Job summary
The Medical
Undergraduate Team have an exciting opportunity within South Tyneside and
Sunderland Foundation Trust to appoint an Undergraduate Co-ordinator. The
Undergraduate Co-ordinator will work alongside Teaching Fellows and Clinical
Educators to facilitate the delivery of the University of Sunderland Medical
School Curriculum.
We are available to meet prospective candidates and give them the
opportunity to visit the department and meet colleagues with whom they will be
working. We find this helps candidates to gain a greater understanding of the
department and the post and to find out if they would be happy joining our
team.
Main duties of the job
Medical
Education is a dynamic and fast paced environment, and the post holder will be
expected to work to tight timeframes, organise their own workload and be able
to prioritise tasks. Candidates must have excellent communication skills, both
written and verbal and be flexible and committed to team working.
The post is
full time over a 5-day week with the potential for flexible working
arrangements. The job will be based at the Sunderland site but the post holder will
be expected to travel to South Tyneside District Hospital, when the job
requires.
Working and supporting the Undergraduate
Manager to successfully implement, maintain and further develop the University
of Sunderland MBchB curriculum within the Trust. This will include data
collection and basic analysis to identify student capacity in the clinical
areas.
Candidates must be
able to demonstrate that their level of skill and experience reflect the
requirements in the job description and person specification
About us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,600 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements. The Trust will not accept applications which are found to be AI generated.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Medical Education Department is responsible for
the provision and quality control of undergraduate and postgraduate medical
education to meet national requirements for training, with the purpose
improving standards of patient care.
Led
by the Director of Medical Education (DME), Clinical Tutors and Medical
Education Manager (MEM) the department works towards improving and assuring
quality of undergraduate and postgraduate medical teaching and learning that is
provided within the Trust and aims to improve teaching and lifelong learning.
The post holder will fulfil a key administration role to ensure the
delivery of an effective medical education service to the highest quality and
standards in line with the requirements of the Trust, GMC and Health Education
England. Directly providing
comprehensive day-to-day support and administration to some training programmes
the post holder will support the Director of Undergraduate Clinical Studies,
college tutor/training programme directors in the delivery of education to
specific groups of doctors and will ensure the competencies are delivered
appropriately. Working and supporting
the Undergraduate Manager
to successfully implement, maintain and further develop the University of
Sunderland MBchB curriculum within the Trust. This will include data collection
and basic analysis to identify student capacity in the clinical areas.
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE
Please note the Trust are not able to offer Skilled
Worker Sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the UKVI threshold
requirements. Applicants are requested
to consider this when making their application.
Please visit Gov.UK for further information
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Medical Education Department is responsible for
the provision and quality control of undergraduate and postgraduate medical
education to meet national requirements for training, with the purpose
improving standards of patient care.
Led
by the Director of Medical Education (DME), Clinical Tutors and Medical
Education Manager (MEM) the department works towards improving and assuring
quality of undergraduate and postgraduate medical teaching and learning that is
provided within the Trust and aims to improve teaching and lifelong learning.
The post holder will fulfil a key administration role to ensure the
delivery of an effective medical education service to the highest quality and
standards in line with the requirements of the Trust, GMC and Health Education
England. Directly providing
comprehensive day-to-day support and administration to some training programmes
the post holder will support the Director of Undergraduate Clinical Studies,
college tutor/training programme directors in the delivery of education to
specific groups of doctors and will ensure the competencies are delivered
appropriately. Working and supporting
the Undergraduate Manager
to successfully implement, maintain and further develop the University of
Sunderland MBchB curriculum within the Trust. This will include data collection
and basic analysis to identify student capacity in the clinical areas.
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE
Please note the Trust are not able to offer Skilled
Worker Sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the UKVI threshold
requirements. Applicants are requested
to consider this when making their application.
Please visit Gov.UK for further information
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of ability to work as part of a team and independently on own initiative.
- Experience of working in a challenging administrative environment with ability to escalate issues when necessary.
- Sound knowledge and understanding in the use and maintenance of databases.
- Experience of report writing/minute taking.
- Data collection and basic analysis.
- Demonstrable knowledge of Microsoft Office Packages.
- Experience of service improvement/ project planning
Desirable
- Knowledge of Medical Education
- Experience of working in NHS or health sector organisation.
Physical skills
Essential
- Moving and handling
- Ability to sit at workstation to perform the post.
- Concentration required for checking data and computer inputting.
- Ability to meet the travel requirements of the post
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent communication skills across a wide range of stakeholders.
- Ability to interact effectively with all levels of staff.
- Excellent organisation, administrative and time management skills.
- Data collection and basic analysis
- Adaptable/flexible approach to work.
- Team player.
- Demonstrate attention to detail and accuracy.
- Able to work under pressure with interruptions, prioritising and managing own deadlines according to varying needs.
- Able to demonstrate significant problem-solving skills
Desirable
- Customer care qualification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ 3 administrative or equivalent knowledge gained in an administrative/secretarial role.
- 5 GCSEs grade A-D (9-4) including Numeracy and Literacy or equivalent.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of ability to work as part of a team and independently on own initiative.
- Experience of working in a challenging administrative environment with ability to escalate issues when necessary.
- Sound knowledge and understanding in the use and maintenance of databases.
- Experience of report writing/minute taking.
- Data collection and basic analysis.
- Demonstrable knowledge of Microsoft Office Packages.
- Experience of service improvement/ project planning
Desirable
- Knowledge of Medical Education
- Experience of working in NHS or health sector organisation.
Physical skills
Essential
- Moving and handling
- Ability to sit at workstation to perform the post.
- Concentration required for checking data and computer inputting.
- Ability to meet the travel requirements of the post
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent communication skills across a wide range of stakeholders.
- Ability to interact effectively with all levels of staff.
- Excellent organisation, administrative and time management skills.
- Data collection and basic analysis
- Adaptable/flexible approach to work.
- Team player.
- Demonstrate attention to detail and accuracy.
- Able to work under pressure with interruptions, prioritising and managing own deadlines according to varying needs.
- Able to demonstrate significant problem-solving skills
Desirable
- Customer care qualification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ 3 administrative or equivalent knowledge gained in an administrative/secretarial role.
- 5 GCSEs grade A-D (9-4) including Numeracy and Literacy or equivalent.