Job summary
UNDERGRADUTE MEDICAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT (UMED)
The post not only involves teaching opportunities but the chance to build your CV when applying for a training number or for any future post. It offers the chance to undertake a higher degree, via the Masters in Medical Education programme, present at local, regional, national conferences and research innovative ideas in medical education. The Department fully supports all Clinical Teaching Fellows in developing the course and UMED also has its own annual Undergraduate Medical Education Conference, where best and innovative practice can be shared.
You will be based on the QMC campus and will have office space, desk and PC. You will be working alongside other Clinical Teaching Fellows in other specialties and will be able to work together on projects and share good practice.
Please note, this post is aligned to Trust specific pay scales and terms and conditions of service and is not linked to the 2016 doctors in training terms and conditions of service and pay scales.
Main duties of the job
KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Applications are invited for the above post. The overall aim of this post is to help the Ophthalmology Directorate to develop and consolidate the undergraduate teaching programme and course material, and to explore alternative methods of teaching, in order to cope with ever increasing student numbers. The post will commence from February 2022 and is for 12, 18 or 24 months depending on the post-holders preference.
NUH provides clinical teaching for medical students from the University of Nottingham Medical School. The Ophthalmology Directorate traditionally receives 8-10 Clinical Phase 2 (CP2) medical students for an intensive two week attachment dedicated to Ophthalmology. This runs from July May and will continue up until May 2022.
From 28 February 2022, the University of Nottingham Medical School is implementing a new curriculum. Ophthalmology will sit within the new Foundation to Practice Phase 1 (FFP1) course and will run from 28 February 2022 25 October 2022, for an intensive two week attachment dedicated to Ophthalmology for 8 10 students. We will have a period of cross over with the old CP2 course and new course FFP1 Course in 2022.
About us
The post holder will also undergo regular reviews and an annual appraisal. This will be in line with the national education standards set by ASME (Association of the Study of Medical Education), which the UMED aspires all of its Clinical Teachers to adhere to.
There will be opportunities throughout the two years to present at local, regional and national conferences. The NUH UMED runs its own conference on an annual basis and encourages staff to present good practice initiatives as well as supporting staff to attend regional and national conferences, such as ASME and ASPiH.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see Job description and personal spec for fulldetails
- To deliver the Undergraduate Ophthalmology Curriculum to the medical students on a two week basis, including covering the mandatory teaching topics in an interactive and innovative manner base,
- To deliver the practical skills session for medical students, including the MACCS, workplace based assessments, case based discussion and tutorials and clinical reasoning case based teaching.
- Where appropriate to provide direct clinical teaching within the clinical environment, such as clinics and eye casualty.
- To provide teaching on the Early Clinical Experience Course (14 x Year 1/2 hospital visits).
- To further develop self-directed learning materials including web based learning resources (Moodle).
- Contribute to the formal examination of these students including OSCE examinations and exam question writing. Take part in one-to-one tutoring of students re-sitting their exams and provide one-two-one teaching support for struggling students.
- Contribute in a strategic sense to the evolution of teaching for all the above groups.
- Support teaching across the clinical course as required. This will be especially required during the period when the Ophthalmology course will not be running.
- To refine and update a series of hand-outs for the Ophthalmology course.
- To support the development an expert patient database to help with outpatient teaching and assessment.
- Working with the Undergraduate Manager and other Clinical Teaching Fellows to develop innovative teaching methods across the clinical course.
- Undertake appropriate projects to support your own learning and improve the experience of the Department.
These tasks will involve administration and coordination, as well as hands-on delivery of teaching
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see Job description and personal spec for fulldetails
- To deliver the Undergraduate Ophthalmology Curriculum to the medical students on a two week basis, including covering the mandatory teaching topics in an interactive and innovative manner base,
- To deliver the practical skills session for medical students, including the MACCS, workplace based assessments, case based discussion and tutorials and clinical reasoning case based teaching.
- Where appropriate to provide direct clinical teaching within the clinical environment, such as clinics and eye casualty.
- To provide teaching on the Early Clinical Experience Course (14 x Year 1/2 hospital visits).
- To further develop self-directed learning materials including web based learning resources (Moodle).
- Contribute to the formal examination of these students including OSCE examinations and exam question writing. Take part in one-to-one tutoring of students re-sitting their exams and provide one-two-one teaching support for struggling students.
- Contribute in a strategic sense to the evolution of teaching for all the above groups.
- Support teaching across the clinical course as required. This will be especially required during the period when the Ophthalmology course will not be running.
- To refine and update a series of hand-outs for the Ophthalmology course.
- To support the development an expert patient database to help with outpatient teaching and assessment.
- Working with the Undergraduate Manager and other Clinical Teaching Fellows to develop innovative teaching methods across the clinical course.
- Undertake appropriate projects to support your own learning and improve the experience of the Department.
These tasks will involve administration and coordination, as well as hands-on delivery of teaching
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- GMC Full registration
- MBBS or equivalent
Desirable
- Distinction, prizes or honours during Postgraduate training
Experience
Essential
- Satisfactory completion of clinical training attachments both in central (Teaching) and peripheral (District General) acute hospitals
Desirable
- Clinical experience in Ophthalmology as a doctor, or equivalent experience
- Clinical experience in Ophthalmology as a doctor, or equivalent experience
Teaching
Essential
- Enthusiastic and experienced in teaching clinical skills in the workplace or training environment to junior staff and students
Desirable
- Experience of teaching to multidisciplinary groups
- Has successfully completed a 'training the trainers' or 'teaching skills' course
- Presentations at local/regional/national meetings
Personal
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Evidence of ability to present oneself in an organised, professional manner
- Evidence of understanding of the importance of team work
- Experienced with word-processing and spreadsheet software
Desirable
- Motivated and able to work unsupervised as well as within a small team under appropriate guidance
Research/Audit
Essential
- Evidence of active participation and completion of an audit project
Desirable
- Participation in a clinically-based research project.
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- GMC Full registration
- MBBS or equivalent
Desirable
- Distinction, prizes or honours during Postgraduate training
Experience
Essential
- Satisfactory completion of clinical training attachments both in central (Teaching) and peripheral (District General) acute hospitals
Desirable
- Clinical experience in Ophthalmology as a doctor, or equivalent experience
- Clinical experience in Ophthalmology as a doctor, or equivalent experience
Teaching
Essential
- Enthusiastic and experienced in teaching clinical skills in the workplace or training environment to junior staff and students
Desirable
- Experience of teaching to multidisciplinary groups
- Has successfully completed a 'training the trainers' or 'teaching skills' course
- Presentations at local/regional/national meetings
Personal
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Evidence of ability to present oneself in an organised, professional manner
- Evidence of understanding of the importance of team work
- Experienced with word-processing and spreadsheet software
Desirable
- Motivated and able to work unsupervised as well as within a small team under appropriate guidance
Research/Audit
Essential
- Evidence of active participation and completion of an audit project
Desirable
- Participation in a clinically-based research project.
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
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Additional information
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).