Job summary
We are seeking a Band 5 Assistant Workforce Development Officer (Foundation Programme Lead) to join the ~Postgraduate Medical Education Team at Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This role involves managing and planning the delivery of clinical teaching programmes, educational and pastoral support, as well as overseeing The Annual Review of Competencies (ARCP) process for Foundation doctors.
Why Join Us?
- Reputation for Excellence: Be part of one of the largest Teaching Hospitals in the UK.
- Professional Growth: Enjoy numerous opportunities for professional development and career progression within a supportive and dynamic environment.
- Collaborative Culture: Work alongside a dedicated and passionate team, fostering a collaborative and inclusive workplace.
- Impactful Work: Play a crucial role in shaping the future of medical professionals.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Benefit from a competitive salary, excellent pension scheme, and a range of employee benefits designed to support your well-being.
If interested in this role, please have a closer look at the Job Details on Trac before applying.
NO AGENCIES PLEASE
Main duties of the job
- Manage multifaceted training programmes for junior medical staff.
- Liaise regularly with key stakeholders at all levels.
- Manage junior medical staff programme assessment process, in line with curricular requirements
- Manage the collation and assessment of junior medical staff progress grades working to strict deadlines for submission to key stakeholders
- Manage, plan and run large scale education events including examinations and training courses
- First line support to individual junior medical staff regarding professional and personal problems affecting training/learning signposting to appropriate services as required
- Deputise for Senior Workforce Development Officers at Regional meetings and feedback on Trust/Base Unit performance
- Manage specialty operational group meetings, liaising with programme lead to ensure agenda meets programme development needs
About us
Our staff oversee around 6,500 patient contacts every day, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites:
o Freeman Hospital
o Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)
o Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site)
o Newcastle Dental Hospital
o Newcastle Fertility Centre
o Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria
o Northern Genetics Service
o Cramlington Manor Walks
These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.
We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.
Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.
For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Manage and plan the delivery of an academic/training year clinical teaching programme and examination/assessment for junior medical staff and medical students assigned to the Trust.
- Manage/oversee the overall quality of the teaching programmes by servicing the Tutor Team, effectively evaluating teaching sessions and resolving day to day issues independently.
- Ensure all junior medical staff/medical students receive educational plans/timetables; regular appraisal and formative assessment. Maintain accurate records including those pertaining to appraisal/assessment outcomes and liaise with tutors and stakeholders as appropriate.
- Participates as a member of the Trust Education & Workforce Development Service senior Team to enable delivery of high quality and innovative workforce planning, education and training programmes which enhance the patient and customer experience.
- Contribute to the annual planning and implementation of the Medical Education Strategy and the overarching Trust Workforce Strategy and Education Strategy.
- Responsible for delivering own objectives in Medical Education strategy.
Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate.The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Manage and plan the delivery of an academic/training year clinical teaching programme and examination/assessment for junior medical staff and medical students assigned to the Trust.
- Manage/oversee the overall quality of the teaching programmes by servicing the Tutor Team, effectively evaluating teaching sessions and resolving day to day issues independently.
- Ensure all junior medical staff/medical students receive educational plans/timetables; regular appraisal and formative assessment. Maintain accurate records including those pertaining to appraisal/assessment outcomes and liaise with tutors and stakeholders as appropriate.
- Participates as a member of the Trust Education & Workforce Development Service senior Team to enable delivery of high quality and innovative workforce planning, education and training programmes which enhance the patient and customer experience.
- Contribute to the annual planning and implementation of the Medical Education Strategy and the overarching Trust Workforce Strategy and Education Strategy.
- Responsible for delivering own objectives in Medical Education strategy.
Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate.The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Person Specification
KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Knowledge of NHS
- A demonstrable understanding of the principles of assessment in education
Desirable
- Knowledge of medical education pathway for doctors in training and medical students
SKILLS
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal
- Excellent organisational skills
- Innovative and challenge seeking attitude to problem solving
- Ability to adapt and manage unpredictable work patterns due to interruptions and changing activities
- Attention to detail
- Excellent analytical and report writing skills
Desirable
- Experience of administration of electronic portfolios/student administrative system
- Experience of managing doctors/students in difficulty
- Experience in quality assurance of education
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Experience and knowledge of NHS
Desirable
- Experience of motivating, delegating and monitoring staff development
- Evidence of conducting appraisal of staff
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent qualification / relevant experience
- Evidence of on-going continual professional development
- Extensive IT experience including familiarity with spreadsheets, PowerPoint and databases
Desirable
Person Specification
KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Knowledge of NHS
- A demonstrable understanding of the principles of assessment in education
Desirable
- Knowledge of medical education pathway for doctors in training and medical students
SKILLS
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal
- Excellent organisational skills
- Innovative and challenge seeking attitude to problem solving
- Ability to adapt and manage unpredictable work patterns due to interruptions and changing activities
- Attention to detail
- Excellent analytical and report writing skills
Desirable
- Experience of administration of electronic portfolios/student administrative system
- Experience of managing doctors/students in difficulty
- Experience in quality assurance of education
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Experience and knowledge of NHS
Desirable
- Experience of motivating, delegating and monitoring staff development
- Evidence of conducting appraisal of staff
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent qualification / relevant experience
- Evidence of on-going continual professional development
- Extensive IT experience including familiarity with spreadsheets, PowerPoint and databases
Desirable
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).
