Job summary
Applications for this vacancy are restricted to internal
applicants only
The Medical Undergraduate Team have an exciting opportunity within South
Tyneside and Sunderland Foundation Trust to appoint an Undergraduate
Co-ordinator. The Undergraduate Co-ordinator will work alongside Teaching
Fellows and Clinical Educators to facilitate the delivery of the University of
Sunderland Medical School Curriculum.
We are available to meet prospective candidates and give them the
opportunity to visit the department and meet colleagues with whom they will be
working. We find this helps candidates to gain a greater understanding of the
department and the post and to find out if they would be happy joining our
team.
Main duties of the job
Medical Education is a dynamic and fast paced environment, and the post
holder will be expected to work to tight timeframes, organise their own
workload and be able to prioritise tasks. Candidates must have excellent
communication skills, both written and verbal and be flexible and committed to
team working.
The post is full time over a 5-day week with the potential for flexible
working arrangements. The job will be based at the Sunderland site but the post
holder will be expected to travel to South Tyneside District Hospital, when the
job requires.
Working and supporting the Undergraduate Manager to successfully
implement, maintain and further develop the University of Sunderland MBChB
curriculum within the Trust. This will include data collection and basic
analysis to identify student capacity in the clinical areas.
Candidates must be able to demonstrate that their level of skill and
experience reflect the requirements in the job description and person
specification
About us
Please add your telephone number to your application form so we can contact you quickly if required.
One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.If you use AI,
and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we
may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Medical Education Department is responsible for
the provision and quality control of undergraduate and postgraduate medical
education to meet national requirements for training, with the purpose
improving standards of patient care.
Led
by the Director of Medical Education (DME), Clinical Tutors and Medical
Education Manager (MEM) the department works towards improving and assuring
quality of undergraduate and postgraduate medical teaching and learning that is
provided within the Trust and aims to improve teaching and lifelong learning.
The post holder will fulfil a key administration role to ensure the
delivery of an effective medical education service to the highest quality and
standards in line with the requirements of the Trust, GMC and Health Education
England. Directly providing
comprehensive day-to-day support and administration to some training programmes
the post holder will support the Director of Undergraduate Clinical Studies,
college tutor/training programme directors in the delivery of education to
specific groups of doctors and will ensure the competencies are delivered
appropriately. Working and supporting
the Undergraduate Manager
to successfully implement, maintain and further develop the University of
Sunderland MBchB curriculum within the Trust. This will include data collection
and basic analysis to identify student capacity in the clinical areas.
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE
Please note the Trust are not able to offer Skilled
Worker Sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the UKVI threshold
requirements. Applicants are requested
to consider this when making their application.
Please visit Gov.UK for further information
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Medical Education Department is responsible for
the provision and quality control of undergraduate and postgraduate medical
education to meet national requirements for training, with the purpose
improving standards of patient care.
Led
by the Director of Medical Education (DME), Clinical Tutors and Medical
Education Manager (MEM) the department works towards improving and assuring
quality of undergraduate and postgraduate medical teaching and learning that is
provided within the Trust and aims to improve teaching and lifelong learning.
The post holder will fulfil a key administration role to ensure the
delivery of an effective medical education service to the highest quality and
standards in line with the requirements of the Trust, GMC and Health Education
England. Directly providing
comprehensive day-to-day support and administration to some training programmes
the post holder will support the Director of Undergraduate Clinical Studies,
college tutor/training programme directors in the delivery of education to
specific groups of doctors and will ensure the competencies are delivered
appropriately. Working and supporting
the Undergraduate Manager
to successfully implement, maintain and further develop the University of
Sunderland MBchB curriculum within the Trust. This will include data collection
and basic analysis to identify student capacity in the clinical areas.
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE
Please note the Trust are not able to offer Skilled
Worker Sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the UKVI threshold
requirements. Applicants are requested
to consider this when making their application.
Please visit Gov.UK for further information
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of ability to work as part of a team and independently on own initiative.
- Experience of working in a challenging administrative environment with ability to escalate issues when necessary.
- Sound knowledge and understanding in the use and maintenance of databases.
- Experience of report writing/minute taking.
- Data collection and basic analysis.
- Demonstrable knowledge of Microsoft Office Packages.
- Experience of service improvement/ project planning
Desirable
- Knowledge of Medical Education
- Experience of working in NHS or health sector organisation.
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ 3 administrative or equivalent knowledge gained in an administrative/secretarial role .
- 5 GCSEs grade A-D (9-4) including Numeracy and Literacy or equivalent.
Physical skills
Essential
- Moving and handling
- Ability to sit at workstation to perform the post.
- Concentration required for checking data and computer inputting.
- Ability to meet the travel requirements of the post.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent communication skills across a wide range of stakeholders.
- Ability to interact effectively with all levels of staff.
- Excellent organisation, administrative and time management skills.
- Data collection and basic analysis
- Adaptable/flexible approach to work.
- Team player.
- Demonstrate attention to detail and accuracy.
- Able to work under pressure with interruptions, prioritising and managing own deadlines according to varying needs.
- Able to demonstrate significant problem-solving skills
Desirable
- Customer care qualification
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of ability to work as part of a team and independently on own initiative.
- Experience of working in a challenging administrative environment with ability to escalate issues when necessary.
- Sound knowledge and understanding in the use and maintenance of databases.
- Experience of report writing/minute taking.
- Data collection and basic analysis.
- Demonstrable knowledge of Microsoft Office Packages.
- Experience of service improvement/ project planning
Desirable
- Knowledge of Medical Education
- Experience of working in NHS or health sector organisation.
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ 3 administrative or equivalent knowledge gained in an administrative/secretarial role .
- 5 GCSEs grade A-D (9-4) including Numeracy and Literacy or equivalent.
Physical skills
Essential
- Moving and handling
- Ability to sit at workstation to perform the post.
- Concentration required for checking data and computer inputting.
- Ability to meet the travel requirements of the post.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent communication skills across a wide range of stakeholders.
- Ability to interact effectively with all levels of staff.
- Excellent organisation, administrative and time management skills.
- Data collection and basic analysis
- Adaptable/flexible approach to work.
- Team player.
- Demonstrate attention to detail and accuracy.
- Able to work under pressure with interruptions, prioritising and managing own deadlines according to varying needs.
- Able to demonstrate significant problem-solving skills
Desirable
- Customer care qualification
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