Box 1.

Learning outcomes for the course

To improve trainee confidence and competence in:

  • taking referrals

  • providing telephone advice

  • prioritisation of tasks

  • management of an ever-changing team

  • interacting with other key members of the hospital@night team.


To provide leadership training.
To give a structure to clinical decision making.
To provide resources and strategies to combat burnout.
To inspire confidence in trainees that they have the necessary skills and attributes to perform the medical registrar role.
To encourage trainees not to avoid the medical registrar role due to apprehension.