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ACPGBI Survey

Survey on Retirement Intentions - drivers and remedies

There is increasing awareness and evidence of surgeons leaving clinical practice sooner than expected.

This is at a time when demand for surgical care has never been greater in the UK and Ireland.
 
This survey is to learn from you if you are considering retirement, and if so what factors have led you to this choice.
 
This survey also asks your opinion on what could be improved to retain surgeons for longer in practice. This will help the Royal Colleges and the Specialty Associations to influence change.
 
The survey has 14 questions and will take 8 minutes to complete .

We do hope you will be able to spare your valuable time and share your opinions.
 
SECTION 1 ABOUT YOU
1.How would you describe your gender?
2.Please select your age range
3.Which region are you based in?
4.Please select your interest
SECTION 2: WORKING PATTERN
5.What is your total number of contracted PAs?
6.What is your total number of weekly NHS operating sessions?
7.Do you have an on-call commitment?
8.If yes, what is the frequency of your on-call?
Section 3: RETIREMENT INTENTIONS
9.When do you plan to retire?
10.Are you planning to retire earlier than you expected?
11.If yes, what factor(s) have caused this change?
Multiple answers possible
12.What could be changed to retain surgeons for longer?
Multiple answers possible
13.Please add your opinions regarding other important issues/factors around surgeons retiring early
SECTION 4: FEEDBACK

Thank you for completing this survey
14.If you would welcome further contact on this topic please share your name and email address(Required.)