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GP Training Programme Fellowship - Somerset

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Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic and innovative GP educator to work closely with the GP Training programme teams across the South West, this opportunity will be working predominantly with the Somerset GP training Programme Team.

Main duties of the job

The role of the fellowship is to work with the Training programme Directors and Associate Dean focussing on the improvement of learner supervision, assessment, educational experience and outcomes for GP trainees.

The successful applicant will work with the local education team and administrators to facilitate the provision of the half day release course for GP Drs in training (DiTs).

About us

The role will be based mainly within the Somerset training programme, working with the training programme directors to deliver the GP curriculum preparing trainees to achieve MRCGP.

The role will involve some working at the Yeovil and Taunton sites most weeks.

Details

Date posted

12 July 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience GP00

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working

Reference number

B0252-23-0008

Job locations

Plymouth Science Park

Unit 1, 5 Research Way

Plymouth

Devon

PL6 8BT


Job description

Job responsibilities

The School of Primary care is responsible for the delivery of general practice education, alongside training and development for the multi-professional primary care workforce. Our passion is making Primary Care the best place to work in the NHS. This role is hosted by Devon Training Hub as a fellowship to support GP training education in the Somerset training programme.

We encourage innovation, welcome discussion, and drive improvement; and are always looking for like-minded individuals to help us achieve this. We operate an open, inclusive environment and strive to ensure all voices are heard.

You can expect to be well supported to develop personally and professionally with the GP education team with objective setting and learning opportunities available throughout your career.

Training programme GP Educator Fellowship Expectations

Support the local team to deliver a consistent educational and experience for GPSTs (GP Specialist Trainees) in Somerset GP training

Provide pastoral and educational support for trainees in the Somerset programme and where required across the SW Footprint.

Work with the wider TPD team to deliver the educational objectives for the programme.

Training programme Fellows will be line managed by a named Associate Dean.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The School of Primary care is responsible for the delivery of general practice education, alongside training and development for the multi-professional primary care workforce. Our passion is making Primary Care the best place to work in the NHS. This role is hosted by Devon Training Hub as a fellowship to support GP training education in the Somerset training programme.

We encourage innovation, welcome discussion, and drive improvement; and are always looking for like-minded individuals to help us achieve this. We operate an open, inclusive environment and strive to ensure all voices are heard.

You can expect to be well supported to develop personally and professionally with the GP education team with objective setting and learning opportunities available throughout your career.

Training programme GP Educator Fellowship Expectations

Support the local team to deliver a consistent educational and experience for GPSTs (GP Specialist Trainees) in Somerset GP training

Provide pastoral and educational support for trainees in the Somerset programme and where required across the SW Footprint.

Work with the wider TPD team to deliver the educational objectives for the programme.

Training programme Fellows will be line managed by a named Associate Dean.

Person Specification

Skills & Abilities

Essential

  • Proven leadership abilities
  • Evidence of strategic thinking
  • Strong Interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
  • Innovative and Inclusive approach to delivering high quality Education

Qualifications

Essential

  • General practitioner with MRCGP
  • Evidence of educational qualification relevant to post
  • Attendance at courses to support Educational Development e.g. Educational Supervisor Course
  • Certificate or diploma in Medical Education

Experience

Essential

  • Knowledge of adult educational theory and practice
  • Understanding of current issues within Primary Care
  • Proven experience of regularly working as a clinician in general practice, after completion of vocational training, with current full registration with the GMC
  • Significant experience of working within the education/health sectors
  • Experience of teaching in higher education
  • Experience in providing support to Drs in training, and awareness of issues facing GP DiTs.

Behaviours & Values

Essential

  • Proactive approach
  • Team based approach
  • Comfortable with change
  • Adaptable and flexible
Person Specification

Skills & Abilities

Essential

  • Proven leadership abilities
  • Evidence of strategic thinking
  • Strong Interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
  • Innovative and Inclusive approach to delivering high quality Education

Qualifications

Essential

  • General practitioner with MRCGP
  • Evidence of educational qualification relevant to post
  • Attendance at courses to support Educational Development e.g. Educational Supervisor Course
  • Certificate or diploma in Medical Education

Experience

Essential

  • Knowledge of adult educational theory and practice
  • Understanding of current issues within Primary Care
  • Proven experience of regularly working as a clinician in general practice, after completion of vocational training, with current full registration with the GMC
  • Significant experience of working within the education/health sectors
  • Experience of teaching in higher education
  • Experience in providing support to Drs in training, and awareness of issues facing GP DiTs.

Behaviours & Values

Essential

  • Proactive approach
  • Team based approach
  • Comfortable with change
  • Adaptable and flexible

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Devon Training Hub

Address

Plymouth Science Park

Unit 1, 5 Research Way

Plymouth

Devon

PL6 8BT


Employer's website

https://www.devontraininghub.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Devon Training Hub

Address

Plymouth Science Park

Unit 1, 5 Research Way

Plymouth

Devon

PL6 8BT


Employer's website

https://www.devontraininghub.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Associate Dean for Somerset GP Training Programme

Jillian Wilson

Jillian.Wilson@hee.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

12 July 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience GP00

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working

Reference number

B0252-23-0008

Job locations

Plymouth Science Park

Unit 1, 5 Research Way

Plymouth

Devon

PL6 8BT


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