Job summary
This post will be on a fixed term contract from August 2024 to August 2025, but may be extended if mutually beneficial.
The post is offered as a maximum of 1.0 WTE but is open to applicants who wish to work less than full time; this will be discussed at interview stage.
Post-holders will have up to four hours per week (pro rata) of professional development time which can be used to arrange sessions in their own specialty or to undertake research, audits or other projects related to medical education.
The post-holder will work under the guidance of the Medical Education Manager, Manchester University MDGH lead and UBMS phase 2 MDGH lead.
Hours per week: 40Hours of Duty
The hours of this post are 8.00/8.30/9.00 am - 4.00/4.30/5.00 pm.
There will be an occasional requirement to work earlier and/or later, for example during exams or revision periods.
Please note:
- There may be a requirement to provide short term cover for clinical/education fellow colleagues. However, this will be in discussion with the post holder.
Annual Leave
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- As per NHS jobs- 27 days pro rata (1.0 WTE)
- Increasing to 29 days pro rata (1.0 WTE) after 5 years of NHS service
Main duties of the job
This is a 12 month fixed term appointment designed to provide a leadership role in undergraduate teaching within the trust in the UGME department. The post-holder will teach medical students in hospital settings and will have opportunity to deliver teaching and mentorship to Junior Doctors in training. The post-holder will also provide pastoral support and supervision for students from both medical schools, and for foundation doctors.
The post-holder will act as a team leader within the team of education fellows working at the trust. This will involves providing support for their education fellow colleagues through regular teaching observation, coordinating team meetings, and providing advice and mentorship.
The post may involve minimal travel to UBMS campus (Crewe), Buckingham University Medical School and NHS Partnership Trusts.
The skills of teaching and assessment are increasingly recognised as essential for trainees in medical specialties at all levels. There is an expectation for the post-holder to be involved in assessment and evaluation of students, including formal university examinations.
Attached to the post is the opportunity to complete a fully funded post-graduate certificate in medical education, or other suitable educational qualification, with protected time for the completion of coursework.
About us
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.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
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 download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
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 license to practice
Professional Experience
Essential
- Completion of at least four years full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part time or flexible basis)
- At least two of which will be in a specialty training programme in a relevant specialty or as a fixed term specialty trainee in a relevant specialty or equivalent experience and competencies
- Working at a clinical ST3 level
Desirable
- Experience of working in a UK healthcare setting.
- Experience of working with a UK medical education provider.
Academic Achievements
Essential
- Membership of a UK Royal College eg MRCP, MRCS (or willing to work towards)
Desirable
- Masters in Medical Education (or PGCert/Dip)
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 license to practice
Professional Experience
Essential
- Completion of at least four years full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part time or flexible basis)
- At least two of which will be in a specialty training programme in a relevant specialty or as a fixed term specialty trainee in a relevant specialty or equivalent experience and competencies
- Working at a clinical ST3 level
Desirable
- Experience of working in a UK healthcare setting.
- Experience of working with a UK medical education provider.
Academic Achievements
Essential
- Membership of a UK Royal College eg MRCP, MRCS (or willing to work towards)
Desirable
- Masters in Medical Education (or PGCert/Dip)
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).
