Job summary
The Medical Education Fellow post is a unique and exciting opportunity which combines an educational role aimed at developing undergraduate and postgraduate education in Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust (BHT) with a one day a week clinical role in a speciality within the trust. It is a one year (usually non-training) fixed term post for prospective candidates who have at a minimum completed the Foundation Programme and would be suitable for candidates of any grade above FY2 up to pre-CCT.
The post holder would work with the Director of Medical Education, the Undergraduate Director of Medical Education, the Lead Education Fellow, and Undergraduate and Postgraduate Faculty to develop teaching at BHT. Time would be split between undergraduate teaching and the foundation teaching programme. There will be opportunities to develop teaching with service leads and directly deliver teaching, as well as continuing to develop supporting foundation doctors to develop their own teaching skills. As part of the role, fellows will undertake the Mastering Medical Education Programme for Clinical Teaching Fellows and Educators course, leading to accreditation with the Academy of Medical Educators.
The supernumerary clinical day will allow continued clinical exposure in the candidate's base speciality. We are currently offering clinical posts for any speciality based within BHT depending on applicants experience and preference.
An online open evening will be held on 26th February 2025 at 1830 using the following Microsoft Teams link.
Microsoft Teams Application using:Meeting ID: 371 951 165 041Passcode: kG6ru334
Interviews are in person on Monday 7th April 2025 and last all day. They will be held in-person at Stoke Mandeville Hospital.
Main duties of the job
Duties of the Education Fellow post holder
The main teaching duties of the post holder are to support the delivery of the BHT's high quality medical education including the development, delivery and evaluation of courses in undergraduate medical education (with students from University of Oxford Medical School, St George's Medical School and University of Buckingham Medical School) and postgraduate medical education and related activities.
The post holder would split their time 80:20 between their education role and base speciality. As part of the role fellow will undertake a medical education course leading to accreditation with the Academy of Medical Educators.
There are also opportunities to attain membership to AdvanceHE and apply for a Honorary Lectureship of the University of BuckinghamIt would be useful to highlight your clinical area(s) of interest on your application.
More extensive information can be found in the attached Job description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.
About us
What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
- As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
- We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
- We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Why work for us?
- We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
- As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
- Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
What do we stand for?
- Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
- Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
- Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.
Job description
Job responsibilities
More extensive information can be found in the attached Job description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.If you have any further questions, please contact Joanne Rocks, Undergraduate Programme Manager on 01296 831011 or joanne.rocks@nhs.net
Please note that this job advert may close before its advertised closing date dependent upon the total volume of the applications received.
Job description
Job responsibilities
More extensive information can be found in the attached Job description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.If you have any further questions, please contact Joanne Rocks, Undergraduate Programme Manager on 01296 831011 or joanne.rocks@nhs.net
Please note that this job advert may close before its advertised closing date dependent upon the total volume of the applications received.
Person Specification
Skills, Knowledge and Personal
Essential
- Experience of delivering clinical and simulation teaching
- Ability to design and run teaching programmes
- Medical education qualification (Masters or postgrad diploma)
- Ability to work independently and manage own workload
- Ability to be part of a team
- Good command of spoken and written English
Desirable
- PGCert Med Ed
- A teaching course
- Prepared to be flexible in working patterns and to deputise on occasions for absent colleagues
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Desirable
- Ability to travel to and between sites
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Completed foundation programme or equivalent
- Relevant NHS Experience
Desirable
- Experience of Core training
- Previous educational fellow experience
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TR
Essential
- MBChB or equivalent
- Full registration with GMC and Foundation 1-2 year or equivalent
Desirable
- Higher medical degree Eg. FRCA, MRCP etc
TRUST 'CARE' VALUES
Essential
- Collaborate - Communicates openly, honestly and professionally, and actively promotes team working and building strong working relationships
- Aspire - Patients are always first. Drives service improvements. Strong self-awareness with a desire to grow.
- Respect - Treats all with compassion and kindness. Ensures everyone feels valued.
- Enable - Consults others and listens to their views/opinions. Enables others to take the initiative
Person Specification
Skills, Knowledge and Personal
Essential
- Experience of delivering clinical and simulation teaching
- Ability to design and run teaching programmes
- Medical education qualification (Masters or postgrad diploma)
- Ability to work independently and manage own workload
- Ability to be part of a team
- Good command of spoken and written English
Desirable
- PGCert Med Ed
- A teaching course
- Prepared to be flexible in working patterns and to deputise on occasions for absent colleagues
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Desirable
- Ability to travel to and between sites
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Completed foundation programme or equivalent
- Relevant NHS Experience
Desirable
- Experience of Core training
- Previous educational fellow experience
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TR
Essential
- MBChB or equivalent
- Full registration with GMC and Foundation 1-2 year or equivalent
Desirable
- Higher medical degree Eg. FRCA, MRCP etc
TRUST 'CARE' VALUES
Essential
- Collaborate - Communicates openly, honestly and professionally, and actively promotes team working and building strong working relationships
- Aspire - Patients are always first. Drives service improvements. Strong self-awareness with a desire to grow.
- Respect - Treats all with compassion and kindness. Ensures everyone feels valued.
- Enable - Consults others and listens to their views/opinions. Enables others to take the initiative
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).
