Job summary
This is a fixed term appointment for a period of one year based wholly at Wye Valley NHS Trust in Hereford where the successful applicant will join our friendly and enthusiastic education team whilst also spending half of their time in the clinical specialty Anaesthetic.
"My teaching year allowed me the flexibility to focus on my own personal development. It was excellent to have a break from medical training to do something different. The opportunity to complete the PGcert in education was excellent."JP, current Clinical Education Fellow
Appointees in some specialties will be expected to participate in the out-of-hours on-call rota; please see the job description for more detail.
Please Note: This vacancy will close early if we receive a high volume of applications Also, NHSExperienceis essential.
Main duties of the job
This post is designed to support development in medical education for the post-holder through planning and delivery of teaching to medical students, junior doctors and multidisciplinary teams, whilst maintaining and progressing with clinical experience within their own specialty. We will also encourage and financially support the successful candidate to complete a Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Education (or equivalent credits).
Weoffer Consultant-led opportunities with additional support to undertake management and leadership training, quality improvement projects, research, regional & national presentations and publication.
There is a fully equipped Simulation Suite including the 3G Sim Man, which provides a further dimension to medical teaching in Hereford plus a new multi-professional Clinical Skills and Simulation Academy. The Trust launched an Education Directorate in 2021 which supports and promotes shared learning across professional groups. We receive students from the Universities of Birmingham, Aston and Worcester.
About us
We have an extremely high number of Fellows who successfully use this year to springboard into competitive national training schemes, and are proud to have some of the best student feedback in the region.
"With the support of the faculty, this job allows you to maximise your portfolio of educational activities, undertake the PGCert with sponsorship should you choose to, and keep up clinical skills by remaining on the on call rota in your parent specialty."NT, Anaesthetic Senior Clinical Education Fellow on receiving preferred ST3 training post.
We combine these excellent educational and clinical opportunities with the friendly, supportive nature of a small district general hospital and the beauty of life in the Wye Valley.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We have two available posts for Senior Clinical Fellow in Anaesthetics.
This is a post open to anaesthetists with at least two years experience in a recognised anaesthesia training programme. The successful applicant would be expected to be able to perform under distant supervision, with main duties in the provision of anaesthesia for the operating theatre suite and labour ward (obstetric anaesthesia/analgesia). Competencies in critical care (intensive care medicine) would be welcomed but not essential. As a department we are proud of our excellent training and educational reputation in the West Midlands. We value our junior staff by providing opportunities and training for development and career progression. There is a commitment from the department to ensure all our anaesthetists are exposed to the best possible environment to develop and improve in all aspects of healthcare and education. These posts would involve sharing a slot on a 1:8 rota with prospective cover.
For further information on each position please see attached the Job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We have two available posts for Senior Clinical Fellow in Anaesthetics.
This is a post open to anaesthetists with at least two years experience in a recognised anaesthesia training programme. The successful applicant would be expected to be able to perform under distant supervision, with main duties in the provision of anaesthesia for the operating theatre suite and labour ward (obstetric anaesthesia/analgesia). Competencies in critical care (intensive care medicine) would be welcomed but not essential. As a department we are proud of our excellent training and educational reputation in the West Midlands. We value our junior staff by providing opportunities and training for development and career progression. There is a commitment from the department to ensure all our anaesthetists are exposed to the best possible environment to develop and improve in all aspects of healthcare and education. These posts would involve sharing a slot on a 1:8 rota with prospective cover.
For further information on each position please see attached the Job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oFull registration with GMC
- oLicence to Practise
- oMBChB or equivalent
- oCompletion of Foundation Training years 1 and 2 or equivalent
- oALS certificate holder
- oClinical experience and competencies commensurate with those detailed in the 'New Doctor' (GMC)
- oInitial Assessment of Competency (IAC) in Anaesthetics & Obstetrics
Desirable
- oATLS/ EPLS/ APLS
- oPrimary FRCA
- oFinal FRCA
Experience
Essential
- oRecent experience of working in the NHS
- o24 months Anaesthetics experience
- oTeaching experience in tutorial, bedside and skills situations
- oEvidence of impactful Quality Improvement (QI)
- oIT competence
- oPresentation skills
- oAbility to provide effective feedback to students
Desirable
- oFormal teaching qualification
- oExperience of teaching in a simulation environment
Personal Characteristics
Essential
- oAbility to work in a team
- oExcellent written & oral communication skills
- oExcellent time management
Desirable
- Ability to debrief students post simulation
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oFull registration with GMC
- oLicence to Practise
- oMBChB or equivalent
- oCompletion of Foundation Training years 1 and 2 or equivalent
- oALS certificate holder
- oClinical experience and competencies commensurate with those detailed in the 'New Doctor' (GMC)
- oInitial Assessment of Competency (IAC) in Anaesthetics & Obstetrics
Desirable
- oATLS/ EPLS/ APLS
- oPrimary FRCA
- oFinal FRCA
Experience
Essential
- oRecent experience of working in the NHS
- o24 months Anaesthetics experience
- oTeaching experience in tutorial, bedside and skills situations
- oEvidence of impactful Quality Improvement (QI)
- oIT competence
- oPresentation skills
- oAbility to provide effective feedback to students
Desirable
- oFormal teaching qualification
- oExperience of teaching in a simulation environment
Personal Characteristics
Essential
- oAbility to work in a team
- oExcellent written & oral communication skills
- oExcellent time management
Desirable
- Ability to debrief students post simulation
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).
