and during their employment as an RMO in New Zealand. Not more than six weeks’ medical education leave may be taken in any one year. This leave shall be for the purposes of attending courses (including train-the-trainer courses), conferences, studying towards and sitting examinations or the equivalent qualification related papers relevant to the course of study, examinations, or the equivalent in respect to completing their training and obtaining vocational scope of practice. This entitlement shall be available in respect of each vocational training programme a Registrar is accepted into. 7.7 Employees undertaking a diploma in Child Health, Obstetrics and Gynaecology or other advanced diplomas shall be entitled to a maximum of two weeks in addition to the provision of clause 7.4 in any year in respect of each diploma, subject to support from the appropriate Clinical Director or applicable clinical lead regarding the timing of the Diploma relative to the RMOs broader medical education. 7.8 Applications for Medical Education leave should aim to be submitted as far in advance as possible. Where an employee does not have sufficient entitlement remaining for the period of leave applied for, consideration shall be given to employees using accrued annual leave or unpaid leave may be granted. 7.9 Individual applications for Medical Education Leave should be considered and responded to within 14 days. Where a specific request may require a longer timeframe for consideration and decision, this will be communicated to the RMO and any specific issues or concerns flagged by the DHB. The intent of this clause is to support timely and cost-effective planning and procuring of XXX opportunities. 7.10 Leave should be made available for the purposes of courses and examinations that are a mandatory requirement towards gaining entry to or progressing along a vocational training pathway. Leave is to be granted for a time that is appropriate as per the timing of the course/examination in question. For example, for the purposes of undertaking a first attempt at Part 1, specialty, or Fellowship level examinations, it is reasonable to provide three continuous weeks of study leave leading up to the exam. Extension of leave up to a total of six weeks continuous leave may be considered by the clinical lead of the service. The employer will take all reasonable steps to provide cover to promote access to medical education requirements. 7.11 For clarity medical education leave entitlements are specified and operated on a ‘whole of RMO career’ basis and are portable between DHB employments. The individual RMO and the DHB will support the capture and transfer of information on medical education leave usage to support the management of these entitlements. 7.12 At the discretion of the employer, additional medical education leave may be allowed, and such leave shall be determined on a case-by-case basis. 7.13 Nothing in this clause shall preclude the DHB agreeing to provide medical education leave to first year house officers for the purpose of advancing their entry into a vocational pathway. 7.14 To support exposure to potential vocational pathway opportunities, an RMO may use their Medical Education Leave to arrange a brief period observing in another service or non-DHB setting. No more than two days medical education leave can be used in any one training year for this purpose. The observation arrangement requires the agreement of both the RMOs current service and the ‘host’ service / provider. Such arrangements should be included in the RMO’s career plan (for example the STONZ career plan document) and/or discussions with their Education Supervisor.

Medical Education. 7.1 The union and the employer agree that continuing medical education and vocational training is required to future-proof a competent and well-well trained specialist workforce. To this end, the union and employer will aim to xxxxxx and support a culture of proactive learning and further education beyond the minimum requirements. 7.2 In recognition of the importance of ongoing medical education a minimum number of hour’s rostered duty per week will be set aside for the purpose of protected uninterrupted medical education and teaching/learning which is not directly derived from clinical work. This will be a minimum of 2 hours per week for house officers and 4 hours per week for registrars. The parties recognise the expectations of the Colleges and Medical Council in such matters 7.3 The parties agree that face-to-face sessions are the preferred manner of delivering teaching. Mandatory or Departmental teaching sessions, including those held by Zoom or equivalent, should be held within ordinary working hours. Where such sessions are regularly held outside of ordinary hours, this time should be included in the salary category calculation or otherwise compensated. 7.4 House Officers in their second and subsequent years of service and Registrars who are not on a vocational training programme shall be entitled to five days medical education leave for each full year of service for the purpose of study towards their vocational training prerequisites (including exams), attending interviews for vocational training positions, conferences, courses, or other academic purposes. 7.5 7.4 House Officers in their second and subsequent years of service and Registrars who are not on a vocational training programme may have an additional one-off entitlement of three weeks week (fifteen days) medical education leave. No more than four weeks’ medical education leave may be taken in any one year. 7.6 7.5 Registrars who are on a vocational training programme shall be entitled to 12 weeks’ medical education leave over the course of their training and during their employment as an RMO in New Zealand. Not more than six weeks’ medical education leave may be taken in any one year. This leave shall be for the purposes of attending courses (including train-the-trainer courses), conferences, studying towards and sitting examinations or the equivalent qualification related papers relevant to the course of study, examinations, examinations or the equivalent in respect to completing their training and obtaining vocational scope of practice. This entitlement shall be available in respect of each vocational training programme a Registrar is accepted into. 7.7 7.6 Employees undertaking a diploma in Child Health, Obstetrics and Gynaecology or other advanced diplomas shall be entitled to a maximum of two weeks in addition to the provision of clause 7.4 7.1.3 in any year in respect of each diploma, subject to support from the appropriate Clinical Director or applicable clinical lead regarding in regards to the timing of the Diploma relative to the RMOs broader medical education. 7.8 7.7 Applications for Medical Education leave should aim to be submitted as far in advance as possible. Where an employee does not have sufficient entitlement remaining for the period of leave applied for, consideration shall be given to employees using accrued annual leave or unpaid leave may be granted. 7.9 Individual applications for Medical Education Leave should be considered and responded to within 14 days. Where a specific request may require a longer timeframe for consideration and decision, this will be communicated to the RMO and any specific issues or concerns flagged by the DHB. The intent of this clause is to support timely and cost-effective planning and procuring of XXX opportunities. 7.10 7.8 Leave should be made available for the purposes of courses and examinations that are a mandatory requirement towards gaining entry to or progressing along a vocational training pathway. Leave is to be granted for a time that is appropriate as per the timing of the course/examination in question. For example, for the purposes of undertaking a first attempt at Part 1, specialty, or Fellowship level examinations, it is reasonable to provide three continuous weeks of study leave leading up to the exam. Extension of leave up to a total of six weeks continuous leave may be considered by the clinical lead of the service. The employer will take all reasonable steps to provide cover to promote access to medical education requirements. 7.11 7.9 For clarity medical education leave entitlements are specified and operated on a ‘whole of RMO career’ basis basis, and are portable between DHB employments. The individual RMO and the DHB will support the capture and transfer of information on medical education leave usage to support the management of these entitlements. 7.12 7.10 At the discretion of the employer, additional medical education leave may be allowed, allowed and such leave shall be determined on a case-by-case basis. 7.13 7.11 Nothing in this clause shall preclude the DHB agreeing to provide medical education leave to first year house officers for the purpose of advancing their entry into a vocational pathway. 7.14 To support exposure to potential vocational pathway opportunities, an RMO may use their Medical Education Leave to arrange a brief period observing in another service or non-DHB setting. No more than two days medical education leave can be used in any one training year for this purpose. The observation arrangement requires the agreement of both the RMOs current service and the ‘host’ service / provider. Such arrangements should be included in the RMO’s career plan (for example the STONZ career plan document) and/or discussions with their Education Supervisor.

Medical Education. 7.1 The union and the employer agree that continuing medical education and vocational training is required to future-proof a competent and well-well trained specialist workforce. To this end, the union and employer will aim to xxxxxx and support a culture of proactive learning and further education beyond the minimum requirements. 7.2 In recognition of the importance of ongoing medical education a minimum number of hour’s rostered duty per week will be set aside for the purpose of protected uninterrupted medical education and teaching/learning which is not directly derived from clinical work. This will be a minimum of 2 hours per week for house officers and 4 hours per week for registrars. The parties recognise the expectations of the Colleges and Medical Council in such matters 7.3 The parties agree that face-to-face sessions are the preferred manner of delivering teaching. Mandatory or Departmental teaching sessions, including those held by Zoom or equivalent, should be held within ordinary working hours. Where such sessions are regularly held outside of ordinary hours, this time should be included in the salary category calculation or otherwise compensated. 7.4 House Officers in their second and subsequent years of service and Registrars who are not on a vocational training programme shall be entitled to five days medical education leave for each full year of service for the purpose of study towards their vocational training prerequisites (including exams), attending interviews for vocational training positions, conferences, courses, or other academic purposes. 7.5 7.4 House Officers in their second and subsequent years of service and Registrars who are not on a vocational training programme may have an additional one-off entitlement of three weeks (fifteen days) medical education leave. No more than four weeks’ medical education leave may be taken in any one year. 7.6 7.5 Registrars who are on a vocational training programme shall be entitled to 12 weeks’ medical education leave over the course of their training and during their employment as an RMO in New Zealand. Not more than six weeks’ medical education leave may be taken in any one year. This leave shall be for the purposes of attending courses (including train-the-trainer courses), conferences, studying towards and sitting examinations or the equivalent qualification related papers relevant to the course of study, examinations, examinations or the equivalent in respect to completing their training and obtaining vocational scope of practice. This entitlement shall be available in respect of each vocational training programme a Registrar is accepted into. 7.7 7.6 Employees undertaking a diploma in Child Health, Obstetrics and Gynaecology or other advanced diplomas shall be entitled to a maximum of two weeks in addition to the provision of clause 7.4 7.3 in any year in respect of each diploma, subject to support from the appropriate Clinical Director or applicable clinical lead regarding in regards to the timing of the Diploma relative to the RMOs broader medical education. 7.8 7.7 Applications for Medical Education leave should aim to be submitted as far in advance as possible. Where an employee does not have sufficient entitlement remaining for the period of leave applied for, consideration shall be given to employees using accrued annual leave or unpaid leave may be granted. 7.9 Individual applications for Medical Education Leave should be considered and responded to within 14 days. Where a specific request may require a longer timeframe for consideration and decision, this will be communicated to the RMO and any specific issues or concerns flagged by the DHB. The intent of this clause is to support timely and cost-effective planning and procuring of XXX opportunities. 7.10 7.8 Leave should be made available for the purposes of courses and examinations that are a mandatory requirement towards gaining entry to or progressing along a vocational training pathway. Leave is to be granted for a time that is appropriate as per the timing of the course/examination in question. For example, for the purposes of undertaking a first attempt at Part 1, specialty, or Fellowship level examinations, it is reasonable to provide three continuous weeks of study leave leading up to the exam. Extension of leave up to a total of six weeks continuous leave may be considered by the clinical lead of the service. The employer will take all reasonable steps to provide cover to promote access to medical education requirements. 7.11 7.9 For clarity medical education leave entitlements are specified and operated on a ‘whole of RMO career’ basis basis, and are portable between DHB employments. The individual RMO and the DHB will support the capture and transfer of information on medical education leave usage to support the management of these entitlements. 7.12 7.10 At the discretion of the employer, additional medical education leave may be allowed, allowed and such leave shall be determined on a case-by-case basis. 7.13 7.11 Nothing in this clause shall preclude the DHB agreeing to provide medical education leave to first year house officers for the purpose of advancing their entry into a vocational pathway. 7.14 To support exposure to potential vocational pathway opportunities, an RMO may use their Medical Education Leave to arrange a brief period observing in another service or non-DHB setting. No more than two days medical education leave can be used in any one training year for this purpose. The observation arrangement requires the agreement of both the RMOs current service and the ‘host’ service / provider. Such arrangements should be included in the RMO’s career plan (for example the STONZ career plan document) and/or discussions with their Education Supervisor.

Medical Education. 7.1 The union and the employer agree that continuing medical education and vocational training is required to future-proof a competent and well-trained specialist workforce. To this end, the union and employer will aim to xxxxxx and support a culture of proactive learning and further education beyond the minimum requirements. 7.2 In recognition of the importance of ongoing medical education a minimum number of hour’s rostered duty per week will be set aside for the purpose of protected uninterrupted medical education and teaching/learning which is not directly derived from clinical work. This will be a minimum of 2 hours per week for house officers and 4 hours per week for registrars. The parties recognise the expectations of the Colleges and Medical Council in such matters 7.3 The parties agree that face-to-face sessions are the preferred manner of delivering teaching. Mandatory or Departmental teaching sessions, including those held by Zoom or equivalent, should be held within ordinary working hours. Where such sessions are regularly held outside of ordinary hours, this time should be included in the salary category calculation or otherwise compensated. 7.4 House Officers in their second and subsequent years of service and Registrars who are not on a vocational training programme shall be entitled to five days medical education leave for each full year of service for the purpose of study towards their vocational training prerequisites (including exams), attending interviews for vocational training positions, conferences, courses, or other academic purposes. 7.5 House Officers in their second and subsequent years of service and Registrars who are not on a vocational training programme may have an additional one-off entitlement of three weeks (fifteen days) medical education leave. No more than four weeks’ medical education leave may be taken in any one year. 7.6 Registrars who are on a vocational training programme shall be entitled to 12 weeks’ medical education leave over the course of their training and during their employment as an RMO in New Zealand. Not more than six weeks’ medical education leave may be taken in any one year. This leave shall be for the purposes of attending courses (including train-the-trainer courses), conferences, studying towards and sitting examinations or the equivalent qualification related papers relevant to the course of study, examinations, or the equivalent in respect to completing their training and obtaining vocational scope of practice. This entitlement shall be available in respect of each vocational training programme a Registrar is accepted into. 7.7 Employees undertaking a diploma in Child Health, Obstetrics and Gynaecology or other advanced diplomas shall be entitled to a maximum of two weeks in addition to the provision of clause 7.4 in any year in respect of each diploma, subject to support from the appropriate Clinical Director or applicable clinical lead regarding the timing of the Diploma relative to the RMOs broader medical education. 7.8 Applications for Medical Education leave should aim to be submitted as far in advance as possible. Where an employee does not have sufficient entitlement remaining for the period of leave applied for, consideration shall be given to employees using accrued annual leave or unpaid leave may be granted. 7.9 Individual applications for Medical Education Leave should be considered and responded to within 14 days. Where a specific request may require a longer timeframe for consideration and decision, this will be communicated to the RMO and any specific issues or concerns flagged by the DHBDistrict. The intent of this clause is to support timely and cost-effective planning and procuring of XXX opportunities. 7.10 Leave should be made available for the purposes of courses and examinations that are a mandatory requirement towards gaining entry to or progressing along a vocational training pathway. Leave is to be granted for a time that is appropriate as per the timing of the course/examination in question. For example, for the purposes of undertaking a first attempt at Part 1, specialty, or Fellowship level examinations, it is reasonable to provide three continuous weeks of study leave leading up to the exam. Extension of leave up to a total of six weeks continuous leave may be considered by the clinical lead of the service. The employer will take all reasonable steps to provide cover to promote access to medical education requirements. 7.11 For clarity medical education leave entitlements are specified and operated on a ‘whole of RMO career’ basis and are portable between DHB District employments. The individual RMO and the DHB District will support the capture and transfer of information on medical education leave usage to support the management of these entitlements. 7.12 At the discretion of the employer, additional medical education leave may be allowed, and such leave shall be determined on a case-by-case basis. 7.13 Nothing in this clause shall preclude the DHB Employer agreeing to provide medical education leave to first year house officers for the purpose of advancing their entry into a vocational pathway. 7.14 To support exposure to potential vocational pathway opportunities, an RMO may use their Medical Education Leave to arrange a brief period observing in another service or non-DHB Te Whatu Ora setting. No more than two days medical education leave can be used in any one training year for this purpose. The observation arrangement requires the agreement of both the RMOs current service and the ‘host’ service / provider. Such arrangements should be included in the RMO’s career plan (for example the STONZ career plan document) and/or discussions with their Education Supervisor.