§ Mr. Paul MarsdenTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what the reasons are for the change in the number of hospital doctors in training for psychotherapy since 1997. [90045]
§ Mr. HuttonThe Royal College of Psychiatrists changed training arrangements after the introduction of the specialist registrar grade so that trainees spend more time at senior house officer (SHO) level, and less time as specialist registrars. Changes of this type take time to filter through. There has been an increase in SHO numbers but not at a sufficient rate to compensate for more experienced specialist registrars moving on to become consultants.
143WThe table shows the number of doctors in training within the specialty of psychotherapy since 1997.
Hospital medical doctors in training with the psychotherapy specialty England at 30 September numbers (headcount) 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 Doctors in training of which 50 40 40 40 40 Registrar Group 40 40 30 30 30 Senior House Officers 1- 10 10 10 20 House Officers 1- 1- 1- 1- 1- 1 Denotes five or less than five Notes:
Figures are rounded to the nearest ten.
Due to rounding totals may not equal the sum of component parts.
Source:
Department of Health medical and dental workforce census