Job summary
We are delighted to offer a Darzi Fellowship in collaboration with London South Bank University (LSBU). The Fellowship combines work-based experience, a Fellowship Challenge and a bespoke programme of academic study leading to a PGCert Leadership in Health (Darzi) with LSBU over the 2024/25 academic year.
The Darzi Challenge at West London NHS Trust will be to lead a system wide review of development opportunities for SASG and Consultant grade doctors across the Trust and generate strategy to deliver sustainable improvements in key areas including recruitment, retention, workforce experience & engagement, inclusion and in the health & well-being of the medical workforce.
Working with a Senior Medical Manager as Sponsor, you will be supported to relate to all levels of the Trust's management structures, our medical workforce & external stakeholders.
Main duties of the job
The Darzi Fellow will:
- Provide leadership for agreed projects.
- Liaise and engage with the organisation & external stakeholders.
- Provide timely and effective advice and leadership working with managers and staff in relation to the Fellowship Challenge.
- Provide written reports on Challenge progress, including risks and issues.
- Attend all educational modules, development opportunities and undertake self-managed study hours associated with the Fellowship.
- Attend the relevant coaching and learning sets.
- Participate in all aspects of the Fellowship scheme and its evaluation.
- Contribute to capacity building through leadership and organisational skills development for trainee doctors and other healthcare professionals within the organisation based on their learning in the Fellowship.
- Act as an ambassador for the Fellowship and promote medical leadership
They may additionally undertake up to three supervised clinical sessions a week according to their development needs.
About us
West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.
Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ 4,500 staff, of whom 56% are BME. Our turnover for 2023-24 is £426m.
The Trust is rated as 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as 'Outstanding'.
The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached.
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached.
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with relevant professional body, e.g. GMC, GDC, NMC, HPC, GPC, HPCP
- Undergraduate Degree
- Minimum training level or experience of: ST4-6, CT3, SAS, GPST3/4, Band 7/8a or equivalent, from a recognised specialty school training programme
- Satisfactory progression through training, as evidenced by satisfactory outcomes in relevant specialty examination, e.g. RITA, ARCP, Prep CPD/Practice
- Where applicable, (e.g. for medical trainees) meets 'out of programme experience' (OOPE) requirements or other required permission
Desirable
- Higher degree or management qualification
Experience and Achievements
Essential
- Previous co-ordination or management or leadership experience either at undergraduate or postgraduate level, within or without health care
Desirable
- Evidence of clinical excellence e.g. prizes, presentations papers
Knowledge
Essential
- Some knowledge of organisational development or management or leadership development theory, principles or programmes
- Understanding of current issues and challenges within health care delivery across the wider NHS
- Some understanding of quality improvement/safety improvement/ clinical governance principles application within clinical settings
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Teaching and training
- Ability to work with, and lead others, across professions
Desirable
- Critical appraisal skills
- Ability to develop educational programmes
- Development of evaluations / audit protocols / grant applications
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Good communication skills
- Understands self and impact of behaviour on others
- Evidence of continual personal learning and development
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with relevant professional body, e.g. GMC, GDC, NMC, HPC, GPC, HPCP
- Undergraduate Degree
- Minimum training level or experience of: ST4-6, CT3, SAS, GPST3/4, Band 7/8a or equivalent, from a recognised specialty school training programme
- Satisfactory progression through training, as evidenced by satisfactory outcomes in relevant specialty examination, e.g. RITA, ARCP, Prep CPD/Practice
- Where applicable, (e.g. for medical trainees) meets 'out of programme experience' (OOPE) requirements or other required permission
Desirable
- Higher degree or management qualification
Experience and Achievements
Essential
- Previous co-ordination or management or leadership experience either at undergraduate or postgraduate level, within or without health care
Desirable
- Evidence of clinical excellence e.g. prizes, presentations papers
Knowledge
Essential
- Some knowledge of organisational development or management or leadership development theory, principles or programmes
- Understanding of current issues and challenges within health care delivery across the wider NHS
- Some understanding of quality improvement/safety improvement/ clinical governance principles application within clinical settings
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Teaching and training
- Ability to work with, and lead others, across professions
Desirable
- Critical appraisal skills
- Ability to develop educational programmes
- Development of evaluations / audit protocols / grant applications
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Good communication skills
- Understands self and impact of behaviour on others
- Evidence of continual personal learning and development
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.
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.
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).
