Obstetrics and Gynaecology ATSM Director | NHS England

We are looking to recruit to the post of Obstetrics and Gynaecology ATSM (Advanced Training Skills Modules) Director.

This post will be a seconded contract for 3 years with the possibility of extending this contract for a further 2 years.

This post is for 2 hours per week (0.5EMC) and equates to £5000PA.

• To be responsible for the placements, rotations, and assessments of the ST 6-7s with the Head of School and TPD 3-7.
• To ensure, in combination with the TPD 3-7, that the ST 6-7 trainees have access to the necessary training opportunities to gain their advanced curriculum and ATSM requirements (curriculum mapping), and to ensure they are using the e-portfolio appropriately. This will involve working with the College Tutors and their Educational Supervisors.
• To advise the School Board of updates and changes to ATSM/SITMs and the advanced curriculum.
• To deputise for the Head of School at RCOG or other HEE – Thames Valley meetings and be involved with quality management visits.
• Oversee and coordinate ATSM/SITM training for training and non-training grades across a deanery/region.

• 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 visit https://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.

Staff recruited from outside the NHS will usually be appointed at the bottom of the pay band.

• Be the contact point within the region for the School Board/STC, ATSM/SITM Preceptors (where appointed), ATSM/SITM Educational Supervisors and College Tutors in all matters related to ATSM/SITMs.
• Be a member of, and report to, the region’s School Board/STC and will be expected to attend the regular meetings (approximately 5 – 6 per year).
• Take responsibility, with the aid of the college tutors, for assessing the region’s capacity for the delivery of ATSM/SITMs and deciding which ATSM/SITMs will be offered.
• Liaise with the ATSM/SITMs Preceptors (where appointed) and College Tutors to develop ATSM training programmes.
• Take responsibility for completing the ATSM forms that are sent to the College by the trainee. Take responsibility for overseeing the provision and quality assurance of ATSM training.
• Take responsibility for preparing material required for quality assurance by the local School Board/STC and the GMC. Provide ATSM/SITMs related career advice.
• Take responsibility, with support from the ATSM/SITM Preceptors (where appointed), ATSM Educational Supervisor and College Tutor as necessary, for responding to the needs of trainees in difficulty.
• Keep up to date with RCOG standards in education, new educational initiatives, and changes to the ATSM/SITM curriculum and assessment.
• Communicate with the RCOG to provide feedback on the curriculum, implementation, and delivery of the ATSM/SITM modules within your deanery.
• Attend the ATC meeting at the RCOG, which is held at least annually.
• The post holder will be expected to take part in additional Board activities which include: national appointments process, ARCP panels and ATSM/SITM panel. They will also be expected to help complete the Annual Report.

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.

This advert closes on Monday 21 Oct 2024