Job summary
The post would be ideal for either a post IMT3-ST4 or a mid-scheme ST5-6, an experienced SHO or Specialist Registrar, who has a clinical background involving Dermatology. The successful applicant would also have an interest in medical education and educational research.
This is a post based in Dermatology at Nottingham University Hospitals Trust (NUH), Queen's Medical Centre Campus (QMC). It will offer a unique combination of teaching and clinical opportunities within QMC. It will involve taking a lead role in the organisation, development and delivery of clinical teaching and tutorials to medical students based at NUH, both within the clinical workplace and in a teaching/skills environment.
Personal teaching skills will be developed and improved, along with understanding and experience of experiential learning, competency assessment and evaluation tools. There will also be the opportunity to develop skills and experience in non-technical areas such as communication and de/briefing working alongside experienced faculty members UMED.
The post holder can undertake the taught M.Med.Sci (Clin.Ed) Course as a part time postgraduate student, which constitutes approximately 20 days contact time at the University of Nottingham or at another Higher Education Institution as applicable, plus reading and writing up of assignments and dissertation. 50% of the costs of the M Med Sci will need to be met by the successful applicant and 50% by the Trust for all UK applicants.
Main duties of the job
SAMPLE TIMETABLE
AM
PM
Monday
Introduction to Dermatology tutorial
Teaching session/CPD
Tuesday
Two week-wait skin cancer clinic
Adult general clinic
Wednesday
Teaching session/CPD
Practical skills teaching and suturing
Thursday
Admin/Acute dermatology
MDT/Clinical educational sessions
Friday
Skin biopsy/surgery list
Alternate weeks
Teaching (Week 1)
Formative assessment & Sign off (Week 2)
The appointee will be expected to fulfil the following duties within the agreed Job Plan.
About us
With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The following is a guide of the weekly teaching job plan:
Dermatology student teaching (February October) including introductory sessions, tutorials, small group teaching including clinical skills, development of teaching material and 1 to 1 sessions.
DOPS and Mini Cexs assessments every two weeks during the above period and end of attachment sign-off.
Time for teaching CPD
Flexible time commitment to other teaching and clinical activities
The following is a guide of the weekly clinical job plan:
Adult general dermatology and two week wait skin cancer clinics
Skin biopsy/surgery session
Acute dermatology experience (9am-5pm)
Admin session
Time to attend skin cancer multidisciplinary team (MDT) meeting and clinical educational sessions
Job description
Job responsibilities
The following is a guide of the weekly teaching job plan:
Dermatology student teaching (February October) including introductory sessions, tutorials, small group teaching including clinical skills, development of teaching material and 1 to 1 sessions.
DOPS and Mini Cexs assessments every two weeks during the above period and end of attachment sign-off.
Time for teaching CPD
Flexible time commitment to other teaching and clinical activities
The following is a guide of the weekly clinical job plan:
Adult general dermatology and two week wait skin cancer clinics
Skin biopsy/surgery session
Acute dermatology experience (9am-5pm)
Admin session
Time to attend skin cancer multidisciplinary team (MDT) meeting and clinical educational sessions
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- GMC Full registration MBBS or equivalent
Desirable
- Distinction, prizes or honours during Undergraduate & Postgraduate training
Experience
Essential
- Satisfactory completion of clinical training in FY1 and FY2 in the UK
- Minimum of 2 years NHS experience in the UK
Desirable
- Clinical experience in Dermatology as a doctor.
Teaching
Essential
- Enthusiastic and experienced in teaching in the workplace or training environment to junior staff and students
Desirable
- Experience of teaching to multidisciplinary groups Has successfully completed a formal teaching course such as 'Training the Trainers' or 'Teaching Skills'. Presentations at local, regional, national and/or international meetings
Reasearch/Audit
Essential
- Evidence of active participation and completion of an audit project or quality improvement project.
Desirable
- Participation in a clinically-based research project.
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- GMC Full registration MBBS or equivalent
Desirable
- Distinction, prizes or honours during Undergraduate & Postgraduate training
Experience
Essential
- Satisfactory completion of clinical training in FY1 and FY2 in the UK
- Minimum of 2 years NHS experience in the UK
Desirable
- Clinical experience in Dermatology as a doctor.
Teaching
Essential
- Enthusiastic and experienced in teaching in the workplace or training environment to junior staff and students
Desirable
- Experience of teaching to multidisciplinary groups Has successfully completed a formal teaching course such as 'Training the Trainers' or 'Teaching Skills'. Presentations at local, regional, national and/or international meetings
Reasearch/Audit
Essential
- Evidence of active participation and completion of an audit project or quality improvement project.
Desirable
- Participation in a clinically-based research project.
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).