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Employee Handbook of the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland
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Role and responsibilities of the
trainer
1. Role and Responsibilities of the
Trainer
1.1 Introduction
The Royal College of Physicians of Ireland, through its six constituent Training Bodies, is responsible for the postgraduate training of doctors at Basic Specialist Training (BST) and Higher Specialist Training (HST) levels.
These training programmes lead to the award of certificates of competence in medical practice and are subject to accreditation by the Medical Council.
RCPI recognises that the quality of training depends to a large extent on trainers’ clinical experience and expertise, along with competence, aptitude, attitudes and abilities as good role models. The aim of the College is to continue to strive for education and training excellence for all of our trainees, at all levels and in all locations across Ireland.
1.2 Eligibility
To be eligible as a trainer you must:
be registered on the relevant Specialist Division of the Medical Council Register be registered on a Professional Competence Scheme practice at a consultant level post in Ireland complete and submit the online trainer application form complete the Physicians as Trainers Essential Skills course
It is desirable for the trainer to also be a Fellow of the relevant Training Body.
1.3 Why become a RCPI Trainer?
The major benefit of being a trainer is that the training programme allows further development of skills in the areas of medical training, coaching, educational development and career development.
It also provides consultants with access to high quality trainees who in turn contribute to a high quality service.
conjunction with RCPI Medical Training. The trainer should refer to the escalation flow at the end of this document (Appendix I) Remain in regular contact with the appropriate NSD (HST) or Associate Director of BST GIM(BST) and the RCPI Medical Training team and report progress or lack thereof. The trainer should take the earliest opportunity to make the NSD/Associate Director and the Medical Training team aware of any problems that arise Complete all Annual Evaluations as required Attend AEPs of HST trainees. Participation in person is mandatory for Penultimate Annual Evaluations only and highly desirable for first year Annual Evaluations, for all other AEPs trainers can participate by teleconference
Additional Responsibilities
1.4.4 Recruitment and Selection
Participate in the recruitment and selection process of candidates to the training programme including reviewing training intentions and identifying available posts prior to recruitment advertising
1.4.5 Examinations
Participate in the delivery of membership examinations as required
1.4.6 Inspection of Hospitals
Participation in the inspection of hospitals and other training sited wherein training is delivered
(See Appendix II for an overview of the Core and Additional Responsibilities of an RCPI Trainer)
2. Support
2.1 Educational supports
RCPI has developed Physicians as Trainers (PAT) suite of courses to provide guidance, develop capabilities and help maintain Continuous Professional Development for all RCPI Trainers.
Mandatory for all RCPI trainers: PAT: Essential Skills. Designed and delivered by clinicians, this one-day course focuses on evidence-based training methods and fundamental skills, including supervision, evaluation, feedback, monitoring trainee progression and RCPI-specific requirements for trainers. New RCPI Trainers are required to complete this course and we recommended retaking it every five years.
Please visit www.rcpi.ie/courses-and-events/want-to-be-a-better-trainer for more detailed information.
2.2 Feedback and evaluation
We are continuously striving to quality improve our structures and processes for training and in doing so we expect to introduce a formal process of trainee evaluation and feedback during the 2016-2017 training year.
Appendix I – Escalation Matrix
PROBLEM CATEGORY REFERRAL TO INFORM
Health Problems Employment Issue Occupational Health
Human Resources (provide locum) RCPI (prolonged) Behavioural Problems
Employment Issue Registration Issue
HR Manager IMC
RCPI
Behavioural Problems
Training Issue RCPI +/- IMC
RCPI Dean
Knowledge problems Training Issue RCPI RCPI Dean Procedural problems Training Issue RCPI RCPI Dean Time management problems
Training Issue RCPI RCPI Dean
Personal problems
Employment Issue HR Manager RCPI (prolonged)
Personal problems
Training Issue RCPI RCPI Dean
Appendix II – Trainer Responsibilities
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES: STATUS
- One to one induction meeting with Trainee
COMPLETE
- Set Trainee goals for the current post and monitor progress
COMPLETE
- Quarterly Trainee Evaluations (^) COMPLETE
- Familiarity with the Trainees ePortfolio/Logbook COMPLETE
- Assessment & completion of all training requirements in the Trainees ePortfolio/Logbook
COMPLETE
- Participation/Attendance at Annual Evaluation Process
COMPLETE
- Attendance at Mandatory Trainer Course
COMPLETE
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Participation in Recruitment & Selection of new candidates to the training programme
COMPLETE
- Participation in Examinations (^) COMPLETE
