Foundation Team

The following individuals are involved in supervision of foundation trainees in the trusts:

Foundation training programme director (FPD) has been appointed by the Deanery and trust to manage and lead a Foundation Training programme.  There are 14 foundation programmes in Northern Ireland.   The FPD will ensure that Trainees regular appraisals take place and that Learning and Development Portfolios are supported within the process.  They will offer career advice and ensure individual trainees receive the necessary training to meet the competences required.

The Educational Supervisor is responsible for a group of up to 15 Trainees, ensuring that the assessment takes place.  They will also decide whether individual placements have been completed.

The Clinical Supervisor is responsible for teaching and supervising Foundation Trainees and conducting assessments.

Please click here for a list of Foundation Programme Directors and Educational Supervisors in Northern Ireland.

Deanery Contact Details

If you have any queries or questions in relation to foundation training within Northern Ireland, please e-mail foundation@nimdta.gov.uk or contact any of the foundation team staff at NIMDTA detailed below:

Contact Contact Details

Carragher, Miss Angela
Associate Postgraduate Dean
(Foundation School Director)

Email: paula.mcmahon@nimdta.gov.uk

Hughes, Denise
Hospital Training Co-ordinator
(Foundation School Manager)

Management and administration of the hospital training department to include specialist training and foundation programme

maternity leave

Diffin, Gillian
Hospital Training Co-ordinator
(Foundation School Manager)

Management and administration of the hospital training department to include specialist training and foundation programme

Tel: 028 9040 0005
Email: gillian.diffin@nimdta.gov.uk

McMahon, Paula 
Foundation Executive Officer

Personal Assistant to Associate Dean and Foundation School administration for the 2 year foundation programme

Tel: 028 9040 0010
Email: paula.mcmahon@nimdta.gov.uk

Armstrong, Karen 
Foundation Administrator

Administrative support for the foundation programme, to include Generic skills programme, taster modules and e-portfolio

Tel: 028 9040 0026
Email: karen.armstrong@nimdta.gov.uk

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