Job summary
An exciting opportunity is available for the posts of Undergraduate Medical Education Fellow. These 5 posts will be focussed on developing the undergraduate education experience for medical students at LGT. Each post is a twelve month role aimed at those who wish to build on their personal teaching experience and develop expertise in educational theory and practice in a supervised environment.
Post holders will work cross site and educate both King's College London and University of Nicosia medical students. Each post will lead on either KCL students at UHL or KCL students at QEH or Nicosia students at UHL & QEH.
2 of the posts will concentrate on simulation training of both undergraduate students and foundation trainees.
Main duties of the job
Medical Education Fellow - 2 Posts - Covering KCL students. One post will be based at UHL and the other at QEH
Medical Education Fellow - 1 Post - Covering UNIC students. This post is based at QEH but will work cross site as needed.
Medical Education and Simulation Fellows - 2 posts - 1 post will be based at UHL and the other at QEH.
The funding for the Fellows posts at Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust (LGT) has been made available from the undergraduate education tariff. These posts will be focussed on developing the undergraduate education experience for medical students at LGT. Each post is a twelve month role aimed at those who wish to build on their personal teaching experience and develop expertise in educational theory and practice in a supervised environment.
The posts are designed to provide a wide range of educational experience for trainees who wish to make a commitment to education as part of their career. An enthusiasm for teaching is a prerequisite, but no assumptions will be made about formal knowledge of educational theory or practice. Hands-on teaching will be central to the post, as will a critical engagement with educational issues around providing undergraduate training in a changing context, both nationally and locally.
About us
Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:
- Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development
- Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
- Improving the experience of staff with disability
- Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
- Making equalities mainstream
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical responsibilities will be dependent on the post holders clinical experience and will be tailored to the individual.
Learning outcomes for this post include:
- Gain an understanding of innovative education modalities
- Be able to pursue an area of medical education in depth
- Be provided with an opportunity to gain an educational qualification to the level of certificate or above
- Produce publications on area of interest
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical responsibilities will be dependent on the post holders clinical experience and will be tailored to the individual.
Learning outcomes for this post include:
- Gain an understanding of innovative education modalities
- Be able to pursue an area of medical education in depth
- Be provided with an opportunity to gain an educational qualification to the level of certificate or above
- Produce publications on area of interest
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Full GMC Registration with License to Practice
Clinical Ability
Essential
- Satisfactory progression through training as demonstrated by satisfactory ARCP outcomes.
Desirable
- Prizes or distinctions, presentation of work at a national or international meeting, publications in peer reviewed journals, additional degree or MSc in relevant subject area
Educational Capabilities
Essential
- Previous experience in medical education. Able to demonstrate personal and educational reasons for applying for this Fellowship programme and shows a commitment to continuing professional development.
- oStrong desire to learn about simulation and debrief in medical education (SIM Posts)
Desirable
- Demonstrates knowledge of career pathways in medical education, good general knowledge / broad interest in academic medicine, research experience, and can demonstrate how the post will benefit patients in London in future.
- Familiarity with debriefing techniques and basic educational theories E.g. Resus course instructor, Sim faculty training etc.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Good communication skills, sense of commitment and reliability, approachable and friendly and tolerant and empathetic.
Desirable
- Evidence of educational leadership potential, good organisational and problem-solving skills.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Full GMC Registration with License to Practice
Clinical Ability
Essential
- Satisfactory progression through training as demonstrated by satisfactory ARCP outcomes.
Desirable
- Prizes or distinctions, presentation of work at a national or international meeting, publications in peer reviewed journals, additional degree or MSc in relevant subject area
Educational Capabilities
Essential
- Previous experience in medical education. Able to demonstrate personal and educational reasons for applying for this Fellowship programme and shows a commitment to continuing professional development.
- oStrong desire to learn about simulation and debrief in medical education (SIM Posts)
Desirable
- Demonstrates knowledge of career pathways in medical education, good general knowledge / broad interest in academic medicine, research experience, and can demonstrate how the post will benefit patients in London in future.
- Familiarity with debriefing techniques and basic educational theories E.g. Resus course instructor, Sim faculty training etc.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Good communication skills, sense of commitment and reliability, approachable and friendly and tolerant and empathetic.
Desirable
- Evidence of educational leadership potential, good organisational and problem-solving skills.
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
