Foundation Programme
The Foundation Programme (FP) curriculum underpins the training and professional development of newly graduated doctors.
Senior Doctors
For consultants and SAS doctors at UHL
Local support for our senior doctors
The Department of Clinical Education support senior doctors, both consultants and SAS grades, from all specialties. We work closely with all our colleagues, internally and externally, to support our senior doctors and educators.
Benefits
Education, Research and Clinical Excellence
University Hospitals of Leicester has an outstanding track record in education, research and clinical excellence.
Diversity
Leicestershire and Rutland has a multicultural population and culture which is reflected in UHL’s diverse workforce, making the local area a great place to work and live.
Career Development
There is active encouragement of the development of Consultants careers with flexibility within the job planning process to allow both local, national and international roles within management, education and research.
Useful information for senior doctors
The GMC requires all named Clinical and Educational Supervisors to be ‘recognised and approved’ trainers.
At UHL, we provide our supervisors with online Clinical Supervisor training on the local system (HELM) as well as a programme of face to face Educational Supervisor training. Other accredited supervisor courses are also accepted by the trust. UHL’s list of approved trainers is maintained by the Department of Clinical Education and this is periodically shared with HEE.
Educators are expected to identify their roles in job plans as ‘ePAs’.
Educational roles are defined as level 2, 3 or 4 and this is reflected on the job planning system. The allocation for an educational Supervisor (level 2 role) is 0.125ePA per trainee/locally employed doctor up to a maximum of 0.5 ePA. Other roles attract recommended time allocations which will be negotiated and agreed by the relevant Heads of Service during the job planning process.
Educators with time in their job plans are expected to include these roles as part of their scope of practice at appraisal
The UHL appraisal system has the functionality to enable appraisal evidence to be uploaded prior to the meeting
This is our educator networking programme which aims to support our colleagues involved in PG and UG Medical Education.
This Department of Clinical Education led programme includes:
- monthly Grand Round-style Faculty Focus meetings to support all interested in Medical Education, providing guidance for our educators, offering a focal point for an educator ‘community of practice’ to facilitate networking & collaboration supporting all education faculty members, whether junior or senior, by sharing experience & know-how, and sharing innovative teaching and training practice
- local Teaching Improvement Courses
- new developments including a forthcoming series of Med Ed themed Podcasts
- resources and useful information on this website
Information for SAS Doctors
The SAS doctors in UHL are supported by the clinical education department in their educational endeavours.
They have access to study budget and study leave. There is also a social network group of these doctors. There is guidance regarding CESR applications from the department.
Generic courses are run by the department. In the future they would aim to help achieve competencies required to continue pay progression in the new SAS doctor’s contract.
Supporting consultants in their new role at UHL.
As part of the Induction process at UHL, a senior member of the Department of Clinical Education team meets with all New Consultants to discuss how they can be supported in their role as a trainer and supervisor. We will also introduce you to the many enhanced educational roles we offer in collaboration with Leicester Medical School and Health Education England.
UHL have annual Medical Educator Awards to recognise the hardwork and dedication of our staff.
The awards are launched in May with a presentation ceremony in September. There are a number of categories for senior doctors:
- Most Supportive UHL Supervisor (Consultant/SAS Supervisor)
- Most Inspiring Role Model
- Outstanding Contribution to Training
There are additional categories for junior medical staff, an education team, educational support and an innovation award. An initial nomination process invites all UHL staff to nominate a colleague. A voting process follows whereby a winner and runner up are identified from each category.
Training Programmes
Internal Medicine Training
IMT is the primary entry point and initial stage of training for those trainees following a career in medicine.
General Practice
3 year training programme normally consisting of 18 months in a GP and 18 months in hospital posts.
Core Surgical Training
24 month core programme rotating through sub-specialities working towards the Intercollegiate Surgical Curriculum Programme.
Facilities
Libraries
The service includes training, support and a Clinical Librarian service. 24 hour access to the libraries is available to all UHL staff.
Clinical Skills Unit
Provides high quality, innovative clinical skills and resuscitation training to UHL staff and medical students.
Conference Service
Provides in-house management and support for a wide range of medical courses and conferences.
Clinical Education Centres
The CEC team provide support for a number of educational functions and oversee the room booking process for the centres.
Frequently Asked Questions
Clinical Supervisor Training: HELM/ online training/ Clinical Supervisor on-line training (medical)
Educational Supervisor Training :
UHL provide regular face to face courses for new supervisors and those who want to update their training. Details will be shared on the Education Hub when these are available to book
Online options:
https://www.e-lfh.org.uk/programmes/educator-hub/
Please register and this will provide you with evidence of completion for appraisal.
(please note- if you’ve completed the UHL HELM CS course, you only need complete the following 2 modules
5.Supporting and Monitoring Educational Progress
6.Guiding Personal and Professional Development)
If you are a Clinical or Educational Supervisor then this should be included in your appraisal as part of your scope of practice. For College Tutor, CMG Education leads, UG Block leads, TPDs and Head of School there is requirement for an additional educational appraisal.