Job summary
The Post holder will provide administrative support to the Foundation Programme Director and Deputy Foundation Programme Director, ensuring that the Foundation Programme within ABUHB is developed and maintained in line with national guidance.
English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply
Main duties of the job
Act as the Health Board point of contact for all Foundation Trainees in Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, dealing with queries, giving advice and providing pastoral support as required.
Act as administrator for the TURAS system for Foundation Trainees in ABUHB. Provide support, advice and information in relation to the TURAS system to trainees and trainers as required.
Develop close links with the Foundation Office in the HEIW to ensure that developments are implemented in a timely and effective manner.
Act as the focal point for medical trainees and Educational Supervisors in relation to the Foundation Programme.
Ensure that all Educational Supervisors receive appropriate training in areas such as TURAS, appraisal skills, etc, keeping accurate records as appropriate.
The Post holder will deputise for the Foundation or Deputy Foundation Programme Director in their absence - Attending meetings, meeting with trainees etc.
Attend regular Foundation school meetings - occasionally including the Foundation School Board. Ensuring that any updates are acted upon and disseminated to the appropriate personnel.
About us
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.
We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.
Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Post holder will act as a focal point for the Foundation Programme within the Health Board, providing advice and information for Foundation doctors and educational supervisors across the Health Board.
The Post holder will develop close links with Educational Supervisors across the Health Board, ensuring that appropriate training is provided in the use of TURAS, appraisal skills etc.
The Post holder will be responsible for managing and administering the TURAS system used by Foundation trainees and Educational Supervisors within the Health Board.
The Post holder will provide pastoral support and guidance to trainees advising and referring them to the appropriate supportive pathways.
The post holder will be responsible for validating Foundation posts annually to ensure that all information is correct prior to submission for advertisement.
Organise and co-ordinate teaching programmes for Foundation doctors in year one and year two including identifying speakers, organising venues and facilitating sessions.
Produce timetables of teaching, circulating to all trainees ensuring timetables are accurate.
Keep registers for teaching and create a report at the end of the term to obtain number of hours attended for each trainee.
Assist in ensuring that teaching programmes and events are well attended by ensuring that advertising strategies are robust and timely in their application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Post holder will act as a focal point for the Foundation Programme within the Health Board, providing advice and information for Foundation doctors and educational supervisors across the Health Board.
The Post holder will develop close links with Educational Supervisors across the Health Board, ensuring that appropriate training is provided in the use of TURAS, appraisal skills etc.
The Post holder will be responsible for managing and administering the TURAS system used by Foundation trainees and Educational Supervisors within the Health Board.
The Post holder will provide pastoral support and guidance to trainees advising and referring them to the appropriate supportive pathways.
The post holder will be responsible for validating Foundation posts annually to ensure that all information is correct prior to submission for advertisement.
Organise and co-ordinate teaching programmes for Foundation doctors in year one and year two including identifying speakers, organising venues and facilitating sessions.
Produce timetables of teaching, circulating to all trainees ensuring timetables are accurate.
Keep registers for teaching and create a report at the end of the term to obtain number of hours attended for each trainee.
Assist in ensuring that teaching programmes and events are well attended by ensuring that advertising strategies are robust and timely in their application.
Person Specification
English
Essential
- Qualifications and /or knowledge
Desirable
- Qualifications and /or Knowledge
English
Essential
- Experience ( as per person specification )
Desirable
- Experience ( as per person specification )
English
Essential
- Aptitude and Abilities (as per person specification)
Desirable
- Aptitude and Abilities ( as per person specification)
Person Specification
English
Essential
- Qualifications and /or knowledge
Desirable
- Qualifications and /or Knowledge
English
Essential
- Experience ( as per person specification )
Desirable
- Experience ( as per person specification )
English
Essential
- Aptitude and Abilities (as per person specification)
Desirable
- Aptitude and Abilities ( as per person specification)
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).
