Job summary
Medical Education Faculty Facilitator
Division: Corporate
Care Group: Medical Directorate
Band: 5
Salary: £28,407 - £34,581 per annum
Interview Date: Tuesday 10th October2023
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated, flexible and organised Faculty Facilitator in Medical Education Services.
The Medical Education Service is responsible for developing, managing and delivering a range of high quality and cost effective educational services within the Trust to specifications required by the General Medical Council (GMC), and standards set out by NHS Education Kent Surrey & Sussex in delivering and supporting education and training requirements and outcomes to trainees at Medway Maritime Hospital.
We are recruiting for a Medical Education Faculty Facilitator who shares our ambition and vision to deliver the Best of Care by the Best Peopleand has the drive to take us forward, by ensuring that the Trust continues to be the first choice for patients and our staff.
Main duties of the job
This role encompasses the following main areas of responsibilities:-
Oversee management, co-ordination, facilitation and administration of the Local Faculty Groups (LFGs) for designated specialties including Trainee in Action (TIA) meetings
This role encompasses three main responsibilities:-
- Co-ordinating, facilitating and administering the Local Faculty Groups (LFGs) and the Local Academic Board (LAB)
- Supporting the provision of specialty education programmes and induction processes
- Supporting the service delivery of the Medical Education team function
This position is part of a larger team function with hybrid working from home/office after initial induction and training needs into the post are complete.
Our values are Bold, Every Person Counts, Sharing and Open and Together. It is important that you understand and to refer to our values when completing your application and always reflect our values throughout your employment with the Trust.
We are committed to endorsing diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion; our policies / procedures ensure that all applicants are treated fairly at every stage of the recruitment process.
To contribute to our exciting future and become part of our team, apply today.
About us
Here at Medway, we pride ourselves on working together as one to ensure that our shared vision of Better, Best, Brilliant is achieved. Our culture and values are what drives the Trust and is the heartbeat of who we are as an organisation.
Our Trust is a great choice for people who want to develop their career in an ambitious environment.
Would you like to work flexibly? In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement which will not mean sacrificing time for personal interests or family commitments. We aim to support you to work flexibly in a way that will suit you and us.
All of our substantive & fixed term employees can enjoy a range of staff benefits, a gym, an active health and wellbeing programme, an on-site nursery and a cycle to work scheme.
We are taking positive action to ensure that we can attract, recruit and retain the best talent and would welcome more applicants from under - represented groups to support the Trusts commitment to a diverse, inclusive and an employer of choice workforce.
All staff at Medway comply the Trust's and the Kent and Medway Safeguarding Board's policies on safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be expected to work, in conjunction with the Medical Education Team, in the development of policies, procedures and on specified projects within the department for the delivery of Education as set out in the NHSE KSS Education Contract.
The post holder will be required to liaise and communicate effectively with internal and external partners as part of the role will be to promote the facilities and resources of the Education Department.
The post holder will be expected to work, in conjunction with the Medical Education Team in supporting doctors in training to meet their training outcome requirements as well as support education governance which supports delivery of quality training. See full job description for more information
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be expected to work, in conjunction with the Medical Education Team, in the development of policies, procedures and on specified projects within the department for the delivery of Education as set out in the NHSE KSS Education Contract.
The post holder will be required to liaise and communicate effectively with internal and external partners as part of the role will be to promote the facilities and resources of the Education Department.
The post holder will be expected to work, in conjunction with the Medical Education Team in supporting doctors in training to meet their training outcome requirements as well as support education governance which supports delivery of quality training. See full job description for more information
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent working experience
- Certificate in Managing Healthcare Education or equivalent
- Evidence of a commitment to ongoing personal development
Knowledge
Essential
- Good understanding of the operational management of the NHS and the delivery of services
- Knowledge of Postgraduate Education administration processes and an understanding of Specialty Training
- Knowledge and expertise of how medical education and training is managed and delivered
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in Education and Training environment
- Ability to take and produce high quality minutes
- Experience in communicating complex, sensitive and confidential information
Skills
Essential
- Excellent IT skills including proven abilities in using Microsoft Office Applications
- Ability to operate with independent judgement and initiative
- Excellent organisational skills and project management experience
Values Based Question
Essential
- Give an example of a time where you have demonstrated a 'can do' attitude (including the situation you were in) and the outcome
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent working experience
- Certificate in Managing Healthcare Education or equivalent
- Evidence of a commitment to ongoing personal development
Knowledge
Essential
- Good understanding of the operational management of the NHS and the delivery of services
- Knowledge of Postgraduate Education administration processes and an understanding of Specialty Training
- Knowledge and expertise of how medical education and training is managed and delivered
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in Education and Training environment
- Ability to take and produce high quality minutes
- Experience in communicating complex, sensitive and confidential information
Skills
Essential
- Excellent IT skills including proven abilities in using Microsoft Office Applications
- Ability to operate with independent judgement and initiative
- Excellent organisational skills and project management experience
Values Based Question
Essential
- Give an example of a time where you have demonstrated a 'can do' attitude (including the situation you were in) and the outcome
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).
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).
