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Foundation Programme Director – East Region (E02 Programme FY1 & FY2)
Hours: Part Time, 1 PA (4 hours per week)
Duration: Fixed Term / Secondment for 36 months*
* For NHS employees considering this post, please note that appointments will only be considered on a secondment or SLA basis, in the first instance
Flexible Location: NES is a remote friendly employer supporting office and hybrid working. We’re happy to talk about how you want to work.
NHS Education for Scotland (NES) is the national health board with statutory responsibilities to effect sustainable change through workforce development, education and training across the health and social care system in Scotland, while working at UK level with partner organisations.
This will be across 1 PA of time (1PA = 4 hours)
The Foundation Programme Director (FPD) will be responsible for managing a Foundation Programme (E02 FY1 & FY2) and the education and training needs of each individual on the programme (approximately 30 trainees).
We are delighted to encourage applications for a Foundation Programme Director based in the East region. The FPD supports the teaching programmes and are local Foundation contact and are regularly asked to gather QM type information for their units.
The FPD should be a Consultant, GP or SAS doctor with a permanent contract and is accountable to the Postgraduate Dean or appropriate Associate Postgraduate Dean. They may also combine the role with that of an educational and/or clinical supervisor. All applicants must confirm prior to interview that their employer would support a Service Level Agreement for this role within their job plan.
Salary Scale: Consultant, Associate Adviser or other appropriate payscale.
Some travel throughout Scotland may be required.
If you are interested in this vacancy and would like further information, please refer to the Job Information pack below which includes a copy of the job description, person specification and conditions of service.
Informal enquiries should be directed to Dr Fiona Cameron, Associate Postgraduate Dean (fiona.cameron3@nhs.scot).
The post is available for 3 years in the first instance.
Committed to equal opportunities.
Closing Date: Sunday 28 July 2024
Interview Date: Wednesday 14 August 2024
You must have eligibility and entitlement to work in the UK which is required to be maintained throughout your period of employment. Evidence of this must be produced upon request.
We actively encourage applicants from a range of backgrounds, regardless of gender, age, disability, race, sexual orientation, religion or belief.
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If you have any queries regarding the NHS Scotland National Recruitment Portal or the recruitment process, please don't hesitate to contact our recruitment partners, the East Region Recruitment Service, at: EoS.ERRS@nhs.scot