Training Executive Forum

 

Training Executive Forum

 

Email:    england.tef.ne@nhs.net

Training Executive Forum (TEF)

The Training Executive Forum (TEF) is a platform for doctors and dentists in training (DDiT) across the North East and North Cumbria. The forum facilitates structured, open and constructive dialogue between formally appointed DDiT, the faculty of the NHS England Education North East (NHSE ENE) and the Lead Employer Trust (LET). It enables DDiT to share feedback, raise concerns, and contribute ideas to improve the quality of education and training in the region.

Chaired by DDiT in direct contact with the Postgraduate Dean, the TEF aims to make the North East the best place to train.

 

Membership & Participation
The core members of the forum include formally appointed representatives of DDiT from School Boards/ equivalent, as well as Senior faculty from NHSE ENE, Senior representatives from the Lead Employer Trust (LET) and the NHSE ENE Leadership and Management (L&M) Fellows (who coordinate the meetings). DDiT who are not part of the core membership are very welcome to submit agenda items for consideration, or contact the TEF mailbox.

The Terms of Reference for the forum can be found here.

Meeting Arrangements

TEF meets three times a year, primarily online, with one potential in-person meeting annually.

Upcoming Meetings:

  • Thursday 27 November 2025 (online)
  • Friday 6 February 2026 (TBC)
  • Thursday 21 May 2026 (TBC)

 

Time: 09:00 – 12:30

 

Contact & Agenda Submissions

The TEF mailbox is the main point of contact.


DDiT are encouraged to use it alongside existing local Raising Concerns processes to raise unresolved issues or seek further support.

To propose an agenda item, please complete the Proposed Agenda Item Cover Document and submit this via the TEF mailbox.

 The Leadership & Management (L&M) Fellows will review and escalate concerns in line with local guidance and the TEF Terms of Reference, which may include inviting the trainee to attend the next TEF meeting.

Attendance Requirements

All attendees (core members and ad hoc attendees) must sign the Induction and Confidentiality Agreement before their first TEF meeting each academic year. DDiT should also share the Guidance for Supervisors of DDiT Attending TEF with their Educational Supervisor (ES)/ equivalent, who must confirm they have read it by signing the form.