Job summary
Medical
Education Post: Blackboard Coordinator
This
post is one year fixed term, commencing 1st Sept 23. This post is based at the
Leeds Childrens Hospital. The applicant needs to discuss their application
with their local TPD to facilitate rotation planning for the duration of the
post.
This
is an in-programme education post that counts towards your training, ideal for
those wanting to develop an interest in medical education. There are
opportunities to develop new methods of on-line learning, gain experience in
teaching. There will be an opportunity to apply for a funded PGCert in Medical
Education but a place is not guaranteed.
SPRInT
(Specialised Paediatric Regional Innovative Training) has been developed to
replace the previous tier 2 paediatric education course (PGDip) and provide
training for Yorkshire and Humber paediatric trainees at ST5-ST6. The course
will cover all aspects of the Progress Plus curriculum.
Main duties of the job
Duties
of Post:
- Maintenance and optimisation of
educational material on Blackboard (alongside faculty)
- Creation of online
tutorials/evaluation of learning mirroring progress Plus competencies covered
in taught course (with support from faculty)
- Evaluation and appraisal of tutorials
for quality assurance
- Further development of online
learning environment and ad-hoc faculty support to incorporate virtual teaching
methods and resources into training.
- Supporting the live on-line teaching
as session co-moderator
- Involvement in development,
advertising, and administration of SPRInT
- On calls in one of the paediatric
registrar rotas at Leeds Childrens Hospital (if LTFT this will be
proportionally reduced in line with LTFT hours)
About us
Leeds
Childrens Hospital is based within a large teaching hospital catering for a
population of 1 million people and up to 3 million in the wider region. We
deliver care for, and training in, a wide range of paediatric specialties
including neonatology, paediatric intensive care, cardiology and cardiac
surgery, neurology, haematology and oncology, endocrinology, diabetes,
rheumatology, respiratory and CF, nephrology, hepatology, general surgery,
urology and general paediatrics.
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk' members
of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts are
subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove
adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the
shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this
process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any questions.
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process
of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As
such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right
to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do
experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please
bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if
you have any questions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Medical
Education Post: Blackboard Coordinator (Blackboard Coordinator for SPRInT
(paediatric education) programme)
This
is an in-programme education post that counts towards your training, ideal for
those wanting to develop an interest in medical education. There are
opportunities to develop new methods of on-line learning, gain experience in
teaching. There will be an opportunity to apply for a funded PGCert in Medical
Education but a place is not guaranteed.
SPRInT
(Specialised Paediatric Regional Innovative Training) has been developed to
replace the previous tier 2 paediatric education course (PGDip) and provide
training for Yorkshire and Humber paediatric trainees at ST5-ST6. The course
will cover all aspects of the Progress Plus curriculum. The course will be
launched in September 2023, so this is an exciting opportunity to be involved
in developing and designing the course. The course will be delivered in a
hybrid format utilising a combination of F2F and online sessions, utilising the
software Blackboard. Some of the course material will be delivered by external
courses but the majority will be in house.
Duties
of Post:
- Maintenance and optimisation of
educational material on Blackboard (alongside faculty)
- Creation of online
tutorials/evaluation of learning mirroring progress Plus competencies covered
in taught course (with support from faculty)
- Evaluation and appraisal of tutorials
for quality assurance
- Further development of online
learning environment and ad-hoc faculty support to incorporate virtual teaching
methods and resources into training.
- Supporting the live on-line teaching
as session co-moderator
- Involvement in development,
advertising, and administration of SPRInT
- On calls in one of the paediatric
registrar rotas at Leeds Childrens Hospital (if LTFT this will be
proportionally reduced in line with LTFT hours)
Job description
Job responsibilities
Medical
Education Post: Blackboard Coordinator (Blackboard Coordinator for SPRInT
(paediatric education) programme)
This
is an in-programme education post that counts towards your training, ideal for
those wanting to develop an interest in medical education. There are
opportunities to develop new methods of on-line learning, gain experience in
teaching. There will be an opportunity to apply for a funded PGCert in Medical
Education but a place is not guaranteed.
SPRInT
(Specialised Paediatric Regional Innovative Training) has been developed to
replace the previous tier 2 paediatric education course (PGDip) and provide
training for Yorkshire and Humber paediatric trainees at ST5-ST6. The course
will cover all aspects of the Progress Plus curriculum. The course will be
launched in September 2023, so this is an exciting opportunity to be involved
in developing and designing the course. The course will be delivered in a
hybrid format utilising a combination of F2F and online sessions, utilising the
software Blackboard. Some of the course material will be delivered by external
courses but the majority will be in house.
Duties
of Post:
- Maintenance and optimisation of
educational material on Blackboard (alongside faculty)
- Creation of online
tutorials/evaluation of learning mirroring progress Plus competencies covered
in taught course (with support from faculty)
- Evaluation and appraisal of tutorials
for quality assurance
- Further development of online
learning environment and ad-hoc faculty support to incorporate virtual teaching
methods and resources into training.
- Supporting the live on-line teaching
as session co-moderator
- Involvement in development,
advertising, and administration of SPRInT
- On calls in one of the paediatric
registrar rotas at Leeds Childrens Hospital (if LTFT this will be
proportionally reduced in line with LTFT hours)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Paediatric Speciality trainee doctor ST4 level or above at the time of commencement of post
- Must have completed RCPCH membership exams at the time of application.
- Outcome 1 at last ARCP
Desirable
- PGCert or similar degree in medical education and/or leadership
Experience
Essential
- Experience using different online and face-to-face teaching delivery tools.
- Good self-management and time organising skills.
- Good communication skills
- Good knowledge of paediatric training curriculum and requirements, including Progress+
Desirable
- Prior experience using Blackboard or similar online training platform
- Innovative ideas around delivery of paediatric teaching and training
Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills
Essential
- Teaching experience at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Paediatric Speciality trainee doctor ST4 level or above at the time of commencement of post
- Must have completed RCPCH membership exams at the time of application.
- Outcome 1 at last ARCP
Desirable
- PGCert or similar degree in medical education and/or leadership
Experience
Essential
- Experience using different online and face-to-face teaching delivery tools.
- Good self-management and time organising skills.
- Good communication skills
- Good knowledge of paediatric training curriculum and requirements, including Progress+
Desirable
- Prior experience using Blackboard or similar online training platform
- Innovative ideas around delivery of paediatric teaching and training
Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills
Essential
- Teaching experience at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level
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).
