Job summary
This is an exciting post for an enthusiastic doctor at FY3 level to work as fulltime Medical Education Fellow in both Maidstone & Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust and the Kent & Medway Medical School (KMMS).
This represents a unique opportunity to gain experience of Medical Education in both a large NHS Trust and a Medical School.
The post will involve working with dynamic teams to establish and deliver innovative and integrated programmes for NHS Medical Trainees and Undergraduates.
The Trust has 430 trainees at Foundation, Core, GPST and Higher Specialty levels. Training programmes are monitored through Local Faculty Groups and the Local Academic Board in which Trainee Representatives play the most important role. Programmes are also monitored through Health Education Kent Surrey and Sussex quality assurance process and the General Medical Council (GMC) through the National Trainee Survey (NTS).
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be involved in both Postgraduate and Undergraduate Education within the Trust with a wide range of duties as detailed in the job description.
In addition, they will spend one day a week at KMMS working along aside Faculty to implement and develop the clinical and professional skills curriculum to Year 1 and 2 medical students.
About us
The Medical Education Department is responsible for the provision and quality control of Postgraduate and Undergraduate programmes to meet national requirements for training, with the wider purpose of improving standards of patient care.
There are 430 Trainees working in the Trust. The Trust currently also provides Undergraduate placements for King's College London Medical School Year 4 and 5 students and Year 5 students from St George's Medical School. Year 3 KMMS Students started their placements in October 2022 and Year 4 joined the Trust in September 2023.
This is an exciting opportunity for the region and the Trust. The Medical Education team are working closely with the Medical School and with specialties to develop quality training programmes for these students. The Education Fellow would play an important role in the continued development and delivery of teaching to both Postgraduates and Undergraduates within the Trust and at KMMS.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A specific work plan and objectives would be agreed with the Director of Medical Education for the year. This will include dedicated time to undertake an on-line Clinical Education PG Cert with Edinburgh University. The PG Cert will be funded and the Educational Fellow will also be provided with a study leave budget for continued professional development. You will be encouraged to undertake research in medical education and aim to present your research and innovative ideas at local and national meetings and events. There will be opportunities to attend Human Factors, Debriefing and Leadership training during the year.
The Education Fellow will have a named educational supervisor / mentor for their role. There will be formal educational oversight of the role, with an educational agreement, personal development plan and regular appraisal.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A specific work plan and objectives would be agreed with the Director of Medical Education for the year. This will include dedicated time to undertake an on-line Clinical Education PG Cert with Edinburgh University. The PG Cert will be funded and the Educational Fellow will also be provided with a study leave budget for continued professional development. You will be encouraged to undertake research in medical education and aim to present your research and innovative ideas at local and national meetings and events. There will be opportunities to attend Human Factors, Debriefing and Leadership training during the year.
The Education Fellow will have a named educational supervisor / mentor for their role. There will be formal educational oversight of the role, with an educational agreement, personal development plan and regular appraisal.
Person Specification
Qualfication
Essential
- Current GMC Registration and License to Practice at the time of appointment
- Undertaking UK Foundation Programme - completing F2 Year in 2022
- Demonstrable interest in teaching and learning
Desirable
- Evidence of teaching qualification
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Essential
- Medical graduate who has completed a 2 Year UK Foundation Programme and has current registration and licence to practice with the GMC
- Demonstrates excellent skills in spoken and written English to be able to teach medical topics efficiently
- Evidence of good career progression as demonstrated by full employment history
- Experience of facilitating small group learning activities
- Competence in independent management of medical emergencies
- Evidence of interest and experience in teaching medical students and trainees
Desirable
- Ability to give clear and constructive feedback
- MRCP/MRCPCH (or part of), MRCEM, MRCS, FRCA part I
- An understanding of NHS management and resources.
- Leadership or management roles
- Experience of successful development and evaluation of teaching materials
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- Ability to problem solve and independently make decisions. Able to monitor developing situations, anticipate issues that arise and pre-plan for them.
- Extracurricular activities / achievements relevant to medicine or teaching
- Evidence of leadership roles either within or outside of medicine
- Ability to problem solve and independently make decisions. Able to monitor developing situations, anticipate issues that arise and pre-plan for them.
- Competence in independent management of medical emergencies
- Eligibility to work in the UK
Desirable
- Extracurricular activities / achievements relevant to medicine or teaching
- Evidence of leadership roles either within or outside of medicine
- Evidence of being a reflective practitioner
- Extracurricular activities / achievements relevant to medicine or teaching
Person Specification
Qualfication
Essential
- Current GMC Registration and License to Practice at the time of appointment
- Undertaking UK Foundation Programme - completing F2 Year in 2022
- Demonstrable interest in teaching and learning
Desirable
- Evidence of teaching qualification
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Essential
- Medical graduate who has completed a 2 Year UK Foundation Programme and has current registration and licence to practice with the GMC
- Demonstrates excellent skills in spoken and written English to be able to teach medical topics efficiently
- Evidence of good career progression as demonstrated by full employment history
- Experience of facilitating small group learning activities
- Competence in independent management of medical emergencies
- Evidence of interest and experience in teaching medical students and trainees
Desirable
- Ability to give clear and constructive feedback
- MRCP/MRCPCH (or part of), MRCEM, MRCS, FRCA part I
- An understanding of NHS management and resources.
- Leadership or management roles
- Experience of successful development and evaluation of teaching materials
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- Ability to problem solve and independently make decisions. Able to monitor developing situations, anticipate issues that arise and pre-plan for them.
- Extracurricular activities / achievements relevant to medicine or teaching
- Evidence of leadership roles either within or outside of medicine
- Ability to problem solve and independently make decisions. Able to monitor developing situations, anticipate issues that arise and pre-plan for them.
- Competence in independent management of medical emergencies
- Eligibility to work in the UK
Desirable
- Extracurricular activities / achievements relevant to medicine or teaching
- Evidence of leadership roles either within or outside of medicine
- Evidence of being a reflective practitioner
- Extracurricular activities / achievements relevant to medicine or teaching
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).
