Job summary
We invite applications for an international Medical Graduate (IMG) Fellow post to support, guide and champion the needs of International Medical Graduate doctors at UHD.
The post will be based across UHD (Royal Bournemouth and Poole Hospitals) with 80% of the time allocated to IMG education, training and support initiatives and 20% (1 day per week) to an area of clinical interest to ensure the post holder's clinical skills are supported and maintained. This post does not require out of hours work.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be involved in the delivery and development of awide variety of Education and Training initiatives to support our International Medical Graduates at UHD.
UHD has over 200 locally employed doctors (LEDs) of which around 75% are International Medical Graduate doctors (IMGs). In addition a significant proportion of our doctors in regional training programmes are IMGs. This post will focus on developing and delivering processes which enhance the working experience of IMG doctors at UHD and support their career development.
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 about this at interview.
Please note if the role or service is relocated as part of a planned move, employees will not be eligible for excess mileage reimbursement. Travel from the postholder's home to the new work base will be considered a normal commute. Any other changes not related to this relocation will be managed according to the relevant Trust or National terms and conditions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
MAIN DUTIES OF THE POST
The successful candidate will be involved in the delivery and development of a wide variety of Education and Training initiatives to support our International Medical Graduates at UHD.
SAMPLE TIMETABLE
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
AM
Clinical Work
Admin / Meetings
Facilitating IMG induction
Educational project / QI work
IMG work
PM
Clinical Work
IMG work
IMG work
Delivering IMG teaching
Study time for Certificate in Medical Education
We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
Job description
Job responsibilities
MAIN DUTIES OF THE POST
The successful candidate will be involved in the delivery and development of a wide variety of Education and Training initiatives to support our International Medical Graduates at UHD.
SAMPLE TIMETABLE
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
AM
Clinical Work
Admin / Meetings
Facilitating IMG induction
Educational project / QI work
IMG work
PM
Clinical Work
IMG work
IMG work
Delivering IMG teaching
Study time for Certificate in Medical Education
We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Current Full GMC Registration and licence to practice
- Basic Medical Qualification
Desirable
- Higher professional qualifications e.g. MRCP Medical Education
- Medical Education Teaching Qualification
- Compliant with all mandatory training
Experience
Essential
- At least 2 years postgraduate clinical experience and 1 year experience within the NHS currently.
- Eligible to work in the UK
- Up to date with current NHS Clinical Practice
- Experience of supporting the education of others
Desirable
- Evidence of audit and research projects
- Currently working in NHS at Registrar level
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of experience and enthusiasm for teaching
- Ability to prioritise workload and use own initiative
- Ability to know own limitations and when to seek advice
- Meet the requirements of the GMCs 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 multi-disciplinary team
- Demonstrates good time management skills
Desirable
- Prepared to be flexible in working
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 Full GMC Registration and licence to practice
- Basic Medical Qualification
Desirable
- Higher professional qualifications e.g. MRCP Medical Education
- Medical Education Teaching Qualification
- Compliant with all mandatory training
Experience
Essential
- At least 2 years postgraduate clinical experience and 1 year experience within the NHS currently.
- Eligible to work in the UK
- Up to date with current NHS Clinical Practice
- Experience of supporting the education of others
Desirable
- Evidence of audit and research projects
- Currently working in NHS at Registrar level
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of experience and enthusiasm for teaching
- Ability to prioritise workload and use own initiative
- Ability to know own limitations and when to seek advice
- Meet the requirements of the GMCs 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 multi-disciplinary team
- Demonstrates good time management skills
Desirable
- Prepared to be flexible in working
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
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).
