Job summary
This post would suit individuals who aim to pursue a career in General Medicine with a specialist interest in Medical Education, both at undergraduate and postgraduate level. The successful candidate will be involved in coordinating and delivering the Trust's undergraduate clinical teaching programme (five sessions per week per annual average) and will undertake five sessions of clinical duties and professional development.
The main educational duties will be delivering structured clinical teaching sessions, including bedside teaching, seminars as well as running formative exams including OSCE and single best answer (SBA), mid-block and end of block summative feedback for year 3 students and some teaching and OSCE's for Year 5 Medical Students. Year 3 OSCEs will include three Saturdays per year for student assessments with time off in lieu. Year 5 OSCEs will be during their regular time in a week.
Main duties of the job
The main clinical duties will be to support the busy departments within the Division of Medicine. Specialist clinics and skills training can be arranged according to career interest.
TIMETABLE
The work pattern will alternate between week A: "clinical" and week B: "medical education".
Clinical duties consist of a mix of standard day shifts 08:00-16:00 or 09:00-17:00pm. No on-calls.
On occasions, when on clinical duty the teaching fellows are expected to support in bedside teaching.
Example "clinical" week timetable:
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
Acute Medicine: MAU/SSU/ACU
08:00-16:00/
09:00-17:00
08:00-16:00/
09:00-17:00
08:00-16:00/
09:00-17:00
08:00-16:00/
09:00-17:00
08:00-16:00/
09:00-17:00
About us
We are committed to diversity and inclusion and welcome applicants from all backgrounds -- especially people from ethnic minority groups, disabled individuals, and those living locally.
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff -- see the attached leaflet for details and are proud to be a supportive, inclusive workplace where you will feel valued and empowered. Join us and help make a difference in our community.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Teaching is provided in a variety of clinical settings, and the post holders will be expected to spend
One week in clinical/formal teaching as programmed in their timetable and one week doing clinical work. The post holder will be expected to participate in student induction sessions, assessments and end of block formal feedback sessions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Teaching is provided in a variety of clinical settings, and the post holders will be expected to spend
One week in clinical/formal teaching as programmed in their timetable and one week doing clinical work. The post holder will be expected to participate in student induction sessions, assessments and end of block formal feedback sessions.
Person Specification
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ATITUDE
Essential
- oAbility to prioritise workload & use initiative
- oAbility to know own limitations & when to seek advice
- oGood communication skills
- oMeet the requirements of the GMC's Good Medical Practice
- oILS or equivalent
Desirable
- oKnowledge of IT
- oEvidence of research developments
- oALS / Alert course
QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING
Essential
- oGMC registration and Licence to Practice
- oIndication of career path
Desirable
- oMRCP part 1
- oMedical Education qualification
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- oExperience in formal and informal teaching
- oFoundation Year 2 equivalent competency
- oAt least 12 months of experience working in the NHS
Desirable
- oEvidence of formal teaching experience
DISPOSITION
Essential
- oAbility to work effectively in multidisciplinary team
- oCommitment to current post
- oFlexibility in the work environment
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Essential
- oCommitment to continuing educational and personal development
- oValid permit / status to remain / work in the UK
- oEvidence of continuing education and personal development
- oAbility to travel to Medical School meetings
Person Specification
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ATITUDE
Essential
- oAbility to prioritise workload & use initiative
- oAbility to know own limitations & when to seek advice
- oGood communication skills
- oMeet the requirements of the GMC's Good Medical Practice
- oILS or equivalent
Desirable
- oKnowledge of IT
- oEvidence of research developments
- oALS / Alert course
QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING
Essential
- oGMC registration and Licence to Practice
- oIndication of career path
Desirable
- oMRCP part 1
- oMedical Education qualification
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- oExperience in formal and informal teaching
- oFoundation Year 2 equivalent competency
- oAt least 12 months of experience working in the NHS
Desirable
- oEvidence of formal teaching experience
DISPOSITION
Essential
- oAbility to work effectively in multidisciplinary team
- oCommitment to current post
- oFlexibility in the work environment
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Essential
- oCommitment to continuing educational and personal development
- oValid permit / status to remain / work in the UK
- oEvidence of continuing education and personal development
- oAbility to travel to Medical School meetings
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).
