Coaching for SuppoRTT

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Coaching for SuppoRTT

Returning to training following time out can be challenging. Returners often express concerns about confidence, competence, work-life balance and managing stress.

Everyone’s return is unique depending upon your personal situation; this might include additional factors such as caring responsibilities at home, exam preparation, completion of research projects, health concerns etc.

The NW SuppoRTT programme offers coaching to help you to identify, explore and work towards a successful return to training and can be accessed up to 3 months post-return. Coaching referrals are now made via the PSW referral form. 

The coaching is delivered by Westwood Coaching Associates Ltd; refer to the Coaching for SuppoRTT Information Sheet  for more information.

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Sessions

All sessions will take place remotely. Once you have been allocated a coach you will have an initial session for around 1-1½ hours, followed by up to 4 further 1-hour sessions. Additional sessions may be granted if needed.

Process

  1. Coaching is identified as a requirement for your return to training (i.e. at a SuppoRTT meeting).
  2. AD, TPD, SuppoRTT Champion, College Tutor, ES or named CS complete the PSW referral form (link below) and select 'Coaching for Supported Return to Training (SuppoRTT) as the reason for referral.
  3. The NW PSW team will review the referral and if approved, they will email you with confirmation.
  4. Westwood will assign a coach to you and your coach will contact you to arrange the initial session.
  5. You will attend the initial coaching session and arrange/attend further sessions.

Referrals

If you feel that you require coaching as part of your return to training, please speak to one of the following people who can complete the referral form:

  • Associate Postgraduate Dean
  • Training Programme Director (TPD)
  • SuppoRTT Champion (Contact details can be found here)
  • College Tutor
  • Educational Supervisor
  • Named Clinical Supervisor

Referral Form

Referral Form

Recommended Resources

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If you have any questions about accessing Coaching for SuppoRTT please email the NW SuppoRTT Team at england.supportt.nw@nhs.net.

Page updated 8 October 2026