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

. Sample job description for a Foundation School Manager (FSM)• to ensure that all data held by and transferred out of the foundation school conformsto the principles of information governance including compliance with the obligationsset out within the Data Protection Act 1998 in relation to personal data.4. Systems development:• to develop, maintain and monitor systems for the collection, entry and analysis ofassessment data to support F1 sign-off, application for full registration with theGMC and Foundation Programme sign off;• to develop, maintain and monitor policies and procedures which meet therequirements laid down in the Reference Guide with reference to the acquisitionof foundation competences outside the UK; appeals; doctors requiring additionaleducational support; flexible and less than full time training; taster days and timeout of the Foundation Programme.5. Marketing and promotion:• where relevant, to coordinate the school’s marketing activities, including themanagement of the foundation school’s website, development of promotionalmaterials and arranging open evenings and careers events.6. Resource management:• to be involved in the line management of foundation school administrative staffincluding allocation of work, recruitment, appraisals, staff development andperformance management;• where relevant, to monitor and manage the foundation school’s budgets to ensureadequate resource provision for the school’s recruitment and educational activities.The UK Foundation Programme: Reference Guide 63