Job summary
Applications are invited from SpR/ST4-6 and CT3 Trainees for appointment to a Fellow in Medical Education (FME) placement. This unique post offers an exciting opportunity to develop experience and skills as a medical educator. The Fellowship will consist of an out of programme experience for a period of twelve months attached to the Department of Medical Education within North East London NHS Foundation Trust.
The successful applicant will play an active role in the teaching and training of undergraduate medical students, junior doctors, and senior medical staff within: NELFT; Barts & The London School of Medicine and Dentistry (SMD); and the London Deanery. This will include developing and delivering Trust in house teaching programmes and attending the London Deanery monthly learning sets and Faculty Development Programme.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will undertake project in medical education, under the supervision of the Director of medical education and postgraduate tutor and will be supported to attend a formal university course in medical education, with potential to pursue this to diploma or masters' level.
The post carries a clinical commitment of two sessions per week, to be arranged within the psychiatric subspecialty of the successful applicant's choice within NELFT, and the successful applicant will join the on-call rota covering Goodmayes and Waltham Forest.
About us
The FME post is funded by North East London NHS Foundation Trust and employment of the post holder will be through NELFT. Payment will be at the relevant point of the specialty training scale. The on-call commitment will be remunerated appropriately. As the post is an 'out of programme experience' (OOPE), it carries no prospective approval for training.
One post is available at North East London NHS Foundation Trust to commence in February 2024. The post is open to Specialty Registrars (ST4-6) and CT3 Trainees in run-through training. Applicants will need to discuss with their respective Training Programme Director(s) before applying and subsequently apply to the Deanery for an Out of Programme Experience (OOPE) and demonstrate that this has been approved.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Applicants will be able to demonstrate satisfactory progression through a recognised specialty training programme with no less than 6 months (WTE) of the training programme to run. An enthusiasm for teaching is essential, as are good communication skills and an ability to work well within a team.
Interviews F2F or Zoom TBC when shortlisted.
Candidates may be asked to do a 10 minute presentation on a topic to be confirmed.
Propose Interview date 7th August 2023
Job description
Job responsibilities
Applicants will be able to demonstrate satisfactory progression through a recognised specialty training programme with no less than 6 months (WTE) of the training programme to run. An enthusiasm for teaching is essential, as are good communication skills and an ability to work well within a team.
Interviews F2F or Zoom TBC when shortlisted.
Candidates may be asked to do a 10 minute presentation on a topic to be confirmed.
Propose Interview date 7th August 2023
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- An ST4-6 or SpR in a recognised Psychiatry specialty training programme.
Clinical Ability
Essential
- Satisfactory progression through training as demonstrated by satisfactory RITA or ARCP outcomes
Educational Capability
Desirable
- Previous experience in medical education. Understands and can apply a range of educational concepts. Able to demonstrate personal and educational reasons for applying for this Fellowship. Shows a commitment to continuing professional development
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Good communication skills. Able to work well in a team. Approachable and friendly. Tolerant and empathetic.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- An ST4-6 or SpR in a recognised Psychiatry specialty training programme.
Clinical Ability
Essential
- Satisfactory progression through training as demonstrated by satisfactory RITA or ARCP outcomes
Educational Capability
Desirable
- Previous experience in medical education. Understands and can apply a range of educational concepts. Able to demonstrate personal and educational reasons for applying for this Fellowship. Shows a commitment to continuing professional development
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Good communication skills. Able to work well in a team. Approachable and friendly. Tolerant and empathetic.
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).
