The Yorkshire and the Humber Postgraduate Deanery is co-ordinating national recruitment for vacancies in Paediatric Surgery ST3 and LAT posts across England, Scotland and Wales.  Applications open 27 August 2010 and the closing date is 24 September 2010.  All posts have the required educational and Dean’s approval.  All interviews will be held on 11 November 2010 in Leeds, West Yorkshire.  Applicants submit one application electronically for all vacancies via ICAMS (electronic recruitment portal), which is accessible via the Yorkshire and the Humber Deanery website. 
Training in Paediatric Surgery is consortium based involving a number of regional training schemes.  Applicants will be asked to preference all Deaneries, however they will be required to train in a number of Deaneries within the consortium.

For further information please visit:  http://www.yorksandhumberdeanery.nhs.uk/specialty_recruitment/

The new General Practice CPD Courses Programme, Sept - Dec 10 is available to view by clicking HERE.
An e-mail will be sent to all GPs when the online booking system is available.

The new Dental Courses Programme, Sep 10 - Mar 11 is available to view by clicking HERE.  Courses will be available to book from Monday 16 August 2010.

The Centre for Biomedical Sciences Education is seeking to recruit clinical demonstrators to support the teaching of gross anatomy to undergraduate medical and dental students, within the Centre’s dissecting room facilities.

These remunerated positions offer an opportunity for clinicians from any specialty to help students understand the clinical relevance of their learning of anatomy.  Individuals would be required on a sessional basis, commencing 27th September 2010.

Applications in the form of a covering letter expressing the candidate’s reasons for applying for the post, together with a supporting CV, should be sent to:

Tel: 028 9097 2122
Fax: 028 9097 2174
Web: http://www.qub.ac.uk/schools/mdbs/bms

Closing date for receipt of applications: Friday 6 August 2010 by 4.00pm

Please click here to download a PDF of this advert

The Northern Ireland Judicial Appointments Commission (NIJAC) launched the Judicial Shadowing Scheme in October 2009.  The scheme allows medical professionals, barristers, solicitors and land valuation experts to spend a day in a court or tribunal of their choice and go behind the bench.

NIJAC are particularly keen to encourage participation from medical professionals.

Please see below for the scheme flyer.

Judicial Shadowing Scheme Flyer 

The Agency ‘Guidance in Relation to the Managment Doctors and Dentists in Difficulty’ has now been updated and is available HERE.

For further information on Academic Foundation Recuitment August 2011 please click here

For further information on obtaining Full Registration for August 2010 please click here.

Southern Area Hospice has opportunities for sessional doctors on a temporary basis and Locum Doctors.  The temporary position would involve Monday and/or Tuesday sessions.  A minimum of 1-year post registration experience is essential.  You must have strong clinical and communication skills.  This is an opportunity to gain valuable experience in Palliative Care.  G.P. locum rate applies. 

The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure Check.  The closing date for return of applications is 26th April 2010 at Midday.

For an application pack please contact:
Personnel Department, SOUTHERN AREA HOSPICE SERVICES, St. Johns House, Courtenay Hill, Newry, Co. Down, N. Ireland BT34 2EB.  028 302 67711

Northern Ireland leads the way

This year’s National Training Surveys are underway in the Northern Ireland. More than 3000 trainees and trainers collectively have been sent emails inviting them to take part in the online survey.

Northern Ireland is leading the UK in this year’s roll out of the surveys with the online reports expected to be available in June 2010; two months ahead of the rest of the UK.

Respondents involved in specialty, including GP and foundation training are encouraged to take 20 minutes to fill out the online survey.

Those who do not receive an email invitation should visit: www.pmetbtrainingsurveys.org

Results from the surveys will be used, together with other evidence - such as annual deanery reports - to quality assure training throughout the UK in all specialties, from foundation to completion.

Specifically, surveys outcomes can:

• Ensure training standards are being met
• Inform the development of future policy
• Identify concerns in training such as under-resourcing
• Help prepare for the future needs of training and trainees
• Highlight areas of notable practice

PMETB merges with the GMC in April; the surveys remain a valuable tool for capturing on-the-ground perspectives of training and will continue to run year on year under the GMC umbrella.

Dr Terry McMurray, Chief Executive of the Northern Ireland Deanery, recognises the important role the surveys play in the work PMETB does to improve training in the UK.

“The training surveys are one of the most important ways the Northern Ireland Deanery can measure the views of our trainers and trainees. The surveys reports are our way to hear your views on the training we deliver and see how this compares with the rest of the UK.

“However, the only way to capture an accurate snapshot of NIMDTA’s training is by ensuring we deliver a solid response rate. Make sure you contribute to this year’s surveys and help yourself, your colleagues and the deanery identify where improvements can be made.”

Up-to-date information about the surveys can be found on the surveys website at www.pmetbtrainingsurveys.org

Further enquiries can be addressed to pmetbtrainingsurveys@gmc-uk.org

PMETB Survey 2010 Leaflet

PMETB Survey 2010 PowerPoint Presentation

A seminar titled "How Best Should We Safeguard Children?", organised by the Centre for Public Policy Seminars, will be held on Wednesday 19 May 2010 at the Stormont Hotel, Belfast.     

Contributors include:       

• Sean Holland, Acting Chief Social Services Officer, Social Services and Public Safety NI
• Patricia Lewsley,  Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People
• Dr Helen Hammond,  Chair of Child Abuse Inquiries,  NHS Scotland
• Phil Garland,  Assistant National Director, Children and Families,  Republic of Ireland
• Commander Allan Gibson,  Lead Officer on Child Protection,  Metropolitan Police Service
• Dr Bill Lockhart,  Chief Executive,  Youth Justice Board of Northern Ireland
• Karamjit Singh,   Vice President,  Centre for Public Policy Seminars
• Dr Lisa Bunting,  Head of Policy Research,  NSPCC Northern Ireland
• Marie Lindsay,  Headteacher,  St Mary’s College,  Derry
• Pauline Hyde,  Senior Child Protection Advisor, Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre
• Paul  Stephenson,  Child Protection in Sport Unit,  NSPCC
• Senior Representative,      Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety

Issues covered :

• Action not words : How do we make most effective progress to safeguard all our children and young people?
• What are Government’s agenda and expectations?
• What are public perceptions of child safety and abuse and experiences on reporting child abuse?
• How do we ensure we place children and young people at the centre of policy and their needs are fully met?
• How is Children First being delivered in straightened economic times in the Republic?
• What lessons can be drawn from progress in the Republic?
• How do we ensure physical and mental health needs of all our children are fully met?
• How do we ensure any abuse is identified early and tackled comprehensively?
• How best do we protect, support and safeguard vulnerable children in and out of school?
• How best should we protect, support and safeguard them in sport and leisure activities?
• How can the police best keep vulnerable children and young people from both abuse and crime?
• How can the youth justice system support those involved in justice proceedings and prevent re-offending?
• How can we deliver a multi-agency service to tackle exploitation and abuse of children and young people?
• What are the hopes for the future with the new Northern Ireland Safeguarding Board?
• Where can we hope to be in 10 years time?

How to Book

To see the full programme, speaker biographies, venue information and booking details Click Here

Those wishing to apply for Specialty Training Posts available through NIMDTA must now do so via the new HSC Recruit website. To access the website please click on the link below. It can also be accessed from our Specialty Recruitment page.

Go to HSCRecruit.com

NIMDTA Specialty Recruitment Page

A training day will be held on Saturday 27th March 2010 in the Lecture Theatre, Postgraduate Centre, Belfast City Hospital, on the topics "Advanced Imaging in Functional MR" and "Advanced Imaging of Right Heart".

Please CLICK HERE for information.

Preparations are currently ongoing for the annual PMETB Trainee and Trainer Surveys.  Please see below for a summary of the key dates for the 2010 survey:

Queen’s University Belfast is again offering the above course for healthcare professionals with a special interest or desire to specialise in the field of Pain Management.  Sponsorship is available for the 2010 intake.  Please see the course flyer for additional information.

Please click here for a flyer detailing upcoming roadshows for Foundation and Specialty Trainees in relation to the new appraisal process for Doctors in training.

A presentation by Dr Terry McMurray, Postgraduate Dean, regarding the appraisal process, may be accessed HERE 

Updated information in relation to Specialty Recruitment for 2010 is available HERE.

GPs and PRACTICE NURSES

BOOK YOUR NIMDTA CPD COURSES

SEPTEMBER – DECEMBER 2009 COURSES

ARE NOW AVAILABLE FOR BOOKINGS

CLICK ON THIS LINK TO ACCESS OUR NEW COURSE BOOKING SYSTEM

Dental Courses are now available to book at NIMDTA Course Manager.

A guide to the new system is available HERE.

dental courses poster.

The Breast Cancer Research 2010 Conference is to be held on 18 May 2010 at The Royal Society, London.

Please click HERE to view a flyer for the event.

Further information may be obtained from the Conference Website - http://www.bccconference.ukevents.org/

Response rates to the PMETB National Survey of Trainers since its launch have not reached the levels PMETB need to report the results by provider. All consultants, GP trainers and GPs with foundation trainees are asked to submit a form to ensure we can provide useful results that will help us quality assure the training you provide.

Why every submission counts

By completing the survey you will ensure that we can:

• Provide reports on training by specialties, deaneries and NHS organisations
• See how your training standards compare against others
• Give consultants the chance to voice their concerns at local and national levels

Go to: http://www.pmetb.org.uk/trainersurvey, where if you haven’t already done so, you will be able to request a code for access and take part in the survey.

The Osteoporosis Conference 2009 will be taking place from 29 June – 1 July 2009 and will be held at Manchester Central in the heart of the city centre.  The National Osteoporosis Society is offering a reduced rate for Specialist Registrars.  Details, and a registration form, can be found HERE.

Queens University Belfast are now receiving applications for MSc Interprofessional Health and Social Studies.  For information, please click HERE.

The Agency is now recruiting for Foundation Year 2 posts commencing August 2009.

For further information, please click here.

For further information please click here.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS IS FRIDAY 8 MAY 2009 AT 5.00 PM

For further information on Round 2 and the Clearing Process click here

Please note that the date for allocation of Appraiser has been changed from 30th June 2009 to 31st May 2009.

Applications received after this date will be allocated to an Appraiser with availability. 

Please follow the below link in order to Register for your Appraisal.

Register for 2009/10 GP Appraisal

Applications are invited for the following posts, each for the duration of 12 months commencing 5 August 2009.

Applicants must possess a BDS degree or equivalent and have full registration with the GDC or have passed ORE (Overseas Recognition Exam) as at closing date.  Applicants who are appointed will be allocated to one of the 3 main hospitals in Northern Ireland.

• Altnagelvin Area Hospital, Londonderry: Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery & Orthodontics
• Royal Hospitals & Dental Hospital: All Dental Specialties
• Ulster Hospital: Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

The above posts have the required Postgraduate Dental Dean’s educational approval.  A waiting list may be compiled for any future posts that become available.  Only applications on an official form will be considered at short-listing.  CV’s will not be accepted.

It is anticipated that interviews for these posts will take place on Tuesday 26 May 2009. 

To apply online or download an application pack, please click here.

 URGENT RESPONSE TO PMETB TRAINEE SURVEY REQUIRED.

At present, the response rate from Northern Ireland trainees is 32%.

Northern Ireland Chest Heart & Stroke’’s annual research conference is being held on Wednesday 4 March 2009 at The Samuel Irwin Lecture Theatre, Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast.

The keynote address this year will be by Dr PG Wilklund of Umea University Hospital in Sweden, a pioneer of stroke registers.  This is a topical subject as the DHSSPS recently agreed to establish a stroke register in Northern Ireland as part of the Stroke Strategy.

There will also be presentations from a range of local researchers who have received funding from Northern Ireland Chest Heart & Stroke.  The full agenda will appear HERE shortly.

A poster for the conference can be viewed HERE.
A registration form may be downloaded HERE.

The British Association of Medical Managers and their Junior Doctor Subgroup BAMMbino are holding two new events for Junior Doctors interested in Leadership and Management.

An Evening with Sir Bruce Keogh

BAMMbino presents an interactive talk by the NHS Medical Director, Sir Bruce Keogh, an introduction to the role Junior Doctors can play in leading the Clinical Leadership agenda with Professor Jenny Simpson, Chief Executive of BAMM and Department of Health led consultation workshops for the Leadership Qualities Certificate and Fellowships.

Date:  Thursday 26th February 2009
Time:  17:00 - 21:00, with registration from 16:30
Venue:  Imperial College Business School, Exhibition Road, South Kensingtom, London

Download Booking Form Here
Download Event Programme Here

The South West Night School : From Doctor to Chief Exectutive

The session is focused on primary care including a facilitated discussion, a workshop and an introduction to the RCGP leadership programme.  This will be followed by an interactive talk from Graham Rich, Chief Executive, University Hospitals of Bristol NHS Trust, to discover how a GP became a CEO, inspiring junior doctors to become involved in medical management on both a local and national level.

Date:  Wednesday 18th March 2009
Time:  17:00 - 21:00, with registration from 16:30
Venue:  Lecture Hall 1, Great Western Hospital, Marlborough Road, Swindon

Contact robin@bamm.co.uk for booking form and programme

Documentation is now available HERE in relatation to Doctors and Dentists in Difficulty and Whistleblowing for Trainees. 

Guidance in relation to Less Than Full Time Training as well as an application form and details of the approval process are now available HERE.

 ADVERTISEMENT FOR MEDICAL PROJECT MANAGER

Job Title:  Medical Project Manager with an interest in Medical Management

Location of Post: Castle Building initially then moving with function to Regional Board Headquarters

Fixed Term appointment for 12 months with the possiblity of an extension (a part-time or job share role will be considered)

If you are interested in applying for the above please click on the following link to access relevant information  *(click here )

Queen’s University Belfast is now offering the above course for healthcare professionals with a special interest or desire to specialise in the field of Pain Management.  The course flyer can be viewed HERE.

 TEACHING THE TEACHER COURSES

Between 16th  January to 18th  February 2009 NIMDTA are providing a number of Teaching the Teacher course at various trust locations for trainees who are in their final year of training.  The sessions will be held on a Wednesday or Friday and we would ask you to book into the course early as numbers are restricted.  To access a registration form and to view course dates, times and venues  please click here .

Each course session is restricted to 20 due to the content of the course and we would ask you to register an interest as soon as possible.

The Agency is currently re-advertising the post of Associate Director of Postgraduate General Practice Education - Appraisal.

For further information and an application pack, please click here.

2 Year Fixed Term Training Appointment

Applications are invited for this post based at the School of Dentistry and Royal Belfast Hospital for Sick Children.

For further information, please click here.

Training and Assessment in Practice (TAIP)
Dates: 18-19 Nov 08

Who is the course aimed at?
If you are an Assigned Educational Supervisor, Assessor or Trainer and are involved in using the ISCP and the assessment tools, then this course will help you to understand the assessment requirements.

Why should I attend this course?

• Training tailored to the Surgical Curriculum and assessing surgical practice
• Helps you to get the most out of the assessment process
• Personal Development for those involved in assessment
• Greater confidence of managing a trainee in difficulty
• Demonstrate that you have been trained in the use of the workplace based assessment tools
• National Programme, certificated by the RCS

Fee: £750

Venue:
The Royal College of Surgeons of England,
Raven Department of Education,
35-43 Lincoln’s Inn Fields,
London,
WC2A 3PE

For more information please click HERE

Contact:
T: 020 7869 6350

Training the Trainers
Dates: 30-31 October 08, 24-25 November 08 & 16-17 December 08

Course content:

Training the trainers is a two day course which builds on the participant’s knowledge of teaching and learning to improve their current practice.

• Indentify appropriate opportunities for small group teaching
• Discuss techniques for facilitating the group process
• How to plan and structure a teaching session
• Demonstrate a four stage approach to the teaching of clinical skills
• Giving and receiving feedback
• Develop an action plan for change in practice
• Highlight relevant issues arising from the new intercollegiate Surgical curriculum

THIS MODULE MUST BE COMPLETED BY ALL FOUNDATION TRAINEES 

The Deanery has been directed by Dr T McMurray (Postgraduate Dean) to ensure that all Foundation doctors complete an on line learning module as recommended by a working party headed by Dr Maura Briscoe who is responsible for Safety and Quality and Standards at DHSSPS.

This module is available at http://learning.bmj.com/learning/search-result.html?moduleId=5003358 . Completion of this specific on line module is required and has been included in F1 and F2 sign off for July 2008 - copy of certificate to be attached showing module has been completed.

Please click here to view the Trust HR page to download the documentation required to accept your August 2008 posting. 

Following receipt of your postings, which will be circulated in the next couple of weeks, it is mandatory that all doctors refer to www.nimdta.gov.uk/human-resources/trust-hr to download important documents which MUST be completed in advance of starting your post.  There is a requirement to complete and return a number of forms IMMEDIATELY to ensure that the administration arrangements for your pay are completed.  Failure to do so will result in you not being paid on time. This section of our website has been developed by the Trusts and therefore you are unlikely to receive any further communication from the HR Department before you start.

You should also confirm your acceptance of this post IN WRITING when returning the required documentation to the Medical HR Team at the above hospital.  The banding supplement will relate to the banding of the post at the date of your acceptance.

Due to ongoing restructuring within Trusts and as payroll systems have not been amalgamated, doctors remaining / moving within a Trust should contact the relevant HR Department for advice on what forms should be completed.  Contact details and further information are also available on the website.

Please click here to view the Trust HR page to download the documentation required to accept your August 2008 posting. 

The recruitment process for the appointment of Dental VT and GPT Trainers and Trainees has now commenced.  For further information please click here.

Please click here to download the Review of Recruitment into Specialty Training

The Institute for Lung Health, Leicester

The Institute for Lung Health, Leicester, runs a well-established programme of adult and paediatric respiratory medicine courses throughout the year.  These courses are aimed at junior doctors and provide valuable training in this field of medicine.

The programme covers the following topics:

Respiratory infections

Respiratory physiology

Chest radiology

Lung cancer

Pulmonary rehabilitation

Paediatric airway

Practical critical care

The courses are high-quality, intensive, comprehensive and state-of-the-art.  They involve a mixture of internal and external speakers who are widely regarded as the leading experts in their field.  The format of each course includes lectures, demonstrations, clinical scenarios, interactive sessions and quizzes. 

For further information please visit www.ilh.org.uk

For more information on courses please click here

Please click here to view the most up to date information on Specialty Offers made

The Postgraduate Dean has relasesed a statment on MMC and MTAS in Northern Ireland; to view this statement please click here. 

For further information on Specialty Recruitment, please click here.

Please find below information on the Medical Women’s Federation; reasons for joining and application form along with the Cardiff spring meeting pack - program, registration form.

• Medical Women’s Federation Information
• How to join the Medical Women’s Federation

THE STATEMENT ON SPECIALTY RECRUITMENT FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, IS AVAILABLE TO DOWNLOAD FROM OUR SPECIALTY RECRUITMENT PAGE PLEASE CLICK HERE TO VIEW ALL INFORMATION ON SPECIALTY RECRUITMENT. 

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE PROCESS AND TIMELINE FOR GENERAL PRACTICE REMAINS UNCHANGED.

Vocational Training in General Dental Practice in Northern Ireland

We are seeking to recruit Trainers for the one-year Vocational Training Schemes which will commence in August 2007.

For further information please click here.

A Postgraduate Certificate in Education for Health Care Professionals course is being run by Queens University. 

For further details please download the flyer

For information on other courses click here.

Please download the Department of Health Statement on Recruitment and Selection to Specialist Training.

This file is also available on the MMC pages of the NIMDTA website.

 Follow link to GP Appraisal page for further information.

Health Minister, Shaun Woodward today endorsed the new framework for the way doctors will be trained in future.  The framework is the latest stage of the  Modernising Medical Careers (MMC) initiative.  This initiative is under the direction of the MMC UK Strategy Group, on which Northern Ireland is represented.

Commenting on the new proposals the Minister said, "I am fully supportive of the further reforms announced today by my colleague, Lord Warner. These proposals are fully in line with developments in the wider Health Service generally and are firmly based in providing better care for patients. 
They will achieve this through producing doctors who are not only highly competent in the skills we traditionally associate with doctors, but are also effective team workers and are clear about their contribution to a safe and effective service to patients."

Work is ongoing with all stakeholders at national and local level to further develop specialty training within the framework.  New specialty training programmes will be introduced from August 2007 when the first cohort of foundation doctors complete the Foundation Programme.

Notes to Editors:
1. The Minister’s announcement coincides with a statement on the proposed new framework by Lord Warner, Minister of State for NHS Delivery.

2. Click the link to view the document "Defining the Diagram" – a page of simple definitions that may help wider understanding of what the new model means in plain English.

3. The Modernising Medical Careers UK Strategy Group, which comprises representation from all four UK health departments and other stakeholders, is overseeing the development of structured ‘run-through’ training.

4. Postgraduate training locally is managed and supported by the Northern Ireland Medical and Dental Training Agency. The Postgraduate Dean is Dr Terry McMurray.

Click the link to view more information on MMC