Job summary
The post is a one-year fixed term contract starting in August.
It will be based at the Great Western Hospital Swindon (GWH) This is an exciting and unique opportunity for a trainee with an interest in education. The post will be 50% in Paediatrics and Post Graduate Medical Education 50%. The post will also include the opportunity to be involved in the exciting field of simulation.
This post would typically suit a ST3 - ST5 level doctor at start of appointment, such as those wishing to undertake further training in medical education as part of an Out of Programme Experience (OOPE) from their Specialist training programme. Opportunity to undertake PG Certification in Clinical Education
To assist the Director Medical Education and relevant clinical specialty in their educational strategy to design, develop, deliver & evaluate Postgraduate training programmes which encompass essential clinical skills, simulation training, quality improvement work and trainee support.
Main duties of the job
1. Provision of clinical education for postgraduate clinical trainees including simulation (where relevant) and clinical skills for trainees.
2. To take part in on-going research projects or undertake original work under supervision with the aim of producing peer-reviewed publications and presentations at national and international meetings in relation to speciality.
3. Bedside and classroom teaching of postgraduate trainees in varies specialties.
4. Coordination of post graduate trainees' teaching opportunities
5. Supporting Clinical Skills Teaching and ward-based assessment to post graduate trainees.
6. Evaluation of teaching in conjunction with the relevant administrator.
7. Undertaking any training that is identified as necessary for the candidate to teach effectively.
8. Promote and deliver simulation as an effective educational tool
About us
Our STAR values are at the heart of everything we do. You can expect to see them in the way we act and the way we treat each other. Our values make us who we are. We will expect your values and behaviours to reflect the STAR Values of the organisation:
Service We will put our patients first
Teamwork We will work together
Ambition We will aspire to provide the best service
Respect We will act with integrity
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. The post would be divided 50/50 Direct Clinical Care and Educational activity.
2. Work clinically as part of the team within Paediatrics.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. The post would be divided 50/50 Direct Clinical Care and Educational activity.
2. Work clinically as part of the team within Paediatrics.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC Registration with a Licence to Practice
- Eligible to work at ST3-ST5 at the time of appointment.
Desirable
- Post graduate courses or qualifications in medical education
Experience
Essential
- Substantive NHS experience in Paediatrics
- Experience of teaching postgraduate medical resident doctors on training programmes
- Experience of the ARCP process
- Experience of engaging with quality assessment of postgraduate medical training programmes such as the GMC trainee survey and National Educational and Training Survey
- Experience of using e-portfolios / appraisal systems for evidence collection
Desirable
- Representing the views and needs resident doctors
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC Registration with a Licence to Practice
- Eligible to work at ST3-ST5 at the time of appointment.
Desirable
- Post graduate courses or qualifications in medical education
Experience
Essential
- Substantive NHS experience in Paediatrics
- Experience of teaching postgraduate medical resident doctors on training programmes
- Experience of the ARCP process
- Experience of engaging with quality assessment of postgraduate medical training programmes such as the GMC trainee survey and National Educational and Training Survey
- Experience of using e-portfolios / appraisal systems for evidence collection
Desirable
- Representing the views and needs resident doctors
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
Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Great Western Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Marlborough Road
SWINDON
SN3 6BB
Employer's website
https://www.gwh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
