Diploma Supervisors Eligibility

Each person taking the diploma will have a Diploma supervisor to help them achieve the qualification.

NB: From 1 May 2024. Anyone not already undertaking supervision of Diploma candidates should apply to do so using the Diploma Supervisor Form

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

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