Job summary
University Hospitals Bristol & Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) seeks applicants for a Clinical Teaching Fellow to commence in September 2024 (or as soon as can be arranged) for one year at ST3+ level, or post MRCPCH. OOPE may be required for paediatric trainees.
Eight sessions each week are allocated for teaching within undergraduate medical education and two clinical sessions per week for clinical work at an appropriate level reflecting the successful candidate's clinical interests.
Main duties of the job
The post provides an ideal opportunity for the successful candidate to work in a highly active undergraduate clinical teaching setting which is part of a busy inner city university hospital. The successful candidate will be part of the South Bristol Academy team, also working in the Bristol Children's Hospital, will be actively involved in organising and delivering undergraduate medical education on behalf of the University of Bristol, and will be encouraged to undertake a funded Certificate in Teaching & Learning for Health Professionals at the University. 8 sessions each week are allocated for teaching undergraduate medical education and 2 sessions are allocated for clinical service in a specialty area of their choice.
This appointment will be subject to the Terms and Conditions of Service of Trust grade Doctors (2017) and may be subject to amendment.
About us
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Good (English Language) communication skills
- Experience of ST3, (candidate dependent) on call
- Information technology skills
- Experience of small and large group teaching
- Understand principles of audit and completed audit projects
- Understanding of the principles of Clinical Governance, adherence to/promotion of CNST standards
Desirable
- Previous involvement in undergraduate teaching
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Able to manage common paediatric emergencies
- Ability to work in stressful situations and to cope with stress
- Ability to work harmoniously and efficiently in a team, to undertake and to delegate responsibility
- Teaching clinical skills in an undergraduate setting
- Commitment to continuing professional development
- Enthusiasm to undertake educational research projects
Desirable
- Previous research publications
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent primary medical qualification
- Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies by time of appointment in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice
- Eligibility to work in the UK
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely
Desirable
- MRCPCH part 1
- MRCPCH part 2
- Undertaken additional teaching courses or qualification
Aptitudes
Essential
- Sympathetic attitude: you will be required to provide pastoral support to students in difficulty at times
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Good (English Language) communication skills
- Experience of ST3, (candidate dependent) on call
- Information technology skills
- Experience of small and large group teaching
- Understand principles of audit and completed audit projects
- Understanding of the principles of Clinical Governance, adherence to/promotion of CNST standards
Desirable
- Previous involvement in undergraduate teaching
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Able to manage common paediatric emergencies
- Ability to work in stressful situations and to cope with stress
- Ability to work harmoniously and efficiently in a team, to undertake and to delegate responsibility
- Teaching clinical skills in an undergraduate setting
- Commitment to continuing professional development
- Enthusiasm to undertake educational research projects
Desirable
- Previous research publications
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent primary medical qualification
- Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies by time of appointment in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice
- Eligibility to work in the UK
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely
Desirable
- MRCPCH part 1
- MRCPCH part 2
- Undertaken additional teaching courses or qualification
Aptitudes
Essential
- Sympathetic attitude: you will be required to provide pastoral support to students in difficulty at times
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
Address
South Bristol Academy
Marlborough Street
Bristol
BS2 8HW
Employer's website
https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
