Clinical Leadership & Innovation Fellowship
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About the Fellowship
The Clinical Leadership and Innovation Fellowship is an exciting pilot fellowship championing flexible working and learning for post foundation doctors. With full flexibility of working and education you can achieve postgraduate qualifications (PG Cert in Clinical Practice, Management & Education and HLA Applied Clinical Leadership Diploma).You will spend 6 months, 9 months or 12 months working at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and have the option to work part or full time.
Available fellowships are in:
- General Medicine
- General Surgery
- Emergency Medicine
- Paediatrics
- ICU
In addition to the clinical work, you will be completing a postgraduate certification in Healthcare Leadership (PG Cert in Clinical Practice, Management & Education and HLA Applied Clinical Leadership Diploma). You will also be enrolled on our innovative e-learning platform and have access to a faculty of medical career coaches and mentors.
Benefits of the Fellowship for doctors:
Attain Postgraduate Certificates from The University of Central Lancashire in Clinical Practice, Management and Education and HLA Applied Clinical Leadership Diploma (ILM) with Membership, including post nominals, from the Institute of Leadership and Management
Prestigious fellowship with a community of professionals and unique networking opportunities
Opportunity to develop a portfolio career
Develop invaluable skills in leadership, technology, innovation and entrepreneurship
Fully flexible working
Boost your speciality application
A combination of clinical experience and training/experience outside of clinical medicine
3 or 5 day Training in Teaching Course
There will be a competitive recruitment process. Successful applicants will be required to pay a monthly fee for the Postgraduate Certificate and sign a contract agreeing to:
- Flexible clinical shifts on the Patchwork Health platform, undertaking a minimum of the equivalent of two days per week over the 6/9/12 months which you will be paid for at the Trust's (pan-London) standard bank rates.
- Complete the postgraduate programme of training and pay the monthly fee to maintain access to the course(s) as well as mentoring and career coaching from a range of highly sought-after individuals and experts
- Working towards postgraduate certification
Programme Fees
This programme includes the postgraduate certificate in Clinical Practice, Management & Education and the Intermediate Leadership Programme (ILM 5) as well as mentoring, career support and project work.
Fee GBP £4000 with monthly payment plans available
There are no further costs associated with this fellowship.
Further financing options can be discussed upon request by emailing [email protected]
FAQs
What does fully flexible working mean?
Fully flexible working means that you can choose to work shifts at times that suit you. They could be day shifts, night shifts, weekend shifts or a mix of all – it's completely up to you and the shifts available. This fellowship will allow you to both flexibly work and learn. This means that you will be able to complete the postgraduate programme of learning at times that suit you best.
Who are Patchwork Health?
Patchwork is on a mission to unlock effective flexible working in healthcare to solve the staffing crisis using the Patchwork Health app that links doctors to shifts across the UK.
How do I book my shifts?
You will need to book your shifts on the Patchwork Health app which can be downloaded on your smartphone. You will get support with how to do this – it's very easy!
Download the Patchwork app for iOS
Download the Patchwork app on Google Play
How can I apply?
You can find out more about the programme and apply by filling out the application form once you click on the 'Apply now' button below.
What is the time commitment like for the postgraduate courses?
The time commitment for the postgraduate courses is between 8-15 hours per week.
Will I be expected to complete the PG Cert and ILM 5 over 6 months?
You are not expected to complete the postgraduate courses in 6 months. The normal completion time is 12-24 months and most of the clinicians on these programmes also work full or part time. Due to the flexible nature of the programme it is possible to learn and complete assignments at a more convenient time for you!
Who is the Postgraduate Certificate accredited by?
The PG Cert in Clinical Practice, Management and Education is accredited by UClan Medical School.
Find out more about the PG Cert
Who is the ILM5 accredited by?
This is a fully online programme designed for clinicians interested in leadership to gain qualifications that lead to an ILM Level 5 qualification with the option of gaining Membership of the Institute of Leadership and Management (MInstLM).
Is this fellowship only available in Imperial College Healthcare Trust?
This fellowship is only available at Imperial College Healthcare Trust, however please do register your interest for this opportunity to be available at a Trust near you by emailing [email protected]..
How many hours do I need to work?
The minimum number of hours is:
6 month fellowship: 416 hours
12 month fellowship: 832
50 hours must be out of hours (evenings/weekends/nights)
About Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is one of the largest Trusts in the UK and a leading provider of specialist and acute health services across North West London and beyond. They're known around the world for their expertise and outstanding clinical services.
As the UK’s first Academic Health Science Centre, they combine the healthcare expertise of their people with the academic excellence of Imperial College London. It means they can bring the benefits of cutting-edge research to patients faster than ever before. It also means their people are at the forefront of ground-breaking developments in medicine and clinical care.
Across five hospitals, and services in the community, some 10,000 people work together to provide the best clinical outcomes and standards of care to patients. They value their people and are committed to developing their careers and offering an excellent range of benefits.
Join Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and you’ll be part of a community that recognises your contribution – and inspires you to achieve great things. At Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people. You’ll be working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include opportunities for career development, flexible working and wellbeing, plus a staff recognition scheme. Also, take advantage of optional benefits including the cycle to work and car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
About the Organisations
Patchwork Health
Patchwork is on a mission to unlock effective flexible working in healthcare to solve the staffing crisis.With the rising tide of staff leaving the NHS in search of better work-life balance, vacant shifts are being filled by temporary staff from expensive recruitment agencies. This is costing the NHS billions it can’t afford.Our solution is helping fill hundreds of thousands of vacant shifts faster, easier, and cheaper. We empower clinicians to work flexibly, and employers to manage safe staffing how they choose - giving everyone back the time, headspace and and work-life balance they finally deserve.
Medics Academy
We empower health professionals across the globe through innovative education and continued professional development.We are driving a digital transformation of professional healthcare training and development and aim to make it accessible to those across the globe and most in need. We believe this platform can improve care and save lives.Our team of doctors, engineers, artists and film-makers are creating an engaging platform to deliver the highest quality education available in the industry.