Job summary
The postgraduate medical education department are looking for applications for the post of IMG / LED lead roles in the trust. There is a 1 PA allocation available for the IMG Lead role & 0.5 PA allocation in the LED Lead role. If it is one person who is appointed to both these roles, 1.5 PA allocation would be available in the successful appointee's job plan.
The IMG/LED Lead for the trust has been established to champion the needs of International Medical Graduates and Locally Employed Trust doctors based at the trust. The lead will help develop pastoral support networks to integrate IMGs into STH and lead on any strategic development needs.
Locally Employed doctors are inthe majority International Medical Graduates who are either in their first NHS Job and can be in any specialty. There is also a significant number of doctors who are in the process of identifying an appropriate job as per the training & experience that they have accumulated prior to entry into the NHS. These doctors can go by a range of titles including Trust grade, Trust Doctor, Clinical Fellow, Leadership Fellows, FY3 doctor etc.
The IMG & LED lead appointment is intended to support these doctors in their learning, including gaining a better understanding of cultural norms, ethical decision making etc.
This is an excellent role for someone with prior experience of education and a wish to take a strategic leadership role across all specialities.
The main duties of the role are outlined below:
Main duties of the job
Provide support and guidance for LEDs, IMGs and champion the needs of these doctors within the organisation in collaboration with Clinical Leads, the Director of Postgraduate Medical Education (DME) and the SAS Lead.
Take a strategic leadership role across all specialties to enhance the working experience of IMGs across all grades from recruitment through to induction, first weeks in the role and onwards, evaluating IMG experiences.
Ensure LED posts are financially supported by the organisation, including provision of adequate time and funding to enable professional development, eportfolio completion, appraisal and career advice.
In collaboration with the SAS Lead, develop a system of quality metrics to inform LED support and training, ensuring there are systems in place to monitor progress and facilitate development of LED trainers and supervisors.
Work closely with Clinical Leads to ensure every LED has a named Clinical Supervisor and that these supervisors are appropriately trained to fulfil their role.
Work with Clinical Leads to secure funding support for professional development time and funding for LEDs, including access to an appropriate educational portfolio, equivalent to SAS and Consultant grades.
About us
Located on rolling hills and dissected by river valleys, Sheffield is one of the greenest and most wooded cities in Europe. More than a third of the city lies inside the beautiful Peak District National Park, and it is virtually surrounded by open countryside. Its central location and excellent transport links also means it is less than two hours from most major metropolitan areas.
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's busiest and most successful NHS foundation trusts. This is an exceptional opportunity to join an award winning and internationally recognised team, with a focus on innovation, research and high quality care, as well as family friendly working, and we are keen to discuss with individuals about how we can support their ambitions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the supporting job description and person specification.
Non-UK/EEA applicants should ensure they are aware of the recent changes to the Immigration rules. For further information on how this may affect your application visit the UK Government website.
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust promotes Equality of opportunity and Diversity within the workplace.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the supporting job description and person specification.
Non-UK/EEA applicants should ensure they are aware of the recent changes to the Immigration rules. For further information on how this may affect your application visit the UK Government website.
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust promotes Equality of opportunity and Diversity within the workplace.
Person Specification
Qualification/Experience
Essential
- Fully Registered with the GMC with a licence to practise
- Holds a consultant, SAS doctor or equivalent senior medical post in the trust
Desirable
- Significant specialty working experience
Continuing Professional Development
Essential
- Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months of employment
Desirable
- Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio
Management & Administration
Essential
- Evidence of ability to work with management and previous experience of management groups.
Clinical Governance & Aduit
Essential
- Experience in performing clinical audit
Desirable
- Completion and publication of a substantive audit project or service improvement project
Personal attributes
Essential
- Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values (see appendix)
- Good oral and written communication skills
Knowledge & Interests
Essential
- Demonstrable International Medical Graduate (IMG) and Locally Employed Doctors (LED) cultural understanding
- Knowledge of management and governance structures in medical education and training and awareness of recent changes in the delivery of medical education and training nationally and locally
- Interest and enthusiasm for continuing professional development and improving delivery of medical education and training
Desirable
- Experience as a TPD, Educational or Clinical Supervisor
Special Aptitudes
Essential
- Evidence of ability to work in a team and to organise and manage the work of the department
- Effective leadership and communications skills, motivating and developing others, approachability, good interpersonal skills
Desirable
- Understand strategies for supporting medical students and teachers
- Evidence of successful delivery of postgraduate medical education programmes
- Evidence of audit/research in medical education
Person Specification
Qualification/Experience
Essential
- Fully Registered with the GMC with a licence to practise
- Holds a consultant, SAS doctor or equivalent senior medical post in the trust
Desirable
- Significant specialty working experience
Continuing Professional Development
Essential
- Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months of employment
Desirable
- Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio
Management & Administration
Essential
- Evidence of ability to work with management and previous experience of management groups.
Clinical Governance & Aduit
Essential
- Experience in performing clinical audit
Desirable
- Completion and publication of a substantive audit project or service improvement project
Personal attributes
Essential
- Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values (see appendix)
- Good oral and written communication skills
Knowledge & Interests
Essential
- Demonstrable International Medical Graduate (IMG) and Locally Employed Doctors (LED) cultural understanding
- Knowledge of management and governance structures in medical education and training and awareness of recent changes in the delivery of medical education and training nationally and locally
- Interest and enthusiasm for continuing professional development and improving delivery of medical education and training
Desirable
- Experience as a TPD, Educational or Clinical Supervisor
Special Aptitudes
Essential
- Evidence of ability to work in a team and to organise and manage the work of the department
- Effective leadership and communications skills, motivating and developing others, approachability, good interpersonal skills
Desirable
- Understand strategies for supporting medical students and teachers
- Evidence of successful delivery of postgraduate medical education programmes
- Evidence of audit/research in medical education
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).
