Job summary
We are pleased to invite applications for 3 Clinical Junior Teaching Fellow posts based at Poole Hospital, to teach clinical skills to our St George's Medical Students, Grenada. It is a fantastic time to join our enthusiastic education team as we look to strengthen our already highly regarded, training programme. Come and enjoy the wonderful mix of stunning coastline, idyllic countryside and vibrant nightlife and join our cohesive and happy educational team.
Main duties of the job
- Clinical Teaching Fellows will be involved in the delivery of a wide variety of teaching including:
- Bedside teaching on wards
- Small group problem solving / tutorials
- Clinical skills teaching
- Simulation suite scenarios
- Course induction and feedback sessions
- The successful candidate will help to develop and organise teaching sessions for medical students and will liaise with Clerkship Directors to do so.
- CTFs will offer pastoral support for their medical students.
- CTFs will be role models for medical students in all aspects of professional and clinical life.
- CTFs will be as flexible and adaptable as possible and will try to offer personalised support and training for students.
About us
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.
This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Job description
- One post will be based in Medicine and provide clinical skills teaching to students placed in Medicine and also in Surgery, the other post will be based in Obstetrics and Gynaecology and provide clinical skills teaching to students placed in O&G as well as those placed in Paediatrics.
- These posts are for 40 hours per week, are for a 12 month period, but can potentially accommodate flexibility.
- 4 sessions per week will be allocated to education time, with the suggestion being 2 full days per week and 6 sessions, 3 days of clinical work.
- The successful candidates will be encouraged to undertake a Certificate in Medical Education, which will be funded from departmental funds.
- The successful candidates will work alongside the Director of Medical Education for SGU students as well as the Departmental Clerkship Directors.
- The successful candidates will be involved in organising and delivering clinical teaching to the students in their third year, which is their first clinical year. SGU training is a 4year medicine degree and all SGU students are postgraduates and have completed their 2 years of pre-clinical training.
- Successful candidates will be encouraged to undertake medical education research projects and quality improvement projects and will be encouraged to submit abstracts and attend medical education conferences (for example the Association for the Study of Medical Education, ASME).
- You will be assigned a clinical supervisor who will oversee your 2 weekly clinical sessions.
- You will be expected to remain up to date with all mandatory training and competences.
For more details please see the attached job description and person specification .
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Job description
- One post will be based in Medicine and provide clinical skills teaching to students placed in Medicine and also in Surgery, the other post will be based in Obstetrics and Gynaecology and provide clinical skills teaching to students placed in O&G as well as those placed in Paediatrics.
- These posts are for 40 hours per week, are for a 12 month period, but can potentially accommodate flexibility.
- 4 sessions per week will be allocated to education time, with the suggestion being 2 full days per week and 6 sessions, 3 days of clinical work.
- The successful candidates will be encouraged to undertake a Certificate in Medical Education, which will be funded from departmental funds.
- The successful candidates will work alongside the Director of Medical Education for SGU students as well as the Departmental Clerkship Directors.
- The successful candidates will be involved in organising and delivering clinical teaching to the students in their third year, which is their first clinical year. SGU training is a 4year medicine degree and all SGU students are postgraduates and have completed their 2 years of pre-clinical training.
- Successful candidates will be encouraged to undertake medical education research projects and quality improvement projects and will be encouraged to submit abstracts and attend medical education conferences (for example the Association for the Study of Medical Education, ASME).
- You will be assigned a clinical supervisor who will oversee your 2 weekly clinical sessions.
- You will be expected to remain up to date with all mandatory training and competences.
For more details please see the attached job description and person specification .
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Current GMC Registration and licence to practice
- Basic medical education qualification
- Successful completion of 2 year NHS Foundation Programme
Desirable
- Medical education teaching qualification
- Compliant with all Mandatory Training
Experience
Essential
- Eligible to work in the UK
- Up to date with current NHS clinical practice
- Minimum of 2 years Postgraduate work experience
- Minimum 4 months NHS experience
Desirable
- Evidence of involvement in audit and research projects
- Evidence of commitment to medical education
Skills, Knowledge and Aptitude
Essential
- Evidence and experience of enthusiasm for teaching
- Ability to prioritise own workload and use own initiative
- Ability to know own limitations and when to seek advice
- Meet the requirements of the GMC's Good Medical Practice
Desirable
- Computer/IT skills
- Research skills
Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Approachable manner
- Good communication, interpersonal and organisational skills
- Ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team
- Demonstrates good time management skills
Desirable
- Prepared to be flexible in working patterns
Other Attributes
Essential
- Able to speak English as necessary for the role
- Ability to fulfil all duties of the post
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Current GMC Registration and licence to practice
- Basic medical education qualification
- Successful completion of 2 year NHS Foundation Programme
Desirable
- Medical education teaching qualification
- Compliant with all Mandatory Training
Experience
Essential
- Eligible to work in the UK
- Up to date with current NHS clinical practice
- Minimum of 2 years Postgraduate work experience
- Minimum 4 months NHS experience
Desirable
- Evidence of involvement in audit and research projects
- Evidence of commitment to medical education
Skills, Knowledge and Aptitude
Essential
- Evidence and experience of enthusiasm for teaching
- Ability to prioritise own workload and use own initiative
- Ability to know own limitations and when to seek advice
- Meet the requirements of the GMC's Good Medical Practice
Desirable
- Computer/IT skills
- Research skills
Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Approachable manner
- Good communication, interpersonal and organisational skills
- Ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team
- Demonstrates good time management skills
Desirable
- Prepared to be flexible in working patterns
Other Attributes
Essential
- Able to speak English as necessary for the role
- Ability to fulfil all duties of the post
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
