Job summary
This Vacancy is only available to current employees of STSFT and doctors employed by Lead Employer Trust.
If you are a teaching fellow entering their third year as a teaching fellow, you will need to have worked 168 clinical hours in the last 24 months, and have had successful annual appraisals.
Undergraduate
Medical Education requires committed and interested staff to enable students to
make the most of the teaching opportunities available. This post will be to work with the University of Sunderland.
The role will
involve teaching alongside the current designated specialty teams while taking
a leadership role withing the team, supporting team professional development
and student assessment processes. The successful candidates will also have the
opportunity to study for the PG Certificate in Medical Education with
designated study time.
This post
offers the opportunity to gain broad experience within the undergraduate
teaching team. There are no existing designated clinical sessions as the post
is 100% teaching.
We are available to meet prospective applicants & give them the opportunity to visit the hospital and meet colleagues with whom they will be working. We find this helps candidates to gain a greater understanding of the department & the post and to find out if they would be happy joining our team.
Prospective applicants may contact:
Kerry Shaw
Paediatric Nurse Teaching Fellow
Tel: (0191) 5656256 Ext 42210
Kerry.Shaw19@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
The main duties of the role include planning,
delivery, and evaluation of the University of Sunderland undergraduate
paediatric curriculum for medical students.
Candidates must have a MBBS qualification (or equivalent) and be
appointed to a postgraduate speciality training programme in paediatrics and
hold a National Training Number. The applicant should also have approval to
take time out of programme from the Training Programme Director. They should be
able to work effectively as part of a team with both autonomous as well as
delegated responsibilities. Prior involvement in undergraduate or other
structured teaching is useful as the role involves beingable to take a
lead in teaching and learning activities, ensuring effective time management,
and having great organisational skills.
Good paediatric knowledge is essential, as well as good
communication and interpersonal skills, and previous experience of working as a
Doctor in an NHS setting. Successful candidates must have an interest in the specialty
for which they are applying and be fully registered with the GMC.
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
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE
To support and develop multidisciplinary undergraduate
teaching across
the University of Sunderland curriculum. The post holder will be
expected to teach within paediatric teaching blocks and coordinate/plan
teaching sessions. The Senior Teaching Fellow will also be expected to take an enhanced
role in providing pastoral and wellbeing support to students, will participate
in assessment, emendation and coordination and support with any additional
leadership responsibilities within the team
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE
To support and develop multidisciplinary undergraduate
teaching across
the University of Sunderland curriculum. The post holder will be
expected to teach within paediatric teaching blocks and coordinate/plan
teaching sessions. The Senior Teaching Fellow will also be expected to take an enhanced
role in providing pastoral and wellbeing support to students, will participate
in assessment, emendation and coordination and support with any additional
leadership responsibilities within the team
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent qualification
- Successful completion of the Foundation Programme or equivalent OR completion of F2 by the start of post
- Full GMC registration with a license to practice
- Applicants should be appointed to a postgraduate specialty training programme in paediatrics and hold a National Training Number.
- The applicant should also have approval to take time out of programme from the Training Programme Director
Desirable
- University approved teaching qualification/Certificate in Medical Education
- Experience in delivery of medical education
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as a doctor in the NHS
- Previous experience of delivery and support of undergraduate teaching
- Understanding of clinical governance and a readiness to accept and acknowledge the responsibilities it implies.
- Ability to use an evidence base and clinical audit to support decision making.
Desirable
- Post Foundation Programme clinical experience
- Evidences ability to use IT to support education delivery
Clinical Speciality Skills
Essential
- Wide range of recent experience in paediatrics/medicine.
- Competent in management of routine and emergency general medical patients
Skills, knowledge and aptitude
Essential
- Overview knowledge of the undergraduate curriculum from University of Sunderland University
- Can provide evidence of effective communication skills.
- Can provide evidence of ability to organise and prioritise complex demands.
- Can evidence working in a multi-disciplinary team.
- Can evidence reflective practice.
- Demonstrates flexibility to respond to changing service needs
Desirable
- Demonstrates experience of using simulation equipment in the delivery of training
Personal Skills
Essential
- Enthusiasm for education
- Can evidence excellent communication skills.
- Can demonstrate the ability to work under pressure.
- Committed to good team working and relationships.
- Demonstrates initiative in the workplace and is able to work autonomously when needed.
- Evidences a caring attitude to patients and a commitment to patient safety
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent qualification
- Successful completion of the Foundation Programme or equivalent OR completion of F2 by the start of post
- Full GMC registration with a license to practice
- Applicants should be appointed to a postgraduate specialty training programme in paediatrics and hold a National Training Number.
- The applicant should also have approval to take time out of programme from the Training Programme Director
Desirable
- University approved teaching qualification/Certificate in Medical Education
- Experience in delivery of medical education
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as a doctor in the NHS
- Previous experience of delivery and support of undergraduate teaching
- Understanding of clinical governance and a readiness to accept and acknowledge the responsibilities it implies.
- Ability to use an evidence base and clinical audit to support decision making.
Desirable
- Post Foundation Programme clinical experience
- Evidences ability to use IT to support education delivery
Clinical Speciality Skills
Essential
- Wide range of recent experience in paediatrics/medicine.
- Competent in management of routine and emergency general medical patients
Skills, knowledge and aptitude
Essential
- Overview knowledge of the undergraduate curriculum from University of Sunderland University
- Can provide evidence of effective communication skills.
- Can provide evidence of ability to organise and prioritise complex demands.
- Can evidence working in a multi-disciplinary team.
- Can evidence reflective practice.
- Demonstrates flexibility to respond to changing service needs
Desirable
- Demonstrates experience of using simulation equipment in the delivery of training
Personal Skills
Essential
- Enthusiasm for education
- Can evidence excellent communication skills.
- Can demonstrate the ability to work under pressure.
- Committed to good team working and relationships.
- Demonstrates initiative in the workplace and is able to work autonomously when needed.
- Evidences a caring attitude to patients and a commitment to patient safety
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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