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
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
About us
1. Patients - We will ensure our patients receive consistently high quality, safe care with outstanding outcomes and experience
2. People - We will build on our position as an employer of choice; with an engaged, developed and empowered team that puts patient care at the heart of everything it does
3. Places - We will invest in our estate, equipment and digital infrastructure to support the delivery of high quality patient care
4. Performance - We will consistently achieve our performance standards and make the best use of resources to contribute to an affordable healthcare system
5. Partners - We will support the improvement of the health of the communities we serve through strong system leadership and innovative partnerships to deliver integrated models of care
6. Potential - We will deliver world-class research and education and transform health through innovation
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post will be 50% Undergraduate Medical Education and 50% Clinical within Dermatology.
The Dermatology Department provides clinical teaching for medical students based at NUH from the University of Nottingham Medical School. This is a two week module which takes place between early February to end of September.
The teaching fellow will organise delivery of the teaching and assist with development of the course structure, assessments and materials. The role holder will also deliver taught sessions, clinical teaching and mandatory assessments that are part of each module. The rest of their time will be spent supporting teaching activities within NUH, attending tuition for the M.MedSci in Medical Education and continuing professional development (CPD).
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
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post will be 50% Undergraduate Medical Education and 50% Clinical within Dermatology.
The Dermatology Department provides clinical teaching for medical students based at NUH from the University of Nottingham Medical School. This is a two week module which takes place between early February to end of September.
The teaching fellow will organise delivery of the teaching and assist with development of the course structure, assessments and materials. The role holder will also deliver taught sessions, clinical teaching and mandatory assessments that are part of each module. The rest of their time will be spent supporting teaching activities within NUH, attending tuition for the M.MedSci in Medical Education and continuing professional development (CPD).
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
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- GMC Full registration MBBS or equivalent
Desirable
- Distinction, prizes or honours during Undergraduate and Postgraduate training MRCP
Experience
Essential
- Satisfactory completion of clinical training attachments in Foundation training, or equivalent experience Minimum 6 months NHS experience as a qualified doctor
Desirable
- Clinical experience in Dermatology as a doctor Project management experience
Teaching
Essential
- Enthusiastic and experienced in teaching clinical skills in the workplace or training environment to junior staff and students
Desirable
- Experience of teaching to multidisciplinary groups Has successfully completed formal teaching course such as 'training the trainers' or 'teaching skills' course Presentations at local/regional/national/international meetings
Research & 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 and Postgraduate training MRCP
Experience
Essential
- Satisfactory completion of clinical training attachments in Foundation training, or equivalent experience Minimum 6 months NHS experience as a qualified doctor
Desirable
- Clinical experience in Dermatology as a doctor Project management experience
Teaching
Essential
- Enthusiastic and experienced in teaching clinical skills in the workplace or training environment to junior staff and students
Desirable
- Experience of teaching to multidisciplinary groups Has successfully completed formal teaching course such as 'training the trainers' or 'teaching skills' course Presentations at local/regional/national/international meetings
Research & 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).