Job summary
Interview to be scheduled 18th December 2023 and 19th December 2023
N.B. We reserve the right to close a vacancy before the closing date if we receive a high volume of applications or if there has been a change in organisational priorities.
This post is part of an innovative and ongoing teaching initiative which seeks to professionalise clinical teaching, at the same time as allowing individuals to develop their own teaching skills and expertise in medical education. Suited to individuals with a keen interest in undergraduate teaching who wish to pursue a career in a teaching hospital.
The post could be offered as a full time Clinical Teaching Fellow or a 50/50 post with varied roles and responsibilities in the established team structure. Which now form an important arm of the clinical teaching staff of Warwick Medical School's principal teaching hospital: the University Hospitals of Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust.
The post is aimed at Postgraduate Doctors of all training grades from post FY2 up to senior level Doctors in Training who wish to strengthen their educational credentials and gain additional teaching experience. Every effort will be made to tailor each post to their overall clinical and career needs.
Main duties of the job
The post is funded by UHCW NHS Trust. The purpose is to enhance the teaching of medical students and develop a cadre of enthusiasts in education more generally. Warwick Medical School has a major interest in supporting both these aspects. They play a key role in the design, development, delivery and assessment of undergraduate teaching generally as well involvement with some post graduate activities. This may be viewed as two aspects educational responsibilities and clinical responsibilities.
About us
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our skilled employees across our hospital sites in Coventry and Rugby, with high quality patient care positioned at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a national and international leader in healthcare.
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities.
There has never been a better time to join our team
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details around this Clinical Teaching Fellow post, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification. Other responsibilities are listed below:
Educational Responsibilities
Appointees will be expected to contribute in the following areas:
- Original work on research projects of relevance to medical education. Fellows will have individual projects in their own areas. It is expected that this work should lead to presentations at appropriate professional meetings and publication in relevant journals.
- Responsible for delivering curriculum MbCHB across the 4 year Programme including the involvement in teaching, assessments pastoral care and quality assurance.
- Post holders are responsible for supporting the well-established Acute Block. This includes leading clinical simulation sessions and debrief, small group teaching and mentoring.
- Supporting the teaching within Phase 3 Specialty Clinical Placements (Musculoskeletal, Child Health, Womens Health, Care of Surgical Patient and Care of Medical Patient) within individual fellows specialty areas.
- Supporting clinical simulation in delivering acute block simulation and opportunities in Postgraduate simulation training. There are additional simulation activities and projects available to a fellow with a particular interest in simulation; playing a key role in the design, development, delivery and evaluation of simulation-based education.
- Delivering regular bedside teaching sessions.
- Assorted other educational activities which may vary according to the needs of the service. These will include organisation and participation in clinical exams, a revision course before finals, marking elective and other reports.
Clinical Responsibilities
Full time Teaching Fellow
Fellows are encouraged to spend 1 session per week working in their clinical specialty by arrangement. This is a good opportunity to allow participation in specialist clinics or training areas within this University Teaching Hospital. Clinical time can be condensed to allow appropriate clinical experience, for example a full day for a theatre list.
50/50 Teaching Fellow
Fellows will spend 50% of their time working within their chosen specialty. Clinical time will be within the normal working day, with no commitment to on-call working (this is reflected in the salary). Organising suitable clinical positions forms part of the recruitment process. Opportunity for clinical on-call working may be negotiated locally after appointment when shifts are deemed to have no impact on the day-time working pattern.
Personal Development
- It is the intention that fellows to emerge from these posts appropriately qualified to continue a specialty career and carry recognition as educators.
- You will be allocated an educational supervisor for your education activities. Appraisals of your progress will form part of the supervision.
- You will be expected to complete PGCert in Medical Education (if not already undertaken a similar qualification) at Warwick University. Warwick Medical School Medical Education
This is the starting block for undertaking a Masters Medical Education if you so wish.
- Specific training for the post includes specific certification as a WMS clinical examiner.
This is not a training post and out of program permission will need to be obtained for those currently in training posts.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details around this Clinical Teaching Fellow post, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification. Other responsibilities are listed below:
Educational Responsibilities
Appointees will be expected to contribute in the following areas:
- Original work on research projects of relevance to medical education. Fellows will have individual projects in their own areas. It is expected that this work should lead to presentations at appropriate professional meetings and publication in relevant journals.
- Responsible for delivering curriculum MbCHB across the 4 year Programme including the involvement in teaching, assessments pastoral care and quality assurance.
- Post holders are responsible for supporting the well-established Acute Block. This includes leading clinical simulation sessions and debrief, small group teaching and mentoring.
- Supporting the teaching within Phase 3 Specialty Clinical Placements (Musculoskeletal, Child Health, Womens Health, Care of Surgical Patient and Care of Medical Patient) within individual fellows specialty areas.
- Supporting clinical simulation in delivering acute block simulation and opportunities in Postgraduate simulation training. There are additional simulation activities and projects available to a fellow with a particular interest in simulation; playing a key role in the design, development, delivery and evaluation of simulation-based education.
- Delivering regular bedside teaching sessions.
- Assorted other educational activities which may vary according to the needs of the service. These will include organisation and participation in clinical exams, a revision course before finals, marking elective and other reports.
Clinical Responsibilities
Full time Teaching Fellow
Fellows are encouraged to spend 1 session per week working in their clinical specialty by arrangement. This is a good opportunity to allow participation in specialist clinics or training areas within this University Teaching Hospital. Clinical time can be condensed to allow appropriate clinical experience, for example a full day for a theatre list.
50/50 Teaching Fellow
Fellows will spend 50% of their time working within their chosen specialty. Clinical time will be within the normal working day, with no commitment to on-call working (this is reflected in the salary). Organising suitable clinical positions forms part of the recruitment process. Opportunity for clinical on-call working may be negotiated locally after appointment when shifts are deemed to have no impact on the day-time working pattern.
Personal Development
- It is the intention that fellows to emerge from these posts appropriately qualified to continue a specialty career and carry recognition as educators.
- You will be allocated an educational supervisor for your education activities. Appraisals of your progress will form part of the supervision.
- You will be expected to complete PGCert in Medical Education (if not already undertaken a similar qualification) at Warwick University. Warwick Medical School Medical Education
This is the starting block for undertaking a Masters Medical Education if you so wish.
- Specific training for the post includes specific certification as a WMS clinical examiner.
This is not a training post and out of program permission will need to be obtained for those currently in training posts.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Knowledge
Essential
Desirable
Skills & Abilities
Essential
Personal Qualities
Essential
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Knowledge
Essential
Desirable
Skills & Abilities
Essential
Personal Qualities
Essential
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Address
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Clifford Bridge Road
Coventry
CV2 2DX
Employer's website
https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)
