Academic tutor /supervisor
Academic tutors / supervisors should show a commitment to training by:
- Being readily accessible to the trainees for whom they have been appointed supervisor
- Regularly attending educational and supervisor development events and Faculty and Regional training conferences
- Assessing the learning needs of trainees attached to them on an individual basis and drawing up a realistic and achievable learning plan with them
- Using a written framework for training with regular review and constructive feedback
- Being able and willing to identify and ensure delegation of appropriate tasks and responsibilities to the trainee
- Facilitating learning opportunities not available locally to ensure exposure to the full range of required competencies
Responsibilities of the academic tutor/supervisor
- Providing supervision, support and advice to the trainee on an ongoing basis for the duration of the training programme, particularly in relation to the MFPH Part A & B examinations and projects /surveys;
- Meeting with the trainee on appointment and on a quarterly basis and more frequently when necessary.
- Assisting the trainee to identify his/her academic learning needs, develop appropriate strategies and identify resources to meet these needs. This will also include giving advice in relation to specific topics and other work such as publication of material;
- Reviewing the trainee's progress on a regular basis and providing constructive feedback;
- Liaising with educational supervisors, attachment supervisors and the trainee on a regular basis - at least quarterly;
- Participating in local and regional assessment procedures by providing written reports on the trainee's progress and/or attending the assessments, as appropriate.
