Job summary
NHS England Midlands are pleased to announce recruitment for an Enhance Fellow.
We are seeking a highly motivated Clinical Fellow with interest in medical education/leadership/social medicine to join a multi-professional team under the 'Enhance Generalist Training Program' within NHS England Midlands. The post is open to any post-graduate medical doctors in training (PGDiT), who wish to work full time or less-than-full-time (LTFT).
The post is available to PGDiT who are enrolled in or due to be enrolled in an East Midlands Training programme. Fellows may be PGDiT on OOP (Out-Of-Program) or PGDiT who have opted to work flexibly in their training programme or doctors taking time between foundation and core training or core training and higher training. The PGDiT would be required to, after approval from their Training Programme Director, train at 60% LTFT* for the 12 months of the fellowship. The remaining 40% will be spent working on a project. The post holder will be placed within their normal training programme at a location amenable to the Training Programme Director and the project supervisor.
*This will result in an extension to the CCT date.
SAS (Staff Grade and Associate Specialist) doctors and locally employed doctors (LED) are also encouraged to apply if they meet the employment criteria.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will take part in the NHS England Fellowship Leadership Development Programme (attending 4 development days). The posts also come with significant NHS England funding (up to £5,000) for each appointed Fellow, towards registration fees for an academic qualification or similar development activity which has been agreed between the Fellow, Project Supervisor and NHS England.
These roles are suitable for any doctor in training who should have already completed Foundation Year 2 at the time of their application or will have completed it by August 2024 and has a passion for medical education and training.
The PGDiT would be required to, after approval from their Training Programme Director, train at 60% LTFT* for the 12 months of the fellowship. The remaining 40% will be spent working on a project.
Please see the attached documents for more information on this Fellowship post.
Interested candidates are encouraged to have an informal discussion regarding the post with those listed in the contact section on the Fellowship job descriptions. Alternatively, you can email England.Fellowships.Midlands@nhs.net.
About us
In April 2023, NHS England, NHS Digital, and Health Education England merged to create a new, single organisation to lead the NHS in England. This new NHS England is designed to create a simpler, smaller, high performing, organisation that leads the NHS more effectively and is a better place to work. Speaking with one voice to the service.
The new NHS England board have set out the top-level purpose for the new organisation to lead the NHS in England to deliver high-quality services for all, which will inform the detailed design work and we will achieve this purpose by:
- Enabling local systems and providers to improve the health of their people and patients and reduce health inequalities.
- Making the NHS agreat place to work, where our people can make a difference and achieve their potential.
- Working collaboratively to ensure our healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate care
- Optimising the use of digital technology, research, and innovation
- Delivering value for money.
If you would like to know more or require further information, please visit https://www.england.nhs.uk/ .
Job description
Job responsibilities
You can find further details about the job, organisational structure, recruitment profile, expected outcomes and benefits information in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents.
Secondments
Applicants from within the NHS will be offered on a secondment basis only,agreement should be obtained from their employer prior to submitting the application
Job description
Job responsibilities
You can find further details about the job, organisational structure, recruitment profile, expected outcomes and benefits information in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents.
Secondments
Applicants from within the NHS will be offered on a secondment basis only,agreement should be obtained from their employer prior to submitting the application
Person Specification
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- A positive and proactive response to service users based on a commitment to patient safety, high standards of service and continuous improvement
- Able to demonstrate good IT skills and understanding/knowledge of computer applications, software and hardware
- Cultural awareness with sound understanding of and positive approach to diversity
- Excellent communication skills, able to establish and maintain credibility with medical colleagues and persuade and influence where necessary
- Good organisational skills, able to demonstrate flexibility, maintain a strategic perspective, analyse complex issues and identify and implement potential solutions
- Accept responsibility and accountability for own actions and decisions
- A commitment to delivering high quality improvement and motivated to introduce innovative solutions
- Exhibits the positive values in their behaviour; of being patient centred, fair, collaborative, accountable and empowering people
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of the UK healthcare systems, the culture, structures and policies of the NHS and arm's length bodies
- Knowledge of healthcare quality improvements, in particular factors that facilitate widening participation and equality & diversity of the workforce
- Has an understanding and interest in working in a political environment, understanding the changing policy context, sensitivities and external factors that impact on NHSEs work
- Experienced in teaching in the workplace and or training environment
Desirable
- Successful completion of educational programmes in quality, safety, simulation or leadership
- Understands the impact returning to training after time out of programme has on postgraduate medical trainees and an interest in quality improvements to support trainees
- An understanding of key reports such as the Shape of Training review, NHS England's Five-Year Forward View, The Long-Term Plan and NHSEs medical education and training policies
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practise
- Eligible to work in the UK
- Successful completion of Foundation Training
- Fitness to practice is up to date, fit to practise safely and aware of own training needs
- Meets professional health requirements (in line with GMC/GMP)
- Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with colleagues demonstrated by either having undertaken Undergraduate Medical Training in English or achieved the following scores in the academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) in a single sitting within 24 months at time of application - Overall 7, Speaking 7, Reading 7, Writing 7. If applicants believe they have adequate communication skills but do not fit into these examples, supporting evidence must be provided
- Evidence of active participation in QI project
- Professional Integrity
- Demonstrates probity (displays honesty, integrity, aware of ethical dilemmas, respects confidentiality)
- Capacity to take responsibility for own actions
Desirable
- Higher degree or higher based degree (including intercalated degree)
- Distinction, prizes or honours during Postgraduate Training
- Involvement in a clinical or improvement project delivery with visible results
- Peer reviewed presentations and publications
- Personal experience of Return to Training
- Evidence of active involvement in innovation projects
Management and Leadership
Essential
- Demonstration of commitment to leadership as part of future career
- Evidence of leadership self-awareness
Desirable
- Successfully lead and manage projects, apply recognised tools for improvement and measure the progress and outcomes of improvement work using objective methods
- Take a leading role in defining the generic and specialty specific requirements that will inform the return to training process
- Knowledge of leadership competencies and demonstration of their attainment
- A goal orientated approach to completion of tasks
Setting Direction and Service Improvement
Desirable
- Ensure that patient safety and experience is central to any improvement work and can be demonstrated at the end of any project
Person Specification
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- A positive and proactive response to service users based on a commitment to patient safety, high standards of service and continuous improvement
- Able to demonstrate good IT skills and understanding/knowledge of computer applications, software and hardware
- Cultural awareness with sound understanding of and positive approach to diversity
- Excellent communication skills, able to establish and maintain credibility with medical colleagues and persuade and influence where necessary
- Good organisational skills, able to demonstrate flexibility, maintain a strategic perspective, analyse complex issues and identify and implement potential solutions
- Accept responsibility and accountability for own actions and decisions
- A commitment to delivering high quality improvement and motivated to introduce innovative solutions
- Exhibits the positive values in their behaviour; of being patient centred, fair, collaborative, accountable and empowering people
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of the UK healthcare systems, the culture, structures and policies of the NHS and arm's length bodies
- Knowledge of healthcare quality improvements, in particular factors that facilitate widening participation and equality & diversity of the workforce
- Has an understanding and interest in working in a political environment, understanding the changing policy context, sensitivities and external factors that impact on NHSEs work
- Experienced in teaching in the workplace and or training environment
Desirable
- Successful completion of educational programmes in quality, safety, simulation or leadership
- Understands the impact returning to training after time out of programme has on postgraduate medical trainees and an interest in quality improvements to support trainees
- An understanding of key reports such as the Shape of Training review, NHS England's Five-Year Forward View, The Long-Term Plan and NHSEs medical education and training policies
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practise
- Eligible to work in the UK
- Successful completion of Foundation Training
- Fitness to practice is up to date, fit to practise safely and aware of own training needs
- Meets professional health requirements (in line with GMC/GMP)
- Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with colleagues demonstrated by either having undertaken Undergraduate Medical Training in English or achieved the following scores in the academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) in a single sitting within 24 months at time of application - Overall 7, Speaking 7, Reading 7, Writing 7. If applicants believe they have adequate communication skills but do not fit into these examples, supporting evidence must be provided
- Evidence of active participation in QI project
- Professional Integrity
- Demonstrates probity (displays honesty, integrity, aware of ethical dilemmas, respects confidentiality)
- Capacity to take responsibility for own actions
Desirable
- Higher degree or higher based degree (including intercalated degree)
- Distinction, prizes or honours during Postgraduate Training
- Involvement in a clinical or improvement project delivery with visible results
- Peer reviewed presentations and publications
- Personal experience of Return to Training
- Evidence of active involvement in innovation projects
Management and Leadership
Essential
- Demonstration of commitment to leadership as part of future career
- Evidence of leadership self-awareness
Desirable
- Successfully lead and manage projects, apply recognised tools for improvement and measure the progress and outcomes of improvement work using objective methods
- Take a leading role in defining the generic and specialty specific requirements that will inform the return to training process
- Knowledge of leadership competencies and demonstration of their attainment
- A goal orientated approach to completion of tasks
Setting Direction and Service Improvement
Desirable
- Ensure that patient safety and experience is central to any improvement work and can be demonstrated at the end of any project
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).
