SJT: Speaking Up & Whistleblowing Essentials (passthemsra.com) - Free MSRA revision

This episode breaks down exactly how to act when safety concerns arise, using the GMC’s mandated whistleblowing framework. You’ll learn the high-yield scoring logic for stopping immediate harm, escalating concerns safely, and building an auditable defence using proper FTSU and regulatory pathways. Clear, simple, and exam-ready for the MSRA SJT.0:00 Speaking up — why it matters00:28 GMC duty to raise concerns01:00 Two priorities: safety + proper routes01:35 Escalate early mindset02:10 Safety red flags02:45 Impaired clinician scenario03:20 Stopping immediate harm04:00 Anxiety vs professional duty04:40 Escalation ladder explained05:20 DATIX/governance routes06:00 Freedom to Speak Up Guardian06:40 When to go external07:20 FTSU ladder framework08:00 High-yield trap answers08:45 Documentation and evidence logs09:20 Public Interest Disclosure Act10:00 Qualifying protected disclosures10:40 Detriment & unfair dismissal protections11:10 Recap of top scoring actions11:45 Final reflection on responsibility• Prioritise immediate patient safety every time• Use approved escalation routes stepwise (senior → DATIX → FTSU)• Avoid trap actions: delay, confrontation, informal disclosure• Keep a factual evidence log for protection and defensibility• Understand PIDA protections for qualifying disclosures• Escalate externally only after internal routes fail or are compromised• Safety > comfort: follow the process even when difficultSPEAK UP mnemonicS – Stop harm immediatelyP – Proper route (senior → DATIX → FTSU)E – Evidence logA – Anti-detriment protectionsK – Keep follow-upU – Use FTSU guardianP – PIDA protectsLinks:• passthemsra.com – Complete MSRA revision, notes, mocks, flashcards• freemsra.com – Free podcasts, threads and rapid-learning guides• msra.io – Smart MSRA Qbank with analytics#MSRA #SJT #MedicalRevision #UKDoctors #MedEd #passthemsra #freemsra #msraio #Whistleblowing #GMC #SpeakUp