Job summary
INTRODUCTION
This post would suit an individual who aims to pursue a career in Surgery 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, and teaching clinics, as well as running formative exams including OSCE examinations. This will include three Saturday mornings per year to help with the Leicester Medical student assessments, which you will have as time off in lieu. We encourage postgraduate study and support engagement in educational research.
The main clinical duties will be to support the busy departments within the Division of Surgery. Specialist clinics and skills training can be arranged according to career interest.
Main duties of the job
THE POST
Applications are invited from registered Medical Practitioners for the above post based within the Department of Medical & Dental Education, as well as the Division of Surgery.
The Trust provides undergraduate clinical teaching to medical students from the University of Cambridge School of Clinical Medicine and the University of Leicester School of Medicine
Teaching is provided in a variety of clinical settings and the post holder will be expected to spend approximately five sessions per week teaching undergraduate medical students from Cambridge Medical School. The post holder will be expected to participate in the student induction sessions, including those at Cambridge Medical School, and assessment sessions.
About us
We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, with a special focus on welcoming individuals from disabled, Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as those from our local area.
In line with our dedication to employee support, we offer a variety of benefits. For more information, please see the attached staff benefits leaflet.
We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.
Job description
Job responsibilities
TIMETABLE
There will be five fixed educational sessions per week which will include preparation/administration and personal development time as well as formal face-to-face teaching sessions.
The remaining five sessions will be clinical and will be discussed at interview. Out of term time (when the students are not on placement at Peterborough City Hospital), all 10 sessions will be clinical.
To meet with timetabling and curriculum requirements, an average term time week will be:
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Morning
Clinical session
Clinical session
Clinical session
Clinical session
Clinical session
Afternoon
Teaching, including 1 hours preparatory work
Teaching, including 1 hours preparatory work
Teaching, including 1 hours preparatory work
Teaching, including 1 hours preparatory work
Continuing Personal & Professional Development work
Job description
Job responsibilities
TIMETABLE
There will be five fixed educational sessions per week which will include preparation/administration and personal development time as well as formal face-to-face teaching sessions.
The remaining five sessions will be clinical and will be discussed at interview. Out of term time (when the students are not on placement at Peterborough City Hospital), all 10 sessions will be clinical.
To meet with timetabling and curriculum requirements, an average term time week will be:
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Morning
Clinical session
Clinical session
Clinical session
Clinical session
Clinical session
Afternoon
Teaching, including 1 hours preparatory work
Teaching, including 1 hours preparatory work
Teaching, including 1 hours preparatory work
Teaching, including 1 hours preparatory work
Continuing Personal & Professional Development work
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING
Essential
- GMC registration and Licence to Practice
- Indication of career path
Desirable
- MRCS Part A
- Medical Education qualification
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Experience in formal and informal teaching
- Foundation Year 2 or equivalent competency
- At least 12 months experience of working in the NHS
Desirable
- Evidence of further training in how to teach
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND APTITUDE
Essential
- Ability to prioritise workload & use initiative
- Ability to know own limitations & when to seek advice
- Good communication skills
- Meet the requirements of the GMC's Good Medical Practice
- ILS or equivalent
Desirable
- Knowledge of IT
- Evidence of research developments
- ALS / or ATLS certificate
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING
Essential
- GMC registration and Licence to Practice
- Indication of career path
Desirable
- MRCS Part A
- Medical Education qualification
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Experience in formal and informal teaching
- Foundation Year 2 or equivalent competency
- At least 12 months experience of working in the NHS
Desirable
- Evidence of further training in how to teach
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND APTITUDE
Essential
- Ability to prioritise workload & use initiative
- Ability to know own limitations & when to seek advice
- Good communication skills
- Meet the requirements of the GMC's Good Medical Practice
- ILS or equivalent
Desirable
- Knowledge of IT
- Evidence of research developments
- ALS / or ATLS certificate
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).
