Arrange a few meetings for yourself

• Arrange for a meeting with the Trust HR at the earliest. They will need to sort out initial checks/verification etc. They will also direct you to occupational team for blood checks and other requirements. HR may also be able to recommend hospital accommodations/facilities etc that you can avail
• Arrange for a meeting with your Clinical Supervisor/Appraiser at the earliest. This is extremely useful, as you will be able to discuss needs or areas of support. This will allow them to identify the need for a shadowing period if applicable
• Attend your Trust Induction Program as this will help you get familiar with various social aspects of the trust and provide you with additional requirements for your job (access etc)
• Talk with colleagues to understand more about hospital facilities (e.g. cafeteria, transport or parking etc) that are available

Useful tools and resources

• Induction: This app is mostly used for finding phone extensions for various departments. You may download this app from Apple App Store or Google Play
• BNF: You may use this app to get the latest prescribing information for widely used medicines. You may download this app from Apple App Store or Google Play
• MicroGuide: This app contains NHS Trust specific treatment guidelines for various conditions. It is beneficial to have this as a reference point. You may download this app from Apple App Store or Google Play
• MDCalc: This is a useful app for performing various patient score related calculations like eGFR, CIWA-Ar, HAS-BLED etc and many more. You may download this app from Apple App Store or Google Play
• Foundation Doctor Handbook: This handbook app provides clear and succinct information to help UK Foundation doctors navigate some of the common clinical scenarios that they will face on the wards/on-calls. You may download this app from Apple App Store or Google Play
• iResus: This app provides quick and easy offline access to all the latest guidelines that can be used in an emergency. You may download this app from Apple App Store or Google Play
• Oxford Handbooks: There are few Oxford Medicine Handbooks that may be beneficial for growing your knowledge and expertise in clinical practice You may consider availing a personal physical / e-book copy of the same for your benefit
• LastPass: One of the biggest challenge is remembering and storing your passwords. LastPass is one such solution that you may consider using, as it is reliable and available for personal use. This service can be accessed online as well as via an app installed on your mobile device. You may download this app from Apple App Store or Google Play
***There are various such password management services that you may choose from***