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GP Lecturer

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Job summary

Are you an enthusiastic clinician, looking to support the next generation of doctors?

We are looking for a GP Lecturer to teach our early years medical students professionalism, communication, and ethics.

Working in our new medical school building, completed in April 2021, you will join a progressive, goal-oriented team of academic and professional services colleagues to deliver excellence in medical education and an outstanding student experience.

For further details and to apply, please visit our recruitment website in the Supporting links section and submit your application via our online applicant portal.

Main duties of the job

The teaching involves eleven seminars across years 1-2, with 6-10 students in each group, enabling you to get to know them well across their first few years. Topics covered include consent & capacity, resource allocation, history-taking, clinical record keeping, ethics of reproductive healthcare, and end of life decision-making. We use role-play and case-based learning throughout. In year 3 you will be involved in teaching a 2-week module for year 3 students to prepare them for their clinical phase, focussed on targeted history-taking.

About us

The University of Lincoln has embarked on an exciting project in partnership with the University of Nottingham, to offer Nottinghams undergraduate medical degrees in Lincolnshire. The Early Years and BMedSci element of the degrees is offered at the University of Lincolns Brayford Pool campus, in purpose-built accommodation consisting of the new £21 million Lincoln Medical School building, completed in March 2021. There are currently approximately 300 students enrolled on the programmes and our first cohort of students have just begun their clinical training in hospitals, GP practices and other community settings around Lincolnshire.

Details

Date posted

20 July 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

3 years

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

N0063-COS632A

Job locations

Brayford Wharf

Lincoln

Lincolnshire

LN6 7TS


Job description

Job responsibilities

Teaching delivery (65%)

This will mainly take the form of facilitating small group teaching related to the elements of the programme managed by the Director of ECPD. There may also be the opportunity to develop skills in delivering larger group teaching activities, such as lectures, and to contribute to the continuing professional development of GP educators by facilitating training sessions. Teaching will be delivered face-to-face although this may move online if necessary (e.g. due to Covid).

Teaching Preparation and Course Documentation (15%)

Module leads take the lead role in developing the curriculum, setting objectives and designing course materials. GP Lecturers are encouraged to discuss and adapt the resources provided to suit their own personal teaching style within the objectives of the individual sessions. The materials provided should serve as the main preparation for each teaching session. Module leads provide course guides for students and tutors that clearly outline the course objectives and methods of assessment. Where appropriate, GP Lecturers may work with course convenors to enhance aspects of the programme.

Assessment (5%)

All GP Lecturers contribute to the assessment of students. This involvement varies according to the year group involved. It may consist of:

Assessing contributions to seminars or small group discussions

Marking written work (workbooks or projects)

Being examiners for clinical exams

Evaluation and Quality Assurance (5%)

A system of internal evaluation is in place for each year group to evaluate the teaching, and students are invited to contribute to Faculty meetings and Faculty questionnaires. After sessions, GP lecturers are encouraged to debrief informally to assess their students' reactions to the work they have been set. All feedback information - oral and written - is collated at regular intervals and the comments considered as part of an annual process of review. The curriculum content and teaching materials are reconsidered each year in light of the comments received and, if appropriate, special items are included in the teaching staff training programme to address any particular concerns or curriculum changes.

Peer Review, Appraisal and Continuing Professional Development (5%)

GP Lecturers are expected to contribute to peer review processes, working with a chosen colleague on the development of their teaching skills. They will take part in the annual internal appraisal scheme to consider progress and career development as appropriate. A range of teaching development activities are arranged throughout the year (some compulsory and some optional).

Monitoring of Attendance and Student Support and Guidance (5%)

As part of the internal system of support and as part of the assessment process, GP Lecturers are requested to monitor student attendance at teaching sessions, contact students and to notify the support team and module lead if there are any problems. This responsibility is seen as part of the way lecturers can provide ongoing support and direct students to gain appropriate guidance if they experience difficulties.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Teaching delivery (65%)

This will mainly take the form of facilitating small group teaching related to the elements of the programme managed by the Director of ECPD. There may also be the opportunity to develop skills in delivering larger group teaching activities, such as lectures, and to contribute to the continuing professional development of GP educators by facilitating training sessions. Teaching will be delivered face-to-face although this may move online if necessary (e.g. due to Covid).

Teaching Preparation and Course Documentation (15%)

Module leads take the lead role in developing the curriculum, setting objectives and designing course materials. GP Lecturers are encouraged to discuss and adapt the resources provided to suit their own personal teaching style within the objectives of the individual sessions. The materials provided should serve as the main preparation for each teaching session. Module leads provide course guides for students and tutors that clearly outline the course objectives and methods of assessment. Where appropriate, GP Lecturers may work with course convenors to enhance aspects of the programme.

Assessment (5%)

All GP Lecturers contribute to the assessment of students. This involvement varies according to the year group involved. It may consist of:

Assessing contributions to seminars or small group discussions

Marking written work (workbooks or projects)

Being examiners for clinical exams

Evaluation and Quality Assurance (5%)

A system of internal evaluation is in place for each year group to evaluate the teaching, and students are invited to contribute to Faculty meetings and Faculty questionnaires. After sessions, GP lecturers are encouraged to debrief informally to assess their students' reactions to the work they have been set. All feedback information - oral and written - is collated at regular intervals and the comments considered as part of an annual process of review. The curriculum content and teaching materials are reconsidered each year in light of the comments received and, if appropriate, special items are included in the teaching staff training programme to address any particular concerns or curriculum changes.

Peer Review, Appraisal and Continuing Professional Development (5%)

GP Lecturers are expected to contribute to peer review processes, working with a chosen colleague on the development of their teaching skills. They will take part in the annual internal appraisal scheme to consider progress and career development as appropriate. A range of teaching development activities are arranged throughout the year (some compulsory and some optional).

Monitoring of Attendance and Student Support and Guidance (5%)

As part of the internal system of support and as part of the assessment process, GP Lecturers are requested to monitor student attendance at teaching sessions, contact students and to notify the support team and module lead if there are any problems. This responsibility is seen as part of the way lecturers can provide ongoing support and direct students to gain appropriate guidance if they experience difficulties.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Currently practising as a doctor
  • Previous experience of clinical teaching

Desirable

  • Proficient teaching skills in consultation debriefing using Calgary-Cambridge Method
  • Proficient teaching skills in small group teaching
  • Demonstrated commitment to undergraduate medical education

Qualifications

Essential

  • Primary medical qualification (e.g. BMBS)
  • Membership of the Royal College of General Practitioners

Desirable

  • Certificate or higher qualification in Medical Education or Equivalent
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Currently practising as a doctor
  • Previous experience of clinical teaching

Desirable

  • Proficient teaching skills in consultation debriefing using Calgary-Cambridge Method
  • Proficient teaching skills in small group teaching
  • Demonstrated commitment to undergraduate medical education

Qualifications

Essential

  • Primary medical qualification (e.g. BMBS)
  • Membership of the Royal College of General Practitioners

Desirable

  • Certificate or higher qualification in Medical Education or Equivalent

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).

Employer details

Employer name

University of Lincoln

Address

Brayford Wharf

Lincoln

Lincolnshire

LN6 7TS


Employer's website

https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/jobopportunities/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University of Lincoln

Address

Brayford Wharf

Lincoln

Lincolnshire

LN6 7TS


Employer's website

https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/jobopportunities/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Associate Professor and Director of ECPD

Kathryn Berry

KBerry@lincoln.ac.uk

Details

Date posted

20 July 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

3 years

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

N0063-COS632A

Job locations

Brayford Wharf

Lincoln

Lincolnshire

LN6 7TS


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