Job summary
The post would be based at the Newham Hospital and is part of Barts NHS Trust.
This would typically suit anyone wishing to undertake further training in a medical specialty and education prior to or as part of an Out of Programme Experience (OOPE) from their training programme. For the latter prior agreement must be sought with the relevant Specialty Training Committee (STC) and Deanery
You will be expected to have at least two years of accredited Foundation Programme Training, be on track to pass your ARCP and have previous experience in delivering education.
The post will have opportunities to be involved in other teaching programmes including Foundation Trainees and interdisciplinary simulation training.
The Education Academy within Barts Health is expanding in response to the need with increasing numbers of students and trainees and commitment to offer the best educational experience for our trainees. There is a real need to ensure that students receive excellent educational opportunities, including access to emerging digital technologies.
Barts Health Simulation Service has four dedicated Simulation and Essential Clinical Skills Centres based at Newham Hospital, Whipps Cross University Hospital, St Bartholomew's and the Royal London. Each of these centres has a proud history of being innovative and award winning. These departments are teaching areas with fully equipped simulation and clinical skills teaching and Haptic Clinical Skills facilities.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will have the opportunity to work across sites with other education fellows. All fellows joining our team will be invited to join our Education Forum where fellows have access to a structured development programme. All our fellows are encouraged to undertake a PG Cert in Education. For those who already have this there will be an opportunity to undertake ILM3 (Leadership & Management Course). Funding will be available towards supporting this.
The contract is 12 month, fixed-term and is full time, 0.4 WTE within Education and 0.6 WTE clinical work relevant speciality. The educational time will be divided between the Graduate Programme Education Delivery and supporting other specialities and disciplines within other areas of Education such as simulation and clinical skills.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 the Associate Dean for Undergraduates.
The post holder will work closely with the Associate Director of Simulation to identify Educational DeliverablesThe post is covered by the Terms and Conditions of Service of Hospital Medical and Dental Staff (England and Wales), as amended from time to time.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
2. Detailed job description
The contract is 12 month, fixed-term. 40% of the time will be dedicated to Education Delivery. 60% of the time will be undertaken within the chosen Clinical Speciality. This is a 40 hour week contract with the aim of minimal on calls, nights or weekends as part of this post. This will be agreed before appointment and in response to clinical and professional development need. Banding 1A on MN37 pay scale
For more information, please contact Rachel.gill9@nhs.netAssociate Director of Simulation
Job description
Job responsibilities
2. Detailed job description
The contract is 12 month, fixed-term. 40% of the time will be dedicated to Education Delivery. 60% of the time will be undertaken within the chosen Clinical Speciality. This is a 40 hour week contract with the aim of minimal on calls, nights or weekends as part of this post. This will be agreed before appointment and in response to clinical and professional development need. Banding 1A on MN37 pay scale
For more information, please contact Rachel.gill9@nhs.netAssociate Director of Simulation
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Experience
Essential
- NHS Clinical experience
- Previous experience in delivering education, ideally in an inter-professional setting
- Evidence of expert clinical skills & ability to work outside traditional boundaries
- Experience of involvement in research/written papers/public presentation
Knowledge
Essential
- Foundation & Core Programme Completion
- Basic knowledge of educational theory
- Computer literacy: word, excel, power point
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to teach a wide range of both clinical & non-technical skills
- Ability to interact well with all members of a multi-professional team & at all grades of seniority
- Demonstrate commitment & enthusiasm to the provision of quality & innovative education
- Ability to adapt teaching approach to suit the grade, seniority, profession & individual learning needs of trainees
- Work flexibly to ensure training is delivered appropriately
- Demonstrate sensitivity & support in difficult training situation
- Ability to discuss & teach knowledgeably & confidently on all aspects of clinical acute care
- Demonstrates both self-motivation & ability to motivate others
- Ability to take initiative & problem solve
- Can skilfully adapt and utilise a number of communication strategies with a diverse range of people
- Demonstrate sensitivity & support in difficult training situation
Other
Essential
- Acts in a way that is consistent with legislation, policies and procedures; abides by the Trust Health and Safety Policies
- Demonstrate commitment & enthusiasm to the provision of quality & innovative education
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Experience
Essential
- NHS Clinical experience
- Previous experience in delivering education, ideally in an inter-professional setting
- Evidence of expert clinical skills & ability to work outside traditional boundaries
- Experience of involvement in research/written papers/public presentation
Knowledge
Essential
- Foundation & Core Programme Completion
- Basic knowledge of educational theory
- Computer literacy: word, excel, power point
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to teach a wide range of both clinical & non-technical skills
- Ability to interact well with all members of a multi-professional team & at all grades of seniority
- Demonstrate commitment & enthusiasm to the provision of quality & innovative education
- Ability to adapt teaching approach to suit the grade, seniority, profession & individual learning needs of trainees
- Work flexibly to ensure training is delivered appropriately
- Demonstrate sensitivity & support in difficult training situation
- Ability to discuss & teach knowledgeably & confidently on all aspects of clinical acute care
- Demonstrates both self-motivation & ability to motivate others
- Ability to take initiative & problem solve
- Can skilfully adapt and utilise a number of communication strategies with a diverse range of people
- Demonstrate sensitivity & support in difficult training situation
Other
Essential
- Acts in a way that is consistent with legislation, policies and procedures; abides by the Trust Health and Safety Policies
- Demonstrate commitment & enthusiasm to the provision of quality & innovative education
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).
