Anyone who has a passion for diversity and reducing inequality however below is our role description and person spec!
Role Description: ASE Mentor
Purpose: To provide guidance, support, and encouragement to Black trainee surgeons participating in the ASE programme, fostering their professional development and helping them navigate challenges in their surgical careers.
Key Responsibilities:
• Facilitate Monthly Group Mentoring Sessions: Lead online group mentoring sessions using action learning set techniques to foster peer-to-peer learning and address specific challenges faced by mentees.
• Attend Networking Events: Participate in ASE networking events to build relationships with mentees, foster a sense of community, and expand their professional network.
• Serve as a Role Model: Demonstrate commitment to diversity and inclusion, serving as a positive role model for Black trainee surgeons.
• Participate in Training: Attend mentor training sessions to enhance mentoring skills and cultural competency.
• Provide Individualised Support: Offer 1-on-1 mentoring session to a trainee at least once within the year to provide personalized career advice and address specific needs of individual mentees.
Time Commitment:
- Approximately 2-3 hours per month for group mentoring sessions and preparation.
o We would expect minimum commitment of 3 webinars over the course of the year
- Attend mentor training event at start of programme
- Attending 3 x networking events over course of the year
- Additional time for 1-on-1 mentoring sessions (optional)
Person Specification
Essential Criteria:
Experience: Consultant surgeon, associate specialist or equivalent with at least 11 years of experience in their specialty.
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: Demonstrated commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion in the surgical field.
Excellent Communication & Interpersonal Skills: Ability to build rapport, actively listen, and provide constructive feedback.
Mentoring or Coaching Experience: Prior experience in mentoring or coaching, or a willingness to learn and develop these skills.
Cultural Competency: Awareness and understanding of the unique challenges faced by Black trainee surgeons.
Desirable Criteria:
Shared Lived Experience: Being a Black doctor or having experience mentoring individuals from underrepresented groups.
Leadership Experience: Holding leadership positions within their specialty or professional organizations.
Passion for Mentorship: A genuine desire to support and empower the next generation of Black surgeons.
If you are interested please feel free to apply and make a difference
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