National Themed Representative Roles

The Academy Trainee Doctors Group (ATDG) invites applications for:

National Themed Representative Roles

The Academy Trainee Doctors' Group aims to represent the all College and Faculty trainee committees on relevant issues relating to training and provide a coherent view from junior doctors to the AoMRC. It acts proactively on training, workforce and service issues. These positions will help support the existing ATDG committee by focusing on each specific area and allow you to lead discussion on a national basis. The roles are new and will require motivated trainees to take them forward.

Three roles on the ATDG will be available for a period of 18 months in the first instance with a possibility of extension.

EDUCATION

This post will encompass updating the ATDG on available technologies and practices to improve education and training. The post holder will have an interest in medical education and will sit on the Academy Education Strategy Committee and other education committees where trainee input is required or relevant.

SPECIALTY TRAINING

This post holder will be assigned a portfolio relevant to cross–specialty training issues. The primary role will be to sit on Academy Specialist Training Committee but other committees with a related theme may also be appropriate. The post holder must have a good grasp of the current pertinent issues and be able represent multiple specialties acknowledging the diverse range of needs affecting trainees.

LEADERSHIP, MANAGEMENT AND REPRESENTATION

This post will not have a fixed committee brief but engaging with trainee opinion on the future direction of medicine, especially related to the training of the doctors, and ensuring the widespread dissemination of the medical leadership competency framework (MLCF) will be the main aims of the role. The post holder will be aware of the MLCF and interested in medical management in its broadest sense.

This position will work closely with the Faculty of medical Leadership and Management (FMLM) to promote good practice in delivering all aspects of leadership and management competencies into training programmes. The FMLM have kindly agreed to assist the successful applicant where possible in achieving these goals.

  • Following completion of a term in office the possibility of applying for senior roles within the ATDG may be possible
  • Applicants will be in good standing with the GMC and be members of, or accountable to, a college or faculty trainee representative group
  • The three positions are not salaried and there will be an in-hours commitment to attend meetings both in person and via teleconference
  • Applicants will need to be able to attend face-to-face meetings or teleconferences on at least one day month (averaged over one year). Meetings, where physical presence is required, will predominately be held in London (reasonable expenses are paid). Support for appropriate release from clinical commitments will be provided by the AoMRC
  • These posts are not suitable for trainees aiming to CCT within the next year.

ATDG Themed roles application form. 

Please contact the ATDG Chair (Dr. Damian Roland This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ) or the chair of your college or faculty trainee committee for further information. 

If you are interested in any of the posts please download and complete the application form (above) and return it to Claire Coomber before 5pm on Friday 9 March, at the Academy of Medical Royal Collges either by email, fax or post to:

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