Job summary
To have joint responsibility for the specified module within the MSc Ophthalmology Programme, run by the UCL Institute of Ophthalmology (IoO), in conjunction with MEH as the UCL clinical partner. This module is a 30 credit 4 week module and therefore has two leads jointly responsible for the module. Each individual will be responsible for half the module, the details of which will be agreed with the Programme Lead, based on individual expertise. The module leads will also be expected to deliver a 'Retina Masterclass' short course.
Main duties of the job
The main purpose of the post is to ensure the successful delivery of the module which consists of organisation and management of the delivery of lectures, tutorials and practical skills workshops, formative and summative assessments and the student experience. The postholder will be responsible and accountable for one module as specified above. To fulfil their duties, they are expected to work within a module team to deliver teaching, learning and quality assurance aspects of the module, in line with UCL regulations, and the student experience.
About us
At Moorfields, we provide more than just an excellent career and great colleagues to work with. We also offer:
- Salary including High-Cost Area Supplement
- Opportunity to join the NHS Pension Scheme
- Free 24/7 independent counselling service
- Learning and development opportunities
- Easy and quick transport links
- A range of attractive benefits and discounts
- Access to Blue Light Card and other NHS Discount Schemes
- Free Pilates classes
- Full support and training to develop your skills
- Flexible working friendly organisation
And so much more! To see the full range of benefits we offer please see our Moorfields benefits document.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Specifically, in relation to the MSc Ophthalmology the module lead will support the Programme Lead and be responsible for:Education Leadership, Inform the Programme Lead and the Programmes Senior Teaching and Learning Administrator if you are going to be away and advise who can be contacted instead, ensuring the appropriate out of office responses are in place. Report students of concern to the relevant leads and administrators; in emergencies, follow UCL process for reporting students of concern. Be available for student queries and respond to them, normally within three working days via Moodle Forums, email, etc. Acting as a personal tutor to up to three students on the programme. Act as dissertation supervisor for up to two students within your area(s) of specialism or help the Dissertation Module Leads to find supervisors in your subspecialist area as asked. Attending role-related meetings, student and other promotional events including the Departmental Education Committee at UCL Institute of Ophthalmology and any sub-committees, and the UCL Graduation ceremony for the programme. Providing support/identify reasonable cover for other colleagues in busy periods or when staff are on annual or sick leave. Ensuring adherence to UCLs GDPR policy and retention schedules in relation to student data. Actively following, implementing and promoting UCL policies, including Equal Opportunities. Complete any UCL and MEH mandatory training course as required.Curriculum, Teaching and Learning Ensuring that the module is academically coherent and that it remains informed by research developments and other initiatives including QAA Subject Benchmark Statements. Providing leadership to for the team of staff who contribute to the module and teaching for the core and optional elements of the module. Ensuring that the module reflects the dimensions of the Connected Curriculum and that research-based education can be evidenced across the programme.Assessment and Feedback Overall responsibility for the Module assessment. Ensure awareness of local processes for assessment and marking (incl. second marking, moderation, external examiner), through a meeting with the Programme Leads and Senior Teaching and Learning Administrator. Work with Programme Lead and other Module Leads to determine the content of written, practical and clinical assessment aligned with the intended learning outcomes set out in the curriculum map. Participate in writing and reviewing assessment materials for formative and summative written, practical and clinical examinations and to ensure participation by module teachers. Co-ordinate module assessments and course work. This includes ensuring that the overall assessment requirements at the module and programme level satisfy UCL regulations contained in the Academic Manual (https://www.ucl.ac.uk/academic-manual/). Ensure the assessment criteria is clear and explicitly communicated to students and the Senior Teaching and Learning Administrator. Ensure that draft exam papers are provided to the Senior Teaching and Learning Administrator before the start of term, for scrutiny by the External Examiner. Exam organised locally: Attend start of the exam, liaising with the Programmes Senior Teaching and Learning Administrator regarding students with special examination arrangements. Provide constructive written and oral feedback on formative and summative assessment for students to the Senior Teaching and Learning Administrator in the format and timescale as per the UCL Academic Manual regulation).
Job description
Job responsibilities
Specifically, in relation to the MSc Ophthalmology the module lead will support the Programme Lead and be responsible for:Education Leadership, Inform the Programme Lead and the Programmes Senior Teaching and Learning Administrator if you are going to be away and advise who can be contacted instead, ensuring the appropriate out of office responses are in place. Report students of concern to the relevant leads and administrators; in emergencies, follow UCL process for reporting students of concern. Be available for student queries and respond to them, normally within three working days via Moodle Forums, email, etc. Acting as a personal tutor to up to three students on the programme. Act as dissertation supervisor for up to two students within your area(s) of specialism or help the Dissertation Module Leads to find supervisors in your subspecialist area as asked. Attending role-related meetings, student and other promotional events including the Departmental Education Committee at UCL Institute of Ophthalmology and any sub-committees, and the UCL Graduation ceremony for the programme. Providing support/identify reasonable cover for other colleagues in busy periods or when staff are on annual or sick leave. Ensuring adherence to UCLs GDPR policy and retention schedules in relation to student data. Actively following, implementing and promoting UCL policies, including Equal Opportunities. Complete any UCL and MEH mandatory training course as required.Curriculum, Teaching and Learning Ensuring that the module is academically coherent and that it remains informed by research developments and other initiatives including QAA Subject Benchmark Statements. Providing leadership to for the team of staff who contribute to the module and teaching for the core and optional elements of the module. Ensuring that the module reflects the dimensions of the Connected Curriculum and that research-based education can be evidenced across the programme.Assessment and Feedback Overall responsibility for the Module assessment. Ensure awareness of local processes for assessment and marking (incl. second marking, moderation, external examiner), through a meeting with the Programme Leads and Senior Teaching and Learning Administrator. Work with Programme Lead and other Module Leads to determine the content of written, practical and clinical assessment aligned with the intended learning outcomes set out in the curriculum map. Participate in writing and reviewing assessment materials for formative and summative written, practical and clinical examinations and to ensure participation by module teachers. Co-ordinate module assessments and course work. This includes ensuring that the overall assessment requirements at the module and programme level satisfy UCL regulations contained in the Academic Manual (https://www.ucl.ac.uk/academic-manual/). Ensure the assessment criteria is clear and explicitly communicated to students and the Senior Teaching and Learning Administrator. Ensure that draft exam papers are provided to the Senior Teaching and Learning Administrator before the start of term, for scrutiny by the External Examiner. Exam organised locally: Attend start of the exam, liaising with the Programmes Senior Teaching and Learning Administrator regarding students with special examination arrangements. Provide constructive written and oral feedback on formative and summative assessment for students to the Senior Teaching and Learning Administrator in the format and timescale as per the UCL Academic Manual regulation).
Person Specification
Registration
Essential
- Current registration with appropriate professional body e.g. GMC
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised degree in Medicine or related health care qualification and considerable post graduate experience
- Recognised higher degree (or equivalent experience)
Desirable
- PG Cert in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education/Fellowship of the HEA or Equivalent (or be prepared to get it when in role)
- Evidence of a specific area of relevant research to contribute to evidence-based teaching
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Advanced theoretical & practical knowledge of Ophthalmology
- Extensive clinical experience within a hospital setting in ophthalmology and sub-specialty clinics relevant to the module
- Current assessment experience in a clinical or academic setting
- Evidence of CPD and learning beyond qualification
- Experience of delivering clinical education, training and supervision for both medical and non-medical professionals at undergraduate and post-graduate level
Desirable
- Experience of curriculum development and programme design
- Experience of development of protocols or competencies at a national or international level
- Experience of research and development activities
- Experience of supervision or mentoring a research project or audit
Skills
Essential
- Good verbal communication skills in respect of presentations and teaching etc
- Evidence of recent scholarly activity
- Knowledge of current policies and practices concerning Ophthalmology and healthcare education
- Advanced planning and organisational skills
- Ability to sensitively manage staff with respect to their emotional well being
- IT skills - use of Word, Excel, powerpoint databases
Desirable
- Experience of working in an academic environment
Person Specification
Registration
Essential
- Current registration with appropriate professional body e.g. GMC
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised degree in Medicine or related health care qualification and considerable post graduate experience
- Recognised higher degree (or equivalent experience)
Desirable
- PG Cert in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education/Fellowship of the HEA or Equivalent (or be prepared to get it when in role)
- Evidence of a specific area of relevant research to contribute to evidence-based teaching
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Advanced theoretical & practical knowledge of Ophthalmology
- Extensive clinical experience within a hospital setting in ophthalmology and sub-specialty clinics relevant to the module
- Current assessment experience in a clinical or academic setting
- Evidence of CPD and learning beyond qualification
- Experience of delivering clinical education, training and supervision for both medical and non-medical professionals at undergraduate and post-graduate level
Desirable
- Experience of curriculum development and programme design
- Experience of development of protocols or competencies at a national or international level
- Experience of research and development activities
- Experience of supervision or mentoring a research project or audit
Skills
Essential
- Good verbal communication skills in respect of presentations and teaching etc
- Evidence of recent scholarly activity
- Knowledge of current policies and practices concerning Ophthalmology and healthcare education
- Advanced planning and organisational skills
- Ability to sensitively manage staff with respect to their emotional well being
- IT skills - use of Word, Excel, powerpoint databases
Desirable
- Experience of working in an academic environment
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).
