Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Specialist Trainee in Obstetrics and Gynaecology to undertake this one year, out of training programme post in medical undergraduate education. This post is specifically designed to deliver high quality education to the substantially increased numbers of undergraduates in obstetrics and gynaecology in line with the changes to the curriculum. The emphasis of the post is on clinical teaching; the post holder will lead specific small group clinical teaching sessions in all clinical areas (wards, outpatients, acute settings), allowing assessment of clinical core competencies (obstetrics and gynaecology history taking and examination). The successful applicant would be expected to develop and participate in educational research, and development of innovative teaching materials. We would encourage and fund registration for a higher qualification in medical education.
The post holder would be expected to have a demonstrated interest and enthusiasm for teaching undergraduates and be IT literate. They would aid the continuing improvement of the undergraduate teaching programme at the Birmingham Women's Hospital.
As part of the post, there will be sessions protected in the weekly timetable to allow specialist clinical interests to be pursued.
Informal enquiries are most welcome to Professor Justin Clark, Head of Academy on:
0121472 1377 extn. 5408
Main duties of the job
To support teaching and assessment of increased number of undergraduate medical students within our Trust
To provide an opportunity for a Specialist Registrar to opt for a 12 month educational secondment prior to completing CCST
To support the School Education Unit (University of Birmingham and University of Aston) in curriculum development and educational research.
Birmingham Women's Hospital has a lead role in developing and guiding the new curriculum for undergraduates in Obstetrics & Gynaecology (Development 1)
The post will support this evidence based education programme and further develop the module in line with the modern education strategy to fulfil the requirements for Teaching Quality Assurance criteria
The post holder will have significant responsibility for the teaching programmes e.g. take part in teaching clinics, small group teaching, academic in days and student assessment
The continued improvement of the undergraduate teaching programme at the Birmingham Women's Hospital
The active collaboration with the School Education Unit at The University of Birmingham in educational research.
Develop new teaching innovations for Undergraduate Medical Education.
Conduct research into undergraduate medical education
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.
Parkview Clinic is a Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service Mental Health (CAMHS) facility in Moseley, for young people aged 11-18 years who require admission due to significant psychiatric difficulties.
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
Provide effective leadership and management to staff which promotes the Trusts values and high performance standards both individually and as a team, in the achievement of the Trusts objectives and priorities. The Trusts success will be dependent on all managers playing an active role to make sure the existing areas of good employment practice are universally embedded within the organisation. Managers will be expected to:
Understand the Trusts key priorities and those of your Department and how these translate within your area/team.
Ensure clarity and effectiveness in developing and designing roles.
Ensure management of staff is consistent with Trusts Values to the achievement of equality, equity and optimum performance.
Complete annual Appraisals for all staff which reflect these priorities and ensure staff have access to appropriate training and development.
Communicate regularly through meetings with teams and individuals and provide opportunity for two-way feedback.
Promote an effective team ethos.
Promote equality, diversity and rights, and treat others with dignity and respect ensuring services are developed, managed and delivered to meet the specific needs of those belonging to protected characteristics.
Promote equality, diversity and Human Rights in working practices by developing and maintaining positive working relationships, ensuring that colleagues are treated fairly and contributing to developing equality of opportunity and outcomes in working practices.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provide effective leadership and management to staff which promotes the Trusts values and high performance standards both individually and as a team, in the achievement of the Trusts objectives and priorities. The Trusts success will be dependent on all managers playing an active role to make sure the existing areas of good employment practice are universally embedded within the organisation. Managers will be expected to:
Understand the Trusts key priorities and those of your Department and how these translate within your area/team.
Ensure clarity and effectiveness in developing and designing roles.
Ensure management of staff is consistent with Trusts Values to the achievement of equality, equity and optimum performance.
Complete annual Appraisals for all staff which reflect these priorities and ensure staff have access to appropriate training and development.
Communicate regularly through meetings with teams and individuals and provide opportunity for two-way feedback.
Promote an effective team ethos.
Promote equality, diversity and rights, and treat others with dignity and respect ensuring services are developed, managed and delivered to meet the specific needs of those belonging to protected characteristics.
Promote equality, diversity and Human Rights in working practices by developing and maintaining positive working relationships, ensuring that colleagues are treated fairly and contributing to developing equality of opportunity and outcomes in working practices.
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- MRCOG Part I
- Medical Degree
- Working Clinically in UK
- Evidence of contribution to curriculum planning and course development
- Education: Demonstrated substantial interest, experience and enthusiasm for undergraduate and/or postgraduate educational can show evidence of this
- Education: Participation is student assessment. Small group teaching. Post graduate education, development of lesson plan for teaching sessions
- Research: Teaching/education. Design of UG curriculum student assessment
- Ability to produce clear, accurate, written, verbal and electronic reports
- Evidence of ability to confront challenging issues taking a problem solving approach, knowledge of change management and ability to implement
Desirable
- Awareness of the NHS Trust and agendas
- Exposure to technology dependent patients that are relevant to post
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- MRCOG Part I
- Medical Degree
- Working Clinically in UK
- Evidence of contribution to curriculum planning and course development
- Education: Demonstrated substantial interest, experience and enthusiasm for undergraduate and/or postgraduate educational can show evidence of this
- Education: Participation is student assessment. Small group teaching. Post graduate education, development of lesson plan for teaching sessions
- Research: Teaching/education. Design of UG curriculum student assessment
- Ability to produce clear, accurate, written, verbal and electronic reports
- Evidence of ability to confront challenging issues taking a problem solving approach, knowledge of change management and ability to implement
Desirable
- Awareness of the NHS Trust and agendas
- Exposure to technology dependent patients that are relevant to post
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
Birmingham
B15 2TG
Employer's website
https://bwc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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