Job summary
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the above post combining a Medical Education Teaching Role & on calls in Surgery at Northampton General Hospital.
This post is to join the FY2/CT1/CT2 tier on the General Surgery On Call Rota.
Contract for 12 months fixed term +/- extendable - Full time
Start date: 03/08/2022
We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and highly-motivated individual to join the medical education team in our busy and well-established medical education, simulation and resuscitation center as a clinical teaching fellow. This post is aimed at doctors wishing to develop their skills and knowledge in the field of medical education. Every effort will be made to tailor the post to the candidate's clinical and career needs. In addition, you will receive funding towards a formal qualification in medical education and support for the development of a quality improvement education project.
For further information about medical education or to arrange an informal visit to the education centre, please contact:
Mr Jamil Ahmed
Consultant Colorectal Surgeon and Surgical Tutor
Jamil.Ahmed22@nhs.net
Dr C Leng
Consultant anaesthetist and intensivist, Director of Medical Education
Christopher.Leng@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
The postholder will take part in the general surgical on call rota on a 1:12 basis. Apart from on call commitments; this post will be clinically supernumerary, with designated time for education. There will be opportunities for research projects in accordance with the candidate's wishes. In addition, if the candidate desires it, there will be opportunity for theatre, procedural and outpatient sessions in the candidate's preferred surgical subspecialty.
There are weekly general surgical departmental teaching sessions, and monthly Mortality and Morbidity meetings. These act as excellent opportunities for presentations, clinical notes review and are a good learning environment.
The post holder will work alongside the Associate Director of Undergraduate Studies, DME and DDME with all divisional medical educational programmes in line with Health Education England (HEE), General Medical Council (GMC), requirements to support the development of all medical student and junior doctors in training.
The appointee will be expected to live within a reasonable travelling distance of the Northampton General Hospital. Then post holder may take up a whole time, maximum part time or job share contract.
The clinical teaching fellow will be expected to develop skills in the delivery of education to medical students and junior doctors andbe involved in a range of teaching and learning opportunities and activities to take theory to practice.
About us
The population of Northamptonshire is currently 800,000 and this is forecast to rise.
Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust is a large, 700-bed, district hospital providing a full range of acute services from a site located close to the centre of the town. The Trust's vision is that NGH will be a benchmark hospital, known for delivering excellence in patient care, providing all the secondary care services normally found in a district general hospital, including emergency care, planned care, maternity care, diagnostic and therapy services. In addition, we will also provide specialised services for a wider population including designated cancer centre services, interventional cardiology, renal medicine, acute stroke services, plastic surgery and level three neonatal care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Appointees will be expected to:
- Provide tutorials and bedside teaching for students.
- Arrange additional educational activities which may vary according to the needs of the service. These may include for instance a revision course before finals.
- Be allocated a consultant to act as your tutor. They will appraise your progress and help guide your clinical development. You will be given time to attend modules leading towards a medical education qualification.
- Work on research and quality improvement projects of relevance to medical education. It is expected that this work should lead to presentations at appropriate professional meetings and publication in relevant journals.
This job description reflects the present requirements of the post and it does not form part of the contract of employment. If the duties of the post change and develop the job description will be reviewed and will be subject to amendment, in consultation with the post holder. Appropriate notice of such changes will be given.
Job Plan
The exact job plan will be agreed with the Director of Medical Education and relevant Clinical Director after appointment however we expect a 50:50 split or close to. The educational activity would ideally reflect the below outline:
Educational Activity
- Education Delivery (50%)
- Facilitating and delivering undergraduate mandatory teaching
- Assisting undergraduate simulation training
- Project management student tutor education programme (STEP) Programme
- Project management of Rolling Teaching Programme
- Delivery of Ward-Craft Programme
- Delivery of Bleep Simulation Programme
- Delivery and or project management of Foundation programme
- Delivery of simulation-based training across all grades and specialities
- Assorted other educational activities, which may vary according to the needs of the students
- Education Innovation (25%)
- Original work on research projects of relevance to medical education.
- Education Management (25%)
- Working with the wider MDT within Medical Education to effectively plan for student placements
- Student pastoral support
On-call commitment
Currently, we operate a 1 in 12 Full shift New Deal Compliant Rota covering general surgery, vascular surgery and urology.
Annual leave entitlement and study leave requests will be granted within the framework of the departments annual leave and study leave policies. Study leave is encouraged particularly in areas of interest to the post-holder.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Appointees will be expected to:
- Provide tutorials and bedside teaching for students.
- Arrange additional educational activities which may vary according to the needs of the service. These may include for instance a revision course before finals.
- Be allocated a consultant to act as your tutor. They will appraise your progress and help guide your clinical development. You will be given time to attend modules leading towards a medical education qualification.
- Work on research and quality improvement projects of relevance to medical education. It is expected that this work should lead to presentations at appropriate professional meetings and publication in relevant journals.
This job description reflects the present requirements of the post and it does not form part of the contract of employment. If the duties of the post change and develop the job description will be reviewed and will be subject to amendment, in consultation with the post holder. Appropriate notice of such changes will be given.
Job Plan
The exact job plan will be agreed with the Director of Medical Education and relevant Clinical Director after appointment however we expect a 50:50 split or close to. The educational activity would ideally reflect the below outline:
Educational Activity
- Education Delivery (50%)
- Facilitating and delivering undergraduate mandatory teaching
- Assisting undergraduate simulation training
- Project management student tutor education programme (STEP) Programme
- Project management of Rolling Teaching Programme
- Delivery of Ward-Craft Programme
- Delivery of Bleep Simulation Programme
- Delivery and or project management of Foundation programme
- Delivery of simulation-based training across all grades and specialities
- Assorted other educational activities, which may vary according to the needs of the students
- Education Innovation (25%)
- Original work on research projects of relevance to medical education.
- Education Management (25%)
- Working with the wider MDT within Medical Education to effectively plan for student placements
- Student pastoral support
On-call commitment
Currently, we operate a 1 in 12 Full shift New Deal Compliant Rota covering general surgery, vascular surgery and urology.
Annual leave entitlement and study leave requests will be granted within the framework of the departments annual leave and study leave policies. Study leave is encouraged particularly in areas of interest to the post-holder.
Person Specification
Educations, Training and Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- FULL Registration with the GMC & Licence to practice
Desirable
- MRCS or equivalent
- PG Cert in Medical Education
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Completion of Foundation Programme Training or equivalent
- Teaching experience
Desirable
- Previous clinical experience within the NHS environment
- Evidence of participation in general surgery on calls
Skills
Essential
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- Fluency in written and spoken English
Desirable
- Experience of research and/or audit
Key Competencies/Personal Qualities and Attributes
Essential
- Two satisfactory references
Desirable
- Special interest in Medical Education
Person Specification
Educations, Training and Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- FULL Registration with the GMC & Licence to practice
Desirable
- MRCS or equivalent
- PG Cert in Medical Education
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Completion of Foundation Programme Training or equivalent
- Teaching experience
Desirable
- Previous clinical experience within the NHS environment
- Evidence of participation in general surgery on calls
Skills
Essential
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- Fluency in written and spoken English
Desirable
- Experience of research and/or audit
Key Competencies/Personal Qualities and Attributes
Essential
- Two satisfactory references
Desirable
- Special interest in Medical 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).
