Job summary
The College Tutor is responsible, within their defined area, for overseeing the delivery of the training programme to all Post-graduate Medical Trainees. This is an exciting time to play a pivotal role in implementing Internal Medical Training for Physicians in the organisiation and acting as trust ambassador for RCP, London
The Tutor should ensure a learning environment at departmental level across all medical specialties which is challenging, supportive and, where appropriate, multi-professional.
The Tutor should be appointed jointly by the Trust, Deanery and Royal College, managerially, whilst accountable to the Director of Medical Education (DME), with professional responsibility to Training Programme Director, Severn Deanery, and the College.
This role is a 3-year tenure and will be reviewed annually via appraisal by the DME
Main duties of the job
- To ensure that the educational, pastoral & career planning needs of all trainees in your specialty department are being addressed.
- To implement, monitor and improve the specialty training programmes in the department in conjunction with the DME & the Deanery
- Where appropriate to work with the relevant Foundation, Core Programme & GP tutors to ensure the specialty placement fulfils the programme requirements.
- To represent their specialty area at training committees both internally and externally including MEB, deanery and College Meetings, as required
- To ensure, along with the DME, that all those involved in training and assessing trainees have received appropriate training.
- To manage trainee performance issues in line with NACT UK guidelines, Trust policies and in conjunction with the DME and ES/CS
- To ensure, in conjunction with the Clinical Director, that trainees receive appropriate departmental induction and are competent to practice prior to starting clinical.
- Continually improve the teaching programme in terms of implementation of IM curriculum
- Where appropriate to represent the College/Specialty body in the workplace and vice versa
About us
We take pride in placing people at the centre of everything we do, working together as a united team. Driven by a shared ambition to continually grow, develop, and learn, we recognise and value every contribution. By combining our experience and skills, we not only support our vibrant, diverse communities, but also support one another.
With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire and rank among the top 10 largest Trusts in the South West region.By joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience in one or both of our innovative hospitals.
As well as generous annual leave allowance, you will have access to the excellent NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on-site nurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To ensure that the educational, pastoral & career planning needs of all trainees in your specialty department are being addressed.
- To implement, monitor and improve the specialty training programmes in the department in conjunction with the DME & the Deanery
- Where appropriate to work with the relevant Foundation, Core Programme & GP tutors to ensure the specialty placement fulfils the programme requirements.
- To represent their specialty area at training committees both internally and externally including MEB, deanery and College Meetings, as required
- To ensure, along with the DME, that all those involved in training and assessing trainees have received appropriate training.
- To manage trainee performance issues in line with NACT UK guidelines, Trust policies and in conjunction with the DME and ES/CS
- To ensure, in conjunction with the Clinical Director, that trainees receive appropriate departmental induction and are competent to practice prior to starting clinical.
- Continually improve the teaching programme in terms of implementation of IM curriculum
- Where appropriate to represent the College/Specialty body in the workplace and vice versa
- Educational plans and timetables appropriate to individual's learning needs
- Ensuring that education & training issues and the performance of individual trainees are discussed at departmental business &I or education meetings as appropriate.
- All trainees will have a named Educational Supervisor who understands his/her role.
- Provision of Educational Programme of both formal and work-based learning opportunities covering both specialty and generic curricula in collaboration with Colleagues and Programme Directors
- Clear evidence of the delivery, uptake, and effectiveness of learning for trainees in all aspects of the curriculum
- Contribution to the Specialty Teaching on the Foundation, Core as well as Specialty programmes
- Support Trainees during the critical stage of their careers including completion of all 3 parts of MRCP exam.
- Departmental Induction occurring in the specialty, which is evaluated, and attendance recorded.
- Attendance at Local and Deanery Education Meetings as appropriate
- Involvement in Recruitment, Assessment and Annual Quality Review Processes
- Recording of information required by local, regional, and national quality control processes and the provision of a report as necessary.
- Counselling and Careers Advice available for all trainees
- Further information available: https://www.rcplondon.ac.uk/rcp-college-and-associate-college-tutors
- Personal Development
- Develop an appropriate education PDP to be discussed and approved at annual appraisal with DME.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To ensure that the educational, pastoral & career planning needs of all trainees in your specialty department are being addressed.
- To implement, monitor and improve the specialty training programmes in the department in conjunction with the DME & the Deanery
- Where appropriate to work with the relevant Foundation, Core Programme & GP tutors to ensure the specialty placement fulfils the programme requirements.
- To represent their specialty area at training committees both internally and externally including MEB, deanery and College Meetings, as required
- To ensure, along with the DME, that all those involved in training and assessing trainees have received appropriate training.
- To manage trainee performance issues in line with NACT UK guidelines, Trust policies and in conjunction with the DME and ES/CS
- To ensure, in conjunction with the Clinical Director, that trainees receive appropriate departmental induction and are competent to practice prior to starting clinical.
- Continually improve the teaching programme in terms of implementation of IM curriculum
- Where appropriate to represent the College/Specialty body in the workplace and vice versa
- Educational plans and timetables appropriate to individual's learning needs
- Ensuring that education & training issues and the performance of individual trainees are discussed at departmental business &I or education meetings as appropriate.
- All trainees will have a named Educational Supervisor who understands his/her role.
- Provision of Educational Programme of both formal and work-based learning opportunities covering both specialty and generic curricula in collaboration with Colleagues and Programme Directors
- Clear evidence of the delivery, uptake, and effectiveness of learning for trainees in all aspects of the curriculum
- Contribution to the Specialty Teaching on the Foundation, Core as well as Specialty programmes
- Support Trainees during the critical stage of their careers including completion of all 3 parts of MRCP exam.
- Departmental Induction occurring in the specialty, which is evaluated, and attendance recorded.
- Attendance at Local and Deanery Education Meetings as appropriate
- Involvement in Recruitment, Assessment and Annual Quality Review Processes
- Recording of information required by local, regional, and national quality control processes and the provision of a report as necessary.
- Counselling and Careers Advice available for all trainees
- Further information available: https://www.rcplondon.ac.uk/rcp-college-and-associate-college-tutors
- Personal Development
- Develop an appropriate education PDP to be discussed and approved at annual appraisal with DME.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- GMC full registration
- Completed necessary ES training and be a GMC recognised supervisor.
Desirable
- Postgraduate qualification in education
- Specialist or General Practitioner registration
- Coaching qualification
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of management and governance structures in medical education and training and awareness of current processes in the delivery of medical education and training nationally and locally.
- Enthusiasm for delivering training
- At least 2 years as Educational Supervisor
- A knowledge and understanding of Equality & Diversity legislation, regulations, and procedures.
- Knowledge of GMC regulations, the Learning & Development Agreement with NHSE/Deanery & Trust HR policies.
Desirable
- Evidence of supporting trainees and trainers.
- Experience of coaching or mentoring.
- Understanding of uses of IT in education.
- Evidence of personal development in medical education.
- Evidence of delivering well evaluated teaching sessions/tutorials or simulation scenarios.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Effective communication skills, motivating and developing others, good interpersonal skills.
- Approachable and able to make time to see trainers and trainees.
Desirable
- Able to co-operate with other health professionals to promote multi-disciplinary working.
- Previous clinical leadership experience and/or commitment to leadership training.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- GMC full registration
- Completed necessary ES training and be a GMC recognised supervisor.
Desirable
- Postgraduate qualification in education
- Specialist or General Practitioner registration
- Coaching qualification
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of management and governance structures in medical education and training and awareness of current processes in the delivery of medical education and training nationally and locally.
- Enthusiasm for delivering training
- At least 2 years as Educational Supervisor
- A knowledge and understanding of Equality & Diversity legislation, regulations, and procedures.
- Knowledge of GMC regulations, the Learning & Development Agreement with NHSE/Deanery & Trust HR policies.
Desirable
- Evidence of supporting trainees and trainers.
- Experience of coaching or mentoring.
- Understanding of uses of IT in education.
- Evidence of personal development in medical education.
- Evidence of delivering well evaluated teaching sessions/tutorials or simulation scenarios.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Effective communication skills, motivating and developing others, good interpersonal skills.
- Approachable and able to make time to see trainers and trainees.
Desirable
- Able to co-operate with other health professionals to promote multi-disciplinary working.
- Previous clinical leadership experience and/or commitment to leadership training.
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).
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).
