Job summary
**This position is open to staff working at the Trust in the 'ECT Family' this includes currentEast Cheshire NHS Trust employees,bank staff, ISS staff and volunteers at the Trust.**
East Cheshire NHS Trust has an opening for an enthusiastic and driven junior doctor who has an interest in medical education. The successful post holder will be involved in the design and delivery of education to undergraduate medical students from the University of Manchester and the University of Buckingham. Attached to the post is a fully funded post-graduate certificate in medical education (or equivalent) with protected time for the completion of coursework.
The trust is recruiting for up to three Education Fellows that may work between 0.6 and 1.0 whole time equivalent. The post holder may join the trust bank to work flexibly alongside the post, which can be further discussed at interview stage.
The successful candidates will join a rapidly expanding and growing team and work closely alongside the current education fellows remaining in post. The successful post holders may be expected to integrate clinical work into their job plan, involving supporting the delivery of education for students in ward areas. The form this will take and specialty areas involved will be discussed further at interview.
Hours per week: 37.5
Main duties of the job
Typical duties include:
- The delivery of education to medical students through lectures, simulation, clinical skills, bedside teaching and patient assessment teaching, as well as supporting students in clinical areas.
- Acting as a role model to students and encouraging them to meet their academic commitments.
- Supporting student physician associates, locally employed doctors and international medical graduates where appropriate.
- Supporting with foundation teaching where appropriate.
- Contributing to the design of teaching programmes for medical students at various stages of training
- Working alongside consultant leads to ensure the pastoral needs of students are met.
- Identifying concerns amongst students and working with senior colleagues to support issues.
- Supporting named supervisors of students with assessments, upskilling and development plans for multiple cohorts of learners.
- Participating in UGME/PGME team meetings for the benefit of medical education across the trust.
- Being an advocate for quality improvement and medical education across all working environments.
- Working under the supervision of consultant leads in medical education and education fellows in post
About us
Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. An organisation with a real sense of community we actively support and develop our staff to ensure our patients receive the best quality care, delivering the right care first time, every time.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters as part of ongoing monitoring.
Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced with Barred list Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate.
If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration and a Licence to Practice
- F2 competences
- MB ChB or equivalent
Desirable
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Competent in basic clinical procedures eg CPR, Infection control, physical examination, history taking etc
- Ability to assess, recognise and manage the acutely ill patient
- Excellent communication skills - verbal and written
Desirable
- Knowledge of quality standards for multi- professional education and training
Other Role Requirements
Essential
- Please refer to the person specification for further details regarding the role requirements
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration and a Licence to Practice
- F2 competences
- MB ChB or equivalent
Desirable
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Competent in basic clinical procedures eg CPR, Infection control, physical examination, history taking etc
- Ability to assess, recognise and manage the acutely ill patient
- Excellent communication skills - verbal and written
Desirable
- Knowledge of quality standards for multi- professional education and training
Other Role Requirements
Essential
- Please refer to the person specification for further details regarding the role requirements
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).
