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Tutor of Associate Specialists & Specialty Doctors (SAS Tutor)

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

This post sits within the Medical Director Directorate and is accountable to the Executive via the Associate Medical Director Medical Education (AMD-ME).

The post-holder will provide:

Support and guidance to Associate Specialist and Specialty (SAS) doctors/dentists in the Trust, in collaboration with their Lead Consultant and the AMD-ME;

Leadership in both the professional development of SAS doctors/dentists and the contribution of SAS doctors/dentists to education and training of trainees in relevant specialties.

Main duties of the job

Among the important tasks for this role are:

To provide support to SAS doctors in relation to their development needs where required

To identify specialties where SAS development requires improvement

To assist the AMD-ME in providing a quality assessment of the Trusts support of SAS doctor / dentists development by developing and providing an SAS-centric perspective

To support the development of SAS doctors / dentists as Educational and Clinical Supervisors

About us

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust is a combined acute and community provider delivering a range of health care services to people in Rotherham and across South Yorkshire.

We are ambitious about our future and the part we will play in meeting the health and social care needs of the local community and the wider region. Our innovative and forward thinking approach means we are at the forefront of care delivery for people at home, in the community and in hospital.

At the heart of the Trust are more than 4,500 members of staff who are working out of the main Rotherham Hospital site and a number of community locations. A range of specialist services are delivered across the South Yorkshire region and nationally.

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from everyone. The Trust seeks to establish a workforce as diverse as the population it serves. We will consider applications to work flexibly. If you are disabled and require reasonable adjustments to the application process, please contact the Medical Recruitment Team to discuss.

Date posted

08 August 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

3 years

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9165-23-07-126

Job locations

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD


Job description

Job responsibilities

Among the important tasks for this role are:

1.To provide support to SAS doctors in relation to their development needs where required:

Advise Medical Director / AMD-ME on specific needs for SAS doctors / dentists for the current appraisal system and future revalidation processes.

Provide each SAS doctor / dentist with at least one opportunity per annum to review their experience, developmental objectives and needs and where necessary provide or engage appropriate further support as part of ongoing appraisal.

Identify SAS doctors / dentists who require further support to obtain their development needs and assist in identifying the appropriate support in collaboration as necessary with the AMD-ME and Health Education England.

Advice and support to SAS colleagues wishing to apply for specialist registration via CESR (Article 14) route.

Develop the Rotherham SAS CPD programme.

Utilise and develop the medical education website for benefit of SAS colleagues.

Review as necessary the induction processes for new SAS doctors / dentists.

2.To identify specialties where SAS development requires improvement:

Work with the MD, AMD-ME and other appropriate personnel in the ongoing development of a strategy for the provision of the development of SAS doctors / dentists across the Trust.

If appropriate to use SAS feedback to identify specialties within the Trust where more structured development for SAS doctors / dentists is required.

Work with the AMD-ME, Lead Clinicians, Medical Director and the Medical Workforce Department to assist specialties to address areas that require improvement.

Advise and support all SAS colleagues so they have meaningful appraisal folders and revalidation documentation.

3.To assist the AMD-ME in providing a quality assessment of the Trusts support of SAS doctor / dentists development by developing and providing an SAS-centric perspective:

Provide structured feedback from SAS doctors/dentists on the strengths and weaknesses of the CPD opportunities.

Contribute this feedback and other relevant information to the Medical Education Committee.

Meet regularly with the AMD-ME.

4.To support the development of SAS doctors / dentists as Educational and Clinical Supervisors:

Assist in identifying and delivering the developmental requirements of SAS colleagues for their role as educators and assessors.

Represent the Trust, both internally and externally on medical education issues relating to SAS staff.

Work with AMD-ME, Consultants, clinical leads, specialty tutors and educational supervisors to develop the educational opportunities for SAS staff.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Among the important tasks for this role are:

1.To provide support to SAS doctors in relation to their development needs where required:

Advise Medical Director / AMD-ME on specific needs for SAS doctors / dentists for the current appraisal system and future revalidation processes.

Provide each SAS doctor / dentist with at least one opportunity per annum to review their experience, developmental objectives and needs and where necessary provide or engage appropriate further support as part of ongoing appraisal.

Identify SAS doctors / dentists who require further support to obtain their development needs and assist in identifying the appropriate support in collaboration as necessary with the AMD-ME and Health Education England.

Advice and support to SAS colleagues wishing to apply for specialist registration via CESR (Article 14) route.

Develop the Rotherham SAS CPD programme.

Utilise and develop the medical education website for benefit of SAS colleagues.

Review as necessary the induction processes for new SAS doctors / dentists.

2.To identify specialties where SAS development requires improvement:

Work with the MD, AMD-ME and other appropriate personnel in the ongoing development of a strategy for the provision of the development of SAS doctors / dentists across the Trust.

If appropriate to use SAS feedback to identify specialties within the Trust where more structured development for SAS doctors / dentists is required.

Work with the AMD-ME, Lead Clinicians, Medical Director and the Medical Workforce Department to assist specialties to address areas that require improvement.

Advise and support all SAS colleagues so they have meaningful appraisal folders and revalidation documentation.

3.To assist the AMD-ME in providing a quality assessment of the Trusts support of SAS doctor / dentists development by developing and providing an SAS-centric perspective:

Provide structured feedback from SAS doctors/dentists on the strengths and weaknesses of the CPD opportunities.

Contribute this feedback and other relevant information to the Medical Education Committee.

Meet regularly with the AMD-ME.

4.To support the development of SAS doctors / dentists as Educational and Clinical Supervisors:

Assist in identifying and delivering the developmental requirements of SAS colleagues for their role as educators and assessors.

Represent the Trust, both internally and externally on medical education issues relating to SAS staff.

Work with AMD-ME, Consultants, clinical leads, specialty tutors and educational supervisors to develop the educational opportunities for SAS staff.

Person Specification

Communication and Teamwork

Essential

  • Strong interpersonal skills demonstrating the ability to communicate in difficult situations with empathy and professionalism.
  • Ability to work effectively and efficiently within own team and also closely with people in other disciplines
  • Ability to work as part of a team and organise a fluctuating workload around competing priorities and numerous interruptions.
  • Highly developed communication skills (written and oral), including the ability to summarise clearly and accurately, and the ability to persuade and influence clinical colleagues.
  • Able to adapt behaviour to meet the needs of the group and in the light of feedback.
  • Looks for collective success, listens and learns from the contribution of others.
  • Good working relationships and credibility with professional colleagues and relevant stakeholders.

Desirable

  • Well-developed motivation, influencing and negotiating skills.

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Proactive, enthusiastic, and self-motivated positive role model with a flexible working approach.
  • Excellent personal integrity, personal effectiveness and self-awareness.
  • Sustains professional integrity and independence at all times, particularly where there is the potential for a conflict of interest.
  • Significant commitment to on-going personal education and development.
  • Values diversity and difference.
  • Operates with integrity and openness.
  • Able to manage own workload, work independently and autonomously, and make timely and informed decisions.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Full GMC registration with a Licence to Practice
  • Please confirm your GMC Registration number
  • Full GDC registration
  • Please confirm your GDC Registration number

Experience

Essential

  • Practicing clinician with an established track record of achievement in clinical practice and senior clinical management experience.
  • An SAS doctor / dentist who holds a minimum of 5 PAs within the Trust
  • Interest and enthusiasm for improving the delivery of Postgraduate Education and Continuing Professional Development
  • Ability to manage and comply with sensitive information under tight timescales with a proportionate approach.
  • Proven leadership skills, including networking skills.
  • Ability to identify and disseminate examples of good practice amongst relevant colleagues.
  • Demonstrates a commitment to and focus on quality.
  • Knowledge of management structures and recent changes that relate to medical education

Desirable

  • IT skills including use of email and commonly used software.
Person Specification

Communication and Teamwork

Essential

  • Strong interpersonal skills demonstrating the ability to communicate in difficult situations with empathy and professionalism.
  • Ability to work effectively and efficiently within own team and also closely with people in other disciplines
  • Ability to work as part of a team and organise a fluctuating workload around competing priorities and numerous interruptions.
  • Highly developed communication skills (written and oral), including the ability to summarise clearly and accurately, and the ability to persuade and influence clinical colleagues.
  • Able to adapt behaviour to meet the needs of the group and in the light of feedback.
  • Looks for collective success, listens and learns from the contribution of others.
  • Good working relationships and credibility with professional colleagues and relevant stakeholders.

Desirable

  • Well-developed motivation, influencing and negotiating skills.

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Proactive, enthusiastic, and self-motivated positive role model with a flexible working approach.
  • Excellent personal integrity, personal effectiveness and self-awareness.
  • Sustains professional integrity and independence at all times, particularly where there is the potential for a conflict of interest.
  • Significant commitment to on-going personal education and development.
  • Values diversity and difference.
  • Operates with integrity and openness.
  • Able to manage own workload, work independently and autonomously, and make timely and informed decisions.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Full GMC registration with a Licence to Practice
  • Please confirm your GMC Registration number
  • Full GDC registration
  • Please confirm your GDC Registration number

Experience

Essential

  • Practicing clinician with an established track record of achievement in clinical practice and senior clinical management experience.
  • An SAS doctor / dentist who holds a minimum of 5 PAs within the Trust
  • Interest and enthusiasm for improving the delivery of Postgraduate Education and Continuing Professional Development
  • Ability to manage and comply with sensitive information under tight timescales with a proportionate approach.
  • Proven leadership skills, including networking skills.
  • Ability to identify and disseminate examples of good practice amongst relevant colleagues.
  • Demonstrates a commitment to and focus on quality.
  • Knowledge of management structures and recent changes that relate to medical education

Desirable

  • IT skills including use of email and commonly used software.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD


Employer's website

https://www.therotherhamft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD


Employer's website

https://www.therotherhamft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Debbie Harrison

debbie.harrison10@nhs.net

Date posted

08 August 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

3 years

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9165-23-07-126

Job locations

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD


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