ASiT Future Leaders Programme Fellowship
Applications Now Open for 2024
ASiT is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity for senior surgical trainees to help develop their leadership and management skills via an exciting collaboration with the Future Leaders Programme (FLP). FLP is a 12-month blended learning programme supporting surgeons by quipping them with the advanced leadership skills needed to excel. More information about the programme can be found here.
The desired candidate will be an ASiT member with a track record of previous experience in management and leadership activities. If selected, ASiT will fund the entire cost of the programme (£3200+VAT) for the successful candidate. As part of this fellowship, the successful candidate will work with ASiT on an exciting project to help ASiT develop leadership in surgical training.
Application deadline 24th of July 2024 at 23:59 BST
Eligibility criteria
Essential:
- Post FRCS trainee
- ASiT member PRIOR to application
- Previous experience of leadership/management (regional/national)
- Involved in organisation of leadership events and activities at trust, specialty or regional level
Desirable:
- Career aspirations to include ongoing commitment to leadership/management within surgery
- Interest in helping improve surgical training across the UK and Ireland
- Good communication skills, interpersonal and organisational skills
- Ability to prioritise workload and use initiative
Selection process:
As part of the application process, the applicant will be expected to provide 300-word briefs on why they should be selected for the programme and how they will maximise the opportunities provided by the Future Leaders Programme. All applications will be anonymised and reviewed by the ASiT executive, and the successful candidate will be informed of the decision and enrolled in the FLP.
Terms and conditions
Funding available for course only. Any project costs/courses not directly affiliated with ASiT business are not covered by the fellowship.
Any queries, please contact:
- ASiT President (Roberta Garau roberta.asit@gmail.com )
- ASiT Vice President (Raiyyan Aftab, raiyyan_125@hotmail.com )