Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic, engaging and committed Teaching Fellow to work alongside the Trust's Medical EducationTeam. Providing protected ward-based tuition for Undergraduate Medical students 3 days per week.
The successful appointee will also assume responsibility within General Surgery 2 days a week, working at ST1 level, and will complete wardbased clinical duties with the Surgical Department.
This post would be suited to an individual who has a special interest in Medical Education. The successful candidate will have the opportunity togain further insight and experience of teaching undergraduate students within a clinical environment.
Please note this dual role comprises approximately 24 hours for Undergraduate teaching and 16 hours as a Rotational Medical Doctor at ST1 level, however flexibility may be required from the successful candidate.
Please note this dual role comprises approximately 24 hours for Undergraduate teaching and 16 hours as a Rotational Medical Doctor at ST1 level. Flexibility may be required from the successful candidate.
Main duties of the job
To support multi-disciplinary undergraduate teaching across Manchester and Edge Hill Medical School curriculum within Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals. The post holder will be expected to teach across a wide range of medical and surgical specialties.
There will be groups of medical students who will need to be provided with clinical teaching each week.
Outside of teaching duty (3 days per week), the post holder will complete appropriate duties as a member of the general surgery team.
About us
The Trust operates a No Smoking Policy.
All Wrightington Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust staff employed within Clinical Environments and have contact with children, vulnerable adults; service users and their families must familiarise themselves, be aware of their responsibilities and adhere to Local Safeguarding Children's Board, Local Safeguarding Adult Board and WWL Procedures for Safeguarding and Protecting Children which are available on the Trust Policy Library.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job involves delivering clinical teaching to students as follows:
- Year 3 and Year 5 medical students from the Manchester Medical School (MMS) at the University of Manchester, posted to the WWL FT.
- Year 1 and Year 2 Physician Associate students from Edge Hill University Medical School (EHUMS) posted to WWL FT
- Year 2 Year 4 medical students from Edge Hill Medical School (EHUMS) posted to WWL FT
- Preparation and delivery of clinical teaching to undergraduate students hosted by WWL, ensuring the requirements of each curriculum are met.
- The successful candidate(s) will provide teaching as per curriculum requirements of the medical school.
- Outside of the teaching duty, the post holder will complete appropriate clinical duties (commensurate with the level of an ST1 doctor) as a member of the Surgical Team.
- To have prior involvement in undergraduate or other structured training/teaching including transferable skills from outside the clinical practice.
- Assistance with the planning and organisation of student activities as outlined by the appropriate undergraduate curriculum.
- Delivery of patient care to the ward-based patients
- Be a member of the General Surgical team completing wards rounds and completing ward jobs as commensurate with the grade.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job involves delivering clinical teaching to students as follows:
- Year 3 and Year 5 medical students from the Manchester Medical School (MMS) at the University of Manchester, posted to the WWL FT.
- Year 1 and Year 2 Physician Associate students from Edge Hill University Medical School (EHUMS) posted to WWL FT
- Year 2 Year 4 medical students from Edge Hill Medical School (EHUMS) posted to WWL FT
- Preparation and delivery of clinical teaching to undergraduate students hosted by WWL, ensuring the requirements of each curriculum are met.
- The successful candidate(s) will provide teaching as per curriculum requirements of the medical school.
- Outside of the teaching duty, the post holder will complete appropriate clinical duties (commensurate with the level of an ST1 doctor) as a member of the Surgical Team.
- To have prior involvement in undergraduate or other structured training/teaching including transferable skills from outside the clinical practice.
- Assistance with the planning and organisation of student activities as outlined by the appropriate undergraduate curriculum.
- Delivery of patient care to the ward-based patients
- Be a member of the General Surgical team completing wards rounds and completing ward jobs as commensurate with the grade.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with a License to Practice
- Evidence of Completion of the UK Foundation Programme or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Substantial clinical experience to demonstrate an understanding of the NHS Foundation Programme; procedures and systems
- Experience of recent direct patient care
Desirable
- Experience delivering teaching
- UK postgraduate clinical experience
- Experience of recent working in the NHS
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of good clinical skills as evidenced by portfolio
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills - verbal and written
Knowledge
Essential
- Extensive working knowledge of the requirements of undergraduate teaching programmes.
- Knowledge of key clinical areas and clinical pathways.
Desirable
- Knowledge of local protocols.
Additional
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Ability to organise work load efficiently.
- Ability to be self-directed. ?Enthusiastic, problem solving approach to tasks
- Take pride in delivering a high quality service
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with a License to Practice
- Evidence of Completion of the UK Foundation Programme or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Substantial clinical experience to demonstrate an understanding of the NHS Foundation Programme; procedures and systems
- Experience of recent direct patient care
Desirable
- Experience delivering teaching
- UK postgraduate clinical experience
- Experience of recent working in the NHS
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of good clinical skills as evidenced by portfolio
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills - verbal and written
Knowledge
Essential
- Extensive working knowledge of the requirements of undergraduate teaching programmes.
- Knowledge of key clinical areas and clinical pathways.
Desirable
- Knowledge of local protocols.
Additional
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Ability to organise work load efficiently.
- Ability to be self-directed. ?Enthusiastic, problem solving approach to tasks
- Take pride in delivering a high quality service
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
Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Education Centre
1a Clifton Crescent
Wigan
WN1 2LB
Employer's website
http://www.wwl.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
