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Become an RCPI Trainer

 

Become an RCPI Trainer

 

Overview

RCPI Trainers play a crucial role in the delivery of our BST, HST and International training programmes. They guide our trainees along the path to becoming a specialist and help the next generation of medical leaders reach their full potential.

As an RCPI Trainer, you have access to motivated, highly skilled trainees who have been successfully appointed following a competitive process. These are trainees who will contribute to a high-quality service. We will provide you with advice, training and support through our Physicians and Trainers: Essential Skills Programme. This will equip you to navigate the training environment and to optimise both your experience and that of the trainee.

Your ongoing role is supported by phased refresher training and a comprehensive trainer hub which can be accessed here. This repository holds resources and supports available to RCPI Trainer as well as a published copy of the Trainer Agreement.

Being an RCPI Trainer is a rewarding experience however, we understand matters may arise such as a trainee in difficulty and RCPI is committed to supporting you through any difficulties which may arise. There are robust and regularly reviewed policies in place as well as administrative and faculty support to take action in such events.

Read more in our Trainer Hub

 

Interested in Becoming a Trainer?

As a Trainer you will play a crucial role in the delivery of our Basic and Higher Specialist Training Programmes. You will guide trainees along the path to becoming a specialist and help the next generation of medical leaders reach their full potential.

Application process

  1. Register your interest here
  2. Await approval of CV by NSD
  3. You will be added to a waiting list and contacted by the courses department, then booked onto Physicians as Trainers: Essential Skills
  4. Once the course is complete, you will be an approved RCPI Trainer for three years.
  5. When the three-year tenure is up, you will be required to take the RCPI Trainer Refresher Course.

Eligibility criteria 

  • Be registered on the relevant specialist division of the Medical Council Register
  • Be registered on a professional competence scheme
  • Practise at a consultant level/equivalent post in Ireland (must hold permanent contract)*
  • Complete and submit the online trainer application form
  • Complete the Physicians as Trainers Essential Skills course
  • Complete the Trainer’s Refresher course when required
  • It is also desirable for the trainer to be a Fellow of the relevant training body.
*For Geriatric & GIM - You must be in a Permanent Consultant role for at least 12 months at the time of application 

 

Further opportunities for RCPI Trainers

  • Specialty Training Committee (STC) Membership
  • National Specialty Director role
  • Regional Programme Director role (BST GIM)
  • Regional Specialty Advisor role (BST Histopathology)
  • Board membership for Faculties and Institutes
  • Board membership for college boards and committees
  • Clinical lead opportunities for college projects
 

Current Opportunities

Explore our latest opportunities to join us as a Trainer