The new recruitment system for junior doctors has turned into a disaster with hundreds of the most capable doctor failed to win an interview and without job prospect causing "deep distress to both trainees and those tasked with their selection".
Many senior surgeons threatened to boycott the interview process because they said the new system was flawed and unfair. Doctors of all ages and levels have written to the media voicing their strongest concerns over the implementation of the new recruitment system for PG speciality training. Staff at two major hospitals in London also sent a letter to Prof Elizabeth Paice, chair of the PG Medical Deans demanding "major changes".
DoH had previously said that they would not cancel the new system but would keep it under review but later backdown on the new recruitment system after protests from the medical profession and junior doctors. An independent review ordered by the DoH said the process has "shortcomings" and the system should be modified. Health minister Lord Hunt has apologised to those affected and the DoH said there will be "significant" changes to the second round of interviews in April.
This will include allowing applicants to submit full CVs and portfolios to support their applications. There will be changes to the application form and the scoring system, as well as better support and feedback for candidates. Those who have been rejected by the computerised system in the first round will be able to have their applications reconsidered.
Read the protest letter sent to the Daily Telegraph from 136 consultants
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