Foundation Programme Manager

Job overview

• The Post holder will provide administrative support to the Foundation Programme Director and Deputy Foundation Programme Director, ensuring that the Foundation Programme within ABUHB is developed and maintained in line with national guidance. English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply

Main duties of the job

• Act as the Health Board point of contact for all Foundation Trainees in Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, dealing with queries, giving advice and providing pastoral support as required.
• Act as administrator for the TURAS system for Foundation Trainees in ABUHB.  Provide support, advice and information in relation to the TURAS system to trainees and trainers as required.
• Develop close links with the Foundation Office in the HEIW to ensure that developments are implemented in a timely and effective manner.
• Act as the focal point for medical trainees and Educational Supervisors in relation to the Foundation Programme.
• Ensure that all Educational Supervisors receive appropriate training in areas such as TURAS, appraisal skills, etc, keeping accurate records as appropriate.
• The Post holder will deputise for the Foundation or Deputy Foundation Programme Director in their absence – Attending meetings, meeting with trainees etc.
• Attend regular Foundation school meetings – occasionally including the Foundation School Board. Ensuring that any updates are acted upon and disseminated to the appropriate personnel.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• The Post holder will act as a focal point for the Foundation Programme within the Health Board, providing advice and information for Foundation doctors and educational supervisors across the Health Board.
• The Post holder will develop close links with Educational Supervisors across the Health Board, ensuring that appropriate training is provided in the use of TURAS, appraisal skills etc.
• The Post holder will be responsible for managing and administering the TURAS system used by Foundation trainees and Educational Supervisors within the Health Board.
• The Post holder will provide pastoral support and guidance to trainees – advising and referring them to the appropriate supportive pathways.
• The post holder will be responsible for validating Foundation posts annually to ensure that all information is correct prior to submission for advertisement.
• Organise and co-ordinate teaching programmes for Foundation doctors in year one and year two including identifying speakers, organising venues and facilitating sessions.
• Produce timetables of teaching, circulating to all trainees ensuring timetables are accurate.
• Keep registers for teaching and create a report at the end of the term to obtain number of hours attended for each trainee.
• Assist in ensuring that teaching programmes and events are well attended by ensuring that advertising strategies are robust and timely in their application.