Job summary
This role provides an opportunity for an experienced Clinician interested in Leadership Development to inspire Resident Doctors to engage in Leadership within their Provider Organisation.
All Resident Doctors should be encouraged to take up Leadership and Management opportunities throughout their training, in accordance with GMC guidance. The Trust Leadership Mentor will be responsible for overseeing the process and progress of Leadership Development amongst the Resident Doctors within their Trust. They will work in close partnership with the Director of Medical Education (DME), the Medical Director, Senior GHNHSFT Colleagues and the NHS Leadership Academy South West, to engage and develop a creative portfolio of Leadership and Management development opportunities, throughout Postgraduate Medical Training.
In conjunction with the DME, the Leadership Mentor will be offered development and support for this role.
Main duties of the job
To identify suitable Leadership Roles and Projects within and around the organisation, and to lead on overseeing and supporting Resident Doctors as they engage in these activities.
Develop and support a buddying scheme allowing Resident Doctors to shadow various Leaders and Managers within the Trust, at meetings and in management activities
Develop and support participation by Resident Doctors in patient safety issues / root cause analysis. Develop and support multi-professional Quality Improvement (QI) work - aligned to Trust organisational objectives, and with involvement of the Gloucestershire Safety and Quality Improvement Academy. They will support involvement of Resident Doctors on various QI Projects within Trust.
Highlight and embed Leadership Opportunities at Trust/LEP Induction.
Work with relevant Specialty Tutors, Clinical Service Leads and Clinical Directors to help facilitate robust and comprehensive Leadership opportunities within the various Specialties/Departments within the Organisation.
Support Resident Doctor's representation at multi-professional Senior Team meetings - as both Observer/Participant.
Develop and support workplace invitations to Leadership Learning Opportunities.
Participate in the development of a Leadership Mentor network across the SW- region.
Develop and support a Forum for Local Clinicians in the organisation, to talk to Resident Doctors about leadership, and reflect on their Leadership and Managerial Roles
About us
The department of Post-Graduate Medical Education is committed to supporting the education and development of Doctors in Training, Staff Grade and Associate Specialists (SAS) as well as Consultants throughout their career.
We are part of Health Education South West - Severn and work closely with them to deliver important healthcare priorities and assist them in monitoring our progress.
We strive to ensure all doctors in Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust have a high-quality induction to the Trust and department, experience good educational and clinical supervision which facilitates their learning in a safe environment.
We support and organise a wide range of clinical and educational skill development courses from Training the Trainers and Professional and Generic Skills to Simulation Training, Medical Grand Rounds and much more besides.
The departmental culture is open, friendly and supportive of all doctors and we are happy to address any queries regarding education and training.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Leadership Tutor and Mentor will:
1. Demonstrate an interest in Clinical Leadership, and be aware of the training and development requirements for this cohort of Resident Doctors, alongside locally available opportunities.
2. Show willingness to develop and maintain a Leadership Portfolio encompassing local Resident Doctor Leadership opportunities. As part of the 70:20:10 model of Leadership Development, this would include knowledge and advice on formal leadership training opportunities, alongside Leadership Initiatives in the Workplace.
3. Have credibility within Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (GHNHSFT) in order to identify and maintain a structure for the delivery of Leadership and Management Education opportunities within their Trust/LEP, ensuring that all those involved have clear roles and responsibilities, including fostering an interest in Clinical Leadership at Board-level.
4. Have excellent interpersonal skills in order to identify and liaise with other Educational Leaders towards the development of multi-professional learning where appropriate.
Key relationships:
1. Director of Medical Education
2. Director of Leadership & Organisational Development
3. Relevant Heads of School in Severn and Peninsula Postgraduate Medical Education
4. Associate Dean for Education and Faculty Development (SW Lead for Leadership and Management Development in PGME)
5. Managing Director of the NHS Leadership Academy South West
Measured Outcomes:
1. Reports for Trust/LEP
2. Reports for NHSE
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Leadership Tutor and Mentor will:
1. Demonstrate an interest in Clinical Leadership, and be aware of the training and development requirements for this cohort of Resident Doctors, alongside locally available opportunities.
2. Show willingness to develop and maintain a Leadership Portfolio encompassing local Resident Doctor Leadership opportunities. As part of the 70:20:10 model of Leadership Development, this would include knowledge and advice on formal leadership training opportunities, alongside Leadership Initiatives in the Workplace.
3. Have credibility within Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (GHNHSFT) in order to identify and maintain a structure for the delivery of Leadership and Management Education opportunities within their Trust/LEP, ensuring that all those involved have clear roles and responsibilities, including fostering an interest in Clinical Leadership at Board-level.
4. Have excellent interpersonal skills in order to identify and liaise with other Educational Leaders towards the development of multi-professional learning where appropriate.
Key relationships:
1. Director of Medical Education
2. Director of Leadership & Organisational Development
3. Relevant Heads of School in Severn and Peninsula Postgraduate Medical Education
4. Associate Dean for Education and Faculty Development (SW Lead for Leadership and Management Development in PGME)
5. Managing Director of the NHS Leadership Academy South West
Measured Outcomes:
1. Reports for Trust/LEP
2. Reports for NHSE
Person Specification
Clinical Leadership
Essential
- Demonstrate an interest in Clinical Leadership
- Be aware of the training and development requirements for this cohort of Resident Doctors, alongside locally available opportunities.
Leadership Portfolio
Essential
- Show willingness to develop and maintain a Leadership Portfolio encompassing local Resident Doctor Leadership opportunities
- As part of the 70:20:10 model of Leadership Development, this would include knowledge and advice on formal leadership training opportunities, alongside Leadership Initiatives in the Workplace
Credibility
Essential
- Have credibility within Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (GHNHSFT) in order to identify and maintain a structure for the delivery of Leadership and Management Education opportunities within their Trust/LEP, ensuring that all those involved have clear roles and responsibilities, including fostering an interest in Clinical Leadership at Board-level.
Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Have excellent interpersonal skills in order to identify and liaise with other Educational Leaders towards the development of multi-professional learning where appropriate
Person Specification
Clinical Leadership
Essential
- Demonstrate an interest in Clinical Leadership
- Be aware of the training and development requirements for this cohort of Resident Doctors, alongside locally available opportunities.
Leadership Portfolio
Essential
- Show willingness to develop and maintain a Leadership Portfolio encompassing local Resident Doctor Leadership opportunities
- As part of the 70:20:10 model of Leadership Development, this would include knowledge and advice on formal leadership training opportunities, alongside Leadership Initiatives in the Workplace
Credibility
Essential
- Have credibility within Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (GHNHSFT) in order to identify and maintain a structure for the delivery of Leadership and Management Education opportunities within their Trust/LEP, ensuring that all those involved have clear roles and responsibilities, including fostering an interest in Clinical Leadership at Board-level.
Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Have excellent interpersonal skills in order to identify and liaise with other Educational Leaders towards the development of multi-professional learning where appropriate
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).
