Job summary
This is an exciting year long opportunity open to senior medical trainees/fellows (or trainees with post MRCP acute medicine experience) as an Out of Programme Experience or those have recently appointed to the specialist register in a medical discipline. The aim of the post is to allow the incumbent to become both proficient in, and credentialed in, a wide variety of skills related to medical leadership and patient safety within the Leading for Quality programme.
The post-holder will also undertake regular clinical duties at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH) and should have both MRCP and experience in managing acute medical conditions. The post holder will spend 1 week in their chosen speciality, 3 weeks in patient safety (or equivalent) and be expected to take part in the 1 in 5 rota at the City Campus Monday to Thursday and Sat/Sun 16.30pm - 02.30am on a 1 in 5 basis.
Main duties of the job
The post will be approximately 40% clinical and 60% medical leadership and patient safety. The clinical role will be based at the City Campus of NUH and the medical leadership and patient safety role will be across NUH sites to include Queens Medical Centre.
This Leading for Quality Fellowship (LfQ) will support the candidate to develop an attractive portfolio of non-technical skills, knowledge and experience, by working closely with the senior leadership of one of the largest and most complex NHS Trusts in the United Kingdom. This opportunity is for those who aspire towards significant medical leadership positions and/or roles with a significant patient safety/clinical governance element in the future. This will be an invaluable investment towards securing the best Consultant posts in top hospitals worldwide.
The fellowship will also provide the candidate with training and experience in a number of different Patient Safety techniques such as the Royal College of Physicians, 'Structured Judgement Review' method, part of the National Mortality Case Record Review programme and how to conduct a Serious Incident review. The Senior Clinical Fellow will also undertake one or two Patient Safety Improvement projects as part of their tenure.
About us
This post provides a great opportunity to combine an interest in patient safety with clinical duties. The post holder will join the wider Acute Rescue Team (ART) in contributing to the out of hours provision on the City Campus.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Fellowship Aims and Deliverables
- To develop knowledge and skills in Patient Safety Improvement and Medical Leadership
- To take responsibility for improving patient safety through applying improvement methodologies to clinically relevant patient safety priorities in the organisation.
- To develop excellent negotiating and influencing skills in support of delivering safety improvements.
- To develop skills in motivating and supporting colleagues in teams and organisations.
- To develop and apply academic knowledge and skills associated with patient safety and quality improvement science [facilitated either through the University of Nottingham Quality and Patient Safety Improvement course or the Fellowship Program | Institute for Healthcare Improvement (ihi.org)
- To utilise local and national networks and experts to support the delivery of improvements in patient safety [such as through the national Q community], the NUH Patient Safety Team and the Trent Simulation and Clinical Skills Centre.
- Work closely with the Programme leads for the Leading for Quality Fellowship and collaborate towards the efficiency and sustainability of the Fellowship Programme.
Proposed Timetable [12 months from August 2024]
- 0.4 WTE to support the Patient Safety and Quality projects
- 0.2 WTE as Academic Time (to support 60 credits of a higher qualification of Postgraduate Certificate in Quality and Patient Safety Improvement)
- Up to 0.4 WTE for clinical work (acute medicine twilight shift).
- On call duties: Mon- Sun, 16.30-02.30 on a 1 in 5 basis.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Fellowship Aims and Deliverables
- To develop knowledge and skills in Patient Safety Improvement and Medical Leadership
- To take responsibility for improving patient safety through applying improvement methodologies to clinically relevant patient safety priorities in the organisation.
- To develop excellent negotiating and influencing skills in support of delivering safety improvements.
- To develop skills in motivating and supporting colleagues in teams and organisations.
- To develop and apply academic knowledge and skills associated with patient safety and quality improvement science [facilitated either through the University of Nottingham Quality and Patient Safety Improvement course or the Fellowship Program | Institute for Healthcare Improvement (ihi.org)
- To utilise local and national networks and experts to support the delivery of improvements in patient safety [such as through the national Q community], the NUH Patient Safety Team and the Trent Simulation and Clinical Skills Centre.
- Work closely with the Programme leads for the Leading for Quality Fellowship and collaborate towards the efficiency and sustainability of the Fellowship Programme.
Proposed Timetable [12 months from August 2024]
- 0.4 WTE to support the Patient Safety and Quality projects
- 0.2 WTE as Academic Time (to support 60 credits of a higher qualification of Postgraduate Certificate in Quality and Patient Safety Improvement)
- Up to 0.4 WTE for clinical work (acute medicine twilight shift).
- On call duties: Mon- Sun, 16.30-02.30 on a 1 in 5 basis.
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Full MRCP (UK)
- Full GMC Registration with Licence to Practise
- Completed core medical training or equivalent
Desirable
- Additional related qualifications, e.g. intercalated degree, BSc, BA, MBA, PhD, BMedSci or equivalent
- ALS certified
Experience
Essential
- Good and wide range experience of clinical medicine
- Evidence of interest in, and experience of teaching
- Evidence of involvement in management commensurate with experience
Desirable
- Evidence of achievement outside of medicine
- Attendance at teaching courses
Analytical and Judgement Skills
Essential
- Evidence of involvement in quality improvement, audit, formal research project or other activity which: focuses on patient safety and clinical improvement or exhibits innovation in challenging situations
- Good knowledge of the NHS healthcare system including education, research, service provision, regulation, career structures, medical politics and ethical issues
Desirable
- Evidence of publications/presentations/prizes in quality improvement or audit.
- Completed all stages of audit cycle.
- Experience of presenting complex information Leadership skills gained within the NHS or elsewhere
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Full MRCP (UK)
- Full GMC Registration with Licence to Practise
- Completed core medical training or equivalent
Desirable
- Additional related qualifications, e.g. intercalated degree, BSc, BA, MBA, PhD, BMedSci or equivalent
- ALS certified
Experience
Essential
- Good and wide range experience of clinical medicine
- Evidence of interest in, and experience of teaching
- Evidence of involvement in management commensurate with experience
Desirable
- Evidence of achievement outside of medicine
- Attendance at teaching courses
Analytical and Judgement Skills
Essential
- Evidence of involvement in quality improvement, audit, formal research project or other activity which: focuses on patient safety and clinical improvement or exhibits innovation in challenging situations
- Good knowledge of the NHS healthcare system including education, research, service provision, regulation, career structures, medical politics and ethical issues
Desirable
- Evidence of publications/presentations/prizes in quality improvement or audit.
- Completed all stages of audit cycle.
- Experience of presenting complex information Leadership skills gained within the NHS or elsewhere
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).