Foundation Programme Director
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Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustThe Foundation Programme Director is appointed by the postgraduate dean and the trust. They are responsible for the overall management and quality control of programmes designed for foundation training across a health economy (acute, mental health and primary care trusts). The FPD will work with the local lead educators to ensure that each placement of the programme and the programme as a whole meets the Severn PGME standard for training and that each foundation doctor is able to access a comprehensive range of experiences which will enable them to gain the competencies necessary for full registration and completion of foundation training.Main duties of the jobWorking with the Foundation Programme Directors, Foundation Programme Manager and Foundation Programme Coordinator to manage and quality control Gloucestershire's Foundation training programme.Job responsibilitiesTo ensure the participation of the Trust in the Foundation Programme Recruitment processTo manage and quality control Gloucestershire's Foundation training programmes:To work with local lead educators (director of medical education, clinical tutors, course organisers and college tutors) to ensure that the training programmes meet the requirements of the deanery educational contracts for foundation training.To work with lead educators, educational and clinical supervisors and human resources to ensure each programme and its placements have a current work schedule that meets the requirements of HEE educational contracts for foundation training.To work with lead educators to ensure that each programme meets the educational aims specified for the programme.To work with lead educators to ensure that each placement in the programme meets the educational aims specified for the placement.To monitor the attendance and performance of each foundation doctor at regular intervals and initiate remedial support for any doctor in difficulty.To collect evidence about attendance and performance to corroborate content of individual foundation doctors portfolio and enable decisions about recommendations for registration and certification.To provide annual reports for the Foundation School and Gloucestershire's Department of Post Graduate Medical Education.To ensure that all foundation doctors in the programme have access to training:To ensure that all foundation doctors in the programme have access to suitable induction coordinated generic teaching that is linked to the foundation curriculum and educational supervision.To ensure that all foundation doctors in the programme have access to clinical supervision and trained assessors.To maintain a database of foundation doctors within the programme including details of supervisors, assessment results, teaching attendance and study leave.To work with the Trust to ensure the effective development of a local faculty of educators capable of delivering foundation training:To work with local educators to ensure that they are adequately trained to assess foundation doctors.To maintain local educators including their potential to contribute to the generic professional programme and their preparation for the role.To work with the Head of the Foundation School and faculty to ensure that foundation training benefits from a coordinated approach:To liaise regularly with the Head of the foundation school, manager and other foundation programme directors to ensure best practices are shared and there is a coordinated approach to the development and management of foundation training programmes.To attend Foundation School Committee meetings.To attend (or send a suitably qualified deputy) to any foundation sub-committees or working groups established by the Foundation School.To participate in programme quality improvement by, for example, sharing best practice at regional and national meetings.Contribute to the overall development of the Foundation School:To attend development programmes for clinical educators and maintain skills in medical education.To lead development projects by mutual agreement and share the results.Person SpecificationQualificationsGMC Full RegistrationConsultant or Associate Specialist5 years' post-CCT/CESR experienceExperienceBroad experience in medical education e.g. training and educational supervision of postgraduate trainees, medical students and other healthcare professionals.Understanding of assessment methods.Experience in an education leadership or management position, e.g. TPD, clinical tutor, CSAC member.TeamworkProven ability to build, maintain and develop effective multidisciplinary teams.Positive approach to multi- and inter-professional working and learning.CommunicationExcellent verbal and written communication skills.Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to deal effectively with difficult people and situations.Evidence of supporting trainees and trainers.Willing and professionally proficient in working with colleagues in other specialties, professions and roles, to ensure the delivery of a high quality, safe and reliable service.Experience in coaching.ManagementEvidence of service development and management of change.Ability to identify and manage risk.Ability to cope with change.An understanding of educational governance in medical education (HEE, GMC).Evidence of good organisational and leadership skills.Leading on one of the 5-PGME Strategy Streams.Able to manage and lead change internally and within multi-agency settings.TeachingRange of skills in training and teaching, including medical trainees, students and allied healthcare professionals.Evidence of effective teaching practice.PersonalEvidence of personal continuing professional development.A willingness to accept responsibility and provide robust caring leadership.Willingness to travel if necessary to undertake the duties of the post.Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr