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BSSH Diploma Supervisor Application

Diploma Supervisor

The diploma supervisor is expected to facilitate the smooth undertaking of the Candidate’s Diploma journey by:

  • Attending regular meetings to outline how the Diploma work may be tackled, including discussion of realistic time frames for completion of work.
  • Facilitate its undertaking by recommending locally registered Diploma tutors for each module or offering advice regarding how to contact virtual tutors via the secretariat.
  • Be the first point of contact for the candidate regarding any concerns or queries relating to the Diploma and in particular its support in the local area.
  • Act as a mentor.
  • Act as a Diploma tutor for up to 2 modules.
  • Support marking of ‘Rehabilitation lecture’, ‘Meeting Critique coursework’ and pre- submission review of the ‘Algorithm’ coursework
  • Vet new local Diploma tutors to assure they can deliver the standard of teaching required and are formally registered with the BSSH/UoM

Diploma Supervisor Eligibility

  • A consultant or senior most SAS surgeon in a substantive post, at a hospital recognised by the SAC for teaching hand surgery at FRCS (Orth/Plast) level.
  • Have a major interest in hand surgery and originate from an orthopaedic or plastic surgery background.
  • Be an AES/CS (or equivalent) in the unit where they work.
  • Be a BSSH Fellow or equivalent.
  • Be aware of what is involved in the Diploma having achieved one of the following:
    • Being awarded the Diploma
    • Having been a diploma tutor for >12months
    • Having attended the Diploma prep course as an observer or faculty

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