'ADEPT' Clinical Leadership Fellow Programme 

NIMDTA, in cooperation with partner host organisations in Northern Ireland, launched a Clinical Leadership Fellows’ programme for the first time during the 2015-2016 training year.

The initiative was titled ADEPT (Achieve Develop Explore Programme for Trainees) Clinical Leadership Fellow Programme.

The Programme provides senior doctors in training an opportunity to take time out of their medical training for one year and work in an apprenticeship model with senior leaders in host organisations across Northern Ireland to develop organisational and leadership skills.

Host organisations include:

• Belfast Health and Social Care Trust
• Department of Health
• Encompass (HSCNI)
• Northern Health and Social Care Trust
• Northern Ireland Medical and Dental Training Agency
• Queen’s University Belfast
• Regulation and Quality Improvement Authority
• South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust
• Southern Health and Social Care Trust
• Western Health and Social Care Trust

Clinical Leadership Fellows undertake one or more specific projects in their host organisations under supervision, attend formal leadership training including mentoring and coaching, and be provided with opportunities to network and learn with healthcare colleagues.

2022/2023 ADEPT Programme

Eligibility

NIMDTA is delighted to announce the launch of the 2022/2023 ADEPT NI Clinical Leadership Fellow Programme and is eligible to the following trainees:

• All Specialty trainees in a Northern Ireland postgraduate medical training programme who will be entering ST4 level or above in August 2022.
• All General Practice trainees in the Northern Ireland GP training programme who will be entering ST3 level in August 2022.
• All Specialty trainees in a Northern Ireland postgraduate dental training programme who will be entering ST3 level or above in August 2022.

Programme Content and Aims

Leadership Fellows will undertake one or more specific projects in their host organisation under supervision, attend leadership training and be provided with fantastic opportunities to network and learn with healthcare colleagues. During their fellowships, fellows will be working with senior leaders in host organisations in Northern Ireland in an apprenticeship model.

The scheme aims to provide Health and Social Care NI (HSCNI) doctors with the knowledge, skills and experience to offer leadership in their workplace and more widely in HSCNI whenever they complete training.

Leadership Fellows will be appointed through a competitive process involving submission of an application form, attendance at interview and delivery of a presentation. Please note, due to the Covid-19 Pandemic, the recruitment application process may be subject to change.

How to Apply

Application forms and information about the projects are available below:

o   Advice to Applicants and FAQ’s

o   Personal Specification

o   Application Form

o   Monitoring Form

o   OOP Application Form

For further details and information, please click here to view a recording of the ADEPT Open Evening held on 26 January 2022.

ADEPT Projects and Host Organisations

A list of all available ADEPT Projects, including promotional pitches can be located within the following document:

• Project Description Pack

Any further queries can be directed to valuedtrainees@hscni.net

MEET THE FELLOWS

Meet The Fellows Booklet 2015 – 2019

Meet The Fellows Booklet 2019-2020

Meet The Fellows Booklet 2020-2021 (link)

Faculty of Medical Leadership and Management

The Faculty of Medical Leadership and Management will be hosting a Northern Ireland Conference on Wednesday 22nd June - Lead, Adapt, Thrive. Further information to be released soon.

You can register your interest HERE