Clinical Teaching Fellow - Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom - Newcastle University

Newcastle University
Newcastle University
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Salary:
£33,348 to £35,308 per annum

Newcastle University is a great place to work, with excellent benefits.

We have a generous holiday package; plus the opportunity to buy more, great pension schemes and a number of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.


Closing Date: 03 June 2023

The Role


We have seven clinical teaching and education fellowship posts available from August 2023 for a fixed period of 1 or 2 years.


Based in the School of Medicine, you will be a highly motivated and enthusiastic doctor who will contribute to the delivery of teaching for MBBS and other undergraduate and postgraduate courses, including clinical skills teaching and clinical reasoning.

You will be involved in the delivery of our MBBS curriculum to years 1 and 2 medical students.

You will also be offered the opportunity to undertake the Certificate in Clinical Education and to become involved in education development / research projects.


You are expected to have an MBBS degree with relevant clinical practice experience and to have completed your Foundation training by August 2023.

This post is offered on a fixed term contract from 02 August 2023 until 31 July 2024 or 31 July 2025.


The School of Medicine holds a silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our good employment practices for women working in science.

For more information about the School of Medicine please visit here.
For more information about the Faculty of Medical Sciences please visit here.

Key Accountabilities
To deliver teaching for MBBS and other undergraduate and postgraduate courses, including clinical skills teaching and clinical reasoning


Responsible to the Head of School, you will:
Make a significant contribution to the School's delivery of undergraduate clinical skills teaching, learning and assessment
Engage in medical education research under supervision from senior colleagues

Deliver programmes of clinical skills teaching in the MBBS programme and other degree courses so that undergraduate medical and other students can carry out selected clinical procedures professionally and effectively.

This includes giving lectures and leading teaching demonstrations in the Clinical Skills Laboratory
Contribute to teaching clinical skills on postgraduate courses organised by Continuing Professional Development Course Organisers/NHS consultants
Undertake peer observation of teaching as a development exercise with colleagues
Contribute to faculty development as a means to develop your teaching skills
Contribute to other areas of teaching as appropriate and requested by the Head of School

Undertake other academic and administrative duties as seen necessary by the Head of School including student admissions, recruitment, appraisal, mentoring and assessment.

The Person

Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Knowledge of clinical skills in current medical practice
Experience of teaching to MBBS or other students
Experience of teaching in a hospital or general practice
Interest in the development of pedagogy and improving quality in this area
Desirable
An active interest in current developments in the medical education development arena
Attention to detail
Excellent organisation, communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to work flexibly and co-operatively with others
To be open to learning and developing new teaching approaches
Willingness to engage in continuing professional development and learn and develop new skills and expertise
Has a positive 'can do' attitude
Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
Ability to manage their time efficiently, including ability to work effectively to tight deadlines
Experience of offering effective student support and guidance
Experience of teaching or training health professionals

Attributes and Behaviour
Ability to respond enthusiastically and positively to students
Demonstrable willingness to work collaboratively with colleagues as part of a team
Sensitivity to the views of others
Enthusiasm for the task in hand


Qualifications:

Medical Degree


Desirable:

Completion of F2 training

Newcastle is an inclusive global University community where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.

As a University of Sanctuary, we aim to provide a welcoming place of safety for all, offering opportunities to people fleeing violence and persecution.


The University holds a silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our good employment practices for the advancement of gender equality.

The University is also a member of the Euraxess initiative supporting researchers in Europe.


Requisition ID: 25086
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