Trainee Representative Opportunities

As you know there are many benefits of being a trainee representative, you will develop a greater understanding of the functions and roles within NHS E Education; have the opportunity to demonstrate and develop your leadership skills and represent your fellow trainees. You will meet and work alongside senior clinicians across the region.

The previous trainee representatives enjoyed being part of these committees and said they learnt a huge amount about the processes in taking a strategic approach to quality management and the management of education and training across the region

Eligibility:-

  • You will need the agreement of your Educational Supervisor and attendance at the meeting will be classed as Leadership and Management leave – as agreed with the DMEs.
  • Roles are limited to trainees working within the Health Education England North East and North Cumbria Region.
  • You must be in receipt of an ARCP 1 or 2.

Expression of interests (max 500 words) should include a brief summary of why you would be interested in the role, what skills you could bring to this area and any  experience you have had of representing the views of trainees previously. Include your specialty and year of training.

Appointments is usually for 2 years.

Medical and Dental Advisory Group (MDAG)

You can view the Terms of Reference for this group to give you a bit of background and membership. Being a member of this Committee will give you an understanding on a variety of items such as planned service reconfigurations, workforce issues and considers both service and training issues.

Frequency: Quarterly