Professional Passport: Career transitions
Are you approaching the end of your training and preparing to take the next big step in your career? This online resource portfolio is designed to give you the confidence, clarity, and practical tools you need to thrive as you move from training into a substantive role.
Through a rich mix of learning materials including an interactive eBook, expert-led recorded talks and real-life scenario-based learning, you’ll gain strategies for managing change, shaping job plans and contracts and building a positive professional outlook. You’ll also explore the emotional impact of transition and learn how to protect your wellbeing during this critical stage.
Whether you’re approaching the end of training, stepping into your first consultant post, or navigating new responsibilities as an SAS or specialty-grade doctor, this course is your essential toolkit for self-advocation and long-term success.
- £180.00
Learning outcomes
After completing this course, you will be able to:
- outline strategies and approaches to prepare for and manage key transitions in your career, including acting up, building relationships, and reframing working relationships.
- explore the interpersonal skills and professional behaviours required of early-career consultants, such as dealing with unforeseen challenges, task prioritisation, managing resident doctors, and working with senior colleagues and administrative staff.
- describe the relationship between surgical trainees and educational governance structures in the UK and Ireland.
- explore the impact of change on emotions, health, and wellbeing, and learn how to respond constructively.
- discuss your rights and responsibilities when negotiating a contract and job planning.
About the course
This course is suitable for all career grades, speciality and specialist surgeons (SAS), locally employed doctors (LED), dental surgeons and the extended surgical and allied health team.
It is particularly suited to clinicians who are:
- approaching the end of their training and preparing for the next stage.
- stepping into a new consultant role.
- taking on leadership responsibilities or moving into a more substantial position.
Course format
Interactive eBook
Dive into William Bridges’ Transition Model to understand the psychological stages of change. This highly reflective resource helps you explore your own responses to transition and includes dedicated sections on:
- Managing boundaries and stress in new roles.
- Strategies for starting an SAS position successfully.
- Practical exercises to clarify your priorities and build resilience.
Video learning
Includes ‘A day in the life of an early career consultant’: Through a series of fly-on-the-wall-style videos, you will observe a new consultant as they navigate a shift laden with challenges and obstacles.
Recorded sessions
Features a session on how to create successful job plans with an accompanying resource to guide you through NHS contract negotiations.
And much more
This course is packed with expertly developed materials and curated signposting to further content that supports this critical phase in your career.
Professional Passport Programme
This course is part of our Professional Passport Programme.
The Passport is an evolving resource which helps surgeons and clinicians to navigate professional opportunities and challenges during their career.
Our courses are developed with surgeons and members of the surgical team and aim to inspire self-development of key skills and leadership behaviours through a combination of e-learning, resources and recorded discussion.
For more information, visit the Professional Passport e-learning page.
Booking options
Royal College Of Surgeons Courses
01
Dec
2025
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01
Dec
2035
Here is an overview of the programme
£180.00
Pricing notes:
Full price: £180.00
Fellow: £108.00 (40% Discount)
Faculty: £144.00 (20% Discount)
Course fees:
Please note, we require full payment upon booking. Take a look at the cancellation policy first.
London, United Kingdom
Book online
Before booking at the centre, please ensure you are logged in to your account or, if you do not have an account, have registered.
Before booking at the centre, please ensure you are logged in to your account or, if you do not have an account, have registered.
01
Jan
2026
-
01
Jan
2036
Here is an overview of the programme
£180.00
Pricing notes:
Full price: £180.00
Fellow: £108.00 (40% Discount)
Faculty: £144.00 (20% Discount)
Course fees:
Please note, we require full payment upon booking. Take a look at the cancellation policy first.
London, United Kingdom
Book online
Before booking at the centre, please ensure you are logged in to your account or, if you do not have an account, have registered.
Before booking at the centre, please ensure you are logged in to your account or, if you do not have an account, have registered.
01
Feb
2026
-
01
Feb
2036
Here is an overview of the programme
£180.00
Pricing notes:
Full price: £180.00
Fellow: £108.00 (40% Discount)
Faculty: £144.00 (20% Discount)
Course fees:
Please note, we require full payment upon booking. Take a look at the cancellation policy first.
London, United Kingdom
Book online
Before booking at the centre, please ensure you are logged in to your account or, if you do not have an account, have registered.
Before booking at the centre, please ensure you are logged in to your account or, if you do not have an account, have registered.