University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Trust Clinical Teaching Fellow in Neurology (Undergraduate)

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Job summary

The purpose of this post is to develop learning opportunities by providing teaching and support for students on the Peninsula Medical School BMBS Programme during their Neurology placements. The post will predominantly provide teaching and support to year 3 and 4 medical students but may also provide teaching for year 5 students. The post holder will work with Dr O'Gara and the Clinical Liaison Team in the Medical School to support teaching in Neurology. This will include teaching groups of 3 to 5 students on Neurology placements in a variety of clinical areas, assessing clinical competencies, providing tutorials, delivering clinical skills teaching and developing teaching resources. Other activities related to the smooth running of the pathway weeks and placement blocks may be included. Teaching will be during academic termtime and as such the post holder is required to take annual leave during the medical student holidays.

Main duties of the job

The main duties of the role will include:

- o Acting as key clinical liaison for medical students during their clinical pathway placements.
  
  o Coordinating and organising teaching for Neurology Pathway Weeks. Liaising with Clinical Teacher Leads and clinical teams to improve delivery of teaching.
  
  o Demonstrating and teaching practical & clinical skills within both the clinical environment and simulated teaching scenarios
  
  o Leading clinical teaching within clinical pathway weeks and developing local departmental teaching opportunities for students.
  
  o Liaison with nurses, junior doctors, other health care providers, patients, relatives as well as senior medical staff within the Neurology department to support the successful facilitation of the BMBS programme.
  
  o Undertaking formal teaching both face to face and using remote platforms, when required. This could include the delivery of tutorials, lectures, Clinical Skills and simulation sessions.
  
  o Attending ward rounds and multi-disciplinary rounds as required to support the delivery of the medical education undergraduate teaching programme.
  
  o Supporting quality assurance arrangements for clinical teaching within departments, as directed by the Pathway Leads / Hospital Sub Dean.
  
  o Attending, when required, monthly Clinical Teacher Leads Meeting and other Medical School Working Groups.

About us

We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.

Date posted

06 September 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£37,068 to £48,637 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

216-ML-NEU6564057

Job locations

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Derriford Road

Plymouth

PL6 8DH

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will work closely with Dr OGara, and the Clinical Liaison Team to deliver high quality undergraduate Neurology education to Peninsula Medical School students based in Plymouth University Hospitals NHS Trust.

The main duties of the role will include:

Acting as key clinical liaison for medical students during their clinical pathway placements.

Coordinating and organising teaching for Neurology Pathway Weeks. Liaising with Clinical Teacher Leads and clinical teams to improve delivery of teaching.

Demonstrating and teaching practical & clinical skills within both the clinical environment and simulated teaching scenarios

Leading clinical teaching within clinical pathway weeks and developing local departmental teaching opportunities for students.

Liaison with nurses, junior doctors, other health care providers, patients, relatives as well as senior medical staff within the Neurology department to support the successful facilitation of the BMBS programme.

Undertaking formal teaching both face to face and using remote platforms, when required. This could include the delivery of tutorials, lectures, Clinical Skills and simulation sessions.

Attending ward rounds and multi-disciplinary rounds as required to support the delivery of the medical education undergraduate teaching programme.

Supporting quality assurance arrangements for clinical teaching within departments, as directed by the Pathway Leads / Hospital Sub Dean.

Attending, when required, monthly Clinical Teacher Leads Meeting and other Medical School Working Groups.

The post holder will comply with all local policies including dress code. Annual and study leave will be in line with local trust policy. Other than in exceptional circumstances, leave will be taken only during medical student holidays. These duties and hours will be undertaken across Monday to Friday. Specific work patterns will be agreed with candidates following successful interview. The successful applicants will all be key members of the Undergraduate Medical Education Team and will take responsibility for supporting clinical learning within the clinical environment

Successful post holders may have the option to undertake a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCert) or equivalent appropriate Postgraduate Certificate (e.g. Simulation and Patient Safety or Health Leadership and Management), which is funded up to a maximum of £3,500 by the Peninsula Medical School. Generally, this will be done through the University of Plymouth.

Doctors who are enthusiastic about working within Medical Education and delivering excellent teaching opportunities to students will be rewarded with a wide and rewarding medical educational and clinical teaching experience. Post holders will also be given an honorary title from the University of Plymouth.

Flexibility is required for some teaching sessions; the role may require occasional early starts and evening sessions with notice. You will receive time off in lieu.