Clinical Teaching Fellow Sift/T, WRH (PBAC Clinician)

Job responsibilities

Key Duties: TEACHING To contribute to teaching across the Undergraduate Curriculum for years 3, 4, and 5 medical students from University of Birmingham; to contribute to the teaching of medical students from University of Warwick/Three Counties Medical School; contribute to the teaching and support of other medical students (such as elective students) at the discretion of Head/Deputy Head of Academy. It is expected that the Fellow will commit a minimum of 7 sessions per week to undergraduate teaching. To assist with organisation, monitoring and teaching of the undergraduate teaching programme. 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 for Birmingham and Warwick Medical Students as required. Accountability, with respect to the performance of teaching duties to the Head of Academy. The post provides the opportunity to study part-time for a clinical educational qualification. This is strongly encouraged. CLINICAL The Clinical Fellow will be encouraged to gain exposure to a clinical speciality of their choice for 2 sessions per week. It is expected that the successful candidate will be allocated a minimum of 7 regular sessions each week to clinical teaching for students. One session per week will be allocated to preparation, audit and CPD. The teaching sessions will be timetabled flexibly to accommodate the students other commitments. Candidates will be required to work across two sites, the Alexandra Hospital and Worcestershire Royal Hospital, in order to accommodate the Undergraduate Academys ability to meet medical student learning outcomes with in the current training programmes. Otherwise the Fellow will work alongside the other junior doctors in their speciality of choice and undertake general duties. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE Full registration with the GMC is essential. Candidates for the post of Clinical Teaching Fellow should have completed two years of General Professional Training. The post does not currently have educational and training approval from the Regional Postgraduate Dean.

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Other Job Requirements

Essential

• Current driving licence and ability to work across all trust sites
• 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.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Approachable and able to interact well with medical students
• Good time keeping
• Adaptable and flexible
• Resilience

Desirable

• Interest in research in medical education

Qualifications

Essential

• MBChB or equivalent
• Current GMC Registration (at time of application)
• ALS Certification) OR alternative speciality advanced qualification (such as, APLS / ATLS) with adult BLS. All certificates to be in date at time of application.

Desirable

• Postgraduate qualification e.g. MRCP/MRCS Part I
• Train the Trainer/Teach the Teacher or equivalent course
• Formal further qualification in medical education e.g PGCert
• Formal simulation training

Experience

Essential

• Post-Foundation Year 2 or equivalent
• 6 months experience in Medicine/Surgery within the NHS
• Ability to offer clinical opinion at CT1/ST1 level or above.

Desirable

• Clinical experience at SpR level
• Involvement in Medical School interviews/recruitment
• Experience in mentorship for medical students

Skills/Knowledge

Essential

• Experience of teaching undergraduate medical students
• Ability to organise and deliver teaching across the whole undergraduate curriculum
• In depth knowledge of UK undergraduate curriculum
• Good communicator
• Team work
• Leadership

Desirable

• Involvement as faculty on simulation based course
• Experience of providing pastoral support to medical students

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).