SAS colleagues have always been involved in teaching and offer valuable training with their wealth of experience and expertise to medical students and junior doctors. NHSE-SW supports this role and offers free courses for those who want to be clinical and/or educational supervisors. Courses are booked through our course booking system, MaxCourse.
SAS Doctors as Educational Supervisors
SAS doctors can act as Named Clinical supervisors (CS) and Educational Supervisors (ES) for Foundation and Core Trainees, provided they meet the GMC evidence framework requirements for trainer recognition. They are recognised as experienced clinicians capable of overseeing trainees’ learning, development, and progress in line with Academy of Medical Educators (AMOE) standards
Key Aspects of SAS Doctors as Educational Supervisors
- Role Eligibility: SAS doctors must be fully registered with the GMC, have completed our required local ES training, and demonstrate competence in clinical education. Our CS/ES training is open to all SAS doctors.
- Supervision Scope: Primarily for Foundation and Core trainees (supervising higher specialty trainees is rare but possible with specialized training).
- Requirements: Must have an interest in education, provide feedback, be trained in equality and diversity, and engage in Educational CPD activities to maintain their accreditation.
- Recognition & Appraisal: They must be recognized by the GMC/NHSE SW and have their educational role reviewed in their own Trust annual appraisal.
- Challenges: Despite being encouraged, some SAS doctors face barriers including limited SPA and, at times, inconsistent support from Trusts. Support is available from SAS tutors and the associate dean where needed.
Additional information:
Roles of Educational and Clinical Supervisors