Job summary
This is a fixed term appointment for a period of up to three years based wholly at Wye Valley NHS Trust in Hereford where the successful applicant will join our friendly and enthusiastic education team to develop medical education through hi-fidelity practical simulation for both undergraduates and postgraduates. The post is for two days a week which can be delivered flexibly to suit the needs of the post holder and the Trust.
There is a fully equipped Simulation Suite including a range of simulation manikins, from neonate to elderly person, which provides a further dimension to medical teaching in Hereford aligned with a multi-professional Clinical Skills and Simulation Academy (HASTE). The Trust has an Education Directorate which supports and promotes shared learning across multi-professional groups.
We combine these excellent educational opportunities with the friendly, supportive nature of a small district general hospital and the beauty of life in the Wye Valley.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will help to co-design and deliver education courses designed to support trainees and multi-disciplinary team members in acute specialties such as ED, Acute Medicine, Anaesthesia and Obstetrics (PROMPT), with a view to running in situ simulation as part of a quality assurance and improvement programme. The post holder will also run regular simulation teaching sessions for the undergraduates of the Universities of Birmingham, Aston and Three Counties medical schools in accordance with their described learning objectives.
About us
Hereford County Hospital is an associated teaching hospital of the University of Birmingham (UoB) Medical School, the University of Aston Medical School and the Three Counties Medical School (TCMS). We also accept Physician Associate students from the University of Worcester. The Head of Academy, Dr Lisa Penny, leads a team of Senior Academy Tutors, Teachers and Education Fellows. The Academy has been highly praised for its friendly atmosphere and has the lowest student: teacher and student: patient ratios in the West Midlands ensuring good access to clinical teaching.
Student numbers vary during the academic year to a maximum of 70 students on site.
We have 20 Clinical Education Fellows who split their time 50:50 between Education and clinical work & are integral to our provision of high quality undergraduate teaching.
Postgraduates
Hereford delivers a Foundation Programme at both FY1 and FY2 level including clinical placements, a full educational programme and both clinical and educational supervisors for all the trainees. We have onsite training programme directors for each year of the programme. We have a thriving GPVTS rotation with 3 training programme directors who are local GPs. We are also a provider for a variety of specialty training programmes and we support CESR development programmes for SAS doctors. We also offer student and qualified practitioner development for Physicians Associates and Advanced Clinical Practitioners in our Advanced Practice Academy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This new and unique fellow post is designed to attract doctors who wish to explore medical education through hi-fidelity practical simulation for both undergraduates and postgraduates.
The post will be for 2 days a week which can be delivered flexibly to suit both the candidate and the Trust. It will be for a fixed term of three years to give the candidate the opportunity to develop and assess quality improvement initiatives within simulation in the wider Trust.
The post holder will help to co-design and deliver education courses designed to support trainees and multi-disciplinary team members in acute specialties such as Acute Medicine, ED, Anaesthesia and Obstetrics (PROMPT), with a view to running in situ simulation as part of a quality assurance programme. The successful candidate will also run regular simulation teaching for the undergraduates of the Universities of Birmingham and Aston and the Three Counties Medical School in accordance with their described learning objectives.
The successful candidate will be expected to:
- Develop/ expand their skills in Human Patient simulation (HPS) and Medical Education
- Be able to act independently in operating the simulation manikins
- Take on a senior role within the Simulation faculty and undertake the responsibilities of an advanced and expert simulation debriefer
- Act as a peer reviewer for less experienced debriefers
- Be responsible for developing, planning and delivery of skills training and simulation courses within WVT working alongside clinical specialists
- Prepare and produce resources and IT materials required to support the aforementioned skills training and simulation courses
- Develop simulation teaching packages which reflect current evidence and policy based practices
- Work in close collaboration with the MDT to ensure the development of patient-focused, collaborative protocols / practices / procedures and care
- Identify scope for & further develop multi-disciplinary teaching and learning within the Trust
- Actively participate in clinical governance within simulation
- Regularly participate as faculty on simulation training days
- Participate in quality assurance, evaluation and audit of programmes aligned to the standards set by ASPiH
- Assist in the development and progress of faculty members
- Act at all times in accordance within the GMC's standards, codes of conduct and scope of professional practice
Job description
Job responsibilities
This new and unique fellow post is designed to attract doctors who wish to explore medical education through hi-fidelity practical simulation for both undergraduates and postgraduates.
The post will be for 2 days a week which can be delivered flexibly to suit both the candidate and the Trust. It will be for a fixed term of three years to give the candidate the opportunity to develop and assess quality improvement initiatives within simulation in the wider Trust.
The post holder will help to co-design and deliver education courses designed to support trainees and multi-disciplinary team members in acute specialties such as Acute Medicine, ED, Anaesthesia and Obstetrics (PROMPT), with a view to running in situ simulation as part of a quality assurance programme. The successful candidate will also run regular simulation teaching for the undergraduates of the Universities of Birmingham and Aston and the Three Counties Medical School in accordance with their described learning objectives.
The successful candidate will be expected to:
- Develop/ expand their skills in Human Patient simulation (HPS) and Medical Education
- Be able to act independently in operating the simulation manikins
- Take on a senior role within the Simulation faculty and undertake the responsibilities of an advanced and expert simulation debriefer
- Act as a peer reviewer for less experienced debriefers
- Be responsible for developing, planning and delivery of skills training and simulation courses within WVT working alongside clinical specialists
- Prepare and produce resources and IT materials required to support the aforementioned skills training and simulation courses
- Develop simulation teaching packages which reflect current evidence and policy based practices
- Work in close collaboration with the MDT to ensure the development of patient-focused, collaborative protocols / practices / procedures and care
- Identify scope for & further develop multi-disciplinary teaching and learning within the Trust
- Actively participate in clinical governance within simulation
- Regularly participate as faculty on simulation training days
- Participate in quality assurance, evaluation and audit of programmes aligned to the standards set by ASPiH
- Assist in the development and progress of faculty members
- Act at all times in accordance within the GMC's standards, codes of conduct and scope of professional practice
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with GMC
- Licence to Practise
- MBChB or equivalent
- Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Education (PGCME)
Desirable
- Postgraduate qualification eg MRCP, Primary FRCA, MRCS
Experience
Essential
- Experience of teaching in a simulation environment
- At least one year post-Foundation in each of Acute Medicine and Anaesthetics
- Evidence of impactful Quality Improvement (QI)
- IT competence
- Clinical experience and competencies commensurate with those detailed in the 'New Doctor' (GMC)
Personal Characteristics
Essential
- Ability to work in a team and communicate well, both written and orally
Physical Requirement
Essential
- Ability to carry out duties as set out in the attached job description competently and subject to any aids and / or adaptations as may reasonably be required
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with GMC
- Licence to Practise
- MBChB or equivalent
- Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Education (PGCME)
Desirable
- Postgraduate qualification eg MRCP, Primary FRCA, MRCS
Experience
Essential
- Experience of teaching in a simulation environment
- At least one year post-Foundation in each of Acute Medicine and Anaesthetics
- Evidence of impactful Quality Improvement (QI)
- IT competence
- Clinical experience and competencies commensurate with those detailed in the 'New Doctor' (GMC)
Personal Characteristics
Essential
- Ability to work in a team and communicate well, both written and orally
Physical Requirement
Essential
- Ability to carry out duties as set out in the attached job description competently and subject to any aids and / or adaptations as may reasonably be required
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).
