Job summary
This is a tri-partite role between HEE, employing Trusts and RCS England; this includes responsibility for ensuring that the Clinical and Education Supervisors in the Trusts receive training regarding the Core Surgery Curriculum including the new general professional capabilities, how to support trainees in difficulty locally and through the Professional Support Unit etc.
the initial contact for local training, education and guidance with the support of the Core Training Programme Directors and Head of School. For trainees in higher surgical training, support the relevant Training Programme Director in developing a suitable training environment including interaction with the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) and the Post Graduate Clinical Tutor (PGCT)
Responsibility for core surgical trainees including non-NHSE, LEDs and SAS doctors including FY and GP trainees in surgery.
Active involvement in medical workforce planning related to surgical trainees within the Trust
Engagement in postgraduate activities
Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills, with an ability to deal with difficult situations. Contribute to effective MDTs with a positive attitude towards multi-professional working.
For more information or for informal discussion please contact:
Dr Satish Rao, satish.rao@nhs.net Chief Medical Officer
Dr Will Coles, Deputy Post Graduate Clinical Tutor on williamcoles@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
The Surgical Tutor is responsible for ensuring that Clinical & Educational Supervisors receive appropriate training regarding the Core Surgery Curriculum including the new general professional capabilities, how to provide support for trainees in difficulty locally and through the PSU, ISCP and ARCP processes & outcomes.Surgical Tutors should obtain and maintain a list of approved Clinical and Educational Supervisors from their Postgraduate Centres.Local Supervisor training should be arranged by the Surgical Tutors. HEEWM colleagues can attend to support the provision of training on specific topics (for example the Professional Support Unit and ARCP process).Surgical Tutors should contribute to the local delivery of training and education for all surgical trainees.Should arrange regular catch up sessions with all the core surgery trainees.They are the initial contact for local training issues to be resolved with the support of the Core Training Programme Directors and Head of School if required. For trainees in higher surgical training, they should support the relevant Training Programme Director in developing a suitable training environment including interaction with the Chief Medical Officer (CMO)/Director of Medical Education (DME) and Postgraduate Clinical Tutor (PGCT).
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.
Parkview Clinic is a Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service Mental Health (CAMHS) facility in Moseley, for young people aged 11-18 years who require admission due to significant psychiatric difficulties.
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 Surgical Tutor1. will be responsible for core surgical trainees including non-training grade doctors, locally appointed doctors and other specialty trainees including FY and GP trainees in surgery;2. will have oversight of surgical HST WRT team working and departmental training and development of surgical trainees;3. will be actively involved in medical workforce planning related to surgical trainees within the trust;4. will engage in postgraduate activities including PMETC in liaison with postgrad clinical tutor.5. Must support the Core Surgery Teaching programme.a) Secure rooms at their Postgraduate Centre and facilitating/ attending days held at their Trust. This should also include higher surgical training days too where relevant.b) Ensure trainees are released to attend. Attendance is now mandatory for all Core Surgery trainees regardless of MRCS progressc) Engage with IT and Postgraduate services to ensure appropriate computer facilities for teaching sessions (including but not limited to access to computer with speakers, video cameras, microphones, appropriate software and appropriate web access to relevant sites).d) Support the Core Surgery teaching programmes by facilitating and organising local speakers for teaching days.e) Engage fully with the PGVLE to support the platform in the delivery of teaching/ courses as well as potential additional sessions to professional and personal development6. should have access to ISCP for the Core and Higher Surgery trainees within their Trust.7. Will enable interim reviews at local level to take place by the Surgical Tutor and to enable the Surgical Tutor to have an overview of the progression of the Core Surgery trainees at any given time.8. should be able to participate in the ARCP process for Core Surgery trainees. NHSE will ensure adequate notice is given of panel dates and that training occurs.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Surgical Tutor1. will be responsible for core surgical trainees including non-training grade doctors, locally appointed doctors and other specialty trainees including FY and GP trainees in surgery;2. will have oversight of surgical HST WRT team working and departmental training and development of surgical trainees;3. will be actively involved in medical workforce planning related to surgical trainees within the trust;4. will engage in postgraduate activities including PMETC in liaison with postgrad clinical tutor.5. Must support the Core Surgery Teaching programme.a) Secure rooms at their Postgraduate Centre and facilitating/ attending days held at their Trust. This should also include higher surgical training days too where relevant.b) Ensure trainees are released to attend. Attendance is now mandatory for all Core Surgery trainees regardless of MRCS progressc) Engage with IT and Postgraduate services to ensure appropriate computer facilities for teaching sessions (including but not limited to access to computer with speakers, video cameras, microphones, appropriate software and appropriate web access to relevant sites).d) Support the Core Surgery teaching programmes by facilitating and organising local speakers for teaching days.e) Engage fully with the PGVLE to support the platform in the delivery of teaching/ courses as well as potential additional sessions to professional and personal development6. should have access to ISCP for the Core and Higher Surgery trainees within their Trust.7. Will enable interim reviews at local level to take place by the Surgical Tutor and to enable the Surgical Tutor to have an overview of the progression of the Core Surgery trainees at any given time.8. should be able to participate in the ARCP process for Core Surgery trainees. NHSE will ensure adequate notice is given of panel dates and that training occurs.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Applicant must be a surgeon who holds their CCT or is on the Specialist Register and holds a minimum 5 session contract with the Trust
- Has attended a training course for educational supervisors (GMC preferably)
Knowledge
Essential
- Fellow of the College in good standing
- Holds a consultant, SAS surgeon, or equivalent senior medical post
- Knowledge of education principles, with an active, informed and continuing interest in postgraduate medical education and career guidance of surgeons in training.
- Previous experience of postgraduate education
- Knowledge of College activities and services, and a willingness to promote and signpost as appropriate
- Knowledge of management structures at Trust and NHSE level.
- Knowledge of IT / online education and recruitment systems
- Up to date with current issues in medical education and those issues affecting the relevant School of Surgery area and / or Trust
Desirable
- Previous clinical management experience and/or commitment to management training
Analytical & Judgemental Skills
Essential
- An awareness and ability to further the aims and policies of the Intercollegiate Surgical Curriculum Programme. Able to contribute to faculty development
- Able to negotiate for resources and advocate the educational agenda
Professional & specialist knowledge
Essential
- Strong leadership skills and an ability to manage change effectively in postgraduate medical education
- A knowledge and understanding of Equality & Diversity legislation, regulations and procedures
Personal skills
Essential
- Well organised, with excellent interpersonal and time management skills
- Approachable and able to make time to see trainees
Desirable
- Able to co-operate with other health professionals to promote multi-disciplinary working
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Applicant must be a surgeon who holds their CCT or is on the Specialist Register and holds a minimum 5 session contract with the Trust
- Has attended a training course for educational supervisors (GMC preferably)
Knowledge
Essential
- Fellow of the College in good standing
- Holds a consultant, SAS surgeon, or equivalent senior medical post
- Knowledge of education principles, with an active, informed and continuing interest in postgraduate medical education and career guidance of surgeons in training.
- Previous experience of postgraduate education
- Knowledge of College activities and services, and a willingness to promote and signpost as appropriate
- Knowledge of management structures at Trust and NHSE level.
- Knowledge of IT / online education and recruitment systems
- Up to date with current issues in medical education and those issues affecting the relevant School of Surgery area and / or Trust
Desirable
- Previous clinical management experience and/or commitment to management training
Analytical & Judgemental Skills
Essential
- An awareness and ability to further the aims and policies of the Intercollegiate Surgical Curriculum Programme. Able to contribute to faculty development
- Able to negotiate for resources and advocate the educational agenda
Professional & specialist knowledge
Essential
- Strong leadership skills and an ability to manage change effectively in postgraduate medical education
- A knowledge and understanding of Equality & Diversity legislation, regulations and procedures
Personal skills
Essential
- Well organised, with excellent interpersonal and time management skills
- Approachable and able to make time to see trainees
Desirable
- Able to co-operate with other health professionals to promote multi-disciplinary working
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 Children's Hospital
Steelhouse Lane, Queensway
Birmingham
B4 6NH
Employer's website
https://bwc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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