Resident Doctors

Resident Doctors Knowledge Hub

From 18th September 2024, Junior Doctors became known as Resident Doctors. Resident Doctors are fully qualified doctors who are either currently in postgraduate training or gaining experience as locally employed doctors, working at F1 to ST9 level.

Library resources

The Library has a wide range of textbooks covering all clinical specialties, plus a collection of exam revision books. We also have books on non-clinical subjects such as leadership, research, IT and more. All East Cheshire NHS Trust staff are able to join the library and borrow books.
Complete the online registration form to join the library.

Library catalogue

UpToDate

UpToDate is an evidence-based decision support tool which is available to all Trust staff. It includes over 11,000 clinical topics, drug information, practice-changing updates and much more. Create your free personal login and collect CME/CPD points each time you use it. Access from work by clicking the UpToDate link in the Start Menu.

Access UpToDate

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Athens

A lot of resources are only available to subscribers. Athens is the key to unlocking access. Athens accounts are free to set up and use, click the button below to set yours up today!
Login to Athens - you can update your details and link directly to resources.

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Organisations

Video: How to create an UpToDate account

Evidence-based resources

Web resources

NEW: Mobile resources

Scan the QR code or click the link below to access a mobile-friendly app that guides you through the resources available through the library, aimed at new medics.

Access app

English language resources

Healthy English has been developed by East Cheshire NHS Trust to address the language and communication needs of international health and care staff and their colleagues working in the UK.

There is a range of activities and explanations to help you develop appropriate language and communication skills for the health and care context.

Access Healthy English

Keep up-to-date

KnowledgeShare is our targeted current awareness service. Alerts are emailed out every fortnight. Your KnowledgeShare profile can be created to be as broad or specific as you need, and can be updated if your interests change. It can include non-clinical topics such as leadership and conducting research, as well as clinical conditions.

Video: Why work with Librarians and Knowledge Specialists?

Video: Overview of Library & Knowledge Service Resources

Video: Introduction to BMJ Best Practice

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Video: How to create a BMJ Best Practice account

Video: How to use the BMJ Best Practice comorbidities tool

PGME Team at East Cheshire

Steve Booth
Clinical and Medical Education Manager
01625 663065
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Stephen Barker
Revalidation Support Manager
01625 661438
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Hannah Burrows
Undergraduate Administrator
01625 663752
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Becky Hope
Foundation Administrator
01625 661864
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Catherine Rimmer
UG & SAS Drs Administrator
01625 661170
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Collette Porrelli
UG & Medical Education Administrator
01625 661864
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