Job summary
Trainee Improvement Fellowship opportunity for Trainees in the School of Medicine - Thames Valley
Trainee Improvement Fellowships (TIF) are for current Thames Valley medical trainees. They are awarded on a secondment basis and require the approval of the trainee's Educational Supervisor and Training Program Director.
The Trainee Improvement Fellowship is an innovative position for trainees with an interest in educational delivery, quality improvement and NHS leadership. The Trainee Improvement Fellowship will have an emphasis on projects which improve the conditions of medical training.
This particular TIF is aimed at School of Medicine trainees. Any proposed fellowshipproject should align with the development of the electronic Learning Management System (eLMS), currenty being developed within the SoM, and have an overarching aim of improving IMT teaching including PACES preparation.
The trainee will play an important role in enhancing links and improving engagement between trainees and senior clinical leaders within NHS England (TV) There will be an opportunity for TIFs to join the emerging leaders course at OUH.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will retain an educational and clinical supervisor from their parent speciality who will be responsible for the trainee's development with respect to their clinical work.
In the fellowship role, the trainee will be mentored by Jeremy Noble, NHSE TV Associate Dean. The newly appointed NHSE TV Associate Dean for Simulation will oversee the fellows project supervision. Depending upon the final mutually agreed project and the specialty school in which the successful candidates reside, there will be additional supervision and support from DMEs, HoSs and Rebecca Black, Associate Dean (Chair of TROG).
In addition, the trainee will report quarterly on their activity to the Trainee Advisory Committee and will work with the incumbent Chair to identify and develop work of benefit to the wider trainee body.
The post will require commitment of up to 40% WTE to the fellowship role with the remaining time to be devoted to clinical work within the parent speciality. Less than full time trainees (LTFT) are also encouraged to apply.
The role will run for 12 months, extendable in special circumstances on application.
About us
Our Core Values are that everyone feels valued and respected and are included and involved in everything that affects them; are trusted to make decisions with clear reasons in order to be empowered to deliver; are committed to clear, effective communication, which is transparent and open when sharing information; takes pride and has integrity in everything we do and recognises that everyone has a significant contribution whilst taking personal responsibility and accountability for actions and behaviours.
On 1 April 2023 Health Education England became part of the new NHS England. Our people are our most important asset; recruiting and retaining the best talent remains crucial to our success. We continue to recruit externally where we cannot fill vacancies internally. We hope you choose to join us but please be aware that some roles may be subject to change in the future. We want to attract and retain highly skilled people to enable us to work with our partners to plan, recruit, educate and train the health workforce. Please note, some supporting documentation attached to this vacancy refers to the legacy organisation, previously known as Health Education England, now NHS England. Work is continuing to harmonise the new NHS England recruitment service and any reference to Health Education England will be updated in due course. More information about the transition to the new NHS Englandis available here.
Job description
Job responsibilities
NHS England (Workforce, Training & Education directorate) provides leadership for the education and training system. It ensures that the shape and skills of the future health and public health workforce evolve to sustain high quality outcomes for patients in the face of demographic and technological change. NHS England ensures that the workforce has the right skills, behaviours and training, and is available in the right numbers, to support the delivery of excellent healthcare and drive improvements through supporting healthcare providers and clinicians to take greater responsibility for planning and commissioning education and training.
Our ambition is to be the best organisation of our type in the world by living our values every day.
The Trainee Improvement Fellowship is an innovative position for trainees with an interest in educational delivery, quality improvement and NHS leadership.
The trainees will work with the Senior Leadership team within NHS England Thames Valley (NHSE TV) to identify and lead on Quality Improvement work targeted at the broad area of simulation training within the region. The trainee will play an important role in enhancing links and improving engagement between trainees and senior clinical leaders within NHSE TV.
There will be an opportunity to gain a formal qualification in the field of management or education and to apply for Associate Fellow of the Faculty of Medical Leadership and Management (FMLM).
You can find further details about the job, organisational structure, recruitment profile, expected outcomes and benefits information in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents.
If you like what you have read and think you have the skills and experience, we need then don't delay, apply today! We get lots of applications for our roles and so we sometimes have to close our posts early. Don't miss out!
SecondmentsApplicants from within the NHS will be offered on a secondment basis only, agreement should be obtained from their employer prior to submitting the application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
NHS England (Workforce, Training & Education directorate) provides leadership for the education and training system. It ensures that the shape and skills of the future health and public health workforce evolve to sustain high quality outcomes for patients in the face of demographic and technological change. NHS England ensures that the workforce has the right skills, behaviours and training, and is available in the right numbers, to support the delivery of excellent healthcare and drive improvements through supporting healthcare providers and clinicians to take greater responsibility for planning and commissioning education and training.
Our ambition is to be the best organisation of our type in the world by living our values every day.
The Trainee Improvement Fellowship is an innovative position for trainees with an interest in educational delivery, quality improvement and NHS leadership.
The trainees will work with the Senior Leadership team within NHS England Thames Valley (NHSE TV) to identify and lead on Quality Improvement work targeted at the broad area of simulation training within the region. The trainee will play an important role in enhancing links and improving engagement between trainees and senior clinical leaders within NHSE TV.
There will be an opportunity to gain a formal qualification in the field of management or education and to apply for Associate Fellow of the Faculty of Medical Leadership and Management (FMLM).
You can find further details about the job, organisational structure, recruitment profile, expected outcomes and benefits information in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents.
If you like what you have read and think you have the skills and experience, we need then don't delay, apply today! We get lots of applications for our roles and so we sometimes have to close our posts early. Don't miss out!
SecondmentsApplicants from within the NHS will be offered on a secondment basis only, agreement should be obtained from their employer prior to submitting the application.
Person Specification
Behaviours and Values
Essential
- Ability to make decisions autonomously when required on difficult issues
- Conduct all duties in a manner that safeguards the health and safety of yourself and your colleagues, trainees and staff.
- An academic interest in training and education across primary and secondary care
SKills and Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrative leadership skills and an ability to influence and motivate others
- A Strong sense of vision and ability to motivate
- Politically astute with an ability to sensitively manage complexity and uncertainty
- Ability to problem solve and maintain objectivity
- Strong interpersonal, communication, written and presentation skills.
- Ability to quickly establish personal and professional credibility with colleagues and other key stakeholders
- Excellent organisational time management skills
- Committed to own personal development and an ability to support others to develop and progress
Quality Improvement and Service Development
Essential
- Evidence of active involvement in quality improvement, audit, research or other activity that focuses on clinical improvement and innovation
Desirable
- Evidence of publications/ presentations/ prizes in quality improvement
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Full registration with General Medical Council
- Hold a national training number within HEE TV
- Should be ST 3 or above
- Should not hold CCT or be within 12 months of completion of training on intended start date
- Approval of TPD to apply
Person Specification
Behaviours and Values
Essential
- Ability to make decisions autonomously when required on difficult issues
- Conduct all duties in a manner that safeguards the health and safety of yourself and your colleagues, trainees and staff.
- An academic interest in training and education across primary and secondary care
SKills and Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrative leadership skills and an ability to influence and motivate others
- A Strong sense of vision and ability to motivate
- Politically astute with an ability to sensitively manage complexity and uncertainty
- Ability to problem solve and maintain objectivity
- Strong interpersonal, communication, written and presentation skills.
- Ability to quickly establish personal and professional credibility with colleagues and other key stakeholders
- Excellent organisational time management skills
- Committed to own personal development and an ability to support others to develop and progress
Quality Improvement and Service Development
Essential
- Evidence of active involvement in quality improvement, audit, research or other activity that focuses on clinical improvement and innovation
Desirable
- Evidence of publications/ presentations/ prizes in quality improvement
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Full registration with General Medical Council
- Hold a national training number within HEE TV
- Should be ST 3 or above
- Should not hold CCT or be within 12 months of completion of training on intended start date
- Approval of TPD to apply
Additional information
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).
