Job summary
This post would suit individuals who aim to pursue a career in a clinical area but who would like to gain experience in Emergency Medicine and 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 (ten sessions per week per annual average) within the Emergency Medicine Department at Peterborough City Hospital.
A fifty per cent commitment to the Emergency Medicine Department will be arranged by the Emergency Medicine service, this will include out of hours work including late shifts, weekends and nights. The rest of the time the candidate is expected to teach medical students. Continuing Professional & Personal Development time will be allocated.
Main duties of the job
The Trust provides undergraduate medical and surgical clinical teaching to medical students from the University of Leicester, School Of Medicine (Year 3 ward based apprenticeships to Year 5 clinical assistantships, and including Year 4 specialty blocks) and the University of Cambridge School of Clinical Medicine (Year 4 Core Clinical Method placements through to Year 6 Senior Placements.
Teaching is provided in a variety of clinical settings, and the post holders will undertake ten fixed sessions per week working with undergraduate medical students from both Cambridge and Leicester Medical Schools who are on formal placements in Emergency Medicine. The post holder will be expected to participate in student induction sessions and assessment sessions along with consultants. The post holder will be the main point of contact for all medical students in this particularly hard-pressed department.
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 undertake ten fixed sessions per week working with undergraduate medical students from both Cambridge and Leicester Medical Schools who are on formal placements in Emergency Medicine. The post holder will be expected to participate in student induction sessions and assessment sessions along with consultants. The post holder will be the main point of contact for all medical students in this particularly hard-pressed department.
Tasks will include working with medical students each day to assign cases, receive back student findings, act as liaison between medical students and clinical staff as well as presenting structured teaching sessions, bedside teaching or ensuring that these are presented by appropriate colleagues. The post-holder will also be required to participate in student induction sessions as well as formative exams, including OSCEs, held at the Trust on behalf of the Medical Schools. It is expected that annual leave will be taken when students are not on placement to the Trust. If leave is taken during a student placement block a prospective cover will have to be agreed by the Medical Education Department.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Teaching is provided in a variety of clinical settings, and the post holders will undertake ten fixed sessions per week working with undergraduate medical students from both Cambridge and Leicester Medical Schools who are on formal placements in Emergency Medicine. The post holder will be expected to participate in student induction sessions and assessment sessions along with consultants. The post holder will be the main point of contact for all medical students in this particularly hard-pressed department.
Tasks will include working with medical students each day to assign cases, receive back student findings, act as liaison between medical students and clinical staff as well as presenting structured teaching sessions, bedside teaching or ensuring that these are presented by appropriate colleagues. The post-holder will also be required to participate in student induction sessions as well as formative exams, including OSCEs, held at the Trust on behalf of the Medical Schools. It is expected that annual leave will be taken when students are not on placement to the Trust. If leave is taken during a student placement block a prospective cover will have to be agreed by the Medical Education Department.
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
Desirable
- oKnowledge of IT
- oEvidence of research developments
- oALS or ATLS certificate
QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING
Essential
- oGMC registration and Licence to Practice
- o12 months experience of working within the NHS
Desirable
- oMedical Education qualification
- oPostgraduate examination (e.g. in Emergency Medicine, Surgery or Medicine)
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- oExperience in formal and informal teaching
- oSuccessfully completion of Foundation Training Year 2 or equivalent competency
- oExperience of working in Emergency Medicine in the UK
- oEvidence of clinical audit
Desirable
- oST 1-2 in core surgical or medical training or ACCS or equivalent
- oEvidence of 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
Desirable
- oKnowledge of IT
- oEvidence of research developments
- oALS or ATLS certificate
QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING
Essential
- oGMC registration and Licence to Practice
- o12 months experience of working within the NHS
Desirable
- oMedical Education qualification
- oPostgraduate examination (e.g. in Emergency Medicine, Surgery or Medicine)
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- oExperience in formal and informal teaching
- oSuccessfully completion of Foundation Training Year 2 or equivalent competency
- oExperience of working in Emergency Medicine in the UK
- oEvidence of clinical audit
Desirable
- oST 1-2 in core surgical or medical training or ACCS or equivalent
- oEvidence of 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).
