FSRH Clinical Training
Clinical training
Chelsea and Westminster NHS Trust offers Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Health (FSRH) clinical training for doctors, nurses and associate physicians throughout the year. Clinical training for:
- Letter of Competence Subdermal Contraceptive Techniques Implant and Removal (LoC SDI I-R)
- Letter of Competence Intrauterine Techniques (LoC IUT)
- Redesigned FSRH Diploma
A pass in the eKA or OTA is required as a pre-requisite to our FSRH Letters of Competence including our LoC SDI-IR and LoC IUT. Be prepared to provide:
- DBS
- Copy of BLS/anaphylaxis certificate
- Copy of OTA or EKA and date achieved
- Copy of safeguarding (Adult & child) Level 3
- Copy of eSRH Certificate
Costing for 2023/24
- Clinical training to LoC SDI I-R is £400 for 4 sessions
- Clinical training for LoC IUT is £750 for 6 sessions
- Clinical training for the Diploma is £600 upto 8 sessions and 1 online case discussion
- Any further sessions or a refresher for implant or coil training is £125
Please note: The number of sessions are a guideline and depending on each individual, could be more or less sessions. If you require less sessions the costing with remain the same however, if you require more there may be an additional cost. These prices are subject to review in March 2024.
Our trainers
Our Faculty Registered Trainers (FRTs) are based in John Hunter Clinic next to Chelsea and Westminster hospital, 10 Hammersmith Broadway, Twickenham House next to West Middlesex Hospital and 56 Dean Street.
If you are interested in training with us, or learning a bit more, then please contact us via email: chelwest.dfsrhtrainingadmin@nhs.net
Assessment Half Day (AHD)
We have four Assessment Half Days (AHD) per year in one of our four clinics. These AHDs normally are in January, April, July and October.
| Timings | 9am–12:30pm |
| Capacity | 10 trainees |
| Costing | £300 to be paid to secure spot |
| Organised AHD | Wed 18 Oct 2023—3 spaces left (John Hunter Clinic) Wed 24 Jan 2024—1 space left (10 Hammersmith Broadway) |
| To be organised AHDs | Wed 24 Apr 2024—slots to be released in Oct 2023 Wed 10 Jul 2024—slots to be released in Oct 2023 Wed 9 Oct 2024—slots to be released in Mar 2024 |
| On the day | Refreshments will be provided throughout the morning. There is a spot to put your bags safely while you do the assessment. Bring your favourite pen. If you have any special requirements prior to the day please let us know via email. |
| Results and Review | Results will be available on the FSRH website within the week of the AHD. We welcome reviews and will share a survey post the AHD. |
Please note: If you identify as neurodivergent or have a learning disability that requires accommodation please get in touch with the team so that we can discuss reasonable adjustments for assessments and best tailor your learning journey in terms of learning style, aids, resources and scheduling.