Leadership Fellow

Grade:

 This opportunity is available to higher specialty Postgraduate Doctors in Training; Secondary Care, ST3 and above ONLY.

 This role is for Postgraduate Doctors in Training who already hold a South West National training Number (NTN) and who work within a South West training post in the Peninsula and Severn education catchment areas ONLY.

We are unable to accept applications from Postgraduate Doctors in Training currently working in any other region.

Training:

Only Postgraduate Doctors in Training on an outcome 1 will be considered.

 Applicants must obtain written, prior agreement from their TPD and the Rota Coordinator of the employing Trust before submitting an application.

 The secondment opportunity is not subject to an employment contract with the Postgraduate Medical Education Office; it will be regarded as an OOPE to the trainee’s training programme. The applicants are encouraged to read the OOPE policy on the Peninsula and Severn websites.

 The Postgraduate Medical Education Office secondment would not be recognised for clinical training and as a consequence we will agree to an extension to the agreed training contract.

 Applicants must be Postgraduate Doctors in Training currently working, or about to undertake a rotational year of work, within the South West Peninsula/Severn training footprint.

 At the time of commencement of the seconded post the Postgraduate Doctor in Training must be fully registered with the GMC with a minimum of 12-months remaining on their training contract to be eligible.

Hours of work:

The post is available for 0.4 WTE (2 days per week) It is flexible and according to negotiated time out of clinical work. The remaining sessions (0.6 WTE) will be spent working in their existing clinical speciality.

 Applicants wishing to continue their less than full time contract arrangements will be considered, however, would still be required to undertake 0.4 WTE for the Postgraduate Medical Education Office. Applicants would need to reduce their clinical commitment accordingly and in line with training requirements for progression.

 A Postgraduate Doctor in Training applying for a fellowship who already works LTFT will need to seek the Regional PG Deans approval to apply for a fellowship at 0.4 WTE.

 Applicants will work two days a week (0.4 WTE) on their current salary terms, while continuing to spend the remainder of their clinical time working within their current employer (subject to employer agreement) and participating in contractually agreed out of hours commitment.

 The 0.4 WTE of the basic salary will be paid to their employer for the time they spend on the fellowship.

 Working days can be flexible, dependent on the clinical commitment, but the Postgraduate Doctor in Training is expected to be available to conduct their seconded work on two days a week. Flexibility in the work schedule is permitted with supervisor’s agreement.

Type of contract:

 This post is offered on a 12 month only basis and is non-renewable on completion. HEE will fund your percentage of fellowship time/work directly to your employing trust based on your basic salary.

You will be paid via your employing trust for your Fellowship work at the same time as you would be paid for your clinical role and at the same percentage of full time.

Requirement to travel:

Whilst most work will be undertaken virtually, travel to and from HEE SW offices will be required at times.

Line Manager:

Associate Dean for Leadership

Accountable to:

Nominated HEE Supervisor/ Mentor

Role purpose and context

HEE SW is committed to providing outstanding training for all of its Postgraduate Doctors in Training whatever their country or origin. 

 The role of the Fellow is to support HEE in the key areas as identified at your first meeting with the Associate Dean and/or HEE Supervisor.  The fellow will work closely with their HEE Supervisor and the support team. This is likely to also include the engagement of educators.

 This is a unique opportunity for an enthusiastic Postgraduate Doctor in Training who is able to manage their own time effectively and who wishes to use this opportunity to develop the capability necessary for their future roles as clinical leaders in supporting our future doctors. The leadership and support skills developed through the fellowship will ensure that fellows will be well placed in the future to lead and to promote and disseminate support to others.

 We are looking for an individual with excellent communication skills, capable of team working, maintaining confidentiality and a desire to succeed with the various challenges that the role presents.

 Fellows have the opportunity to build project management skills and to deliver sustainable improvement to the training experience. They will be supported to design and deliver a project of their own design (in consultation with their HEE Supervisor) to compliment current SW projects and opportunities and/or Postgraduate Doctors in Training engagement.

 Fellows will provide support, guidance and feedback to HEE SW and their external stakeholder on changes to policy, process and new initiatives.

 Fellows will provide a written report of their fellowship year as they demit their post and aim for publication in a medical education journal and/or presentation at a national event. 

Role objectives

 The Leadership Fellow Scheme offers emerging leaders across healthcare the opportunity to develop their skills in leadership, management, strategy, project management and health policy outside of their normal clinical practice.

 During the Fellowship you will have the opportunity to acquire, develop and share knowledge and skills in leadership and will be challenged to think and behave differently in your leadership roles.

 The Leadership Fellowship takes previous formal learning and experience into the workplace, working with senior leaders in HEE-SW as well as senior trust leaders and managers within an organisation/trust/LEP integrating the theoretical and practical aspects of clinical leadership.  It gives an opportunity to learn about current leadership and management of an organisation by providing insights into and real experiences of an organisation, its structures, governance and decision-making processes dealing with real problems faced by the organisation and proposed workable solutions.

 Fellows will;

• work as part of a leadership team on real problems faced by both HEE-SW, as well as a Trust/organisation/School and propose workable solutions.
• support the mission to promote leadership development by facilitating training and uptake of leadership projects amongst trainees in the South West region, with aims of providing opportunities for trainees to become involved and to actively participate in leadership and management processes within Trusts.
• develop skills required to support the educational leadership strategy and development of the postgraduate doctors in training alongside leadership development for educational and clinical supervisors.
• contribute and help identify the ongoing and future development and educational leadership support needs of the Educational Faculties in Health Education England South West and help propose a range of training opportunities and developmental activities to meet these, integrating important developments in leadership medical education such as using electronic teaching methods and materials, social media, innovation, educational research and leadership/managerial skills.     
• Promote and encourage Postgraduate Doctors in Training to develop an interest in healthcare management and leadership.
• learn research and policy development skills, how to measure performance objectively and how to inspire shared purpose among our stakeholders and faculty when proposing and implementing changes.
• lead and manage projects, apply recognised tools for improvement and measure the progress and outcomes of improvement work using objective methods.
• be involved in local evaluation data collection and review and implement improvements as appropriate.
• update, review and revamp the HEE SW website to include resources, project ideas and contacts as required
• have presence at local teaching.
• engage with Educational Faculties in the region
• produce local office promotional materials where required.
• develop professional relationships with key partners and stakeholders. (Locally and nationally)
• attend meetings as required.
• the fellow may cross work with the PSED teams which includes; Faculty, PSW, QI, SAS doctors, and Integrated transactional teams to contribute and deliver the agreed objectives for Leadership.
• act as an ambassador for the Professional Education and Development Team. 

Essential:

MBBS or equivalent.

 South West NTN number.

 ST3 or above 

Desirable:

 Qualification in medical education.

 Success in the first parts, or completion of, specialty training qualifications [excluding exit examinations]

Essential:

Previous experience of leading and/or supporting the delivery of a project.

Desirable:

 Attended a course on medical education.

 Cross specialty or multi-professional teaching.

 Able to develop resources.

Essential:

 A commitment to delivering high quality improvement.

 Excellent organisational abilities:

• Ability to forward plan
• Ability to set and meet deadlines
• Ability to plan for and deliver sustainable outcomes
• Time management and prioritisation skills

 Adept in using MS Office (Excel; Word; Power Point); Internet; Email.

 People management and leadership skills.

 Ability to work collaboratively across grades, specialties and professions.

 Able to work both independently and as part of a team.

 Great interpersonal and communication skills that will enable you to:

• articulate vision
• communicate effectively
• encourage ability
• engage well with a variety of stakeholders
• inspire & motivate

 Personally, you should be open to challenge and have flexibility in your approach and in your working hours.

 Demonstrates respect and dignity for others 

Desirable:

Social media / website skills.

 Understanding of Leadership / Quality Improvement methodology.

HEE SW Fellows are expected to join the SW Fellowship network. 

• You will be invited to a range of (optional) networking and learning events, including webinars, workshops, learning groups and training events on topics that will help you as a Fellow. 
• You will be asked to present (and/or show a poster) at our annual South West Fellowship Showcase Event (this may take place during your Fellowship or in the months following) 
• You will have access to our South West Fellowship Sharepoint Site (not in public domain) to build contacts and share your work. This will include a knowledge bank summarising each Fellowship Project. 
• You will receive a monthly email about opportunities. 

 
We will keep you on the mailing list for the duration of your Fellowship. We will store the information you submit (such as your email address) securely and use it only for the purposes of informing you of relevant HEE Fellowship events and opportunities. We will not share your personal information with any other parties. If you wish to unsubscribe you may do so at any time by emailing fellowships.sw@hee.nhs.uk  

Fellows will be offered funding for one year of higher education: 

• A PGCert
• A PGDip (if the trainee already has a PGCert)

 During interview, we would be pleased if the candidate could confirm an interest in completing any of the above.

To make a significant contribution to the workstream goals in line with the HEE South West Office’s Strategy.

To engage on a regular basis with their HEE Supervisor / Mentor providing written updates or reports to evidence progression with the assignment and project delivery, as well as report on the work that has been completed, progress made, and areas of difficulty/concern

To participate in the HEE South West educational conferences and showcase events

Provide support, guidance and feedback to HEE and their external stakeholders on changes to policy, process, and new initiatives.

To encourage the sharing of education content and good practice between Schools and across all learners.

To be an active member of any relevant National or Regional groups, such as Steering groups, Oversight groups.

To engage with relevant national agencies and individuals.

To review relevant literature and share relevant learning.

Robust succession planning in order to ensure the sustainability of the post.

 Any other duties which may be deemed appropriate for this role and which may develop over a period of time.

To comply at all times with all policies, guidelines and protocols of the NHS and HEE.