Recruitment

Applications are now open for the roles of:

1. ASiT Deputy Mentoring Lead

2. ASiT Sustainability Lead

3. ASiT Regional Representative - Scotland (East)

Details regarding the roles and link to apply attached below:

ASiT Deputy Mentoring Lead

The Association of Surgeons in Training (ASiT) is one of the largest independent surgical specialty
organisations in the UK. They aim to address issues faced by trainees by advocating for and supporting
them, and supplement surgical training by delivering high-quality educational content.

The ASiT Mentoring Scheme was set up in response to the ASiT National Mentoring Survey which
highlighted the importance of a mentor for surgical trainees with the majority not able to access one and
minimal training opportunities available for those in mentoring roles. The ASiT Mentoring team consists of
the ASiT Mentoring Lead and Deputy Mentoring Lead designed to bridge this gap.
We are currently advertising for the Deputy Mentoring Lead.

Eligibility
- ASiT Member

- CT1/ST1 to ST8 (training or equivalent non-training grade)

- A full appreciation and commitment to upholding the role and responsibilities

Term
- 2024 – 2026 (2 years)

ASiT is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes application forms from all suitably qualified
applicants irrespective of religious belief, gender, race, disability, political opinion, age, marital status, sexual
orientation or whether or not they have dependents.

Roles and Responsibilities
In addition to complying with the guidelines for all ASiT Council members, responsibilities include:

Education and Training

- Organise and co-lead two national ASiT Foundation Skills in Mentoring Courses per year alongside
and with the support of the ASiT Mentoring Lead
- Organise ASiT Mentoring Masterclasses for existing mentors for troubleshooting, debriefing and
further upskilling, on an ad-hoc basis alongside and with the support of the ASiT Mentoring Lead (with
this expected to be a minimum of once per year)

Mentoring Database

- Maintain an up-to-date mentor-mentee database via the ASiT website
- Keep all mentoring agreements and documents updated and relevant
- Ensuring that both mentors and mentees keep their details up-to-date within the online database on the ASiT website including their current mentoring status
- Troubleshoot any issues with mentoring relationships with the understanding that the mentoring lead
can be used as a source of support if unsure

Conference

- Set up ASiT Mentoring sessions through the course of the annual ASiT Annual Conference Run a number of ASiT Mentoring sessions to enlist new mentees within the ASiT mentoring scheme
alongside the main conference programmeRepresentation
- To act as the first contact point for the ASiT Mentoring scheme for all surgical trainees
- Actively seek any issues within mentoring relationships to support and escalate (where appropriate)
any issues within the relevant teams

Engagement

- Ensure awareness of the ASiT Mentoring scheme through word of mouth as well as engaging with
new members at ASiT national, regional and local events
- Support ASiT regional representatives where needed to engage members in each region and actively
recruit/encourage regional representatives to join the ASiT mentoring scheme to help encourage
mentoring and dissemination at a regional level

Dissemination and Communication

Promote and spread awareness of the ASiT mentoring scheme and it’s purpose in supporting surgical
trainees at all stages of their career
- Disseminate information and promote the ASiT Mentoring courses as well as other ASiT
communications via deanery mailing lists, trainee whatsapp groups and social media Promote the annual ASiT conference

Council Contribution
- Attend council meetings (minimum of 50%)
- Attend and contribute to ASiT supported events
- Contribute to ASiT Position Statements
- Contribute to ASiT National Research Projects
- Mark allocated committee applications
- Complete conference abstract marking
- Contribute to delivering ASiT Conference

Demission of Role
- Cessation of ASiT Membership 1 month following reminder
- Upon review at 1 year or following completion of full 2-year role
Demission Responsibilities
- Distribute the role advertisement via the ASiT Membership mailing list
- Handover deanery specific contacts and ways of working to incoming Deputy Mentoring Lead

If you have any questions about the role, please contact asit@info.org

Application link: Link to apply

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ASiT Sustainability Lead

To coordinate and develop ASiT’s role in this initiative, we will be appointing a Sustainability Lead to ASiT Council starting from November 2024.
The World Health Organisation describes climate change as currently being the greatest threat to human health. Producing approximately 5% of the UK’s emissions, the NHS is both part of the problem and the solution, meaning that we as healthcare professionals have a responsibility to act. The decarbonisation of surgical care has been bolstered by the recent publication of the Green Surgery Report and development of the Intercollegiate GreenTheatre Checklist, but awareness and usage remain low. As current surgical trainees and surgical consultants of the future, we have the opportunity to lead the way in the development of high-quality, low carbon surgical care.

Eligibility
- ASiT Member

- CT1/ST1 to ST8 (training or equivalent non-training grade)

- Evidence of previous sustainability experience

Term
2-year term November 2024 – August 2026

Roles and Responsibilities
In addition to complying with the guidance for all appointed council members, responsibilities include but are not limited to:

General
- Lead and coordinate ASiT sustainability working group to produce and deliver organisational sustainability
strategy
- Develop and maintain understanding of organisational goals, culture and constraints relevant to sustainability and transformation.
- Working collaboratively across the organisation and with senior stakeholders to embed sustainability into
practice
- Lead on a number of operationally critical projects related to sustainability transformation, with specific
reference to sustainable conference transition and lead in conference sustainability sessions

Representation
- Work closely with National and Royal College sustainability teams to ensure a coordinated approach is
achieved that facilitates progress in sustainability
- To act as a point of contact for ASiT representation at sustainability events
- Contribute to the preparation of reports outlining the progress and impact of sustainability projects
Engagement
- Motivate and excite surgical trainees to engage in sustainability initiatives and spread awareness
- Build effective working relationships with all stakeholders to negotiate and influence senior leaders regarding
the embedding of sustainability in surgical care
- Share learning with key stakeholders for any wider benefits including the spread of best practice, drawing in
knowledge and skills of others from wider network resources.

Dissemination & Communication
- Showcase sustainability initiatives and quality improvement projects via internal communications and at
national events
- Disseminate ASiT communications via deanery mailing lists, trainee WhatsApp groups and social media
platforms.
- Promote ASiT conference
Education and Training
- Educate ASiT members about the importance of sustainability in surgery and wider healthcare through
project work and support, acting as an advocate and encouraging colleagues to embrace eco-friendly behaviours
- Support the delivery and implementation of sustainability education and training events

Demission of Role
- Cessation of ASiT Membership > 1 month following reminder
- Upon review at 1 year or following completion of full 2-year role

Application link: Link to apply

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Regional Representative - Scotland (East)

Eligibility

ASiT Member
A full appreciation and commitment to upholding the role and responsibilities
CT1/ST1 to ST8 (training or equivalent non-training grade) working within the denaery in the academic year commencing August 2024

Term
2024 – 2026 (2 years)

Roles and Responsibilities

In addition to complying with the guidelines for all council members, the responsibilities of the Regional Representatives include, but are not limited to:

Representation:

Acting as the primary point of contact for trainees in all grades and surgical specialties within their region.
Regularly reporting and addressing surgical training issues affecting speciality trainees, core and IST surgical trainees, foundation trainees, and medical students.
Representing ASIT to both lower and higher surgical training committees in their region, either through direct representation or by liaising with the trainee representative on those committees before each meeting.

Engagement:

Engaging with new members within the region and participating in core induction/IST events.
Organizing an annual meet and greet session within the first three months of the academic year.
Leading a Quad-team within each Foundation and Medical School in the region, consisting of the ASIT Regional Representative, ASIT Foundation School Ambassador, ASIT Medical School Ambassador, and Surgical Society President.
Ensuring ASIT's presence at local medical school annual conferences to deliver updates, lectures on careers in surgery, and attract new members.

Dissemination and Communication:

Establishing and maintaining contact with Deanery Appointed Specialty Trainee Representatives, Trainee Specialty Association Regional Representatives, Trainee Mailing List Coordinators, and Trainee WhatsApp groups for effective communication.
Disseminating ASIT communications via deanery mailing lists, trainee WhatsApp groups, and social media platforms.
Promoting ASIT conferences within the region.
Serving as the initial point of contact for members applying for regional grants.
Overseeing ASIT-badged events within the region to ensure compliance with equality, diversity, and inclusion principles.

Education and Training:

Organizing at least one local ASIT course per year in the region to promote education and training opportunities.

Council Contribution:

Attending all council meetings (minimum of 50% attendance).
Contributing to Working Group projects based on individual interest.
Participating in ASIT-supported national and regional events.
Contributing to the development of ASIT Position Statements.
Assisting in the evaluation of committee applications and conference abstracts.
Contributing to the successful delivery of ASIT Conference.

Demission of Role:

Under the following circumstances:

No longer working within the respective deanery.
Cessation of ASIT membership for more than one month following a reminder.
Upon review after one year or upon completion of the full two-year role.

Demission Responsibilities:

Distributing the advertisement for the role via the deanery mailing list or coordinating with the Associate Honorary Secretary to ensure its completion.
Handing over deanery-specific contacts and ways of working to the incoming representative