Job summary
The
primary focus of this post combines clinical and educational experience to
facilitate undergraduate and postgraduate medical simulation at Worcestershire
Acute Hospitals NHS Trust. The post holder will also contribute elsewhere in
the teaching programme for undergraduate medical students.
Further details can be found under the Supporting Information section.
Main duties of the job
This post is suitable for trainees whose career would be advanced by the opportunity to develop clinical skills along with specialist teaching skills. This might be of interest to registered practitioners who are studying for a higher qualification, writing up research, or applying for higher specialist training rotations, or any combination of these. Remuneration for 40 hours will be in line with Doctors in Training basic pay at ST3 level but without progression. Successful candidates will be required to work across both the Alexandra and Worcestershire Royal Hospital sites and occasionally at Kidderminster Treatment Centre.
This role also comes with funding for the post holder to develop their academic career with either a PGCert in Multidisciplinary Healthcare Simulation or PGCert in Education at the University of Birmingham. This is based on employment for 12 months and early termination of the post will result in withdrawal of funding and/or the candidate will be required to pay the academy back. Future funding may also be available for a Diploma or Masters degree, depending on the duration of stay.
About us
Our purpose is simple - Putting Patients First. We are looking for exceptional colleagues who can help us achieve this.
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a larger population in Herefordshire and beyond.
The Trust operates hospital-based services from three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester
Our workforce is nearly 6,800 strong, and our caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred care. You could be one of them.
We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us to achieve our Vision - working in partnership to provide the best healthcare for our communities, leading and supporting our teams to move 4ward. Our 4ward behaviours, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.
Our objectives are simple:
- Best services for local people
- Best experience of care and best outcomes for our patients
- Best use of resources
- Best people
Better never stops, and our Clinical Services Strategy provides a clear future vision for our Trust, our hospitals, our services and our role in the wider health and care system.
We are proud to have achieved Timewise accreditation - this means we are committed to embedding flexible working within our organisation as a flex positive employer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key & General Duties:
TEACHING
To
facilitate and contribute to the development of medical simulation at the
trust, with involvement in undergraduate and postgraduate simulation
To
contribute to teaching across the undergraduate curriculum for years 3, 4, and
5 medical students, to contribute to the teaching of medical students from
University of Warwick/Three Counties Medical School; contribute to the teaching
and support of any other medical students (such as elective students) at the
discretion of Head/Deputy Head of Academy.
To
assist with organisation, monitoring and teaching of the undergraduate teaching
programme, with a focus on simulation.
To
assist in reviewing the current structure and organisation of undergraduate
teaching within the medical specialties in order to instigate appropriate
modifications.
To
contribute to specific teaching in the relevant specialties including
simulation, master classes and induction programmes.
Act as
an examiner and to assist with the completion of undergraduate assessments for
Birmingham, TCMS and Warwick Medical Students as required .
Accountability,
with respect to the performance of teaching duties to the Head and Deputy Head
of Academy
The post
provides the opportunity to study part-time for a clinical educational qualification.
This is strongly encouraged.
Provide a second tier of support for the Lead
Clinical Teaching fellow to assist with student pastoral issues
Work with the Lead Nurse for Clinical Skills and
Simulation to identify simulation/educational/training needs within clinical
areas, including the expansion of in-situ simulation
Lead weekly Foundation simulation sessions, taking
responsibility for organising faculty alongside the the Lead Nurse for Clinical
Skills and Simulation
Develop and train new faculty, both within the Trust
and externally, providing a source of income for the Academy.
DEPARTMENTAL DEVELOPMENT Work
together with the Lead Nurse for Clinical Skills and Simulation to gain ASPiH
accreditation for the simulation department
Develop
an in-house structured simulation training programme for new CTFs and faculty
Contribute
to the development of the Academy with regular Quality Improvement Projects and
presentations at conferences
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT The
candidate would be expected to maintain Continuing Professional Develepment in
relevant medical topics, attending courses/conferences relevant to the teaching
needs of the department
The
candidate would be expected to develop their academic career, undertaking a
PGCert/DIP/Masters in revelent subject
The
candidate would be expected to spend one day per week in a clinical
environment, to maintain clinical acumen as an expert educator.
Please see full Job Description for further information.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key & General Duties:
TEACHING
To
facilitate and contribute to the development of medical simulation at the
trust, with involvement in undergraduate and postgraduate simulation
To
contribute to teaching across the undergraduate curriculum for years 3, 4, and
5 medical students, to contribute to the teaching of medical students from
University of Warwick/Three Counties Medical School; contribute to the teaching
and support of any other medical students (such as elective students) at the
discretion of Head/Deputy Head of Academy.
To
assist with organisation, monitoring and teaching of the undergraduate teaching
programme, with a focus on simulation.
To
assist in reviewing the current structure and organisation of undergraduate
teaching within the medical specialties in order to instigate appropriate
modifications.
To
contribute to specific teaching in the relevant specialties including
simulation, master classes and induction programmes.
Act as
an examiner and to assist with the completion of undergraduate assessments for
Birmingham, TCMS and Warwick Medical Students as required .
Accountability,
with respect to the performance of teaching duties to the Head and Deputy Head
of Academy
The post
provides the opportunity to study part-time for a clinical educational qualification.
This is strongly encouraged.
Provide a second tier of support for the Lead
Clinical Teaching fellow to assist with student pastoral issues
Work with the Lead Nurse for Clinical Skills and
Simulation to identify simulation/educational/training needs within clinical
areas, including the expansion of in-situ simulation
Lead weekly Foundation simulation sessions, taking
responsibility for organising faculty alongside the the Lead Nurse for Clinical
Skills and Simulation
Develop and train new faculty, both within the Trust
and externally, providing a source of income for the Academy.
DEPARTMENTAL DEVELOPMENT Work
together with the Lead Nurse for Clinical Skills and Simulation to gain ASPiH
accreditation for the simulation department
Develop
an in-house structured simulation training programme for new CTFs and faculty
Contribute
to the development of the Academy with regular Quality Improvement Projects and
presentations at conferences
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT The
candidate would be expected to maintain Continuing Professional Develepment in
relevant medical topics, attending courses/conferences relevant to the teaching
needs of the department
The
candidate would be expected to develop their academic career, undertaking a
PGCert/DIP/Masters in revelent subject
The
candidate would be expected to spend one day per week in a clinical
environment, to maintain clinical acumen as an expert educator.
Please see full Job Description for further information.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Completion of Core Training Programme or equivalent in Anaesthetics/ACCS/Emergency Medicine/Medicine at time of appointment
- Experience in both Medicine and Surgery within the NHS
- Ability to offer clinical opinion at CT2 + level
Desirable
- Clinical experience at SpR level
- Clinical experience in anaesthetics/ICU/ED/paediatrics/O&G
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Approachable and able to interact well with medical students
Desirable
- Interest in research in medical education
Other Job Requirements
Essential
- Current driving licence
- An understanding of the current NHS environment, particularly in relation to reforms, initiatives and issues
- Medical Clearance at time of appointment
- Due to the nature of our work, all posts are deemed to require CRB clearance. Enhanced CRB Disclosure Clearance is required by time of appointment
- All posts working with children or vulnerable adults are required to be checked against ISA Vetting and Barring lists and will require ISA registration
- Candidates must have a good attendance record (evidence of less than 2 episodes of short term sickness absence over the previous 6 months). This does not apply to any absences relating to a disability or any other incapacity which will be viewed sympathetically and will be considered if fully explained.
Qualifications
Essential
- MBChB or equivalent
- Current GMC Registration (at time of application)
- ALS Certification (in date)
- Train the Trainer/Teach the Teacher or equivalent course
- PGCert in Medical Education or equivalent, at least in progress
Desirable
- Qualification/Attendance at course on medical education/simulation
- EPALS/APLS certification
- ALS or equivalent instructor
- Postgraduate qualification e.g. MRCP/FRCA
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Extensive experience of delivering both undergraduate and postgraduate simulation based education
- Extensive involvement as faculty for simulation
- Experience of writing and designing simulations at both an undergraduate and postgraduate level
- Experience of designing and running in situ simulation within the clinical environment
- Full understanding and ability to use simulation equipment, including Laerdal Simman 3G, Oxford Virtual Reality Simulation and SMOTS audio-visual system.
- In depth knowledge of UK undergraduate curriculum
Desirable
- Ability to organise and deliver teaching across the whole undergraduate curriculum
- Experience of leadership and management - either attendance at course or experience of managing and leading a team
- Good communicator
- Team work
- Leadership
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Completion of Core Training Programme or equivalent in Anaesthetics/ACCS/Emergency Medicine/Medicine at time of appointment
- Experience in both Medicine and Surgery within the NHS
- Ability to offer clinical opinion at CT2 + level
Desirable
- Clinical experience at SpR level
- Clinical experience in anaesthetics/ICU/ED/paediatrics/O&G
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Approachable and able to interact well with medical students
Desirable
- Interest in research in medical education
Other Job Requirements
Essential
- Current driving licence
- An understanding of the current NHS environment, particularly in relation to reforms, initiatives and issues
- Medical Clearance at time of appointment
- Due to the nature of our work, all posts are deemed to require CRB clearance. Enhanced CRB Disclosure Clearance is required by time of appointment
- All posts working with children or vulnerable adults are required to be checked against ISA Vetting and Barring lists and will require ISA registration
- Candidates must have a good attendance record (evidence of less than 2 episodes of short term sickness absence over the previous 6 months). This does not apply to any absences relating to a disability or any other incapacity which will be viewed sympathetically and will be considered if fully explained.
Qualifications
Essential
- MBChB or equivalent
- Current GMC Registration (at time of application)
- ALS Certification (in date)
- Train the Trainer/Teach the Teacher or equivalent course
- PGCert in Medical Education or equivalent, at least in progress
Desirable
- Qualification/Attendance at course on medical education/simulation
- EPALS/APLS certification
- ALS or equivalent instructor
- Postgraduate qualification e.g. MRCP/FRCA
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Extensive experience of delivering both undergraduate and postgraduate simulation based education
- Extensive involvement as faculty for simulation
- Experience of writing and designing simulations at both an undergraduate and postgraduate level
- Experience of designing and running in situ simulation within the clinical environment
- Full understanding and ability to use simulation equipment, including Laerdal Simman 3G, Oxford Virtual Reality Simulation and SMOTS audio-visual system.
- In depth knowledge of UK undergraduate curriculum
Desirable
- Ability to organise and deliver teaching across the whole undergraduate curriculum
- Experience of leadership and management - either attendance at course or experience of managing and leading a team
- Good communicator
- Team work
- Leadership
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
