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*** COVID-19 – Please note that during this time all interviews will be conducted remotely. If successful, you will also initially be working remotely in line with the guidance from the Scottish Government***
Foundation Programme Director
West Region
Scotland Deanery
Post 1
W14 FY1 & W21 FY2 Programmes
FPD based in Forth Valley
Post 2
W15 FY1 & W22 FY2 Programmes
FPD based in Forth Valley
Part Time; 1 PA (4 hours per week)
Fixed Term for 3 years in the first instance*
Flexible Location: NES is a remote friendly employer supporting office, remote 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.
The FPD is responsible for the overall management and quality management of a Foundation programme which consists of approximately 30 trainees (both F1 and F2). The FPD supports the delivery of Foundation training programmes and ensures that Foundation doctors are able to access a comprehensive range of experiences to enable them to gain the competencies necessary for full registration and completion of foundation training.
The Applicant must be a Recognised trainer. They should be a Consultant, General Practitioner or Career Grade Doctor and is accountable to the Postgraduate Dean through the Associate Dean and Consortium Lead. He or she may also combine the role with that of an educational and/or clinical supervisor.
If you are interested in this vacancy and would like further information, please refer to the Job Information Pack which includes a copy of the Job Description, Person Specification and Conditions of Service. You can also contact the regional Associate Postgraduate Dean who will be happy to discuss the post with you.
West: Dr Caroline Whitton Caroline.Whitton@nhs.scot
* For NHS employees considering this post, please note that appointments will only be considered on a secondment or SLA basis, in the first instance
Applicants who wish to apply on a secondment basis are strongly encouraged to discuss this with their current employer at the earliest opportunity.
Unless otherwise stated the deadline for applications is 23:59hrs on the closing date.
CVs will not be accepted.
Closing Date: 27th September 2021
Interview Date: 7th October 2021
We actively encourage applicants from a range of backgrounds, regardless of gender, age, religion, race, sexual orientation, religion or belief.
https://www.careers.nhs.scot/about/who-we-are/
If you have any queries regarding the application portal or the recruitment process, please contact us at: NES HR Recruitment: recruitment.hr@nes.scot.nhs.uk