Job summary
There is a vacancy for four Clinical Teaching Fellows. The posts are primarily work-based within the QEQMH, Margate and WHH, Ashford, but the post holder will be required to travel to other sites of the Trust as required.
Main duties of the job
The candidate would be expected to work at ST3+ level. The job plan will contain 10 PAs per week including 5 education and 5 clinical sessions. This can include sessions in general gynaecology and antenatal clinics, theatre sessions, maternity triage as well as delivery suite, early pregnancy and gynaecology assessment unit, colposcopy and rapid access. The following is a provisional time table. Depending on the successful candidates training needs and existing skill set there will be the opportunity to complete other Advanced Training Skills Modules subject to negotiation and the candidates existing skill set. Examples would be Advanced labour ward practice, Advanced antenatal practice, Maternal medicine, early pregnancy and acute gynaecology. We expect candidates to be enthusiastic well motivated and good communicators.
About us
East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust became a University Hospital in 2009 and is made up of three hospital sites based in Ashford, Canterbury and Margate that take undergraduates from St George's Medical School, King's College School Medical School and St George's International School of Medicine. Kent's new medical school, the Kent and Medway Medical School, will open its doors in 2020 and we will be taking students from there in 2023. There is a dedicated Education Centre on each hospital site that plays a significant role in medical student and training doctors' education and training.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For detailed job description and main responsibilities please see attached 'Job Description and Person Specification' located in supporting documents.
The Trust is committed to supporting flexible working to fulfil our pledge as part of The Trusts People Strategy to help staff to achieve a healthy work/life balance. Please speak with your Recruiting Manager for further information and opportunities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For detailed job description and main responsibilities please see attached 'Job Description and Person Specification' located in supporting documents.
The Trust is committed to supporting flexible working to fulfil our pledge as part of The Trusts People Strategy to help staff to achieve a healthy work/life balance. Please speak with your Recruiting Manager for further information and opportunities.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with license to practice MBBS or equivalent
- MRCOG
Desirable
- Higher medical degree or qualification
- Post graduate education qualification
- Courses in teaching and training
Skills and Experience
Essential
- 4 years post registration Obstetrics & Gynaecology -completion of ST3 competencies by appointment
- Teaching of a multi-professional audience
Desirable
- Shows aptitude for practical skills e.g. manual dexterity
- Held a previous teaching post or designated teaching role
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Work place-based assessments and OSATS showing competency for knowledge base and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
- Capacity for excellent clinical & diagnostic skills & judgment.
- Demonstrates ability to prioritise clinical need & to look at the social context of medical problems.
Desirable
- Evidence of working at a more senior level in supporting junior registrars
- Undertaken training or CPD related to teaching
- Higher qualification in medical education
Personal/ Professional attributes
Essential
- Employed in the UK in the last 2 years.
- Computer/IT literate
Desirable
- Evidence of relevant academic research & achievements
- Publication or presentation to a national or international audience
Other Requirements
Essential
- All applicants to have demonstrated skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with license to practice MBBS or equivalent
- MRCOG
Desirable
- Higher medical degree or qualification
- Post graduate education qualification
- Courses in teaching and training
Skills and Experience
Essential
- 4 years post registration Obstetrics & Gynaecology -completion of ST3 competencies by appointment
- Teaching of a multi-professional audience
Desirable
- Shows aptitude for practical skills e.g. manual dexterity
- Held a previous teaching post or designated teaching role
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Work place-based assessments and OSATS showing competency for knowledge base and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
- Capacity for excellent clinical & diagnostic skills & judgment.
- Demonstrates ability to prioritise clinical need & to look at the social context of medical problems.
Desirable
- Evidence of working at a more senior level in supporting junior registrars
- Undertaken training or CPD related to teaching
- Higher qualification in medical education
Personal/ Professional attributes
Essential
- Employed in the UK in the last 2 years.
- Computer/IT literate
Desirable
- Evidence of relevant academic research & achievements
- Publication or presentation to a national or international audience
Other Requirements
Essential
- All applicants to have demonstrated skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
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
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).
