Speciality & Associate Specialist Tutor

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. Key Responsibilities

Routinely review and update the Induction processes for new SAS joining the organisation.

Develop a working knowledge of all SAS Doctors and Dentists across the organisation.

Work with SAS advocate to ensure Professional and Career Development needs of all SAS colleagues are addressed.

Establish strong links with other Departments in the organisation including People & Organisational Development, Finance and Lead Clinicians across the Organisation.

Represent the SAS Doctors and Dentists at Senior Clinical and Workforce meetings and ensure equity for SAS Doctors and Dentists across the organisation, particularly with respect to Professional Development.

Liaise with appropriate Governance and funding bodies such as NHS England (NHSE) for support with projects and innovative workstreams to meet the Professional Development needs of SAS colleagues.

Submit annual SAS Funding Returns to the Deanery as per regional NHSE policy

2. Specific Professional and Managerial Tasks

Internal:

Provide support with Local Induction, Job Planning, Appraisal, and awareness of opportunities available for career progression for new SAS Colleagues joining the Trust.

Work with SAS Advocate and Clinical /Service Leads to highlight SAS Doctors & Dentists working in their Specialty and facilitate support of their Personal and Professional Development.

Advise and support SAS Doctors & Dentists through appraisal and revalidation processes and ensure through feedback that all SAS colleagues undergo Personally Developmental Annual Appraisals.

Link with Less -Than-Full-Time (LTFT) and Supported Return to Training Champions to ensure that aligned opportunities for SAS colleagues are provided.

Support Recruitment and Retention of SAS doctors and Dentists alongside the SAS Advocate.

To identify Specialties where further Specialty-Specific development of SAS Doctors or Dentists is required.

To identify generic Skills Gaps and take a Lead with planning generic Education and Development sessions that benefit wider groups of SAS colleagues, including non-technical skills such as Human Factors and Quality Improvement.

Support and guide SAS colleagues wishing to apply for entry to Specialty Training or applying for the Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR).

Advise and support SAS colleagues who are subject to investigations relating to Professional issues and lead on/assist programmes aimed at supporting these SAS colleagues.

Organise training of SAS colleagues to enable them to take on roles such as Educational and Clinical Supervisors for Resident Doctors.

Support and promote SAS colleagues in developing roles in non-clinical areas such as Management, Research, and Clinical Governance.

Assist SAS Doctors & Dentists to identify and support the needs of Resident Doctors requiring additional support.

Review the results of National Data Collections such as the General Medical Council SAS and LED Survey and work from other organisations such as the British Medical Association (BMA) to improve the Working Lives of SAS Doctors and Dentists, forming and implementing the organisational response to any issues identified.

Represent the Director of Medical Education (DME) when required on issues related to SAS Doctors & Dentists.

Provide support to the DME on matters of professional conduct raised through the Responsible Officer forums and other internal / external meetings.

Attend Local Faculty Group Meetings and Faculty/Supervisor Update Days as appropriate.

Provide the DME with structured feedback from SAS Doctors & Dentists on the strengths and weaknesses of the CPD opportunities within all Departments and Specialties.

External:

Liaise with the Associate Postgraduate Dean for SAS within the NHSE on SAS Doctors & Dentists matters and concerns.

Attend SAS Tutor Meetings held by NHSE (or other) as required, and provide structured feedback on CPD Opportunities.

Facilitate and participate in regional SAS Development Days.

3. Self-Development

Develop an appropriate role-related PDP to be discussed and approved at Annual Appraisal. The postholder is required to undergo regular Appraisals in respect of this role.

Comply with Data Protection, Freedom of Information and Equal Opportunities/Diversity requirements.

Commit to maintaining educational CPD relevant to the role.

4. Principle Communication and Working Relationships

SAS Advocate

Director of Medical Education (line manager), Clinical Tutor, Specialty College Tutors and other relevant Senior Postgraduate Medical Education Leadership Team.

Postgraduate Medical Education Manager (MEM) and Administrative Team.

Unit/Departmental/Service Leads.

Other members of the wider Educational Faculty.

Medical Director, Director of Finance and Director of People and Organisational Development (P&OD).

Medical Staffing

Local Negotiating Committee (LNC)

Associate/Deputy Postgraduate Dean, NHSE

5. Measurable Outcomes

Feedback from SAS Doctors & Dentists concerning quality of Professional Development Opportunities and Support.

Overall satisfaction measured in SAS Surveys both internal & external.

Accountability for SAS Funding Courses and Development Opportunities.

Engagement levels of SAS Doctors & Dentists in Trust Activities and other roles (no. of CS/ ES/appraisers etc.).

Recruitment and Retention Data.

Yearly Performance Review.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential

• GMC - Full Registration including recognised Clinical and Educational Supervisor (mapped to 7 domains)
• SAS Doctor or Dentist with a minimum of 5PA clinical contract with the organisation GHNHSFT

Desirable

• Postgraduate Medical Education, Leadership or Management qualification (PGCert, Diploma, Masters)

Experience

Essential

• Breadth of experience in Appraisal and Medical Education e.g. training and supervision of Doctors, Students and other Healthcare Professionals
• Knowledge of assessment methods

Desirable

• Experience in Leadership or Management within a formal role or as part of a team in related activity

Teamwork

Essential

• Proven ability to contribute to effective Multidisciplinary Teams
• Positive attitude towards multi-professional working

Desirable

• Team or service-based Quality Improvement work as a project or part of a programme

Communication

Essential

• Excellent Oral and written communication skills
• Excellent Interpersonal skills and the ability to deal with difficult situations
• Evidence of Supporting junior Staff and Colleagues

Desirable

• Presentations at Local, Regional and National Conferences
• Publications in Local, National and International Journals and other non-peer reviewed work

Management

Essential

• Evidence of understanding of Management of Change
• Ability to manage Risk and Change
• Understanding of management structure and key education stakeholders (GMC, AoMRC, COPMeD, COPSAS, NACT)

Desirable

• Evidence of contribution to service / SAS development
• Evidence of attending a management course
• Able to manage change across an Organisation/ Multi-Agency Setting

Teaching

Essential

• Experience of teaching and training, including Resident Doctors of all Healthcare Disciplines and Allied Health Professionals

Desirable

• Evidence of teaching abilities - positive feedback and/or teaching observation

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

GHNHSFT

Gloucester Royal Hospital

Gloucester

GL1 3NN

Employer's website

https://www.gloshospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)