Job summary
We are looking for a Medical Education Fellow to join our cohesive team, working in the Education Department and in clinical areas helping to improve the postgraduate and undergraduate education through a variety of teaching modalities. The Medical Education Fellow will be delivering education sessions ranging from curriculum based learning to adhoc teaching sessions, responding to individual's needs as required.
The role will allow for the opportunity to develop teaching skills, extend knowledge of educational theory and undertaking educational research. It will suit an individual who has an interest in medical education and educational research alongside their clinical commitments.
The level will be MT03/04. The Medical Education Fellow, as well as being responsible to the DME, will have an Education Supervisor to help with career progression. The post holder will also be supported by a dedicated team of Medical Education Officers.
This is a very exciting time and an excellent opportunity for a doctor who is looking at developing their teaching skills in a supportive environment.
We will encourage you to undertake and will fund a PGcert offered by a local HEI. You will have a study leave budget of £800, which will allow you to attend courses in your specialty.
Main duties of the job
The primary focus of the Fellow will be in supporting the pre-existing education programmes running across the Trust and developing further programmes.
Working in the education department and in clinical areas helping to improve the postgraduate and undergraduate education through a variety of teaching modalities.
The Medical Education Fellow will be delivering education sessions ranging from curriculum based learning to ad-hoc teaching sessions, responding to individual's needs as required.
The role will allow the opportunity to develop teaching skills, extend knowledge of educational theory and undertake educational research. It will suit an individual who has an interest in medical education and educational research alongside their clinical commitments.
About us
We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you'll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we've achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant Pledge and have a commitment to the Armed Forces Community.
We are dedicated to using our Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) approach as our shared organisation model of change to enhance our services and ensure excellence in patient care.
If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all our staff are vaccinated against COVID-19 and are vaccinated annually against Flu, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and patients. Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Being able to conduct / lead a structured educational session
- Continually maintain and develop own professional knowledge and expertise in line with the need of the Trust, GMC and other professional bodies
- Supporting the development of the annual work plan in relation to medical education.
- Designing and delivering educational programmes across clinical education, and support medical education and learning and development in this, ensuring that organisational requirements are met.
- Planning, designing and delivering education, both in the across the organisation, at all levels, using both formal training delivery and work place based approaches.
- Maintaining an up to date knowledge of adult learning methodologies, and active engagement with education research across the health education pathway.
- Maintaining current active professional registration
- Acting always in accordance with their professional Code of Conduct and guiding documents
- Adhering to Trust Policy and Procedure.
- Maintaining up to date skills and knowledge and maintain awareness of professional issues
- Maintaining own educational development and encourage new practice in others, whilst embracing new technologys e.g. e-learning
- Supporting Nurse and AHP training where appropriate
- Facilitating MDT learning opportunities
- Supporting the Simulation Lead and Human Factors & Simulation Specialist Lead with the training for the Trust, ensuring that learning interventions enable the Trust to deliver high quality safe care to its patients and meets its regulatory requirements.
- Participating in the Medical Education and Simulation Working Group meetings and undertaking projects tasked from this group.
The duties above indicate the post holders main responsibilities but are not exhaustive. They may be jointly reviewed with the post holder according to experience and to support service development.
Education and development responsibilities:
- To develop personal skills in education including:
- An understanding of adult educational theories;
- Knowledge of educational theory and undertaking educational research
- Assessment and evaluation methodology;
- Knowledge of human factors and crisis resource management and their role in simulation based learning and the wider clinical environment.
- Participate in the development and teaching of new and existing teaching courses, for postgraduate and undergraduate trainees, including simulation programmes.
- Undertake evaluation of courses and teaching delivered to ensure that trainees needs are continually met.
- Undertake research in medical education and aim to present research and novel ideas at local, national and international meetings.
- Assist in the completion of work-based assessments for trainees.
- Participation in medical education committee meetings.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Being able to conduct / lead a structured educational session
- Continually maintain and develop own professional knowledge and expertise in line with the need of the Trust, GMC and other professional bodies
- Supporting the development of the annual work plan in relation to medical education.
- Designing and delivering educational programmes across clinical education, and support medical education and learning and development in this, ensuring that organisational requirements are met.
- Planning, designing and delivering education, both in the across the organisation, at all levels, using both formal training delivery and work place based approaches.
- Maintaining an up to date knowledge of adult learning methodologies, and active engagement with education research across the health education pathway.
- Maintaining current active professional registration
- Acting always in accordance with their professional Code of Conduct and guiding documents
- Adhering to Trust Policy and Procedure.
- Maintaining up to date skills and knowledge and maintain awareness of professional issues
- Maintaining own educational development and encourage new practice in others, whilst embracing new technologys e.g. e-learning
- Supporting Nurse and AHP training where appropriate
- Facilitating MDT learning opportunities
- Supporting the Simulation Lead and Human Factors & Simulation Specialist Lead with the training for the Trust, ensuring that learning interventions enable the Trust to deliver high quality safe care to its patients and meets its regulatory requirements.
- Participating in the Medical Education and Simulation Working Group meetings and undertaking projects tasked from this group.
The duties above indicate the post holders main responsibilities but are not exhaustive. They may be jointly reviewed with the post holder according to experience and to support service development.
Education and development responsibilities:
- To develop personal skills in education including:
- An understanding of adult educational theories;
- Knowledge of educational theory and undertaking educational research
- Assessment and evaluation methodology;
- Knowledge of human factors and crisis resource management and their role in simulation based learning and the wider clinical environment.
- Participate in the development and teaching of new and existing teaching courses, for postgraduate and undergraduate trainees, including simulation programmes.
- Undertake evaluation of courses and teaching delivered to ensure that trainees needs are continually met.
- Undertake research in medical education and aim to present research and novel ideas at local, national and international meetings.
- Assist in the completion of work-based assessments for trainees.
- Participation in medical education committee meetings.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Appropriate professional postgraduate qualification e.g. MRCP, MRCS etc.
- ALS
- Full GMC Registration and License to Practice at the time of appointment
Desirable
- Intercalated BSc or equivalent Higher degrees including MSc, PhD or MD
- Teaching Qualification
- Publications in recognised medical or academic journals
Skills
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Project Management skills - experience of participating in or leading projects
- Good organisational and time management skills
Desirable
- Leadership or management roles.
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of good career progression as demonstrated by employment history - at least 12 months working in the NHS
- Experience in delivery of teaching and education.
- Evidence of active participation in audit
- Evidence of interest and experience in delivering teaching to medical students and trainees
Desirable
- Peer reviewed publications
- Experience of setting up courses
- Faculty on local or national courses
- Experience of Quality Improvement projects
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Appropriate professional postgraduate qualification e.g. MRCP, MRCS etc.
- ALS
- Full GMC Registration and License to Practice at the time of appointment
Desirable
- Intercalated BSc or equivalent Higher degrees including MSc, PhD or MD
- Teaching Qualification
- Publications in recognised medical or academic journals
Skills
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Project Management skills - experience of participating in or leading projects
- Good organisational and time management skills
Desirable
- Leadership or management roles.
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of good career progression as demonstrated by employment history - at least 12 months working in the NHS
- Experience in delivery of teaching and education.
- Evidence of active participation in audit
- Evidence of interest and experience in delivering teaching to medical students and trainees
Desirable
- Peer reviewed publications
- Experience of setting up courses
- Faculty on local or national courses
- Experience of Quality Improvement projects
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).
