ESSENTIAL SELECTION CRITERIA – ACADEMIC CLINICAL FELLOWSHIP Section Criterion 0 points 1 point 2 points 3 points 4 points Score 2 Clinical experience No evidence of relevant clinical experience Evidence of minimum relevant clinical experience Evidence of average relevant clinical experience Evidence of above average clinical experience /3 2/3 Academic experience No evidence of relevant academic experience Evidence of minimum relevant academic experience Evidence of average relevant academic experience Evidence of above average academic experience /3 2/3 Commitment to a clinical academic career No evidence of commitment to this career path Weak evidence of commitment to this career path Limited but clear evidence of commitment to this career path Ample and clear evidence of commitment Ample, clear and comprehensive evidence of commitment /4 Whole form Language Skills No evidence of competence in written English Demonstrates competence in and reasonable use of written English Clear and concise use of appropriate written English /2 Whole Form Reasoned / Analytical Approach No evidence of reasoned / analytical approach to applying for the post in completing form Provides some evidence relevant to clinical academic training, linked to position applied for Provides evidence throughout of reasons for applying, and clearly links experience to the post being applied for /2 Total for essential criteria (Maximum = 14) Note to shortlisters – Desirable selection criteria In order to ensure the most appropriate allocation of marks, shortlisters should take in to account the stage of the applicant’s career at which they are applying, and - where a specific entry level has been assigned to the Academic Clinical Fellowship applied for - the appropriateness of their academic career progression to the level of training. This is particularly important in relation to criteria relating to section 3 of the application form. The aggregate score for desirable criteria should be regarded as indicative rather than absolute in the shortlisting process. For instance, one applicant may achieve a higher total score than another candidate because they are further on in their career. However, the more junior applicant may demonstrate more potential despite the lower level of overall achievement. Shortlisters should, therefore, take account of the profile of the desirable criteria in the context of the level of application, together with the essential criteria results, in reaching their decisions. In all cases, marks awarded and decisions should be based on the evidence provided by the applicant.
DESIRABLE SELECTION CRITERIA – ACADEMIC CLINICAL FELLOWSHIP SHORTLISTERS PLEASE SEE IMPORTANT NOTE ABOVE Section Criterion 0 points 1 point 2 points 3 points 4 points Score 3A BSc or BA OR MSC or MRes OR PhD or MD in relevant subject (Mark one only) None None None (Mark one only) None None None (Mark one only) 2:1 In progress In progress (Mark one only) 1st Class Awarded Awarded (Mark one only) /3 3A Undergraduate or postgraduate prizes None One or more Three or more OR 1 highly prestigious e.g. University Gold Medal - - /2 3A Honors’/ distinctions (in final MB) None One or more Three or more - - /2 3D Teaching experience None Regular participation Formal teaching role - - /2 3B/F/G/I Extra-curricular activities None Activities relevant to clinical academic career Activities relevant to clinical academic career in this specialty /2 3C Scientific publications None Evidence of good quality publication as a Evidence of several good quality publications as a or evidence of good quality publication as a major contributor (e.g. first author) Evidence of more than 1 publication in a leading specialty journal or major journal inc publication as a major contributor (e.g. first author) Four or more as a major contributor (e.g. first author) including at least 1 one in a leading journal for the specialty or other major journal /4 3C Scientific presentations at Level None Evidence limited Evidence ample Evidence outstanding - /3 3 Key academic achievements No of Evidence weak Evidence limited Evidence ample Evidence outstanding /4 Total for desirable criteria (Maximum = 22)