Who is eligible?
The post is open to current Foundation year 1 doctors who are expecting to obtain an ARCP outcome 1 at the end of their current F1 year, to apply to serve as UKFPO Fellows for the duration of their F2 year (August to July).
Can I apply for the Fellowship if I have completed F1 and/or studied outside of the UK?
The Fellow post is only open to those who are completing a 2 Year Foundation Programme in the UK and are nearing the end of their Foundation year 1. If you are in the process of applying for the F2 Stand-alone programme, you are not eligible to apply.
Can LTFT/Out of sync doctors apply?
LTFT/out of sync F1 doctors are eligible to apply for the UKFPO fellowship. Logistics will be discussed with the candidate upon a successful outcome at interview.
Can I contact the current fellows to discuss their project/experience?
Yes, please email foundation.educationandsupport@nhs.net expressing you wish to be in contact with the current fellows and we will inform them to approach you via the email address you provide.
What is the time commitment associated with this role?
The successful post-holder will spend an average of 1 day per week (0.2 WTE) working on a relevant project and will be supported to acquire skills in healthcare leadership and management by attendance at a relevant course and through supervision. The remaining time in the working week (0.8 WTE) will be spent on standard clinical duties within the post-holder’s existing F2 programme.
How do I submit an application and is there a word limit?
Applications are submitted via a Microsoft Form. In section 3 of the form, please ensure you do not exceed 150 words per answer. All answers will be capped at 150 words before being presented to the shortlisting panel. Splitting your answers into paragraphs will not impact your application.
How do I know if my application has been submitted successfully?
Once you have submitted your application form you will be redirected to a thank you message with the option to download your submission, please note you will not receive an automatic email but we have received your submission and will contact you shortly.
I have made a mistake on my application, should I re-submit?
Please do not re-submit your application, please email foundation.educationandsupport@nhs.net with the corrections and we will make a note of them.
When will the application window close?
The application window will close once we have received 100 applications or when the deadline date as noted in the advert has passed.
What questions will be asked in the application form?
The form consists of three sections noted below:
– Personal details
– Employing organisation/ Foundation school details
– Four written statements (each 150 words) regarding the motivations for applying. All answers will be capped at 150 words before being presented to the shortlisting panel. The four questions will not be released before the application period.
How do I complete the application/proforma form?
In the application form, applicants are required to detail their current F1 Foundation school and Foundation School Director in question 7, 8 and 9. In the Proforma, applicants are required to note:
– Applicant Details – Applicants F1 details
– Foundation school details – Signed and dated by the Foundation School Director
– Employing Organisation details – Signed and dated by a representative from the applicants F2 employing organisation
Who is the F2 employing organisation representative required for the proforma?
The F2 employing organisation representative can either be the educational supervisor or someone from the medical staffing team.