KSS Specialty Schools Award 2013 - KSS Deanery

KSS Specialty Schools Award 2013Overview and ObjectivesNow in its third year, the KSS Deanery Specialty Schools Awards are aimed at recognisingthe achievements of those that contribute to the education and training of specialty doctorswithin Kent, Surrey and Sussex. Each participating KSS Deanery School will make oneSpecialty Schools Award, however the School of Medicine may award a core and higheraward. These winners will then be considered for a further KSS Deanery Schools Award, tobe presented at the annual Deanery Conference in April.Participating Schools / Committees in 2013ACCS Anaesthetics Emergency MedicineLeadership Medicine (x 2) Obstetrics & GynaecologyOphthalmology Paediatrics PharmacyPsychiatry Radiology SurgerySouth Thames Foundation School (KSS Trusts)Key DatesNominations Open 14 th December 2012Nominations Close23 rd January 2013, 5pmSpecialty Schools Award decision panels 23 rd January to 20 th February 2013Specialty Schools Award winners announced 22 nd February 2013KSS Deanery Schools Award decision panel 1 st March 2013KSS Deanery Schools Award winners announced by 8th March 2013KSS Deanery Conference 25 th and 26 th April 2012Who Can ApplyKSS encourages all of those involved in the delivery of education and training within Kent,Surrey and Sussex to nominate for an award.Eligibility is limited to those employed by KSS LEPs, extending to all multi-professionalgroups. Directors of Medical Education, Clinical Tutors, Foundation Programme Directors,Heads of Schools, Specialty Committee Leads or Chairs and Training Programme Directorsare not eligible to apply. Nominations will not be accepted where they are based on pastachievements within these roles.How to ApplyA copy of these guidelines and application form can be found on the web site here:www.kssdeanery.org/specialty-schools-awardThere are two ways an individual can nominate for a Specialty Schools Award; either by selfnomination,or by nominating someone else. Nominees must meet the eligibility criteria asspecified above. Nominations should include a supporting statement by the nominee’s DMEor Pharmacy LFG Chair.All nominations must be received on the application form and include a brief statement of nomore than 250 words addressing the stated selection criteria. Nominees must choose towhich School they are submitting their application. If nominees wish to apply to more thanone School, they should do so on separate application forms.

Those who have been self-nominated will receive an acknowledgement of receipt from theDeanery via email. Those who have been nominated by another individual will receive anemail directly from the Deanery informing them that they have been nominated for an awardand are being considered.Selection of the Specialty Schools Award WinnersEach School / Committee will select a sub-group that will meet between the 22rd Januaryand 20 th February 2013 to consider applications received by them. The sub-group will decidewhich of the nominees best demonstrate excellence in the selection criteria specified on theapplication form and decide upon an award winner.Winners and unsuccessful nominees for the Specialty Schools Awards will be notifieddirectly by email on the 22 nd of February 2013. As soon as possible after this date, the awardwinner will be invited to a School / Committee meeting where the award will be presented.The sub-group’s reasons for making their decision should be noted in a supportingstatement. This statement will be forwarded with the winner’s application to the selectionpanel for the KSS Deanery Schools Award.Selection of the KSS Deanery Schools Award WinnersOn the 1st of March 2013, the Dean Director will convene a panel to decide on winners ofthe KSS Deanery Schools Award. Three winners will be selected from the nominations andsupporting statements which were forwarded from the School sub-groups.By the 8 th of March 2013, the KSS Deanery Schools Award winners will be notified in writing.Winners will be invited to the KSS Deanery conference being held in April where their awardwill be presented.

SPECIALTY SCHOOLS AWARDNOMINEE APPLICATION FORMPlease complete and return this application formto specialtyschoolsaward@kssdeanery.ac.ukApplications close at 5pm on the 23rd January 2013Full details about the Specialty Schools Award can be found on the Deanery web sitewww.kssdeanery.org/specialty-schools-award1. ABOUT THE NOMINEE:Title 36T Surname: 36TFirst Name(s): 36TPostal Address: 36TTelephone Number: 36T Mobile Number: 36TEmail Address: 36T2. TYPE OF APPLICATION:I am nominating myself ☐ I am nominating someone else ☐If you are nominating someone else, please supply your name and contact details below:Name:36TEmail Address:36TRelationship to nominee: 36T3. SCHOOL TO CONSIDER THIS NOMINATIONPlease tick only ONE School from this list. If you wish to be considered by more than oneSchool, please fill in another application form.☐ ACCS ☐ Anaesthetics ☐ Emergency Medicine☐ Leadership ☐ Medicine ☐ Obstetrics & Gynaecology☐ Ophthalmology ☐ Paediatrics ☐ Pharmacy☐ Psychiatry ☐ Radiology ☐ Surgery☐ South Thames Foundation School (KSS Trusts only)4. CRITERIA FOR SELECTIONThe following criteria will be considered by the School panels when selecting the winner ofthe Specialty Schools Awards.Excellence in Trainee Support andEducationExcellence in Trainee Development andOutcomes.Excellence in Personal AcademicInterest and Local Faculty Development.Evidence may include training provided, careersupport, helping Trainees in difficulty, innovationand leadership e.g. simulation.Evidence may include GMC Survey data, examoutcomes, excellence of performance of anindividual Trainee.Evidence may include QESP, other academicachievements e.g. Diploma or Masters inEducation, publications and teaching, localcurriculum development.

5. NOMINATION STATEMENTPlease give a brief (maximum 250 words) supporting statement, addressing one or more ofthe criteria for selection.36T6. DECLARATIONI confirm that the information supplied on this form is correct to the best of my knowledge.Signature: 36T Date: 36T7. DIRECTOR OF MEDICAL EDUCATION (DME) OR PHARMACY LFG CHAIRSUPPORTING STATEMENTPlease supply a brief (maximum 250 words) supporting statement prior to forwarding to KSSDeanery. You may wish to consult members of the LAB for their opinions36TSignature: 36T Date: 36T