Job summary
Birmingham Women's & Children's NHS Foundation Trust are looking for a Consultant Medical Practitioner with an interest and enthusiasm for improving the delivery of postgraduate medical education and continued professional development to lead and manage postgraduate medical education.
Main duties of the job
The PGCT is responsible, on behalf of the Trust, for delivering the educational contract, previously agreed with the Postgraduate Dean, for all the disciplines undertaking training with the Trust.
This is a fixed term 3 year tenureship, subject to satisfactory appraisal and review by the Regional Postgraduate Dean and the Trust's Chief Medical Officer and can be extended for additional three years. The duties of the PGCT will occupy 1 Programmed Activity, this is a 'protected session' that will be explicit in the Job Plan for the appointee and will be subject to review at annual appraisal.
For further information please contact:
Dr Lisa Whyte, Director of Medical Education on lisa.whyte@nhs.net
About us
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care.
Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas.
Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care.
Forward Thinking Birmingham (FTB) Mental Health Services are a unique, innovative community and inpatient mental health partnership. Alongside partners FTB offers care pathways of mental health assessment and treatment for young people aged 0-25 years old.
Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be responsible for the Trust achieving defined standards of PGME.
To work with colleagues to produce, implement and monitor a strategy for the provision of PGME & training
To align medical training & education with the service objectives as defined by Trust Board.
To represent the Trust on medical education issues, both externally & internally
To ensure that the integration of medical education & training must form part of a high-quality clinical service
Ensure that the educational climate in the Trust is supportive, accreditation of all educational supervisors
Must be an active member and attend Clinical Tutor's Committee meetings & annual Away Days
Ensure NHSE are aware of important educational issues or challenges at the Trust which may affect training.
Ensure good standing is maintained in respect to CPD within the relevant College
Link with other educational leaders and health professionals to develop multi-professional teaching & learning
Maintain regular involvement as a Trainer on Training the trainers courses held locally and elsewhere within the West Midlands
Please see full job description for more detailed further information
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be responsible for the Trust achieving defined standards of PGME.
To work with colleagues to produce, implement and monitor a strategy for the provision of PGME & training
To align medical training & education with the service objectives as defined by Trust Board.
To represent the Trust on medical education issues, both externally & internally
To ensure that the integration of medical education & training must form part of a high-quality clinical service
Ensure that the educational climate in the Trust is supportive, accreditation of all educational supervisors
Must be an active member and attend Clinical Tutor's Committee meetings & annual Away Days
Ensure NHSE are aware of important educational issues or challenges at the Trust which may affect training.
Ensure good standing is maintained in respect to CPD within the relevant College
Link with other educational leaders and health professionals to develop multi-professional teaching & learning
Maintain regular involvement as a Trainer on Training the trainers courses held locally and elsewhere within the West Midlands
Please see full job description for more detailed further information
Person Specification
Employment
Essential
- Consultant Medical Practitioner with GMC registration
Desirable
- currently holds a minimum of 5 PAs
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of an interest for improving delivery of PGME & CPD
- Participation in educational training. Willingness to undertake certificate level training in medical education
Desirable
- Previous experience of medical education eg: College Tutor, TPD
- Diploma or other qualification in medical education
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Leadership and an ability to manage change
- Good inter-personal skills
- Team working and an ability to co-operate with other health professionals
- Evidence of supporting trainees and trainers
- Knowledge of management structures & recent changes in medical education
Desirable
- Practical understanding of use of IT in education
- Evidence of involvement in multi-professional education
Motivation
Essential
- Committed to personal development & an ability to motivate others
Desirable
- Demonstration of motivation in education or management
Person Specification
Employment
Essential
- Consultant Medical Practitioner with GMC registration
Desirable
- currently holds a minimum of 5 PAs
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of an interest for improving delivery of PGME & CPD
- Participation in educational training. Willingness to undertake certificate level training in medical education
Desirable
- Previous experience of medical education eg: College Tutor, TPD
- Diploma or other qualification in medical education
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Leadership and an ability to manage change
- Good inter-personal skills
- Team working and an ability to co-operate with other health professionals
- Evidence of supporting trainees and trainers
- Knowledge of management structures & recent changes in medical education
Desirable
- Practical understanding of use of IT in education
- Evidence of involvement in multi-professional education
Motivation
Essential
- Committed to personal development & an ability to motivate others
Desirable
- Demonstration of motivation in education or management
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
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Birmingham Women's Hospital
Mindlesohn Way, Edgbaston
Birmingham
B15 2TG
Employer's website
https://bwc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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