Job summary
The Quality Improvement Fellowship for Supported Return to Training (SuppoRTT) and traineewellbeing is an innovative position for postgraduate doctors in training with an interest ineducational delivery, quality improvement and NHS leadership. We have up to four posts available inthe Thames Valley and Wessex regions to work with the Professional Support and Wellbeing Service(PSWS) enhancing the SuppoRTT programme and/or wellbeing initiatives for postgraduate doctors intraining in the Wessex and Thames Valley regions.
The successful fellows will work with the Associate Dean for the Professional Support and WellbeingService (PSWS) across the Wessex and Thames Valley in partnership with the administration teams.The fellows will identify and lead on quality improvement work targeted at improving postgraduatedoctor's experience of local wellbeing services and/or returning to training after a period of absence.The fellows will play an important role in enhancing links between postgraduate doctors, theWessex/Thames Valley PSWS team, Trusts and educators within the two regions and improvingengagement with the PSWS and SuppoRTT programme.
Main duties of the job
This is an exciting opportunity and we are seeking dynamic self-starters, eager to adapt and learn with excellent communication, leadership and management skills.
The role requires interest across and a desire to learn about this innovative work programme. The candidate should have knowledge of and an interest in the UK healthcare systems and the culture, structures and policies of the NHS and arm's length bodies. It is desirable for the candidate to have an understanding of wellbeing services for postgraduatedoctors and the impact of returning to training after time out.
Time commitmentThe post will require commitment of between 7 - 16 hours (1 or 2 days) per week to the fellowship role with the remaining time devoted to clinical work within the Wessex and Thames Valley regions. Less than full time trainees (LTFT) are also encouraged to apply.
The role will run for 12 months on a secondment basis and applicants will need to hold an employment contract with a Trust or GP lead employer in Wessex or Thames Valley for their clinical work for the duration of the fellowship.
About us
This role will support postgraduate doctors in training across the Wessex/Thames Valley regions and will be part of the PSWS team. The role will be home based with some occasional meetings at the Wessex offices in Southampton or Thames Valley offices in Oxford. An induction an ongoing mentoring will be provided. Successful applicants are also able to access leadership courdes as part of the fellowship.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a Clinical Fellow you will:
- Undertake a specific piece of work to contribute to the design, implementation, monitoring andevaluation of the local and regional wellbeing service and/or SuppoRTT programme.
- Provide continuous improvement of the wellbeing and SuppoRTT strategies and delivery by workingclosely with the Associate Dean and a variety of stakeholders as part of the project.
- Conduct further investigation and development of successful approaches to support doctors withwellbeing services or returning to training after time out of programme.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a Clinical Fellow you will:
- Undertake a specific piece of work to contribute to the design, implementation, monitoring andevaluation of the local and regional wellbeing service and/or SuppoRTT programme.
- Provide continuous improvement of the wellbeing and SuppoRTT strategies and delivery by workingclosely with the Associate Dean and a variety of stakeholders as part of the project.
- Conduct further investigation and development of successful approaches to support doctors withwellbeing services or returning to training after time out of programme.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Full registration with General Medical Council
- Should be ST3 or above
- Hold a national training number within HEE Wessex
Desirable
- Personal experience of returning to training
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
Skillls and Attributes
Essential
- Excellent communication skills, able to establish and maintain credibility with medical colleagues and persuade and influence where necessary
- Complex problem solving ability whilst maintaining objectivity
- Good time management and organisational skills
- Commitment to personal and professional development
Experience
Essential
- Demonstration of commitment to leadership as part of a future career.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of current issues with the UK healthcare system, specifically regarding trainees return to training placements after time out of programme
Desirable
- Knowledge of leadership competencies and demonstration of their attainment
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Full registration with General Medical Council
- Should be ST3 or above
- Hold a national training number within HEE Wessex
Desirable
- Personal experience of returning to training
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
Skillls and Attributes
Essential
- Excellent communication skills, able to establish and maintain credibility with medical colleagues and persuade and influence where necessary
- Complex problem solving ability whilst maintaining objectivity
- Good time management and organisational skills
- Commitment to personal and professional development
Experience
Essential
- Demonstration of commitment to leadership as part of a future career.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of current issues with the UK healthcare system, specifically regarding trainees return to training placements after time out of programme
Desirable
- Knowledge of leadership competencies and demonstration of their attainment
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).
