Speciality & Associate Specialist Tutor
Listed on 2026-03-09
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Dental / Dentistry
Healthcare Consultant
Speciality & Associate Specialist Tutor
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
The closing date is 01 April 2026
SAS Doctors and Dentists are a diverse group with a wide range of skills, experience and specialties. SAS doctors are distinct from Locally Employed Doctors (LEDs) who work in fixed term contracts for shorter periods of time. The SAS grade provides an opportunity for doctors to have career progression to the top of the grade over a number of years whilst gaining experience and developing their skills.
The SAS Tutor is an experienced SAS Doctor or Dentist who works within the organisational structure to support and promote the interests and development needs of SAS Doctors and Dentists. Potential candidates should have support of their relevant Specialty Director before applying for this post and ensure they have capacity in their job plan to undertake this role.
The interview for this vacancy will be on Friday 17th April at Sandford Education Centre.
Main duties of the jobProvide support and guidance to SAS Doctors and Dentists in the Trust, and champion the needs of these colleagues within their organisation in collaboration with Clinical Leads, the Director of Medical Education (DME) and Senior Hospital Management.
Take a Leadership role in both the Professional and Career Development of SAS colleagues and their contribution to Education and Training in relevant Specialties.
To provide expert advice on matters related to SAS.
Lead on the organisation and delivery of internal and external developmental programmes to improve and support the developmental needs of SAS, ensuring that they are supported by the organisation.
Support SAS doctors and work with SAS advocate to achieve appropriate time in their job plans for supporting professional activity (SPA).
Help SAS colleagues requiring additional support.
During the tenure of the post, it is anticipated that area(s) of responsibility will change and develop over time in response to the Workforce Planning and requirements of this staff group.
About usWe take pride in placing people at the centre of everything we do, working together as a united team. Driven by a shared ambition to continually grow, develop, and learn, we recognise and value every contribution. By combining our experience and skills, we not only support our vibrant, diverse communities, but also support one another.
With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire and rank among the top 10 largest Trusts in the South West region.
By joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience in one or both of our innovative hospitals.
As well as generous annual leave allowance, you will have access to the excellent NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on-site nurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.
Job responsibilities- Routinely review and update the Induction processes for new SAS joining the organisation.
- Develop a working knowledge of all SAS Doctors and Dentists across the organisation.
- Work with SAS advocate to ensure Professional and Career Development needs of all SAS colleagues are addressed.
- Establish strong links with other Departments in the organisation including People & Organisational Development, Finance and Lead Clinicians across the Organisation.
- Represent the SAS Doctors and Dentists at Senior Clinical and Workforce meetings and ensure equity for SAS Doctors and Dentists across the organisation, particularly with respect to Professional Development.
- Liaise with appropriate Governance and funding bodies such as NHS England (NHSE) for support with projects and innovative work streams to meet the Professional Development needs of SAS colleagues.
- Submit annual SAS Funding Returns to the Deanery as per regional NHSE policy.
- Internal:
- Provide support with Local Induction, Job Planning, Appraisal, and awareness of opportunities available for career progression for new SAS Colleagues joining the Trust.
- Work with SAS Advocate and Clinical /Service Leads to highlight SAS Doctors & Dentists working in their Specialty and facilitate support of their Personal and Professional Development.
- Advise and support SAS Doctors & Dentists through appraisal and revalidation processes and ensure through feedback that all SAS colleagues undergo Personally Developmental Annual Appraisals.
- Link with Less
-Than-Full-Time (LTFT) and Supported Return to Training Champions to ensure that aligned opportunities for SAS colleagues are provided. - Support Recruitment and Retention of SAS doctors and Dentists alongside the SAS Advocate.
- To identify Specialties where further Specialty-Specific development of SAS Doctors or Dentists is required.
- To identify…
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