SWBH NHS Trust has created the SWBH Women’s Clinician Network, led by Dr Sarb Clare, Deputy Medical Director and Acute Physician.

The aims of the network are:

1. Role Modelling; “If you can see it, you can be it”

2. Mentors and Career Advice; spend a day with the Med SpR, encourage colleagues to apply for EBA

3. Promote leadership and open up opportunities; “Lift others as you climb” and “don’t forget those left behind!” 

4. Confidential Ears; a safe place to raise concerns of inappropriate behaviour

The SWBH Women’s Clinician Network have delivered various events including their inaugural conference “Women Empowering Women” attended by 110 women and 3 babies. Their second event was aimed at female consultants encouraging them to apply for CEA as the chance of success equates to that of men. 

 The SWBH Women’s Clinician Network will have their third event, a workshop entitled: “Fearless: strategies for response, courage and reflection for female clinicians”

This free event will take place 5 February 2020, SW Education Centre, 12:30-5pm. Attendees will be accredited 3 RCP CPD points.

This afternoon addresses the feedback from the “Women Empowering Women” Conference where women described a need for strategies to respond to sexism, inappropriate verbal and physical behaviour, bullying and unprofessionalism in the workplace.

The event aims to empower attendees with the following skills;

• Mindset– What is inappropriate? What is unprofessional?

• Courage to speak up, raise concerns and be heard

• How to respond physically and verbally to remain professional

• Who to escalate concerns to

• Understanding of the formal pathways for investigations and support available

• Well-being, how to keep well and reach your full potential

Please register via email – swbh.acutemedicalsecretariesamu1@nhs.net

Please note there are limited spaces

Please share details of this event to your juniors and colleagues!

The forth event will be held on the 8th July 2020 and is titled “Survival of the Fittest- Menopause Like Madonna- Top Tips for Clinicians”

Contact in confidence via email swbh.WomensClinicianNetwork@nhs.net