Job summary
The aim of the undergraduate education role centres around the development and delivery of teaching to year 6 medical students undertaking apprenticeship based rotation in medicine, with support from the module leads. There are shared educational duties such as but not limited to being an examiner in UCL medical school exams and helping to organise and deliver UCL medical school assessments with a network of Barnet clinical teaching fellows. Fellows are also expected to provide support to medical students in Barnet Hospital during term time when not scoping at Chase Farm Hospital. The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is a central University College London (UCL) Medical School campus that teaches hundreds of medical students, at all stages of learning, every year across Barnet, Chase Farm and the Royal Free Hospitals. This role will suit enthusiastic and motivated Gastroenterology trainees with an interest in education and will provide excellent clinical and educational experience for the progression of a career within Gastroenterology. It is a new and flexible post which offers the opportunity to be involved with undergraduate teaching, curriculum development and student assessment, while also maintaining core clinical skills. Minimum Experience in gastroenterology at IMT3 level is desired although candidates without prior experience may also be considered.
Main duties of the job
Main duties of the job
- Work with the module leads to ensure that the student timetable offers breadth of experience and balance of learning activities.
- Run an induction session at the start of each block
- Provide bedside teaching sessions, case-based discussion groups and simulation/clinical skills sessions
- Encourage and support junior doctors to deliver high quality 'on-the-job' clinical teaching - this will include a presentation at junior doctor induction and supporting timetabled junior doctor led teaching sessions.
- Work with the medical education administrators to co-ordinate formal teaching sessions including recruiting colleagues to deliver sessions
- Collect, analyse, and act on feedback from students
- Be involved in preparations for UCL medical school assessments
- Attend relevant meetings with the Barnet education team and the UCLMS year 4 team.
- Appraising the module 4A/B placement at Barnet
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests. Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Person Specification
World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Registration with the General Medical Council
- MBBS or equivalent
- ALS
- MRCP
Desirable
- Qualification in medical education
Experience
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate broad clinical skills in the management of medical and gastroenterology patients
- Evidence of an interest in teaching
- Gastroenterology experience at IMT3 level or above
Desirable
Skills & Aptitudes
Essential
- Awareness of principles of Risk Management
Desirable
- Evidence of academic excellence e.g. BSc, prizes, distinctions etc
- Good understanding of the forces and drivers of influencing change in the NHS
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential
- Able to communicate clearly & grammatically in both verbal & written English
- Able to work on own initiative
- Able to work well in a multidisciplinary team
- Well organised
Other
Essential
- Understands and abides by ethical principles and committed to the NHS
- Willing to take on responsibility
- Good general health, physically able to carry out the duties of the post
Person Specification
World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Registration with the General Medical Council
- MBBS or equivalent
- ALS
- MRCP
Desirable
- Qualification in medical education
Experience
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate broad clinical skills in the management of medical and gastroenterology patients
- Evidence of an interest in teaching
- Gastroenterology experience at IMT3 level or above
Desirable
Skills & Aptitudes
Essential
- Awareness of principles of Risk Management
Desirable
- Evidence of academic excellence e.g. BSc, prizes, distinctions etc
- Good understanding of the forces and drivers of influencing change in the NHS
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential
- Able to communicate clearly & grammatically in both verbal & written English
- Able to work on own initiative
- Able to work well in a multidisciplinary team
- Well organised
Other
Essential
- Understands and abides by ethical principles and committed to the NHS
- Willing to take on responsibility
- Good general health, physically able to carry out the duties of the post
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).
