Job summary
We are a friendly department and would welcome any interested candidates to visit the Trust or to get in touch to ask any questions that you might have. To discuss the role or arrange a visit, please contact Sharon McDonald on 01793 605913 or Sharon.McDonald15@nhs.net
Shortlisted candidates may visit the Trust and meet senior members of staff and other Academy employees and Clinical Teaching Fellows (CTF) already in post.ma of the role & Department overview
This post focuses on leadership and supervision to the cadre of Clinical Teaching Fellows teaching the undergraduate medical students within the Academy of the Great Western Hospital.
The Senior CTF's main role is to help the Academy Dean (AD), Deputy Deans, Undergraduate Manager, the Unit Coordinators / Unit Tutors and other teachers deliver the undergraduate curriculums of the three universities Bristol, Oxford and King's College London.
This post is an educational leadership role 16 hours a week (40%) delivered in the academy, typically as 2 days a week.
The post is suitable for doctors who have previous experience at level Clinical Teaching Fellow, an educationalist with ongoing clinical input.
The successful candidate will be required to hold a post-graduate qualification in Medical Education (e.g. Certificate, Masters or higher degree Medical Education)
The post is for 2 years, and it is possible to extend the Lead CTF post up for a further 1 year by mutual agreement with the AD, UG Manager & Deputy Deans
Main duties of the job
The Duties outlined below are not definitive and may be changed in accordance with the needs of the service.
- Acting in a mentorship role and sharing good practice.
- Coordinating across all the programmes from the three universities and with the clinical teams to help mediate needs and negotiate resource use.
- Coordinating development of teaching and other resources.
- Ensure that teaching sessions are appropriately timetabled and delivered.
- Encouraging innovation and producing case studies of projects undertaken.
- Development of a shared central repository of academy teaching materials.
- Liaising with CTFs, tutors, coordinators and leads about utility of existing teaching methods and contributing to course development in partnership with them.
About us
Our STAR values are at the heart of everything we do. You can expect to see them in the way we act and the way we treat each other. Our values make us who we are. We will expect your values and behaviours to reflect the STAR Values of the organisation:
Service We will put our patients first.
Teamwork We will work together.
Ambition We will aspire to provide the best service.
Respect We will act with integrity.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. Collating feedback from CTFs.
2. Acting as a source of information for CTFs and helping to design appropriate CTF induction meetings and packages.
3. Enhancing handover from one group of CTFs to the next.
4. Helping with the agendas and chairing of CTF meetings.
5. Attending weekly UG team meetings with manager, deputy manager, dean and deputy dean.
6. Attendance at the quarterly Undergraduate Medical Education Committee meeting by invite
7. Chairing meetings of the CTF cohort and acting as spokesperson(s) in raising queries or concerns with the school in conjunction with the Academy Deans and Director of Undergraduate Medicine
The Lead CTF will work on a day-to-day basis with the Academy Undergraduate Manager and administrators, and the UC / UTs who are responsible for organizing the formal teaching programme and clinical placements for that Unit in their Academy.
For further information please read job description
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. Collating feedback from CTFs.
2. Acting as a source of information for CTFs and helping to design appropriate CTF induction meetings and packages.
3. Enhancing handover from one group of CTFs to the next.
4. Helping with the agendas and chairing of CTF meetings.
5. Attending weekly UG team meetings with manager, deputy manager, dean and deputy dean.
6. Attendance at the quarterly Undergraduate Medical Education Committee meeting by invite
7. Chairing meetings of the CTF cohort and acting as spokesperson(s) in raising queries or concerns with the school in conjunction with the Academy Deans and Director of Undergraduate Medicine
The Lead CTF will work on a day-to-day basis with the Academy Undergraduate Manager and administrators, and the UC / UTs who are responsible for organizing the formal teaching programme and clinical placements for that Unit in their Academy.
For further information please read job description
Person Specification
qalification
Essential
- MBBS, MBChB, or equivalent medical degree
- A certificate, diploma, or higher degree in Medical Education
Experience
Essential
- Must have completed Foundation Training
- Should have some teaching experience, a sound knowledge of the Bristol, Oxford & Kings medical curriculum and the ability to work independently.
- Minimum of 12 months CTF experience.
Desirable
- Leadership and management experience or qualifications
- Experience within the Swindon Undergraduate academy or with one of our three linked Universities
- Involvement in medical education research or quality improvement works
Person Specification
qalification
Essential
- MBBS, MBChB, or equivalent medical degree
- A certificate, diploma, or higher degree in Medical Education
Experience
Essential
- Must have completed Foundation Training
- Should have some teaching experience, a sound knowledge of the Bristol, Oxford & Kings medical curriculum and the ability to work independently.
- Minimum of 12 months CTF experience.
Desirable
- Leadership and management experience or qualifications
- Experience within the Swindon Undergraduate academy or with one of our three linked Universities
- Involvement in medical education research or quality improvement works
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).
