Job summary
Join Yeovil Hospital in this one exciting role as a Clinical Teaching Fellow.
This post provides an exciting opportunity to develop teaching skills in the University of Bristol Medical School Undergraduate Programme in Somerset Academy (Yeovil) and to extend your clinical experience in the ICU Critical Care department.
The role is fixed term for one year from 7TH August 2024 until 5th August 2025, in line with national NHS employers rotation dates.
The post holder will work 2 weeks in Medical Education and 2 weeks in ICU (Critical Care) alternating with a second post holder.
Main duties of the job
Undergraduate Medical Education
Offer the opportunity to be involved in the established education programme for medical students.
You will be under the supervision of the Academy Dean, and the Unit co-ordinators in Year 3 Medicine & Surgery and Year 5 Medicine & Surgery.
Teaching will involve small group tutorials, seminars, skills based practical sessions, and bed-side teaching.
The focus will be on Year 3 student teaching and experience will be available in SimMan clinical scenario teaching and assessment.
You will be expected to undertake a funded the Certificate in Medical Education with the University of Bristol.
Critical Care Medicine
The Critical Care side of the job will consist of working on the intensive care unit on an alternate week (alternate fortnight) basis alongside the supervising consultant and other junior doctors as required.
Training will be given in assessment and management of the critically ill patient, ventilatory, cardiovascular, renal support and gain airway skills in operating theatre environment.
The successful applicant will also take part in our in-house patient transfer course.
This job carries contractual out of hours on-call commitment.
As the applicant would work closely with the intensive care consultants there would be the opportunity to develop special interests. We would do our best to support these.
The successful applicant will be allocated an Educational Supervisor to oversee their training requirements
About us
Yeovil District Hospital is now part of Somerset NHS Foundation Trust. As an organisation, the NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, pension contributions, market leading annual leave allowance, career progression, and regular conversations, not to mention our Blue Light Card and NHS exclusive discounts.
The benefits of working in Somerset include the idyllic countryside, with our areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines. You will get to enjoy these perks whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.
There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable. You will experience the best of both in Somerset, the countryside and the cosmopolitan - there is truly something for everyone!
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be integral to the undergraduate medical education team and provide teaching sessions including case-based learning, bedside teaching, clinical skills and simulation to students from years 2 to 5 in the programme.
You will be expected to formatively assess the work and progress of students and provide constructive feedback to students. This will also involve OSCE examinations as well as workplace-based assessments such as case-based discussion, Mini-CEX and clinical skills.
- The Critical Care side of the job will consist of working on the intensive care unit on an alternate week (alternate fortnight) basis alongside the supervising consultant and other junior doctors as required.
Training will be given in assessment and management of the critically ill patient, ventilatory, cardiovascular and renal support.
There will be the opportunity to gain airway skills in the operating theatre environment where indicated
Training will also be given in all aspects of intensive care including ultrasound guided vascular access.
The successful applicant will also take part in our in-house patient transfer course
See attached Job Description for further information
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be integral to the undergraduate medical education team and provide teaching sessions including case-based learning, bedside teaching, clinical skills and simulation to students from years 2 to 5 in the programme.
You will be expected to formatively assess the work and progress of students and provide constructive feedback to students. This will also involve OSCE examinations as well as workplace-based assessments such as case-based discussion, Mini-CEX and clinical skills.
- The Critical Care side of the job will consist of working on the intensive care unit on an alternate week (alternate fortnight) basis alongside the supervising consultant and other junior doctors as required.
Training will be given in assessment and management of the critically ill patient, ventilatory, cardiovascular and renal support.
There will be the opportunity to gain airway skills in the operating theatre environment where indicated
Training will also be given in all aspects of intensive care including ultrasound guided vascular access.
The successful applicant will also take part in our in-house patient transfer course
See attached Job Description for further information
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Full Registration with the GMC with license to practice
- RCUK Advanced Life Support
- At least 2 years experience within NHS environments
- Completion of UK Foundation Programme or equivalent.
- Competent in history taking and examination skills.
- Evidence of teaching involvement
Desirable
- Additional postgraduate degree or equivalent
- Studying towards Part I or Part II of Membership Exams i.e. MRCP.
- Demonstrates working at level of CT1/ST1 level doctor
- Knowledge of teaching/education theory and process
- Understanding of UK undergraduate curriculum
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Full Registration with the GMC with license to practice
- RCUK Advanced Life Support
- At least 2 years experience within NHS environments
- Completion of UK Foundation Programme or equivalent.
- Competent in history taking and examination skills.
- Evidence of teaching involvement
Desirable
- Additional postgraduate degree or equivalent
- Studying towards Part I or Part II of Membership Exams i.e. MRCP.
- Demonstrates working at level of CT1/ST1 level doctor
- Knowledge of teaching/education theory and process
- Understanding of UK undergraduate curriculum
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).
