About the Programme

NHS England South West is committed to providing postgraduate educational opportunities to all its specialty and core trainees. The application window is currently open and the deadline to submit your application is the 14th of July 2024.


The Innovative Leadership, Education and Technology programme is a postgraduate programme delivered by Medics.Academy, successful completion of which confers eligibility for a PGCert in Clinical Practice, Management and Education accredited by the University of Central Lancashire (UClan). The programme is delivered flexibly, and is open to both full time and less than full time specialty and core trainees (CT1-2 , IMT 1-3 & ST1-8,). You can find out more about the programme below

NHS England South West has committed to fund a significant proportion of the programme. To access this funding you will need to:

How to Apply?

  1. Begin your application process by clicking the 'Register Now' button at the top of this page.
  2. Complete the programme application form which is available in the portal and submit it.
  3. Your application will be reviewed by the academic team.
  4. Once accepted onto the programme you will receive a letter of confirmation.
  5. If you are applying through the NHS England South West deanery bursary process (usually around May-June each year), complete and submit your bursary application. (Information on the bursary window and bursary application can be found on the bursary information page for which the link is given below)
  6. Once your bursary has been approved by the deanery, forward the letter of confirmation (issued by Medics.Academy) to the NHS England South West bursary team.

The Innovative Leadership, Education and Technology (InLET) Programme is Medics Academy’s flagship postgraduate programme offering a series of modules in Medical Education, Technology and Leadership.

Each module is delivered by a team of expert faculty from the subject area. The assignments have been designed to genuinely upskill every learner that enrols on the programme, so every individual leaves a better teacher and leader than when they started.

Every module has been designed to be accessible and flexible, allowing learners to study the module alongside full-time clinical or non-clinical work. There is no face-to-face component, so learners can undertake this programme from anywhere in the world.

This programme is the future of postgraduate learning: fully online, interactive and comprehensive.

Through an innovative partnership with the University of Central Lancashire, all learners who successfully complete the InLET programme, including all assignments are eligible for the following:

  1. A Postgraduate Certificate in “Clinical Practice, Management and Education” at no additional cost to the learner. The InLET programme has been designed specifically so there are no additional assignments or requirements on the learner through this process.
  2. A certificate in Innovative Leadership, Education and Technology jointly awarded by Medics.Academy and The Healthcare Leadership Academy, with additional post-nominals from The Healthcare Leadership Academy.


All programme modules will be offered through the Medics.Academy platform directly with the accreditation coming from UCLan.

Please do note that prior to receipt of your formal certificate from UCLan, you will be required to register with UCLan, your work will undergo external moderation, and finally your grades will be ratified at a UCLan exam board. This may take up to 8-12 months from the point of completing your third and final module of the postgraduate programme; this is due to the usual administration cycles at UCLan which are fixed. While you await your formal certificate from UCLan, should you require, you can request a Letter of Support which we will be happy to provide.

The following modules are the first three modules that have been developed for commencement. More module options will be developed over time to obtain the other award levels.  

Applied Clinical Education - 20 credits

Applied Clinical Education introduces key concepts in clinical education theory as well as the techniques and methodologies used in the delivery and assessment of clinical education. The module explores lecture-based, ward-based, and on-the-job teaching in a blended learning environment. Students will develop and deliver a series of lessons to healthcare students or professionals. 

Technology Enhanced Learning - 20 credits

Technology Enhanced Learning surveys the different types of technology used to facilitate medical education. Students will plan and deliver their own technology enhanced learning lessons.

Core Principles - Healthcare Leadership - 20 credits

This module introduces students to the key principles and theories of leadership within the healthcare profession and within the NHS. Students will develop tools for analytical and reflective thinking that will enable them to shape their own leadership style.

Leader As A Follower - 20 credits

In this module, we focus closely on the collaborative skills required in leadership. This will encompass all areas from how teams work, to how communities can be founded and strengthened, to how individuals within institutions and teams can be motivated, inspired and empowered to achieve their potential.

The certification can be completed in 18 - 24 months and will be delivered remotely with no in-person requirements. 

Once you have registered on this page, you will be provided more information on the programme and guidance on how to fill out an application form. 

Fees 

Those who complete this course will have achieved a PG Cert in Clinical Practice, Management & Education. The PGCert is £4070 per place, with the assumption that you complete the programme.  This programme has been subsidised by NHS England South West. If you get approved for the programme, you will be given a scholarship of £2510.75 from NHS England South West and you will need to pay the £1559.25 balance.

NHS England South West Bursary Information page - https://www.peninsuladeanery.nhs.uk/about-us/bursary-funding/show/medics-academy

For any other enquiries about the programme, please email [email protected].

About the Organisations

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.

University of Central Lancashire

Academic Institution

University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) is a public university located in Preston, England founded in 1828. 

Health Education England South West

Health Education England working across the South West has been formed by combining Peninsula and Severn Deaneries. The region offers something for everyone; from the stunning coastlines of Cornwall to the big-city feel of Bristol. Peninsula and Severn have both built reputations for Innovation and excellence, and there are inspiring training opportunities across Health Education England working across the South West.

Module Selection

Dr. Soham Bandyopadhyay

"The PGCert programme in Clinical Application, Management and Education accredited by UCLan was possible to do part-time as part of a distance learning programme offered by Medics.Academy. I choose this PGCert in particular because of some of the modules on offer. One such module was “Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL)”. Given I was working on a project to reduce disparities in clinical education globally, this module proved essential to best understand how to use technology in order to maximise the number of students I reached whilst simultaneously ensuring that they were engaged with the content that I delivered. Other modules I intend to take as part of this PGCert are “Applied Clinical Education” and “Core Principles in Healthcare Leadership”. This will ensure that the knowledge I gain during the PGCert will be directly relevant to my pursuit of being a leader in medical education. I would thoroughly recommend this PGCert Programme, and I believe the staff on the course are incredibly committed to your personal and professional growth"

Innovative

Dr. Amy Prideaux

"The PG Cert is wonderfully forward thinking and innovative compared to others I have come across. It is very flexible and the team are quick and amenable when responding to any queries you may have. I have really enjoyed the TEL module, the assignments push you to learn a wide variety of useful, practical skills in using technology for education, I would even say I have found them fun! Overall, I can’t recommend the programme highly enough and I can’t wait to start the next module!"

Flexibile

Dr. Faris Hussain

"The PGc in Clinical Management, Practice and Education has provided an exciting and flexible way to continue learning. As well as stimulate my interest further in medical education, the TEL module so far has developed skills I rarely used in medical school, including using social media and designing my own revision tools and lessons for medical students. I cannot recommend the PGc enough."