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Kids with Capes

Apply to join the Trainee Committee

We have a number of positions available to join the regional Trainee Committee. This is a fantastic opportunity to help improve training for paediatric trainees in the regions and gain experience of leadership and management. 

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Please read the role specifications and consider applying

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ST1-4 Rep 

Must be a current ST1-3 

2 roles available

  1. Responds to ST1-3 queries

  2. Involved in Welcome to Paediatrics event 

  3. Organise RisR retreat

  4. Support TPD with Careers clinics

IMG Rep

  1. Responds to IMG queries,

  2. Liaises with the IMG network group

  3. Develops IMG support resources

  4. Organising events/socials for IMGs

Digital Rep

  1. Responsible for updating the monthly regional newsletter

  2. Updates and maintaining the website

  3. ​Supporting committee members with digital skills training 

  4. Supports TPD with WMSoP digital agenda

    Candidates who apply for this role MUST be familiar with simple web building tools (Wordpress/Wix) and Canva

ST5-7 Rep

Must be ST5 or above

  1. Support careers rep with organising SPIN and OOP events 

  2. Hosting regional RDF with the support of the ST5-8 TPD

  3. Responding to higher speciality trainee queries

  4. Supports organisation of Regional Trainee conference

Academic Rep

  1. Responds to Academic queries

  2. Promote and support Academic training in paediatrics

LTFT Rep 

  1. Attending LTFT update

  2. Answering LTFT related queries

  3. Advocating for LTFT trainees in the region

  4. Keeping maternity guide up to date

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Welfare Rep

  1. Leads on welfare initiatives including recruitment/retention, exemption reporting and improving wellbeing of trainees

  2. Organises social and wellbeing events for trainees

  3. Supports organisation of Welcome to Paediatrics event and Regional trainee conference

  4. Supports organisation of Regional Trainee Conference  

Video application

This year we are asking applicants to upload a video as part of the interview process. Please submit a 3 minute video that answers the following questions: 

Q1. 1 min - Please tell us a bit about yourself and why you are applying for a role on the Trainee Committee,

Q2. 2 mins - What aspect of Paediatric training in the West Midlands do you think could be improved? How would you go about implementing a solution as a member of the committee.

Tips for recording

  1. Focus on creating a professional and engaging video. ​

  2. Choose a quiet, well-lit location with a neutral background.

  3. Film in LANDSCAPE if using your phone

  4. Practice your pitch beforehand, and ensure clear audio and video quality. 

  5. Look directly into the camera not at your face on screen

  6. There is no requirement or need for any fancy editing. A single take video speaking to the camera is enough.
     

Helpful article here

Tips for the application

Q1:

This is your chance to describe why you want to join the committee and why you are interested in the specific role.  Use the opportunity to show your personality and enthusiasm.
 

 

Q2:

Make your answer concise.

 

Your proposed solution should be SMART and possible to implement or trial within one year of  serving on the committee. 

Explain how you would go about it > this is your chance to show your skills in planning, project management, organisation and team work. 

If you have problems uploading your video to the application form, please send it via WeTransfer to westmidlandspaediatrics@gmail.com

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