Job summary
The Trust has for some years provided undergraduate
teaching to medical students from the University of Birmingham and the
University of Warwick.
Following the University of Birminghams 2014
curriculum review, the College of Medical and Dental Sciences has established a
Clinical Teaching Academy at Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, which
provides clinical teaching for years 3, 4 and 5 medical students from the
University of Birmingham. Clinical
teaching is also provided for graduate entry medical students from the
University of Warwick and Three Counties Medical School.
These changes have led to an increase in the teaching
demands on medical staff and this post is one of a number of Clinical Teaching
Fellow posts. Exposure to a clinical
speciality of the successful applicants choice will be encouraged.
Main duties of the job
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.
Please see full job description for further details.
About us
The Undergraduate Teaching Academy
accommodates students from Warwick, Birmingham and Three Counties Medical
Schools.Students attend their MBChB clinical placements from Year 3
to Year 5.Each University supplies a curriculum to achieve the
MBChB Degree, with each year having specific placements.The
Undergraduate Teaching Academy provides a service and a responsibility to the
universities to ensure opportunities are available for each placement with
input from either specialist or general Clinical Teaching Fellowsin order
that learning objectives can be met to produce foundation doctors in line with
the GMC Outcomes for Graduateshttps://www.gmc-uk.org/education/standards-guidance-and-curricula/standards-and-outcomes/outcomes-for-graduates/outcomes-for-graduates
Job description
Job responsibilities
CLINICAL
The Clinical Teaching 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.
On clinical days the Fellow will work alongside the
other junior doctors in their speciality of choice and undertake general
duties.
Please see job description for further details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
CLINICAL
The Clinical Teaching 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.
On clinical days the Fellow will work alongside the
other junior doctors in their speciality of choice and undertake general
duties.
Please see job description for further details.
Person Specification
Management & Administrative Experience
Essential
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively
- Experience of audit management and conducting clinical audit
Desirable
- Ability to use the evidence based and clinical audit to support decision making
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work effectively as a team member.
- Enquiring, critical approach to work.
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems.
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies.
- Commitment to Continuing Medical Education.
- Flexible approach to work duties.
- Ability to work without supervision.
- Reliable and supportive to other colleagues.
- Ability to work antisocial hours.
Desirable
- Interest in research in medical education
Qualifications
Essential
- Eligible for full GMC Registration with a Licence to practise at the time of appointment. GMC registered
- MBChB, MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
- Satisfactory completion of F2 training, or equivalent.
- ALS certification OR alternative specialty advanced qualification (such as APLS / ATLS) with adult BLS. All certificates to be in date at time of application
Desirable
- Higher degree.
- MRCP/MRCS Part I
- Membership examination with the relevant UK Royal College.
- Train the Teacher / Teach the Teacher or equivalent course.
- Formal further qualification in medical education eg. PGCert.
- Formal simulation training.
Experience
Essential
- Completed at least 2 years full time postgraduate training (or equivalent gained on part time basis) or have equivalent experience and competencies, at least eight months of which will be in Medicine/Surgery.
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required at CT/ST1 level in relevant specialty. Equivalent years experience in a relevant specialty from other medical grades including from overseas will also be accepted.
- Experience of working in multidisciplinary teams.
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of problems, both emergency and elective, within specialty and sufficient experience.
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients.
Desirable
- Previous experience working in the NHS within the specialty.
- Ability to use the evidence based and clinical audit to support decision making.
- Involvement in Medical School interviews / recruitment.
- Experience in mentorship for medical students.
Teaching Experience
Essential
- Ability to teach clinical skills to medical, nursing staff and other disciplines.
- Experience of teaching clinical skills to undergraduates and postgraduates.
- Ability to organise and deliver teaching across the whole undergraduate curriculum.
- In depth knowledge of UK undergraduate curriculum.
Desirable
- Ability to supervise postgraduate research.
- Involvement as faculty on simulation based course.
- Experience of providing pastoral support to medical students.
Physical Effort
Essential
- Standing for long periods of time.
Emotional & Mental Effort
Essential
- Ability to deal with emotional, frightened or hostile patients, sometimes face to face.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Ability to support patients and relatives in breaking bad news.
- Ability to deal with telephone calls from patients and relatives.
- Deal with patient requests and complaints.
- Prolonged concentration.
Person Specification
Management & Administrative Experience
Essential
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively
- Experience of audit management and conducting clinical audit
Desirable
- Ability to use the evidence based and clinical audit to support decision making
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work effectively as a team member.
- Enquiring, critical approach to work.
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems.
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies.
- Commitment to Continuing Medical Education.
- Flexible approach to work duties.
- Ability to work without supervision.
- Reliable and supportive to other colleagues.
- Ability to work antisocial hours.
Desirable
- Interest in research in medical education
Qualifications
Essential
- Eligible for full GMC Registration with a Licence to practise at the time of appointment. GMC registered
- MBChB, MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
- Satisfactory completion of F2 training, or equivalent.
- ALS certification OR alternative specialty advanced qualification (such as APLS / ATLS) with adult BLS. All certificates to be in date at time of application
Desirable
- Higher degree.
- MRCP/MRCS Part I
- Membership examination with the relevant UK Royal College.
- Train the Teacher / Teach the Teacher or equivalent course.
- Formal further qualification in medical education eg. PGCert.
- Formal simulation training.
Experience
Essential
- Completed at least 2 years full time postgraduate training (or equivalent gained on part time basis) or have equivalent experience and competencies, at least eight months of which will be in Medicine/Surgery.
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required at CT/ST1 level in relevant specialty. Equivalent years experience in a relevant specialty from other medical grades including from overseas will also be accepted.
- Experience of working in multidisciplinary teams.
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of problems, both emergency and elective, within specialty and sufficient experience.
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients.
Desirable
- Previous experience working in the NHS within the specialty.
- Ability to use the evidence based and clinical audit to support decision making.
- Involvement in Medical School interviews / recruitment.
- Experience in mentorship for medical students.
Teaching Experience
Essential
- Ability to teach clinical skills to medical, nursing staff and other disciplines.
- Experience of teaching clinical skills to undergraduates and postgraduates.
- Ability to organise and deliver teaching across the whole undergraduate curriculum.
- In depth knowledge of UK undergraduate curriculum.
Desirable
- Ability to supervise postgraduate research.
- Involvement as faculty on simulation based course.
- Experience of providing pastoral support to medical students.
Physical Effort
Essential
- Standing for long periods of time.
Emotional & Mental Effort
Essential
- Ability to deal with emotional, frightened or hostile patients, sometimes face to face.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Ability to support patients and relatives in breaking bad news.
- Ability to deal with telephone calls from patients and relatives.
- Deal with patient requests and complaints.
- Prolonged concentration.
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).
