Non Clinical - Foundation Co-ordinator

  • Department Medical Education
  • Salary £26,530.00 – £29,114 per annum
  • Closing Date 23/05/2025
  • Location The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford
  • Grade NHS AfC: Band 4
  • Job ref 223-FCO-302
  • Pension NHS Pension
  • Holidays Generous Holiday Allowance
  • NHS discount Eligible for NHS Discounts
  • Contract Permanent
  • Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday)

Job overview

**INTERNAL ONLY**

We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to join the Medical Education team as a Foundation Co-ordinator.

The Foundation Co-ordinator is a key member of the team and working closely with the Deputy Medical Education Manager will provide administrative activity to the Foundation Programme supporting our Resident Doctors.  The successful postholder will work closely with the medical education leadership team to ensure that the delivery of postgraduate medical education and training within the trust meets the General Medical Council (GMC) standards and contracted educational services with NHSE. 

You will organise the weekly teaching programme, co-ordinate medical education events/courses/meetings and act as a main point of contact for Foundation Doctors. You will also be involved in supporting the smooth running of annual assessments.

This is a varied role where no two days are the same and would be suited to someone who is enthusiastic, innovative, organised, has excellent communication skills and attention to detail. 

The successful candidate must be educated to A level standard and meet the criteria as set out in the person specification for the role. 

The successful candidate will be based at Princess Royal Hospital but due to the nature of the role will also be required to work at Royal Shrewsbury Hospital regularly.

 

Main duties of the job

 

  • The Post Holder is responsible for the administration of all aspects of the education programme for Foundation Doctors throughout the Trust and in the community.
  • The Post Holder will provide support and co-ordinate and participate in the assessment and appraisal system for all Foundation doctors within the Trust and community providing support.
  • The post holder will provide administrative support to the Director of Medical Education (DME), Foundation Training Programme Director (FTPD), Medical Education Manager and Deputy Medial Education Manager(s).
  • Assist in the organisation and smooth running of other Postgraduate Medical and Dental Education activities (including departmental teaching sessions/GP Meetings/Dental Meetings)

 

Working for our organisation

 

Join us at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, where our passion for excellence drives everything we do.

We're on a mission to provide high quality, safe care to our patients, in an environment our incredible staff are proud to work in.

Our vision, 'To provide excellent care for the communities we serve,' is not just a statement; it's a promise we live by every day. Guided by our core Values - Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted - we're determined to make a real difference in the lives of those who matter most: our patients and their families.

If you're ready to be part of a team that's dedicated to continuous improvement, come join us and let's make a difference together!

 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

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In the event of a high response to this advertisement, this post will be closed. Early applications are advised.
 
Unfortunately we do not accept CVs or keep them on file. If you are unable to apply online please contact the person named in the advertisement for the post you are interested in.
 
We are committed to offering an interview to all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the above position and will support reasonable adjustments wherever possible.  In addition, whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from candidates who are male, from black and minority ethnic backgrounds or who have a disability, as these are currently under-represented in our workforce.
 
We are committed to equal opportunities in employment. The policies and practices of the Trust aim to promote an environment that is free from all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination and values the diversity of all people. At the heart of our policy, we seek to treat people fairly, flexibly and with dignity and respect.

Thank you for your interest in The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, we look forward to receiving your application for employment.

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