Job summary
1 Teaching Fellow Posts- UNDERGRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION
Fixed Term: 75% Teaching & 25% Clinical
The main aim of the posts is two-fold. Firstly, to provide clinical training to the Imperial Undergraduate Teaching Programme with an opportunity to gain experience in teaching. This post will provide ample opportunity for audits and there may be an opportunity for research for the appropriate candidate in any desired topic or medical education. The numbers of students based here varies throughout the year. At times there may be greater teaching commitments and at others (particularly June & July) it may be considerably less when the TF may devote much more time to clinical activities and towards pursuing an educational qualification. Thus, flexibility and initiative are essential. The postholder is encouraged to pursue a qualification in teaching and support is available for this through Imperial College. The teaching component of the posts will be accountable to the Director of Clinic Studies.
Main duties of the job
The individual work plan will be decided between the DCS, the relevant Consultant the successful appointee. Teaching duties must take priority, it is not acceptable to work a night on call and take the next day off. They will be expected to attend regular Faculty Meetings.
There are no on-calls in this position
About us
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond.
Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.
We run major acute services at:
- Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country's top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK
- St Mark's Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease
- Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice
- Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.
We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Teaching Commitment
To delivery cardiology teaching to the Year 6 medical students on their cardiology placement at Ealing Hospital and to work closely with the Cardiology consultants.
Working closely with the Undergraduate Teaching Co-ordinator to ensure that in Phase 1 (a,b,c), (Year 1,2,3) Phase 3a (Year 5) and Phase 3b (Year 6) medical students from ICMS benefit from a well organised curriculum programme.
Contribute to the planning and organisation of the delivery of teaching/Induction at the beginning of each placement.
The teaching will involve a range of activities such as tutorials, skills laboratory, simulation, bedside teaching, and dedicated teaching clinics on an out-patient basis.
Time is allocated for preparation of tutorials, lectures & teaching materials such as handouts. The teaching fellow will be also encouraged to show initiative & develop other teaching ideas such as student case presentations and student grand rounds, working on the AV system and role playing. Imperial College expect a patient-centered approach.
Teaching the FY1s & FY2 on weekly basis, as when required.
To view the main responsibility, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Teaching Commitment
To delivery cardiology teaching to the Year 6 medical students on their cardiology placement at Ealing Hospital and to work closely with the Cardiology consultants.
Working closely with the Undergraduate Teaching Co-ordinator to ensure that in Phase 1 (a,b,c), (Year 1,2,3) Phase 3a (Year 5) and Phase 3b (Year 6) medical students from ICMS benefit from a well organised curriculum programme.
Contribute to the planning and organisation of the delivery of teaching/Induction at the beginning of each placement.
The teaching will involve a range of activities such as tutorials, skills laboratory, simulation, bedside teaching, and dedicated teaching clinics on an out-patient basis.
Time is allocated for preparation of tutorials, lectures & teaching materials such as handouts. The teaching fellow will be also encouraged to show initiative & develop other teaching ideas such as student case presentations and student grand rounds, working on the AV system and role playing. Imperial College expect a patient-centered approach.
Teaching the FY1s & FY2 on weekly basis, as when required.
To view the main responsibility, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification
Person Specification
Qualifications and Registration
Essential
- MBBS
- GMC registered
- Full MRCP
Desirable
Knowledge and Expertise
Essential
- Completed Foundation Training
- Understanding the principles of clinical governance and its implications.
- Research and Publication - to have undertaken or shown an interest
- Are able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements specially for teaching undergraduates.
- NHS experience within the last 3 years
- Broad based general professional training in general medicine
- Experience of teaching and training undergraduates, postgraduates and junior medical staff
- Leadership skills
- Understanding and experience of audit
- IT skills and computer literacy
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively. Ability to organise research and work within research governance procedures Ability to plan strategically and to exercise sound judgements when faced with conflicting pressures.
Desirable
- MD or PhD Evidence of ongoing interest and achievement in research
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of teaching and training undergraduates
Desirable
- Have attended Teach the Teachers courses or equivalent
Personal Skills
Essential
- Energy and enthusiasm and the ability to work under pressure. An enquiring and critical approach to work. Caring attitude to patients. Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other staff and agencies.
- Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and Professional Development
Person Specification
Qualifications and Registration
Essential
- MBBS
- GMC registered
- Full MRCP
Desirable
Knowledge and Expertise
Essential
- Completed Foundation Training
- Understanding the principles of clinical governance and its implications.
- Research and Publication - to have undertaken or shown an interest
- Are able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements specially for teaching undergraduates.
- NHS experience within the last 3 years
- Broad based general professional training in general medicine
- Experience of teaching and training undergraduates, postgraduates and junior medical staff
- Leadership skills
- Understanding and experience of audit
- IT skills and computer literacy
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively. Ability to organise research and work within research governance procedures Ability to plan strategically and to exercise sound judgements when faced with conflicting pressures.
Desirable
- MD or PhD Evidence of ongoing interest and achievement in research
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of teaching and training undergraduates
Desirable
- Have attended Teach the Teachers courses or equivalent
Personal Skills
Essential
- Energy and enthusiasm and the ability to work under pressure. An enquiring and critical approach to work. Caring attitude to patients. Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other staff and agencies.
- Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and Professional Development
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).
