Job summary
We are looking to recruit 4 Trainee Improvement Fellows who reside in the Thames Valley trusts. These posts are for 1 year fixed term and are for ST3 and above trainees.
Before applying for this post please ensure you have agreed this with your Training Programme Director.
The Trainee Improvement Fellowship is an innovative position for trainees with an interest in educational delivery, quality improvement and NHS leadership.
The Trainee Improvement Fellowship will have an emphasis on projects which might improve the conditions of medical training.
Main duties of the job
The trainees will work with the Senior Leadership team within NHS England Thames Valley to identify and lead on Quality Improvement work targeted at the broad area of training recovery within the region. The trainee will play an important role in enhancing links and improving engagement between trainees and senior clinical leaders within NHS England (TV)
About us
The 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 a great 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 visithttps://www.england.nhs.uk/.
Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in-person.
If you are successful at interview, we will run an Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) in the Electronic Staff Record system (ESR). This transfer gathers valuable information from a previous or current NHS employer to support the onboarding process, including; statutory and mandatory competency status, Continuous Service Dates (CSD), and annual leave entitlement. You will have the opportunity throughout the recruitment process to inform us if you do not consent.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Reporting, mentoring and educational supervision:
- The successful candidates will retain an educational and clinical supervisor from their parent speciality who will be responsible for the trainees development with respect to their clinical work.
- In the fellowship role, the trainee will be mentored by, Garyfallia Fountoulaki, NHS England Thames Valley Associate Dean. Depending upon the final mutually agreed project and the specialty school the successful candidates reside in, there will be
- additional supervision and support. In addition, the trainee will report quarterly on their activity to the Trainee Advisory Committee and will work with the incumbent Chair to identify and develop work of benefit to the wider trainee body.
You can find further details about the role, including key responsibilities and accountabilities, alongside the organisational structure and person specification 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
Reporting, mentoring and educational supervision:
- The successful candidates will retain an educational and clinical supervisor from their parent speciality who will be responsible for the trainees development with respect to their clinical work.
- In the fellowship role, the trainee will be mentored by, Garyfallia Fountoulaki, NHS England Thames Valley Associate Dean. Depending upon the final mutually agreed project and the specialty school the successful candidates reside in, there will be
- additional supervision and support. In addition, the trainee will report quarterly on their activity to the Trainee Advisory Committee and will work with the incumbent Chair to identify and develop work of benefit to the wider trainee body.
You can find further details about the role, including key responsibilities and accountabilities, alongside the organisational structure and person specification 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
Essential
- Demonstrable leadership skills and an ability to influence and motivate others.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, written and presentation skills.
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable leadership skills and an ability to influence and motivate others
- A strong sense of vision and ability to innovate
- Committed to own personal development and an ability to support others to develop and progress
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with General Medical Council
- Hold a national training number within NHS England TV
- Should be ST3 or above
- Should not hold CCT or be within 12 months of completion of training on intended start date
- Should have Approval of TPD to apply
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrable leadership skills and an ability to influence and motivate others.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, written and presentation skills.
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable leadership skills and an ability to influence and motivate others
- A strong sense of vision and ability to innovate
- Committed to own personal development and an ability to support others to develop and progress
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with General Medical Council
- Hold a national training number within NHS England TV
- Should be ST3 or above
- Should not hold CCT or be within 12 months of completion of training on intended start date
- Should have Approval of TPD to apply
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).
