Job summary
We are looking for enthusiastic doctor with a passion for medical education and a desire to support the medical and physician associate students as well as the Foundation doctors at The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust.
You will be joining a well-established Medical Undergraduate team that sits within the wider Medical Education team.
Knowledge of the UK Medical School process and UK Foundation teaching programme will help build a foundation to this role and allow you to make a connection with the student and trainees you are supporting.
As well as beside teaching, in house teaching and simulation support, this role will help with self-development and development of non-clinical skills, such as event planning, admin skills, management skills.
Main duties of the job
This post sits within the Medical Director Directorate and is accountable to the Executive via the Associate Medical Director Medical Education.
The post holder will develop their skills in delivering simulation to a wide range of staff including medical students, Foundation and Core trainees.
Exact role to be negotiated with Director of Medical Undergraduate Education and the Clinical Education Team suit current needs and specific skills and interests of appointee.
The Clinical Teaching Fellow would also work one day a week (1 day or 2 x day) supporting Acute Medicine/Frailty as agreed with the Division of Medicine. This clinical commitment will ensure that the post holder maintains their clinical involvement during the attachment, and encounters postgraduate doctors in a clinical setting.
About us
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust is a combined acute and community provider delivering a range of health care services to people in Rotherham and across South Yorkshire.
We are ambitious about our future and the part we will play in meeting the health and social care needs of the local community and the wider region. Our innovative and forward thinking approach means we are at the forefront of care delivery for people at home, in the community and in hospital.
At the heart of the Trust are more than 4,500 members of staff who are working out of the main Rotherham Hospital site and a number of community locations. A range of specialist services are delivered across the South Yorkshire region and nationally.
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from everyone. The Trust seeks to establish a workforce as diverse as the population it serves. We will consider applications to work flexibly. If you are disabled and require reasonable adjustments to the application process, please contact the Medical Recruitment Team to discuss.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will develop their skills in delivering simulation to a wide range of staff including medical students, Foundation and Core trainees.
Exact role to be negotiated with Director of Medical Undergraduate Education and the Clinical Education Team to suit current needs and specific skills and interests of appointee however there will be some involvement in the following:
Provide bedside teaching to students
Supporting the all aspects of managing, developing and supervising the teaching of simulation and clinical skills programmes within the Trust
Delivering clinical skills practical procedures to medical and PA students, doctors in training and other healthcare staff
Developing a simulation programme for medical and PA students, doctors in training and other healthcare staff
Prepare and produce resources and IT materials required to support the skills training and simulation courses
Develop simulation teaching packages which reflect current, evidence and policy based practices
Assist with OSCE planning, question generating and assessments
Formative and summative assessment of final year students and FP year 1 trainees in both clinical and class-room environments
To provide mentorship and where needed & individual support to students and trainees
To act as an educational resource and support for final year medical students and FP year 1 trainees including the ongoing development and review of learning packages and resources to support clinical and generic skills acquisition
To attend monthly Team Meetings and bi monthly Medical Education Committee meetings.
To support the development and upkeep of Health Toolbox, website and other electronic support services.
A clinical commitment of up to 1 day per week with the Trust will ensure that the post holder maintains their clinical involvement during the attachment, and encounters postgraduate doctors in a clinical setting. The Clinical Teaching Fellow would also work one day a week (1 day or 2 x day) supporting Acute Medicine/Frailty as agreed with the Division of Medicine.
Accountability
The Clinical Teaching Fellow will be responsible and accountable to the Associate Medical Director Medical Education.
The post will be Educational Supervised by the Director of Medical Undergraduate Education but will also be supervised by the Future Leader Medical Education.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will develop their skills in delivering simulation to a wide range of staff including medical students, Foundation and Core trainees.
Exact role to be negotiated with Director of Medical Undergraduate Education and the Clinical Education Team to suit current needs and specific skills and interests of appointee however there will be some involvement in the following:
Provide bedside teaching to students
Supporting the all aspects of managing, developing and supervising the teaching of simulation and clinical skills programmes within the Trust
Delivering clinical skills practical procedures to medical and PA students, doctors in training and other healthcare staff
Developing a simulation programme for medical and PA students, doctors in training and other healthcare staff
Prepare and produce resources and IT materials required to support the skills training and simulation courses
Develop simulation teaching packages which reflect current, evidence and policy based practices
Assist with OSCE planning, question generating and assessments
Formative and summative assessment of final year students and FP year 1 trainees in both clinical and class-room environments
To provide mentorship and where needed & individual support to students and trainees
To act as an educational resource and support for final year medical students and FP year 1 trainees including the ongoing development and review of learning packages and resources to support clinical and generic skills acquisition
To attend monthly Team Meetings and bi monthly Medical Education Committee meetings.
To support the development and upkeep of Health Toolbox, website and other electronic support services.
A clinical commitment of up to 1 day per week with the Trust will ensure that the post holder maintains their clinical involvement during the attachment, and encounters postgraduate doctors in a clinical setting. The Clinical Teaching Fellow would also work one day a week (1 day or 2 x day) supporting Acute Medicine/Frailty as agreed with the Division of Medicine.
Accountability
The Clinical Teaching Fellow will be responsible and accountable to the Associate Medical Director Medical Education.
The post will be Educational Supervised by the Director of Medical Undergraduate Education but will also be supervised by the Future Leader Medical Education.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- At least 24 months experience as a doctor working in a UK Healthcare setting
- Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge relevant to the role
- Experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration and a licence to practice with the GMC
- Please confirm your GMC registration number
- Current ALS certificate
Ability and Skills
Essential
- IT skills including use of email and commonly used software
- Able to manage own workload, work independently and autonomously, and make timely and informed decisions
Teamwork
Essential
- Strong interpersonal skills demonstrating the ability to communicate in difficult situations with empathy and professionalism
- Ability to work effectively and efficiently within own team and also closely with people in other disciplines
- Ability to work as part of a team and organise a fluctuating workload around competing priorities and numerous interruptions
- Proven knowledge of systems and process of NHS or equivalent
Desirable
- Understanding of management structure in Medical Education
- Well-developed motivation, influencing and negotiating skills
Education and Teaching
Essential
- A commitment to life-long learning and undertaking personal development opportunities
- Highly developed communication skills (written and oral), including the ability to summarise clearly and accurately, and the ability to persuade and influence clinical colleagues
- Significant commitment to on-going personal education and development
Other criteria
Essential
- Proactive, enthusiastic, and self-motivated positive role model with a flexible working approach
- Excellent personal integrity, personal effectiveness and self-awareness
- Sustains professional integrity and independence at all times, particularly where there is the potential for a conflict of interest
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- At least 24 months experience as a doctor working in a UK Healthcare setting
- Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge relevant to the role
- Experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration and a licence to practice with the GMC
- Please confirm your GMC registration number
- Current ALS certificate
Ability and Skills
Essential
- IT skills including use of email and commonly used software
- Able to manage own workload, work independently and autonomously, and make timely and informed decisions
Teamwork
Essential
- Strong interpersonal skills demonstrating the ability to communicate in difficult situations with empathy and professionalism
- Ability to work effectively and efficiently within own team and also closely with people in other disciplines
- Ability to work as part of a team and organise a fluctuating workload around competing priorities and numerous interruptions
- Proven knowledge of systems and process of NHS or equivalent
Desirable
- Understanding of management structure in Medical Education
- Well-developed motivation, influencing and negotiating skills
Education and Teaching
Essential
- A commitment to life-long learning and undertaking personal development opportunities
- Highly developed communication skills (written and oral), including the ability to summarise clearly and accurately, and the ability to persuade and influence clinical colleagues
- Significant commitment to on-going personal education and development
Other criteria
Essential
- Proactive, enthusiastic, and self-motivated positive role model with a flexible working approach
- Excellent personal integrity, personal effectiveness and self-awareness
- Sustains professional integrity and independence at all times, particularly where there is the potential for a conflict of interest
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
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).
