Job summary
The post is for a period of one year and aims to provide doctors with the necessary skills required to become a confident and competent teacher as well as gaining experience within General Medicine. The post holder will be actively involved in supporting the education and simulation programmes for Foundation Year 1 and 2 Doctors, Speciality Trainees and Locally Employed Doctors throughout the Trust.
The post would suit doctors who have completed Internal Medical Training or equivalent level wanting to take a year out of training. The post would also suit someone at ST4 - ST6 level looking to gain a broader insight and experience in Medical Education and Simulation whilst keeping medical skills and knowledge up to date.
The Clinical work for the role will be undertaken in the Medicine Department. There will be opportunities for speciality experience as well as Acute/General Medicine.
This post is not recognised for training but would be of interest to applicants applying for an Out of Programme experience with their Specialty School.
Contribution to an out of hours on call rota is core to this role.
Main duties of the job
- Clinically the successful candidate will work with their specialist team and there will also be an acute medical on call commitment. The teams include a range of STRs, IMT and Foundation level doctors and are supported by physician associates, and advanced clinical practitioners. This post is in addition to normal staffing levels.
- Clinical sessions will be arranged to avoid interference with Medical Education responsibilities.
- Delivering clinical and simulation teaching sessions to a multi professional audience .
- Delivering small group teaching sessions for junior medical staff.
- Delivering ward-based teaching sessions and insitu simulation to medical staff.
- Organising and co-ordinating educational activities throughout the Trust.
- The post holder will play an integral role in the development of the FY1 shadowing and Induction process that takes place every July.
- The post holder will also develop an understanding of pastoral support and quality assurance in relation to Medical Education and training.
- To develop enhanced clinical skills, especially in the assessment and management of acutely ill patients.
- To have excellent team-working skills with the abilities and professional attitude to work well in a multi-professional team.
- To deliver clinical and quality targets agreed both nationally and locally with clinical teams and commissioners.
- To follow patients throughout their clinical pathways.
About us
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) is the main provider of acute hospital services for around half a million people in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and mid Wales.
Encompassing some of the most picturesque parts of England and Wales, the Trust's catchment stretches from the Cambrian Mountains in the west, to Newport and the fringes of the Black Country in the east. The main towns include: Bridgnorth, Ludlow, Market Drayton, Oswestry, Shrewsbury and Whitchurch (in Shropshire); Newport, Telford and Wellington (in Telford & Wrekin); and Newtown and Welshpool (in Powys) - all beautiful and unique.
Our main service locations are the Princess Royal Hospital (PRH) in Telford and the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital (RSH) in Shrewsbury which are located 20 minutes' drive apart. Together they provide 99% of our activity. Both hospitals provide a wide range of acute hospital services including accident & emergency, outpatients, diagnostics, inpatient medical care and critical care.
We also provide services such as consultant-led outreach clinics at the Wrekin Community Clinic, Telford, the Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital, Gobowen and the Bridgnorth, Ludlow and Whitchurch Community Hospitals.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Trust has a dedicated Simulation Centre with access to SimMan 4G mannequins. The Simulation Centre runs regular multi-professional training sessions. The post holder will play a key part in the delivery of these sessions, working closely with the Simulation Faculty and Medical Education Team.
The post holder will also be involved in a range of additional Medical Education activities including; bedside teaching, clinical skills teaching, facilitation of reflective workshops, communication skills training and group based teaching sessions. The postholder will also be involved in developing and arranging in situ simulation sessions within the Emergency Medicine Department.
The successful applicant will be enrolled onto a Train the Trainer course and will receive training on advanced simulation. There may also be an opportunity for the post holder to be supported to undertake a funded PgCert in Medical Education if required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Trust has a dedicated Simulation Centre with access to SimMan 4G mannequins. The Simulation Centre runs regular multi-professional training sessions. The post holder will play a key part in the delivery of these sessions, working closely with the Simulation Faculty and Medical Education Team.
The post holder will also be involved in a range of additional Medical Education activities including; bedside teaching, clinical skills teaching, facilitation of reflective workshops, communication skills training and group based teaching sessions. The postholder will also be involved in developing and arranging in situ simulation sessions within the Emergency Medicine Department.
The successful applicant will be enrolled onto a Train the Trainer course and will receive training on advanced simulation. There may also be an opportunity for the post holder to be supported to undertake a funded PgCert in Medical Education if required.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS, MBChB or equivalent medical qualification
- An educational qualification
Desirable
Entry Criteria
Essential
- Full Registration and a licence to practise with the General Medical Council (GMC)
- Post CMT or equivalent with experience in General Medicine
- Able to perform on call duties at middle grade/ STR level
- Working knowledge of medical problems common to the UK including acute emergencies
- Evidence of an appreciation of the principles of adult learning and approaches used in medical education
- A minimum of 6 months of NHS experience
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS, MBChB or equivalent medical qualification
- An educational qualification
Desirable
Entry Criteria
Essential
- Full Registration and a licence to practise with the General Medical Council (GMC)
- Post CMT or equivalent with experience in General Medicine
- Able to perform on call duties at middle grade/ STR level
- Working knowledge of medical problems common to the UK including acute emergencies
- Evidence of an appreciation of the principles of adult learning and approaches used in medical education
- A minimum of 6 months of NHS experience
Desirable
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).
