Job summary
An exciting opportunity for doctors currently on London training programmes to spend a year out of programme working within Health Education England on a project looking at the impact of COVID on educational experiences for clinical trainees. The Fellow will be hosted by South West London & St George's NHS Trust.
COVID has had a huge impact on both clinical training and service delivery. Within a very short period of time activity that has historically been face to face moved to online platforms. One area of a particular concern has been psychotherapy training for core psychiatrists where the experience of being in a room with a patient has long been felt to be at the centre of the both training and therapy.
As we move back to face to face teaching we have an opportunity to review educational expectations of trainees, how we deliver educational support to trainees and to consider the pros and cons of face to face compared to online supervision.
- Career Progression pathways and development opportunities:
We are committed to get the very best out of our staff and support staff in their career aspirations. We have career pathways available, where you will be able to develop your skills and build on your experience to progress into other roles across different specialties.
Main duties of the job
Develop and deliver a project looking at the impact of COVID on psychotherapy experiences for core trainees. Aspects of this may include
1 - mapping organizational approaches to delivering psychotherapy training in core psychiatry programmes
2 - assessing the impact and acceptability of online (compared to face to face) psychotherapy delivery and supervision from both a trainee and patient perspective.
3 - develop an understanding of the expectations of psychotherapy training and reasons for differential attainment in psychotherapy and extensions to training.
4 - Contribute to planned national working group to Inform the future planning of psychotherapy training for core trainees to ensure a robust, timely and clinically relevant offer.
- Agile and flexible working:
As one of the few Trusts in London we are proud to offer flexible working as part of our new ways of working, and we are happy to talk flexible working at the interview stage. In this role you will be able to work Monday to Friday in the time frames from 9 to 5, giving you the very best of good work life balance.
About us
The Location will be open to discussion upon appointment
Tooting (Wandsworth)Our Trust headquarters at Springfield University Hospital in Tooting. Easily accessible via Tooting Bec Station & via private transport.
Richmond (Barnes) A 10-minute walk from Barnes Bridge or Mortlake stations, or 15-minute walk from Barnes station & easy transport links to Richmond, Kingston or Clapham Junction.
Richmond (Teddington) is located in Maddison Centre in Teddington, a short walk from Fulwell and Teddington stations.
Queen Mary's hospital (Roehampton) has good transport links close to the A3 & a short bus ride from Barnes station.
Kingston (Tolworth) Tolworth Hospital has good transport links close to the A3 and a bus ride away from Surbiton station.
Sutton, Cheam and Wallington (Jubilee Health Centre) is in walking distance from Wallington station.
Job description
Job responsibilities
HEE 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. HEE 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.
Job Description:
The trainee will work to fulfil the main duties of the role outlined above. This may include
1 Review of existing literature on approaches to delivery of psychotherapy training. Review of current training offered across all Trusts in HEE London footprint and psychotherapy related training extensions.
2 Review of existing literature on patients experiences of virtual therapy.
3 and 4 Online survey of expectations of training, experience of online (compared to face to face) supervision identifying demographics, past and current experiences outcomes.
5 Qualitative programme using participatory supervisor and trainee and patient focus groups.
The post is a full-time appointment, but the post-holder will be expected to continue to participate in clinical activities up to a maximum of one day per week in a role linked to their training programme or working under the supervision of Prof Curtis at the Health Based Place of Safety at SLAM (with an honorary contract). The arrangement of such sessions and supporting secondment agreement will be organized on appointment with the post holder.
Experience and Knowledge
- Current Specialist Psychiatry Trainee in London at CT3 or above
- Teaching experience in either undergraduate or postgraduate education.
- Author or co-author, or contribution to publications or abstracts in peer reviewed and professional journals.
- Experience of organisational development / change e.g. through a quality improvement project, managerial role or as a junior doctor or student representative.
- Knowledge of recent health policy in the UK and London, relevant to healthcare education, the applicants own specialty and beyond.
- Knowledge of theory underpinning medical education, and experience in curriculum mapping
Qualifications and Training
- GMC registration or professional equivalent.
- Satisfactory progression through training as demonstrated by satisfactory ARCP outcomes.
- Holds MRCPsych for specialty for stage of training
- Higher degree or other evidence of academic study, research or significant initiatives in healthcare beyond the minimum requirements of the training programme.
- If relevant, by the time of interview will have OOPE provisionally approved by supervisor and training programme director
- S12 approval required for clinical sessions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
HEE 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. HEE 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.
Job Description:
The trainee will work to fulfil the main duties of the role outlined above. This may include
1 Review of existing literature on approaches to delivery of psychotherapy training. Review of current training offered across all Trusts in HEE London footprint and psychotherapy related training extensions.
2 Review of existing literature on patients experiences of virtual therapy.
3 and 4 Online survey of expectations of training, experience of online (compared to face to face) supervision identifying demographics, past and current experiences outcomes.
5 Qualitative programme using participatory supervisor and trainee and patient focus groups.
The post is a full-time appointment, but the post-holder will be expected to continue to participate in clinical activities up to a maximum of one day per week in a role linked to their training programme or working under the supervision of Prof Curtis at the Health Based Place of Safety at SLAM (with an honorary contract). The arrangement of such sessions and supporting secondment agreement will be organized on appointment with the post holder.
Experience and Knowledge
- Current Specialist Psychiatry Trainee in London at CT3 or above
- Teaching experience in either undergraduate or postgraduate education.
- Author or co-author, or contribution to publications or abstracts in peer reviewed and professional journals.
- Experience of organisational development / change e.g. through a quality improvement project, managerial role or as a junior doctor or student representative.
- Knowledge of recent health policy in the UK and London, relevant to healthcare education, the applicants own specialty and beyond.
- Knowledge of theory underpinning medical education, and experience in curriculum mapping
Qualifications and Training
- GMC registration or professional equivalent.
- Satisfactory progression through training as demonstrated by satisfactory ARCP outcomes.
- Holds MRCPsych for specialty for stage of training
- Higher degree or other evidence of academic study, research or significant initiatives in healthcare beyond the minimum requirements of the training programme.
- If relevant, by the time of interview will have OOPE provisionally approved by supervisor and training programme director
- S12 approval required for clinical sessions.
Person Specification
Educational Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- MRCPsych
- Other basic degree, e.g. BSc,
- Honours or undergraduate distinction
Registration
Essential
Experience
Essential
- Excellent2 years of post-qualification Experience
- Management of mental health conditions under supervision
Desirable
- Presented evidence of experience to date supported by references
- Attainment of the UK Foundation Programme or an equivalent level of experience
- Experience of working in the speciality e.g. during foundation or core training.
Audit and Research
Essential
- A good understanding of the principles
Desirable
- Evidence of participation In audit and clinical governance activity
Personal qualities
Essential
- Good communication skills.
- Enquiring, critical approach to work.
- Good organisation skills.
- Honesty and reliability
- Able to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team
- Able to travel to meet the requirements of the post.
Desirable
- Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities.
Person Specification
Educational Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- MRCPsych
- Other basic degree, e.g. BSc,
- Honours or undergraduate distinction
Registration
Essential
Experience
Essential
- Excellent2 years of post-qualification Experience
- Management of mental health conditions under supervision
Desirable
- Presented evidence of experience to date supported by references
- Attainment of the UK Foundation Programme or an equivalent level of experience
- Experience of working in the speciality e.g. during foundation or core training.
Audit and Research
Essential
- A good understanding of the principles
Desirable
- Evidence of participation In audit and clinical governance activity
Personal qualities
Essential
- Good communication skills.
- Enquiring, critical approach to work.
- Good organisation skills.
- Honesty and reliability
- Able to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team
- Able to travel to meet the requirements of the post.
Desirable
- Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities.
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).
