Undergraduate Clinical Fellow Acute Medicine - Worthing, United Kingdom - University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

    University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
    University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279) Worthing, United Kingdom

    2 weeks ago

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    Job summary

    Our Trust currently offers Clinical fellow posts as we recognise that posts combining time spent working clinically with protected time for professional development at an early stage in a Doctors career are attractive. We have had Fellows undertake roles in leadership, research and teaching in their protected time, as well as others who develop a specialty interest to build a competitive CV. Previous Clinical Fellows have told us that the posts are excellent for training and career progression. Most go on to get training positions in their chosen specialty. These jobs are designed to support junior doctor's career development whilst enabling sustainability and job satisfaction.

    We now in the third year of these exciting and innovative Clinical Teaching Fellow post with a primary focus on Undergraduate Medical Education, and to support the successful candidates in obtaining a recognised teaching qualification, PGCert through the University of Sussex. The posts will be managed within the Unscheduled Care division with posts available in ED and in Acute Medicine.

    Main duties of the job

    The Educational Duties of the post include the following:

  • Liaising with the Sub Deans, and the BSMS Year leads to ensure that all medical Students are welcomed into the departments
  • Ensure that medical Students get quality teaching - both bedside and Formal (Year 3s and 5s)
  • Design and deliver teaching to support this
  • Be part of the SIM faculty, designing and delivering SIM training to Medical Students and other HCP's.
  • Be a point of Contact for the Sub Dean, the BSMS year leads and the students within the department.
  • Participate in Medical Student OSCE's ( with training)

    • The clinical duties of the post will vary according to the grade of the successful appointee but include the following:

  • Working with a Zoned team consisting of an SHO and FY1 to see the new admissions as part of the post take Consultant ward round in the mornings,
  • Reviewing patients who are in the emergency floor longer than 24 hours.
  • Supporting the smooth running of the team to facilitate timely discharges
  • Assessing and treating acutely deteriorating patients
  • Assessing patients referred from the Emergency Department or via the GP as part of the Unselected medical Take
  • Assessing and treating patients in the Same Day Emergency Care setting
  • Reviewing 'clinic' type patients brought back to SDEC and communicating with the GP's

    • About us

    Join us at UHSussex, every day is different, you can be the change, better never stops

    At UHSussex we're proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of theUK's largest acute Trusts, we're a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.

    Improving lives: We are a vibrant and inclusive organisation, with hardworking, talented and dedicated individuals, who work together towards a common goal, to always put ourPatient First. Our mission is summed up by our 'where better never stops' motto and no matter the role at UHSussex, you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in ourwellbeing programmefor staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

    Build a career with us: As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    Please see the job description and person specification attached to the advert for further details for this post.

    Person Specification

    Experience/ Qualifications

    Essential

  • Basic medical degree
  • Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
  • Advanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent

    • Desirable

  • Higher Degree
  • Evidence of commitment to and interest in Education

    • Clinical Skills and Experience

    Essential

  • At least 4 months of Acute Medicine, with experience in other relevant medical specialities.

    • Desirable

  • Experience in Emergency Medicine, anaesthetics, care of the Older Person, Respiratory medicine, cardiology and gastroenterology

    • Organisation and Planning

    Essential

  • Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
  • Understanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints

    • Desirable

  • Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended

    • Teaching Skills

    Essential

  • Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching

    • Desirable

  • Recognised teaching qualification

    • Academic and Research

    Essential

  • Evidence of participation in audit

    • Desirable

  • Research experience
  • Publications
  • Prizes and honours