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VET NEWS
RCVS AND BSAVA WORK TOGETHER ON PDP RESEARCH PROJECT
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
(RCVS) and the British Small Animal
Veterinary Association (BSAVA) are
working together to conduct a research
project to evaluate the impact of the
Professional Development Phase (PDP) on
veterinary graduates.
The College’s PDP is a period of structured
self-assessment, reflection and development
designed to assist veterinary graduates
in the transition from life as a veterinary
student to clinical practice.
During the PDP (which should normally
last no more than three years after the
graduate enters clinical practice) the
graduates are supported by a Postgraduate
Dean and are expected to keep a record of
their clinical cases against a list of clinical
skills and procedures as well as reflect on
how they are progressing in relation to the
PDP Competences.
In 2016 BSAVA launched its online PDP
Resource Bank, matched to the RCVS
competences and created to provide BSAVA
graduate members with CPD support as
they navigate their way through their first
years in practice.
Sheldon Middleton, BSAVA honorary
treasurer and board sponsor of the BSAVA’s
PDP Resource, said: “BSAVA recognised the
gap in provision of support material for the
professional skills element of the PDP and
created the PDP Resource Bank to plug this
gap for our members.
“We worked with the RCVS to match the
resources to the structure of the PDP but also
recognised that there was a need for support
for employers of new graduates as well. The
PDP Resource Bank is growing and has a
dedicated editorial board reviewing material
for inclusion. This research project will allow
us to tailor our resource further and ensure
our members are able to access the support
they need.”
VET NEWS
RCVS CEO TO MOVE TO PRINCE’S TRUST ROLE
The chief executive of the Royal College
of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS), Nick Stace,
will be leaving the College at the end of
summer, having accepted a new role as UK
chief executive at The Prince’s Trust.
The charity ‘creates life-changing
opportunities’ for those aged 11-30 and
Nick has long-held a passion for making a
difference to young lives.
He has set up three charities for young
people: with learning disabilities; who want
to campaign to change the world; and who
want to break down the barriers to enjoying
nature and the outdoors.
Nick has led the RCVS since September
2012 and has taken the College through a
period of great change and modernisation.
During his tenure, developments at the
College include a new Royal Charter, major
governance reform, improved regulation
of veterinary nurses, the instigation of Vet
Futures, the introduction of the alternative
dispute resolution service, significant
evolution within the Practice Standards
Scheme, the refocusing of RCVS Trust
into RCVS Knowledge, the launch of Mind
Matters, and the recognition of the College
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Nick Stace said: “It has been a great
privilege to be CEO of the College and
to work with such amazing staff, such a
progressive Council and such a decent and
caring profession.
“It is no surprise to me that vets and
vet nurses are among the most trusted
professionals in this country, and in my
view this is due to their professionalism and
to the excellence of the Royal College in
maintaining and advancing standards.
“I hope I have played my part in helping
the College and the profession navigate
through a period of great change and
preparation for significant change to come.
“At The Prince’s Trust I will be focused on
the next generation, helping to give young
people the confidence and purpose they
need to make a success of their lives and the
world around them.
“I know from my own personal
experiences of school, and the various
charities with which I have been involved,
how many young people are not given the
best chance in life. I cannot think of a better
mission to take on.”
RCVS president Chris Tufnell commented:
“I feel very fortunate to have worked closely
with Nick over his five years with the RCVS;
he has made a tremendous contribution to
the College and our professions. With his
energy and drive, he has infused the College
with a culture of openness, engagement
and dedication and has inspired the team
through some impressive achievements.
“Nick’s leadership will enab le vets and
veterinary nurses to fulfil their potential
and it’s fitting that he’s moving on to a
role which benefits the lives of others.
Meanwhile, there’s a considerable amount
of important work being done by the RCVS
and I am confident that we have a strong
team at Belgravia House to manage this
until the new CEO is in post.”
July 2017