Job summary
This post would suit individuals who aim to pursue a career in a clinical area but who would like to gain experience in Emergency Medicine and 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 (ten sessions per week per annual average) within the Emergency Medicine Department at Peterborough City Hospital
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). This will include three Saturday mornings per year for student assessments with time off in lieu.
Main duties of the job
The Trust provides undergraduate medical and surgical clinical teaching to medical students from the University Of Leicester, School Of Medicine (Year 3 ward based apprenticeships to Year 5 clinical assistantships, and including Year 4 specialty blocks) and the University of Cambridge School of Clinical Medicine (Year 4 Core Clinical Method placements through to Year 6 Senior Placements.
Teaching is provided in a variety of clinical settings and the post holders will undertake ten fixed sessions per week working with undergraduate medical students from both Cambridge and Leicester Medical Schools who are on formal placements in Emergency Medicine. The post holder will be expected to participate in student induction sessions and assessment sessions along with consultants. The post holder will be the main point of contact for all medical students in this particularly hard-pressed department.
Tasks will include working with medical students each day to assign cases, receive back student findings, act as liaison between medical students and clinical staff as well as presenting structured teaching sessions, bedside teaching or ensuring that these are presented by appropriate colleagues. The post-holder will also be required to participate in student induction sessions as well as formative exams, including OSCEs, held at the Trust on behalf of the Medical Schools.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
TIMETABLE
A fifty per cent commitment to the Emergency Medicine Department will be arranged by the Emergency Medicine service, this will include out of hours work including late shifts, weekends and nights. The rest of the time the candidate is expected to teach medical students. Continuing Professional & Personal Development time will be allocated.
Ideally the individuals will have completed at least Foundation Training or equivalent A professional postgraduate examination is desirable but not essential.
The successful applicant will have the option of being sponsored to study for a Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Education or, if in possession of the Certificate, may wish to pursue a Diploma in Clinical Education. Funding is available for a PGCert Medical Education at Cambridge University or alternative institution up to £4250.00.00. Study leave and support will be provided by the Medical Education Department. (Please note 12 days will be taken from your study leave allowance). If the post holder resigns during the post, the payment towards the PG Certificate needs to be returned in full.
Job description
Job responsibilities
TIMETABLE
A fifty per cent commitment to the Emergency Medicine Department will be arranged by the Emergency Medicine service, this will include out of hours work including late shifts, weekends and nights. The rest of the time the candidate is expected to teach medical students. Continuing Professional & Personal Development time will be allocated.
Ideally the individuals will have completed at least Foundation Training or equivalent A professional postgraduate examination is desirable but not essential.
The successful applicant will have the option of being sponsored to study for a Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Education or, if in possession of the Certificate, may wish to pursue a Diploma in Clinical Education. Funding is available for a PGCert Medical Education at Cambridge University or alternative institution up to £4250.00.00. Study leave and support will be provided by the Medical Education Department. (Please note 12 days will be taken from your study leave allowance). If the post holder resigns during the post, the payment towards the PG Certificate needs to be returned in full.
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- GMC registration and License to Practice
- 12 months experience of working within the NHS
- Successfully completion of Foundation Training Year 2 or equivalent
- Experience of working in Emergency Medicine in the UK
- Experience in formal and informal teaching
Desirable
- Medical Education qualification
- Postgraduate examination in Emergency Medicine, Surgery or Medicine
- Evidence of ALS or ATLS certificates
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- GMC registration and License to Practice
- 12 months experience of working within the NHS
- Successfully completion of Foundation Training Year 2 or equivalent
- Experience of working in Emergency Medicine in the UK
- Experience in formal and informal teaching
Desirable
- Medical Education qualification
- Postgraduate examination in Emergency Medicine, Surgery or Medicine
- Evidence of ALS or ATLS certificates
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).
