Clinical Teaching Fellow General Medicine - Leicester Students PCH

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

This post would suit individuals who aim to pursue a career in Medicine with a specialist interest in Medical Education, both at undergraduate and postgraduate level. The successful candidate will be involved in coordinating and delivering the Trust's undergraduate clinical teaching programme (five sessions per week per annual average) and will undertake five sessions of clinical duties and professional development.

The main educational duties will be delivering structured clinical teaching sessions, including bedside teaching, seminars, and teaching clinics, as well as running formative exams including OSCE and single best answer (SBA) for Year 3 Medical Students and some teaching and OSCE's for Year 5 Medical Students. This will include three Saturdays per year for student assessments with time off in lieu

Main duties of the job

Applications are invited from registered Medical Practitioners for the above post based within the Department of Medical & Dental Education, as well as the Division of Emergency & Medicine.

The Trust provides undergraduate medical and surgical clinical teaching to medical students from the University of Leicester, School Of Medicine and the University Of Cambridge School, Clinical Medicine - from year 3 ward based apprenticeships to year 5 clinical assistantships, and including year 4 specialty blocks.

Teaching is provided in a variety of clinical settings and the post holders will be expected to spend approximately five sessions per week teaching undergraduate medical students from Leicester Medical School. The post holder will be expected to participate in student induction sessions and assessment sessions. It is expected that annual leave will be taken when students are not on placement to the Trust. If leave is taken during a student placement block a prospective cover will have to be agreed by the Medical Education Department.

About us

We are dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our workforce and warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, with a particular emphasis on encouraging those from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as candidates from our local area.

As part of our commitment to supporting our employees we offer a range of benefits including:

  • Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days and increasing to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, in addition to the national Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff);
  • Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme:
  • Flexible working opportunities;
  • Enhanced hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays;
  • Opportunities for career development and training to help you progress in your role;
  • Wellbeing support and activities to promote a healthy work environment;
  • Access to our in-house physiotherapy service;
  • On-site canteens offering subsidised meals;
  • Subsidised staff parking (currently free);
  • Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.

Date posted

13 December 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£49,909 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

176-C-6830145

Job locations

Peterborough City Hospital

Bretton Gate

Peterborough

PE3 9GZ


Job description

Job responsibilities

TIMETABLE

The work pattern will alternate between week A: clinical and week B: medical education.

Clinical duties consist of a mix of standard day shifts 08:00-16:00 or 09:00-17:00pm. No on-calls.

When on clinical duty the teaching fellows are expected to take a lead in bedside teaching matters.

Example clinical week timetable:

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Acute Medicine: MAU/SSU/ACU

08:00-16:00/

09:00-17:00

08:00-16:00/

09:00-17:00

08:00-16:00/

09:00-17:00

08:00-16:00/

09:00-17:00

08:00-16:00/

09:00-17:00

Educational duties include preparation/administration, structure face-to-face seminars, bedside teaching, personal development time, organisation and delivery of induction weeks and OSCE exams. OSCE Exams are held on three Saturdays throughout the year.

Example term time medical education week timetable:

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Morning

Preparation/ Admin

Bedside teaching

Year 5 teaching sessions

Bedside teaching

Year 5 teaching sessions/clinical skills

Afternoon

Seminar

Seminar/ Bedside teaching

Medical Education Admin/Research

Seminar/Bedside teaching

PG Cert Prep

Job description

Job responsibilities

TIMETABLE

The work pattern will alternate between week A: clinical and week B: medical education.

Clinical duties consist of a mix of standard day shifts 08:00-16:00 or 09:00-17:00pm. No on-calls.

When on clinical duty the teaching fellows are expected to take a lead in bedside teaching matters.

Example clinical week timetable:

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Acute Medicine: MAU/SSU/ACU

08:00-16:00/

09:00-17:00

08:00-16:00/

09:00-17:00

08:00-16:00/

09:00-17:00

08:00-16:00/

09:00-17:00

08:00-16:00/

09:00-17:00

Educational duties include preparation/administration, structure face-to-face seminars, bedside teaching, personal development time, organisation and delivery of induction weeks and OSCE exams. OSCE Exams are held on three Saturdays throughout the year.

Example term time medical education week timetable:

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Morning

Preparation/ Admin

Bedside teaching

Year 5 teaching sessions

Bedside teaching

Year 5 teaching sessions/clinical skills

Afternoon

Seminar

Seminar/ Bedside teaching

Medical Education Admin/Research

Seminar/Bedside teaching

PG Cert Prep

Person Specification

Essential Criteria

Essential

  • GMC registration and Licence to Practice
  • At least 12 months of experience working in the NHS
  • Valid permit / status to remain / work in the UK
  • Foundation Year 2 equivalent competency
  • Experience in formal and informal teaching

Desirable

  • MRCP part 1
  • Medical Education qualification
  • Evidence of formal teaching experience
Person Specification

Essential Criteria

Essential

  • GMC registration and Licence to Practice
  • At least 12 months of experience working in the NHS
  • Valid permit / status to remain / work in the UK
  • Foundation Year 2 equivalent competency
  • Experience in formal and informal teaching

Desirable

  • MRCP part 1
  • Medical Education qualification
  • Evidence of formal teaching experience

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Peterborough City Hospital

Bretton Gate

Peterborough

PE3 9GZ


Employer's website

https://www.nwangliaft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Peterborough City Hospital

Bretton Gate

Peterborough

PE3 9GZ


Employer's website

https://www.nwangliaft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

Director of Clinical Studies - Leicester Students

Dr Subhash Kandikattu

skandikattu@nhs.net

Date posted

13 December 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£49,909 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

176-C-6830145

Job locations

Peterborough City Hospital

Bretton Gate

Peterborough

PE3 9GZ


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