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 (University of Worcester).
These
changes have led to an increase in the teaching demands on medical staff. For
successful applicants working full time (40 hours a week) exposure to a
clinical speciality of the successful applicants choice will be encouraged at
the discretion of the Head/Deputy Head of Academy.
This post is 0.6 WTE (24 hours per week) and if successful applicants want to
work clinically this would need to be arranged separately with the clinical
department.
Main duties of the job
This is one of a series of posts focusing on
undergraduate teaching of medical students at Worcestershire Acute Hospitals
NHS Trust. This role, is designed to support the teaching of undergraduate
medical students attending for Obstetrics and Gynaecology placements.
This 12-month post is suitable for more senior trainees
with existing educational experiences whose career would be advanced by the
opportunity to further develop their interest in education and teaching. This
might be of interest to registered practitioners who are studying for a higher
qualification, or writing up research. It may also appeal to higher trainees
who wish to take time out of a training programme, subject to the approval of
the appropriate Specialist Training Committee. Remuneration for 24 hours
(0.6WTE) will be at the appropriate local nodal point for Trust senior clinical
fellows, for daytime duties. Successful
candidates will be required to work across both the Alexandra and
Worcestershire Royal Hospital sites.
Please note, we reserve the right to close the advert early should we receive a high volume of applications.
About us
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 more than 7,000 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. Our values, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our
everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.
Being open and honest
Ensuring people feel cared for
Showing respect to everyone
We are committed to developing a culture of continuous improvement by embedding the principles of our Improvement 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.
DBS Checks and Costs
Any applicants who are offered posts requiring a
DBS check as part of their employment check will have the cost of this check
(at the current rate) deducted from their salary. Please see link in Supporting
Information section for more details on DBS checks and costs.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This
job description, together with the Capabilities Framework and job plan, will be
reviewed annually and agreed with the Clinical Director and Divisional
Director, on behalf of the Chief Medical Officer, to ensure that it continually
reflects the areas of work, clinical responsibility of the post and purchaser
requirements.
A suitably experienced post-holder will be expected to:
TEACHING
-
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 other medical students (such as elective students) at the
discretion of the Head/Deputy Head of Academy.
-
To act as assessor for medical student work
based placed assessments where agreed with Head/Deputy Head of Academy.
-
To
assist with organisation, monitoring and teaching of the undergraduate teaching
programme with specific focus on Obstetrics and Gynaecology
-
To
assist in reviewing the current structure and organisation of undergraduate
teaching within Obstetrics and Gynaecology 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 University of Birmingham, University of Worcester (Three
counties medical school) and University of Warwick (Warwick Medical School).
-
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, which is strongly encouraged.
CLINICAL
It
is expected that the successful candidate will be allocated a minimum pro-rata
number of regular sessions each week to clinical teaching for students as
agreed with the Head and Deputy Head of Academy. A session is a four-hour time
period. (For example, for a 24 hour/week post this would be a minimum of 4
teaching based activity sessions/per week). One session per week will be
allocated to preparation, administration and leadership activities. 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
within the current training programmes.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
-
Full registration with the GMC is essential.
-
Candidates for the post of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Clinical Teaching Fellow should have completed relevant medical training up to
the equivalent of ST3 or above.
-
The post does not currently have educational and
training approval from the Regional Postgraduate Dean.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This
job description, together with the Capabilities Framework and job plan, will be
reviewed annually and agreed with the Clinical Director and Divisional
Director, on behalf of the Chief Medical Officer, to ensure that it continually
reflects the areas of work, clinical responsibility of the post and purchaser
requirements.
A suitably experienced post-holder will be expected to:
TEACHING
-
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 other medical students (such as elective students) at the
discretion of the Head/Deputy Head of Academy.
-
To act as assessor for medical student work
based placed assessments where agreed with Head/Deputy Head of Academy.
-
To
assist with organisation, monitoring and teaching of the undergraduate teaching
programme with specific focus on Obstetrics and Gynaecology
-
To
assist in reviewing the current structure and organisation of undergraduate
teaching within Obstetrics and Gynaecology 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 University of Birmingham, University of Worcester (Three
counties medical school) and University of Warwick (Warwick Medical School).
-
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, which is strongly encouraged.
CLINICAL
It
is expected that the successful candidate will be allocated a minimum pro-rata
number of regular sessions each week to clinical teaching for students as
agreed with the Head and Deputy Head of Academy. A session is a four-hour time
period. (For example, for a 24 hour/week post this would be a minimum of 4
teaching based activity sessions/per week). One session per week will be
allocated to preparation, administration and leadership activities. 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
within the current training programmes.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
-
Full registration with the GMC is essential.
-
Candidates for the post of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Clinical Teaching Fellow should have completed relevant medical training up to
the equivalent of ST3 or above.
-
The post does not currently have educational and
training approval from the Regional Postgraduate Dean.
Person Specification
Teaching & Research Experience
Essential
- Ability to organise and deliver teaching across the whole undergraduate curriculum.
- Experience of teaching clinical skills to undergraduates.
- In depth knowledge of UK undergraduate curriculum.
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems and demonstrated critical appraisal skills.
- An awareness of current Obstetrics and Gynaecology developments and initiatives.
Desirable
- Involvement as faculty on high fidelity simulation based course/training.
- Experience of providing pastoral support to medical students in a formally recognised role.
- Involvement in medical student interviews and/or recruitment.
- Involvement in medical student OSCE examinations.
- Involvement in education related QIP.
- Publications in relevant peer-reviewed journals in the last 5 years.
- Evidence of having undertaken original research, ideally with education focus
Experience
Essential
- Completed at least four years full time postgraduate training (or equivalent gained on part time basis) or have equivalent experience and competencies. Of these four years they must include completion of at least two years Obstetrics and Gynecology with the ability to offer clinical opinion at ST3 level or above. Equivalent years experience in Obstetrics and Gynaecology from overseas will also be accepted.
- Ability to offer except clinical opinion on a range of problems, both emergency and elective, within Obstetrics and Gynaecology with ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients, appropriate to level of experience and training.
Desirable
- Previous experience working in the NHS within the Obstetrics and Gynaecology of minimum of 12 months.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work effectively as a multidisciplinary team member, including under periods of pressure.
- Enquiring, critical approach to work with a commitment to Continuing Medical Education and Professional Development.
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, students, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies.
- Flexible approach to work duties and reliable and supportive to other colleagues.
Desirable
- Evidence of innovation.
- Understands self (strengths and weaknesses) and impact of behaviour on others.
Emotional Effort & Other Requirements
Essential
- Ability to deal with emotional, frightened or hostile patients, relatives and students, both face to face and via telephone calls.
- Ability to support patients and relatives in breaking bad news whilst working in the clinical setting.
- An understanding of the current NHS environment, particularly in relation to reforms, initiatives and issues.
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the job and return to the hospital within 30 minutes when undertaking non-resident on call duties.
Qualifications
Essential
- Eligible for full GMC Registration with a License to practice at the time of appointment.
- MBChB, MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
- ALS certification OR alternative specialty advanced qualification (such as APLS / ATLS) with adult BLS. All certificates to be in date at time of application.
- Train the Trainer/Teach the Teacher or equivalent course.
Desirable
- Higher degree.
- Formal qualification in teaching/education such as PGCert in Medical Education.
- Membership examination with the relevant UK Royal College (ie: MRCOG).
Management and Administrative Experience
Essential
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively.
- Experience of audit management and conducting clinical audit with ability to use evidence base to support decision making.
Desirable
- Attendance at recognised management courses/training.
Professional Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Practices with professional values and behaviours expected of all doctors set out in the GMC Good Medical Practice and the Professional Capabilities Framework (set out below).
- Adheres to professional requirements of annual appraisal, job planning and reviews of performance and progression.
Person Specification
Teaching & Research Experience
Essential
- Ability to organise and deliver teaching across the whole undergraduate curriculum.
- Experience of teaching clinical skills to undergraduates.
- In depth knowledge of UK undergraduate curriculum.
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems and demonstrated critical appraisal skills.
- An awareness of current Obstetrics and Gynaecology developments and initiatives.
Desirable
- Involvement as faculty on high fidelity simulation based course/training.
- Experience of providing pastoral support to medical students in a formally recognised role.
- Involvement in medical student interviews and/or recruitment.
- Involvement in medical student OSCE examinations.
- Involvement in education related QIP.
- Publications in relevant peer-reviewed journals in the last 5 years.
- Evidence of having undertaken original research, ideally with education focus
Experience
Essential
- Completed at least four years full time postgraduate training (or equivalent gained on part time basis) or have equivalent experience and competencies. Of these four years they must include completion of at least two years Obstetrics and Gynecology with the ability to offer clinical opinion at ST3 level or above. Equivalent years experience in Obstetrics and Gynaecology from overseas will also be accepted.
- Ability to offer except clinical opinion on a range of problems, both emergency and elective, within Obstetrics and Gynaecology with ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients, appropriate to level of experience and training.
Desirable
- Previous experience working in the NHS within the Obstetrics and Gynaecology of minimum of 12 months.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work effectively as a multidisciplinary team member, including under periods of pressure.
- Enquiring, critical approach to work with a commitment to Continuing Medical Education and Professional Development.
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, students, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies.
- Flexible approach to work duties and reliable and supportive to other colleagues.
Desirable
- Evidence of innovation.
- Understands self (strengths and weaknesses) and impact of behaviour on others.
Emotional Effort & Other Requirements
Essential
- Ability to deal with emotional, frightened or hostile patients, relatives and students, both face to face and via telephone calls.
- Ability to support patients and relatives in breaking bad news whilst working in the clinical setting.
- An understanding of the current NHS environment, particularly in relation to reforms, initiatives and issues.
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the job and return to the hospital within 30 minutes when undertaking non-resident on call duties.
Qualifications
Essential
- Eligible for full GMC Registration with a License to practice at the time of appointment.
- MBChB, MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
- ALS certification OR alternative specialty advanced qualification (such as APLS / ATLS) with adult BLS. All certificates to be in date at time of application.
- Train the Trainer/Teach the Teacher or equivalent course.
Desirable
- Higher degree.
- Formal qualification in teaching/education such as PGCert in Medical Education.
- Membership examination with the relevant UK Royal College (ie: MRCOG).
Management and Administrative Experience
Essential
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively.
- Experience of audit management and conducting clinical audit with ability to use evidence base to support decision making.
Desirable
- Attendance at recognised management courses/training.
Professional Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Practices with professional values and behaviours expected of all doctors set out in the GMC Good Medical Practice and the Professional Capabilities Framework (set out below).
- Adheres to professional requirements of annual appraisal, job planning and reviews of performance and progression.
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).
