Job summary
We are seeking applications for a clinical teaching fellow to facilitate delivery of the Nephrology components of the 3rd and 4th year medical school programme and may also provide teaching for 5th year medical students. The appointee will spend the remaining time on personal education and furthering their clinical experience. The post is for 1 year and available from August 2024.
The post holder will work with the Pathway lead for Nephrology (Prof Tse) and the Clinical Liaison Team in the Medical School. It is anticipated the post holder will undertake teaching duties Monday to Wednesday and be available for clinical duties Thursday's and Friday's. Whilst applications for less than full time working would be welcomed, it is expected the post holder will be available Monday to Wednesday.
Main duties of the job
Teaching duties will include teaching groups of up to 5 students on clinical placements in Nephrology, assessing clinical competencies, providing tutorials, delivering clinical skills teaching and developing teaching resources. Other activities related to the smooth running of the pathway weeks and placement blocks may be included. Teaching will be during academic term-time and as such, the post holder is requested to take annual leave during the medical student holidays whenever possible
About us
We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure.
We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams.
It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Acting as key clinical liaison for medical students during their clinical pathway placements.
- Coordinating and organising teaching for Pathway Weeks. Liaising with the Clinical Teacher Lead and clinical teams to improve delivery of teaching.
- Demonstrating and teaching practical & clinical skills within both the clinical environment and simulated teaching scenarios
- Leading clinical teaching within the clinical pathway weeks and developing local departmental teaching opportunities for students.
- Liaison with nurses, junior doctors, other health care providers, patients, relatives as well as senior medical staff within departments to support the successful facilitation of the BMBS programme within allocated departments.
- Undertaking formal teaching both face to face and using remote platforms, when required, within the academic day programme. This could include the delivery of tutorials, lectures, Clinical Skills and simulation sessions.
- Attending ward rounds and multi-disciplinary rounds as required to support the delivery of the medical education undergraduate teaching programme.
- Supporting quality assurance arrangements for clinical teaching within departments, as directed by the Pathway Lead / Hospital Sub Dean.
- Attending, when required, monthly Clinical Teacher Leads Meeting and other Medical School Working Groups.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Acting as key clinical liaison for medical students during their clinical pathway placements.
- Coordinating and organising teaching for Pathway Weeks. Liaising with the Clinical Teacher Lead and clinical teams to improve delivery of teaching.
- Demonstrating and teaching practical & clinical skills within both the clinical environment and simulated teaching scenarios
- Leading clinical teaching within the clinical pathway weeks and developing local departmental teaching opportunities for students.
- Liaison with nurses, junior doctors, other health care providers, patients, relatives as well as senior medical staff within departments to support the successful facilitation of the BMBS programme within allocated departments.
- Undertaking formal teaching both face to face and using remote platforms, when required, within the academic day programme. This could include the delivery of tutorials, lectures, Clinical Skills and simulation sessions.
- Attending ward rounds and multi-disciplinary rounds as required to support the delivery of the medical education undergraduate teaching programme.
- Supporting quality assurance arrangements for clinical teaching within departments, as directed by the Pathway Lead / Hospital Sub Dean.
- Attending, when required, monthly Clinical Teacher Leads Meeting and other Medical School Working Groups.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Full registration with the GMC or GDC, holding a licence to practice
- Certificate of completion of Foundation Training +/- further training.
- Minimum 2 full years NHS experience
- Experience of teaching in any setting
Desirable
- Experience of online teaching / learning
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS/MBChB or equivalent.
Desirable
- PG Cert or desire to work towards
- College Examinations
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Full registration with the GMC or GDC, holding a licence to practice
- Certificate of completion of Foundation Training +/- further training.
- Minimum 2 full years NHS experience
- Experience of teaching in any setting
Desirable
- Experience of online teaching / learning
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS/MBChB or equivalent.
Desirable
- PG Cert or desire to work towards
- College Examinations
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
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).
