GP Training Assistant Scheme Director Cork Scheme

3 weeks ago

Cork, Cork, Ireland Irish College of GPs Full time
Job Title: Assistant Scheme Director

Location: Cork GP Training Scheme site

Reporting to: Scheme Director

Contract type: 3 year fixed term contract

Time Commitment: Part time, 1.5 days per week (equivalent to 3.5 sessions)

Closing Date: 6pm on Monday 19th May 2025

About The Irish College Of GPs

The Irish College of GPs is the professional body for general practice in Ireland, with over 5,100 GP members. Our purpose is to encourage, foster and maintain the highest possible standards in general medical practice.

About GP Training

The College is undergoing a period of significant growth in line with Irish health workforce demands. Consequently, the total number of doctors in GP training is growing significantly.

The College is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to ensuring that all job applicants and employees receive equal treatment regardless of gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, race, membership of the Traveller community, or any other protected characteristic under Irish equality legislation. We are committed to making reasonable accommodations to enable applicants to participate in the job application and interview process. Please email hr@icgp.ie to discuss any accommodations required.

Job Purpose

The Assistant Scheme Director is a member of the educational team for an individual GP Training Scheme, delivering high standard coordinated training for doctors undergoing specialist training in general practice. Additionally, the Assistant Scheme Director assists the Scheme Director in the promotion of coordinated training of a high standard within the training scheme. The duties of this post may vary from time to time as the needs of the College evolve and change.

Key Result Areas
  • Undertake the full range of duties required when carrying out teaching, assessing and facilitating small-group sessions with trainees (both face-to-face and virtually, as appropriate).
  • Assist with curriculum planning, including the development of teaching materials and resources. Undertake curriculum delivery through small group and plenary teaching and facilitation.
  • Actively promote reflective practice and professionalism among trainees. Provide personal support and trainee mentorship when required.
  • Undertake trainee assessments and manage formative and summative feedback relating to these assessments.
  • Regularly monitor trainee progression, providing portfolio guidance and intervening appropriately. Monitor and support trainee progression including education portfolio.
  • Ensure regular attendance and contribute accordingly to the competency progression review process.
  • Contribute, when required, to the development of assessment instruments.
  • Provide GP Trainer and hospital supervisor support and assist with the management of the delivery of day release.
  • When not teaching, undertake a range of duties such as and not limited to: conducting quality assurance tasks (such as visits to GP practices and hospital teaching sites); contributing to the continuous improvement of the GP Training Scheme; recruitment; curriculum evaluation and quality improvement processes.
  • Participate in any committees established to assist with the job purpose and collaborate and co-operate with the Scheme Director and the National Programme in the performance of any assigned duties.
  • Must attend at least one of the two Educational Conferences for Scheme Directing Teams in any one calendar year (ideally both, but a minimum of one per annum)

Person Specification

The ideal candidate will have the following knowledge, skills, expertise, and competencies:

Experience And Qualifications

Essential:

If resident in Ireland:

  • A fully qualified GP with MICGP, current member of the College in good standing.
  • Be registered with the Irish Medical Council of Ireland on the Specialist Division for General Practice.
  • Be enrolled on and in compliance with the ICGP Professional Competence Scheme.
  • Must be active in general practice

If resident outside of Ireland:

  • Eligible for MICGP.
  • Eligible to register with the Irish Medical Council of Ireland on the Specialist Division for General Practice.
  • Must enroll on and comply with the ICGP Professional Competence Scheme if appointed.

All applicants:

  • Have substantial experience working as an independent GP.
  • Extensive experience of GP training either in Ireland or internationally.
  • Familiarity with the ICGP GP Training Curriculum, the vision for National Specialist Training Programme and demonstrable commitment to the continuous improvement of the training programme.
  • A demonstrable record of leadership and management in postgraduate medical education/ training.

Desirable:
  • Higher qualification in medical education / health professionals' education (or equivalent).
  • Excellent communicator, with demonstrated capability to effectively manage interactions with key stakeholders.
  • Concurrently hold/or have held a part-time clinical appointment equivalent to at least four sessions of clinical general practice per week for at least three years, within the last two years.
  • Demonstrable experience in quality assurance in higher education.
  • Demonstrable innovative, adaptable, and flexible approach to continuous improvement and project work. Familiarity with the relevant region.

Behavioural competencies

Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.

Excellent organisational skills.

Ability to work well in a team.

Self-motivated and be able to work off own initiative, apply common sense and be proactive.

Ability to handle a varied workload and at ease with delivering to tight timescales.

Proven track record of successful leadership, ability to motivate others.

Key Benefits of working at the Irish College of GPs Include:

An inclusive working environment where wellbeing, diversity and equity are actively promoted. We were recently awarded the Silver accreditation from Irish Centre for Diversity.

Flexible & hybrid working.

Competitive salary.

Generous annual leave.

Learning and development opportunities including support towards ongoing professional development.

Access to Employee Assistance Programme including for close family members.

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