Job summary
Support and guidance to SAS Doctors (Associate Specialists, Staff Grades and Specialty Doctors) in the Trust, in collaboration with their Lead Clinicians, Postgraduate Clinical Tutors and the Director of Medical Education (DME)
Leadership in both the professional development of SAS doctors and the contribution of SAS doctors to education and training of trainees in relevant specialties.
Main duties of the job
The SAS Tutor will provide:
Support and guidance to Associate Specialist, Staff Grade and Specialty Doctors (SAS) in the Trust, in collaboration with their Lead Clinicians and the Postgraduate ClinicalTutors.
Leadership in both the professional development of SAS Doctors and the contribution of SAS doctors to education and training in relevantspecialties.
Organisation of internal and external developmental programmes to improve and support the developmental needs of SAS Doctors
Support for the SAS doctors in difficulty in line with PSU guidance.
About us
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care.
Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas.
Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care.
Forward Thinking Birmingham (FTB) Mental Health Services are a unique, innovative community and inpatient mental health partnership. Alongside partners FTB offers care pathways of mental health assessment and treatment for young people aged 0-25 years old.
Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Core Key Responsibilities of this position are
To provide educational support and guidance to Associate Specialist, Staff Grade and Specialty Doctors in the Trust
To identify specialities where SAS doctor's development requires improvement
To support the development of SAS doctors as Educational and Clinical Supervisors
To develop an on-going programme of the developmental needs of SAS doctors in common areas such as training responsibilities and managerial responsibilities
To assist SAS doctors to identify and support the needs of trainees who may require additional support
Further information is available in the attached Job Description
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Core Key Responsibilities of this position are
To provide educational support and guidance to Associate Specialist, Staff Grade and Specialty Doctors in the Trust
To identify specialities where SAS doctor's development requires improvement
To support the development of SAS doctors as Educational and Clinical Supervisors
To develop an on-going programme of the developmental needs of SAS doctors in common areas such as training responsibilities and managerial responsibilities
To assist SAS doctors to identify and support the needs of trainees who may require additional support
Further information is available in the attached Job Description
Person Specification
Knowledge, analytical, managerial, personal skills
Essential
- GMC Full Registration including recognised clinical & educational supervisor
- SAS Doctor or dentist or a consultant with a minimum of 5PA clinical contract
- Breadth of experience in appraisal and medical education
- Knowledge of assessment methods
- Evidence of understanding of management of change
- Experience of teaching and training, including medical trainees, students of all healthcare disciplines and allied health professionals
- Positive attitude towards multi-professional working
- Excellent oral, aural and written communication skills
- Evidence of supporting junior staff and colleagues
Desirable
- Experience in leadership or management within a formal role or as part of a team in related activity
- Evidence of contribution to service development
- Able to manage change across an organisation/multi-agency setting
- Evidence of teaching abilities - positive feedback and/or teaching observation
- Team or service-based quality improvement work as a project or part of a programme
- Presentations at local, regional and national conferences
- Publications in local, national and international journals and other non-peer reviewed work
Person Specification
Knowledge, analytical, managerial, personal skills
Essential
- GMC Full Registration including recognised clinical & educational supervisor
- SAS Doctor or dentist or a consultant with a minimum of 5PA clinical contract
- Breadth of experience in appraisal and medical education
- Knowledge of assessment methods
- Evidence of understanding of management of change
- Experience of teaching and training, including medical trainees, students of all healthcare disciplines and allied health professionals
- Positive attitude towards multi-professional working
- Excellent oral, aural and written communication skills
- Evidence of supporting junior staff and colleagues
Desirable
- Experience in leadership or management within a formal role or as part of a team in related activity
- Evidence of contribution to service development
- Able to manage change across an organisation/multi-agency setting
- Evidence of teaching abilities - positive feedback and/or teaching observation
- Team or service-based quality improvement work as a project or part of a programme
- Presentations at local, regional and national conferences
- Publications in local, national and international journals and other non-peer reviewed work
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Birmingham Women's & Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Steelhouse Lane
Birmingham
B4 6NH
Employer's website
https://bwc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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