Clinical teaching fellow - Northampton, United Kingdom - Northampton General Hospital

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    Job summary

    We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and highly-motivated individual to join the medical education team in our busy and well-established medical education, simulation and resuscitation centre as a clinical teaching fellow.

    This post is aimed at doctors wishing to develop their skills and knowledge in the field of medical education. Every effort will be made to tailor the post to the candidate's clinical and career needs. In addition, you will receive funding towards a formal qualification in medical education and support for the development of a quality improvement education project.

    Main duties of the job

    Job plan

    The exact job plan will be agreed with the Director of Medical Education and relevant Clinical Director after appointment however it currently involves weekly blocks of either Medical Education or Vascular Clinical work, with every Wednesday dedicated to Medical Education. The educational activity would ideally reflect the below outline.

    About us

    Northampton General Hospital is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All of our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.

    Our Excellence Values

    Compassion

    Accountability

    Respect

    Integrity

    Courage

    We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone's full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities.

    We are a Defence positive trust, supporting our reservists, veterans, spouses and partners.

    The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals.

    We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.

    We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.

    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    Educational Activity

  • Education Delivery (50%) Facilitating and delivering undergraduate mandatory teaching Assisting undergraduate simulation training Project management student tutor education programme (STEP) Programme Project management of Rolling Teaching Programme Delivery of Ward-Craft Programme Delivery of Bleep Simulation Programme Delivery and or project management of Foundation programme Delivery of simulation-based training across all grades and specialities Assorted other educational activities, which may vary according to the needs of the students
  • Education Innovation (25%) Original work on research projects of relevance to medical education.
  • Education Management (25%) Working with the wider MDT within Medical Education to effectively plan for student placements Student pastoral support
  • Clinical Activity

    The consultant ward rounds give opportunity for feedback and teaching and the post easily allows completion of the required portfolio assessments.

    Fortnightly vascular specific teaching is consultant-led with trainee involvement, with opportunities for junior doctors to present. There are additional weekly general surgical and urology teaching sessions. Monthly Mortality and Morbidity meetings are an excellent opportunity for presentations, clinical notes review and are a good learning environment.

    Annual leave entitlement and study leave requests will be granted within the framework of the departments annual leave and study leave policies. Allocation of annual leave should be split fairly between time assigned to Medical Education & Clinical Activity. Study leave is encouraged particularly in areas of interest to the post-holder.

    The post holder may take up a whole time, maximum part time or job share contract.

    Person Specification

    Educations, Training and Qualifications

    Essential

  • MBBS or equivalent
  • FULL Registration with the GMC & Licence to practice
  • Desirable

  • MRCS or equivalent
  • PG Cert in medical education
  • Knowledge and Experience

    Essential

  • Completion of Foundation Programme Training or equivalent
  • Formal teaching experience
  • Exposure to simulation training
  • Desirable

  • Previous clinical experience within the NHS environment
  • Evidence of exposure to vascular or general surgery
  • Skills

    Essential

  • Excellent organisational and time management skills
  • Fluency in written and spoken English
  • Desirable

  • Experience of research and/or audit
  • Other

    Essential

  • Demonstration of ability to formulate plans and set-up a training activity