Job summary
We have opportunities available in Paediatrics at the Great North Children's Hospital.
The post would suit trainees who have a special interest in Clinical Education and the post holders will have the opportunity to study for the Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Education. Ideally applicants will have completed Foundation Training and / or Core Training. The post will provide a solid basis from which to apply for either a CT post or an ST post.
The posts are available from Wednesday 07.08.24 - Tuesday 06.08.25 and you must have full GMC registration with a license to practice. You must have worked in the NHS for two years as of August 2024.
Please read attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Main duties of the job
The individual will be expected to perform duties and take clinical responsibility to ST1-2 or ST3+ level depending on post appointed to. The duties of the post holder include supporting the delivery of high quality medical education including the development, delivery and evaluation of courses. Clinical duties of the post holder will be post-specific.
The Teaching Fellow posts span a variety of clinical areas and research domains within Newcastle-upon-Tyne Hospitals, with varied time allocated for clinical and teaching-based work within different posts (posts range from between 30% and 50% allocated teaching time). The clinical opportunities are dependent on the department and equivalent grade of the teaching fellow, however many posts offer ward-based experience, time to attend clinics and theatre lists, as well as the chance to be involved in or lead departmental teaching, audits and quality improvement projects. Posts may be fixed to one clinical area over the course of the year, or may rotate around different areas within a directorate. Most posts also involve an on-call commitment to maintain acute skills.
You are encouraged to complete a postgraduate certificate in clinical education at UCLAN and this will be funded by your teaching fellow post, this course is fully on line.
About us
For further information please contact Sophie Reynolds on 0191 21 37695 or via email sophie.reynolds11@nhs.net.
You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please complete the application form in full, ensuring that you provide references to cover the last 3 years. For any further queries, please contact Claudia Sweeney, Senior HR Advisor at nuth.hrmedicalstaffing@nhs.net quoting the post reference number.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Teaching:
The successful applicant will be responsible for delivering clinical teaching sessions to Newcastle University medical students attached to Newcastle Hospitals as part of the Tyne Base Unit. The Trust has a role in the delivery of teaching to all 5 years of the undergraduate MBBS programme but most of the teaching will be delivered to students in years 3, 4 and 5. As well as delivering fixed commitments within the programme it is hoped Teaching Fellows will develop their own innovative ideas for clinical teaching during their time with us.
The Trust undergraduate team consists of a group of enthusiastic clinicians under the leadership of Assistant Director of Medical Education Dr Simon Hill, supported by Teaching Fellow Lead Dr Andrew Bowey and an invaluable team of administrative staff. We will offer support and supervision over the year as well as training and mentorship so that you develop your own teaching skills and understanding of wider issues in medical education. As well as being offered in-house induction and training, the post holder will be also be supported to undertake the Certificate of Clinical Education at UCLAN as part of this post.
For more information about undergraduate teaching and an overview of the Newcastle University MBBS degree programme visit http://www.ncl.ac.uk/mbbs/ or contact Dr Andrew Bowey (Andrew.Bowey@nhs.net)
Personal Education:
All staff are encouraged to learn from the extensive clinical education activities that take place in the Trust, and there are a number of weekly meetings that provide excellent educational opportunities. Successful applicants will be encouraged to study for the postgraduate certificate in clinical education. This may be part or fully refunded, subject to successful completion of the year and course.
Administrative:
Successful applicants will be expected to carry out all administrative tasks allocated to him/her by the Medical Education Manager, or Clinical Supervisor, including keeping of inpatient records, ordering investigations and receiving results.
Research/Audit:
The medical education department has a strong reputation for excellent medical education and there are many ongoing projects. The high volume of educational activity performed in the Trust ensures there is a vast opportunity to instigate and perform Research/ Audit projects. Such activity is encouraged, and results presented at regional and national meetings.
Please read attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Teaching:
The successful applicant will be responsible for delivering clinical teaching sessions to Newcastle University medical students attached to Newcastle Hospitals as part of the Tyne Base Unit. The Trust has a role in the delivery of teaching to all 5 years of the undergraduate MBBS programme but most of the teaching will be delivered to students in years 3, 4 and 5. As well as delivering fixed commitments within the programme it is hoped Teaching Fellows will develop their own innovative ideas for clinical teaching during their time with us.
The Trust undergraduate team consists of a group of enthusiastic clinicians under the leadership of Assistant Director of Medical Education Dr Simon Hill, supported by Teaching Fellow Lead Dr Andrew Bowey and an invaluable team of administrative staff. We will offer support and supervision over the year as well as training and mentorship so that you develop your own teaching skills and understanding of wider issues in medical education. As well as being offered in-house induction and training, the post holder will be also be supported to undertake the Certificate of Clinical Education at UCLAN as part of this post.
For more information about undergraduate teaching and an overview of the Newcastle University MBBS degree programme visit http://www.ncl.ac.uk/mbbs/ or contact Dr Andrew Bowey (Andrew.Bowey@nhs.net)
Personal Education:
All staff are encouraged to learn from the extensive clinical education activities that take place in the Trust, and there are a number of weekly meetings that provide excellent educational opportunities. Successful applicants will be encouraged to study for the postgraduate certificate in clinical education. This may be part or fully refunded, subject to successful completion of the year and course.
Administrative:
Successful applicants will be expected to carry out all administrative tasks allocated to him/her by the Medical Education Manager, or Clinical Supervisor, including keeping of inpatient records, ordering investigations and receiving results.
Research/Audit:
The medical education department has a strong reputation for excellent medical education and there are many ongoing projects. The high volume of educational activity performed in the Trust ensures there is a vast opportunity to instigate and perform Research/ Audit projects. Such activity is encouraged, and results presented at regional and national meetings.
Please read attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Primary Medical Qualification
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practise
- At least 2 years of previous experience working in the NHS
Desirable
Clinical Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- To be clear, fluent and articulate in communication in English.
Desirable
- Experience and interest in the specialty
Maintaining Clinical Competence
Essential
- Written evidence of satisfactory training to date e.g. workplace assessments.
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of teaching undergraduate medical students & Foundation Doctors.
- Evidence of teaching practice.
Desirable
- PGCert MED ED
- Teaching course (training the trainer etc)
- Evidence with teaching QI/research/audit
- Evidence of leadership roles in education
Clinical Governance, Audit and Research
Essential
- Experience of audit projects/ GI projects
Desirable
- Presentation of completed audit projects at local or national meetings.
Clinical Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Good history and examination skills
- Know when to appropriately seek assistance from a senior colleague
Communication, Relationships and Working with Colleagues
Essential
- Ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and other people within a team.
- Ability to work as a team with professional colleagues in all disciplines.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Alignment with the Trust's Core & Professional Behaviours.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Primary Medical Qualification
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practise
- At least 2 years of previous experience working in the NHS
Desirable
Clinical Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- To be clear, fluent and articulate in communication in English.
Desirable
- Experience and interest in the specialty
Maintaining Clinical Competence
Essential
- Written evidence of satisfactory training to date e.g. workplace assessments.
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of teaching undergraduate medical students & Foundation Doctors.
- Evidence of teaching practice.
Desirable
- PGCert MED ED
- Teaching course (training the trainer etc)
- Evidence with teaching QI/research/audit
- Evidence of leadership roles in education
Clinical Governance, Audit and Research
Essential
- Experience of audit projects/ GI projects
Desirable
- Presentation of completed audit projects at local or national meetings.
Clinical Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Good history and examination skills
- Know when to appropriately seek assistance from a senior colleague
Communication, Relationships and Working with Colleagues
Essential
- Ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and other people within a team.
- Ability to work as a team with professional colleagues in all disciplines.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Alignment with the Trust's Core & Professional Behaviours.
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).
