Job summary
This newly developed role will enable a trainee or equivalent level doctor to gain experience as part of our Undergraduate Medical Education Team at Chesterfield Royal Hospital. It has been specifically designed to support clinicians who wish to demonstrate a commitment to education as part of their career vision and provides the opportunity to gain a nationally recognised qualification.
The length of the post is a 1 year minimum commitment to attract funding for a PG Cert Med Ed. Costs for this are based on those charged by local partnered HEI's, the Trust aims to provide 100% funding to cover costs. Should the post be extended there is potential for additional qualifications to be supported with full or partial funding. This will be negotiated on an individual basis.
Applications are welcome from interested parties from across the seniority spectrum. The minimum requirement is completion of competencies at Foundation year 2 level, and more senior applicants at Higher Specialist Training level (or equivalent) will have the opportunity to discuss specific educational developmental requirements above and beyond those set out as part of the basic role.
Main duties of the job
Chesterfield Royal Hospital is an Undergraduate (UG) medical placement provider across all clinical placement years for both Nottingham and Sheffield University Medical Schools.
Placement provision is due to expand by up to 75% over the next 3 years, and it is expected that this role will form part of our faculty infrastructure which is being expanded to enable curriculum delivery for the increased student numbers.
Support requirements vary across the specialities and this post is context specific to the needs of the students and their supervisors, in general medicine.
Clinical skills appropriate to the post holder's stage of clinical training will be maintained through a weekly 1 day service commitment in a medical specialty to be agreed with division.
About us
All applicants are asked to note and act in accordance with our Trust strategy; 'Together as one'. Our vision is exceptional patient care provided by exceptional people, and our mission;to bring our people communities and partners together - providing patient care we can all be proud of.We all play a part in this and as members of staff we will always be guided by our Proud to CARE values:
- COMPASSION - treating everyone with kindness - welcoming diversity and inclusion, considering individual needs; and challenging inappropriate behaviours outside of our values
- AMBITION - Aspiring to be the best - reaching high standards, providing exceptional care and services; and achieving measurable improvements in people's health and wellbeing
- RESPECT - Valuing and appreciating everyone - listening, learning and acting on their experiences, being open and honest; and recognising that working with others brings benefits
- ENCOURAGEMENT- Opportunities for all - supporting education and development, helping people to bring their improvement ideas to life and speak-up; and getting everyone involved in our future
The Royal is a busy and friendly district general hospital which provides almost all of the acute in-patient care for Chesterfield and the surrounding rural area of North Derbyshire.
Job description
Job responsibilities
KEY RESULT AREAS:
Typical weekly educational activities - to include:
- Bedside teaching/supervised direct patient contact.
- Formal theoretical teaching (classroom and virtual).
- Case based discussion and debrief/tutorials.
- Simulation (both sim suite and in situ).
- Generic clinical skills training.
Support for central educational activities - to include:
- Curriculum mapping of clinical opportunities.
- Placement planning and induction.
- Local OSCE practice preparation and delivery.
- Teaching material/resource development.
- Supporting Consultant/ward supervisors.
- Developing effective relationships with colleagues, including consultants and ward supervisors, providing them with support to enable the effective delivery of education.
Clinical Activity:
- Work clinically one day each week to support service provision.
- Develop/consolidate clinical skills within a medical specialty.
Links with HEI:
- Contribute to UGM activity for associated HEIs (e.g. OSCE examination/question setting)
Personal Development:
- Completion of PG Cert Med Ed, or similar developmental qualification (full or partial funding will be available depending on specific personal request and HEI proposed).
- Undertake clinical workload and link this with an understanding of the importance of contextualising and establishing credibility for delivery of education in the clinical setting.
- Opportunity to engage in Educational research.
- Undertake workforce and generic L&D quality projects if available/applicable to an area of interest.
- Maintain evidence for successful annual medical appraisal in line with GMC expectations
JOB PLAN and TIMETABLE:
The working week will consist of:
- 3 days for the education role.
- 1 day of study (PG cert and SPA).
- 1 day allocated for working clinically.
It is expected that there will be a degree of flexibility for the scheduling of the study/developmental activities based around the requirements for local curriculum delivery, and weekly timetabling will accommodate any formal contact time required to enable completion of the PG Cert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
KEY RESULT AREAS:
Typical weekly educational activities - to include:
- Bedside teaching/supervised direct patient contact.
- Formal theoretical teaching (classroom and virtual).
- Case based discussion and debrief/tutorials.
- Simulation (both sim suite and in situ).
- Generic clinical skills training.
Support for central educational activities - to include:
- Curriculum mapping of clinical opportunities.
- Placement planning and induction.
- Local OSCE practice preparation and delivery.
- Teaching material/resource development.
- Supporting Consultant/ward supervisors.
- Developing effective relationships with colleagues, including consultants and ward supervisors, providing them with support to enable the effective delivery of education.
Clinical Activity:
- Work clinically one day each week to support service provision.
- Develop/consolidate clinical skills within a medical specialty.
Links with HEI:
- Contribute to UGM activity for associated HEIs (e.g. OSCE examination/question setting)
Personal Development:
- Completion of PG Cert Med Ed, or similar developmental qualification (full or partial funding will be available depending on specific personal request and HEI proposed).
- Undertake clinical workload and link this with an understanding of the importance of contextualising and establishing credibility for delivery of education in the clinical setting.
- Opportunity to engage in Educational research.
- Undertake workforce and generic L&D quality projects if available/applicable to an area of interest.
- Maintain evidence for successful annual medical appraisal in line with GMC expectations
JOB PLAN and TIMETABLE:
The working week will consist of:
- 3 days for the education role.
- 1 day of study (PG cert and SPA).
- 1 day allocated for working clinically.
It is expected that there will be a degree of flexibility for the scheduling of the study/developmental activities based around the requirements for local curriculum delivery, and weekly timetabling will accommodate any formal contact time required to enable completion of the PG Cert.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBChB or equivalent.
- GMC registered with license to practise
Desirable
- MRCP
- Post Graduate qualifications and/or training in medical education
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 2 years post-graduate clinical experience (completion of Foundation competencies or equivalent)
- Teaching delivery experience (any modality) to UG medical students
- Involvement in service analysis and improvement
Desirable
- Experience working in a medical based speciality post Foundation years
- Medical education experience gained through formal responsibility for teaching any health care group
- Experience of delivering teaching virtually
Skills
Essential
- Demonstration of ability to teach and appreciate differing learning needs
- Use of online learning platforms
- Good understanding of the secondary care environment (demonstrable experience gained through working in either general medicine or a medical sub-specialty)
Desirable
- Knowledge of UGM curriculum
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBChB or equivalent.
- GMC registered with license to practise
Desirable
- MRCP
- Post Graduate qualifications and/or training in medical education
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 2 years post-graduate clinical experience (completion of Foundation competencies or equivalent)
- Teaching delivery experience (any modality) to UG medical students
- Involvement in service analysis and improvement
Desirable
- Experience working in a medical based speciality post Foundation years
- Medical education experience gained through formal responsibility for teaching any health care group
- Experience of delivering teaching virtually
Skills
Essential
- Demonstration of ability to teach and appreciate differing learning needs
- Use of online learning platforms
- Good understanding of the secondary care environment (demonstrable experience gained through working in either general medicine or a medical sub-specialty)
Desirable
- Knowledge of UGM curriculum
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).
