The Foundation Programme Reference Guide - Academy of Medical ...

. Sample job description for a Foundation SchoolManager (FSM)Job TitleFoundation School Manager (FSM)Reports toFoundation School Director (FSD)/deanery business managerRole OverviewThe FSM is responsible for the management of the operational and resource-related activitiesof the foundation school. Reporting to the FSD and normally supported by an administrativeteam, they will represent the school and/or deanery in recruitment and postgraduate medicaleducation matters, which relate to the Foundation Programme.Key responsibilities1. Programme management:• to manage the recruitment process for foundation training in accordance withthe national and deanery processes. To include coordination and planning ofannual scoring events and interview panels with due regard to the requirements ofequality, diversity and employment legislation;• to ensure systems are in place to record and maintain a database of foundationdoctor and post details, enabling accurate monitoring and reporting includingflexible training posts and foundation doctors requiring additional educationalsupport;• to develop, maintain and monitor a process for the approval of all foundationtraining programmes within the foundation school. To work with the FSD tobalance the national requirements of the Foundation Programme with localconstraints, negotiating with local health care organisations to secure theavailability of appropriate training programmes.2. Communications and liaison:• to develop and maintain strong links with all key stakeholders to ensure theeffective communication and successful delivery of policies and procedures relatingto the Foundation Programme;• to provide a support and advice service on all aspects of foundation training tomedical students, foundation doctors and the local foundation faculty;• to attend and represent the foundation school at national FSM meetings andUK Foundation Programme Office (UKFPO) conferences.3. Governance and quality management:• to support the quality management process in accordance with deanery policy;• to provide regular reports for the foundation school board and committees and todeliver presentations in relation to foundation training as required;• to organise and contribute to the submission of the school’s annual report to theUKFPO;The UK Foundation Programme: Reference Guide62