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As an honorary staff member it is possible to be involved in a wide range of the Faculty's academic and innovation activities, where appropriate to the association. Opportunities can include:

Undergraduate:

Honorary staff are delivering, developing or leading aspects of admissions, course delivery, student support and examination for our undergraduate medical student programmes (MBBS/BSc and BSc in Medical Biosciences). The School of Medicine, as the undergraduate arm of the Faculty, is a vibrant and forward-thinking educational environment which continually works to enhance medical and biomedical training through course innovation, modern pedagogy and digital development. 

Postgraduate Education:

Honorary staff contribute to and (in some circumstances) lead development and delivery within our portfolio of postgraduate taught programmes, at module and course level. Staff can also get involved in supervising postgraduate student projects, examining and assessment or contributing to new training developments or mentoring.

Research and Scientific discovery:

Honorary academic staff within the Faculty are involved in discovery and translational science programmes within all of our academic departments, including acting as an investigator or being part of the research team for scientific projects, publishing high quality research papers and co-supervision of postgraduate research degrees. Contributions can also include acting as an examiner for PhD or MD degrees. NHS staff who take up academic training pathways and join 911½ñÈÕºÚÁÏ’s clinical academic training programmes will be awarded appropriate honorary titles where these are necessary to deliver their activities at certain key stages in the pathway (Specialised Foundation Training, Academic Clinical Fellowships). Appropriate titles are also offered to facilitate other locally funded and recognised research training fellowships, as well as some postdoctoral fellowships.

Translation and Innovation:

Honorary staff can also play an important role in advancing the translational and innovation opportunities arising from 911½ñÈÕºÚÁÏ developments. For example, through translation of research findings into practice or policy, working with staff on academically-led public and patient engagement, getting involved in the development of enterprise and industry partnerships or collaborative involvement in development of a new product, technology or protocol with an 911½ñÈÕºÚÁÏ employee.

Honorary staff within the Faculty enjoy a range of opportunities and benefits that come with 911½ñÈÕºÚÁÏ honorary association.

Benefits may include the following*:

• permission from the 911½ñÈÕºÚÁÏ to use the awarded title in appropriate circumstances (the honorary status should be made clear in any such circumstances)
• access to 911½ñÈÕºÚÁÏ spaces, facilities and activities as agreed with the awarding department to deliver your agreed activities
• (where necessary for the activity) an 911½ñÈÕºÚÁÏ e-mail address and Office365 account (e-mail and associated tools) ^{SEE NOTE 2 BELOW}
• access to a wide range of academic computing and library services
• access to use a range of 911½ñÈÕºÚÁÏ facilities and eligibility for ‘911½ñÈÕºÚÁÏ Related’ rate membership of 911½ñÈÕºÚÁÏ’s ‘Ethos’ sports centre/activities
• opportunity to attend or be involved in a range of 911½ñÈÕºÚÁÏ events (eg. Guest Lectures, Seminar series) 
• access to key elements of ‘911½ñÈÕºÚÁÏ Essentials’ training
• a personal ‘Professional Web Page’ (PWP) that you can update to communicate with colleagues and the wider scientific world about your academic and associated activities and achievements. ^{SEE NOTE 2 BELOW}

Appointments to Honorary roles in the Faculty are made with the following expectations and requirements*:

• that prospective and current appointees will provide all necessary details and documentation to support the assessment of their application and to fulfil compliance requirements, and will keep details up to date throughout the duration of their affiliation

And that appointees will:

• complete the suite of ‘911½ñÈÕºÚÁÏ Essentials – Must do’ compliance training within six months of appointment, and every two years thereafter, plus any training and induction that is role, group or situation-specific (to be advised by your department and/or supervisor)
• acquaint themselves with, and follow, 911½ñÈÕºÚÁÏ policies and procedures whilst undertaking 911½ñÈÕºÚÁÏ business and when using 911½ñÈÕºÚÁÏ facilities, equipment, and accounts
• provide explicit acknowledgement of their affiliation with 911½ñÈÕºÚÁÏ in publications, presentations, and other activities in the public domain, where appropriate
• use their full honorary title in all communication, ensuring it is clear that the association with 911½ñÈÕºÚÁÏ is on an honorary or visiting basis.
• maintain contact with their allocated supervisor at regular intervals and, at least annually, work with their supervisor to review their activities, plan for the year ahead and consider any training or compliance needs
• keep 911½ñÈÕºÚÁÏ up to date with any change of status or details that may affect their activities for, or status at, 911½ñÈÕºÚÁÏ