Job summary
6 posts
One based at Newham University Hospital
Two posts at based Whipps Cross Hospitalt
Two posts based at Royal London Hospital
One post based at St Bartholomew's Hospital
We are looking to increase our Education fellows to support Education for Undergraduates that are based within the Whipps Cross, Newham University Hospital , St Barts and Royal London Site. We are looking for a trainee with an interest in Medical Education, particularly Undergraduate Education. We have 6 available which will be based at The Royal London Hospital, Newham, Whipps Cross and St Bartholomew's site. Although the post holder will be based at an allocated site, they would, in-line with all our team, be expected to work across site as requested.
Bart's Health comprises of Whipps Cross University Hospital, Newham University Hospital, Mile End Hospital, St Bartholomew's Hospital and The Royal London. Within the structure of the new trust there is an Education Academy. Barts Health has four dedicated Medical Education, Simulation and Clinical Skills facilities. We take medical students from Queen Mary University, as well as overseas students. Teaching methods include problem-based learning, lectures, teaching clinics, part task training, full immersion simulation training and bedside teaching
Main duties of the job
The post is for one year and the core remit will be to support different modalities in Education for the undergraduate trainees that are based at the respective site within the Medical Education/ Simulation Department. The successful applicant will also be expected to assist with a small element of Clinical Skills delivery within QMUL and support Simulation initiatives for other disciplines across Barts Health. A training programme is in place to develop the skills required to facilitate these courses and these posts are managed within the Simulation team.
About us
Our group of hospitals provide a huge range of clinical services to people in east London and beyond.
We operate from four major hospital sites (The Royal London, St Bartholomew's, Whipps Cross and Newham) and a number of community locations, including Mile End hospital. Around 2.5 million people living in east London look to our services to provide them with the healthcare they need.
The Royal London in Whitechapel is a major teaching hospital providing local and specialist services in state-of-the-art facilities. Whipps Cross in Leytonstone is a large general hospital with a range of local services. Newham in Plaistow is a busy district hospital with innovative facilities such as its orthopaedic centre. Mile End hospital is a shared facility in Mile End for a range of inpatient, rehabilitation, mental health and community services. And St Bartholomew's in the City, London's oldest hospital, is a regional and national centre of excellence for cardiac and cancer care.
As well as district general hospital facilities for three London boroughs, Tower Hamlets, Waltham Forest and Newham, we have the largest cardiovascular centre in the UK, the second largest cancer centre in London, an internationally-renowned trauma team, and the home of the London Air Ambulance. The Royal London also houses one of the largest children's hospitals in the UK, a major dental hospital, and leading stroke and renal units
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a 12 month fixed term contract. The successful applicant will get support and development in this role from the Education Team. The post would typically suit anyone just about to start specialist training or those wishing to undertake further training in medical education as part of an Out of Programme Experience (OOPE) from their training programme. Prior agreement must be sought with the relevant Specialty Training Committee (STC). The post will be 100% education commitment. Undertaking 1 day a week clinical within their preferred speciality will be considered after 8 months. This is an unbanded post on a MN37 payscale
The post holder would be responsible for their own personal development plan, with regards to both service and educational work. Regular appraisal must be undertaken with their clinical supervisor, and Director of Medical Education/Specialty Tutor/ Simulation Lead.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a 12 month fixed term contract. The successful applicant will get support and development in this role from the Education Team. The post would typically suit anyone just about to start specialist training or those wishing to undertake further training in medical education as part of an Out of Programme Experience (OOPE) from their training programme. Prior agreement must be sought with the relevant Specialty Training Committee (STC). The post will be 100% education commitment. Undertaking 1 day a week clinical within their preferred speciality will be considered after 8 months. This is an unbanded post on a MN37 payscale
The post holder would be responsible for their own personal development plan, with regards to both service and educational work. Regular appraisal must be undertaken with their clinical supervisor, and Director of Medical Education/Specialty Tutor/ Simulation Lead.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in delivering education, ideally in an inter-professional setting
- NHS clinical experience
- Evidence of expert clinical skills & ability to work outside traditional boundaries
- Foundation & Core Programme Completion
Desirable
- Experience of involvement in research/written papers/public presentation
Knowledge
Essential
- Basic knowledge of educational theory
- Computer literacy: word, excel, power point
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates attention to detail
- Excellent communication & negotiation skills
- Good spoken & written English
- Good organisational & time management skills
- Ability to use initiative & judgement
- Demonstrates leadership qualities
- Demonstrates self-motivation & ability to motivate others
- Ability to problem solve
Other
Essential
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to interact well with all members of multi-professional team with diplomacy, persuasion & tact
- Ability to manage & develop a multi-professional team
- Evidence of expert clinical skills & ability to work outside traditional boundaries
- Good understanding of Equal opportunities, Health & Safety and Data Protection
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in delivering education, ideally in an inter-professional setting
- NHS clinical experience
- Evidence of expert clinical skills & ability to work outside traditional boundaries
- Foundation & Core Programme Completion
Desirable
- Experience of involvement in research/written papers/public presentation
Knowledge
Essential
- Basic knowledge of educational theory
- Computer literacy: word, excel, power point
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates attention to detail
- Excellent communication & negotiation skills
- Good spoken & written English
- Good organisational & time management skills
- Ability to use initiative & judgement
- Demonstrates leadership qualities
- Demonstrates self-motivation & ability to motivate others
- Ability to problem solve
Other
Essential
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to interact well with all members of multi-professional team with diplomacy, persuasion & tact
- Ability to manage & develop a multi-professional team
- Evidence of expert clinical skills & ability to work outside traditional boundaries
- Good understanding of Equal opportunities, Health & Safety and Data Protection
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).
