Job summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed clinical academic (NHS consultant level) with excellent communication, interpersonal skills and a commitment to providing an excellent student experience. With a relevant background in supporting, teaching and assessment of medical students within placement environments. You should be on the GMC Specialist Register (or within 6 months of obtaining CCT from the date of interview) and have Membership of the Royal College of Physicians (or equivalent qualification).
We would welcome applications from individuals who have an established track record of research output/scholarly publication.
This is a joint appointment between Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and the Faculty of Health, Social Care and Medicine at Edge Hill University. The post holder will be appointed jointly under an employment contract with the University and an Honorary contract with the NHS Trust (the Follet principles will apply).
Main duties of the job
You will contribute to teaching and assessment across the medical school. Working alongside medical school academics, the practice education team and placement providers, the post holder will ensure the development and delivery of the MBChB curriculum and assessments within placements in years 3 to 5. We will offer exceptional opportunities for research and advanced scholarship and work with you to develop a progressive career development plan.
This is a new Consultant position within WWL. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work in a well-established service and join a team of Consultants in the relevant medical specialty, working together to provide a comprehensive clinical service to the population of the Wigan borough.
The successful applicant will be expected to participate in the training of medical and nursing staff within the service as well as students and those attached for training. There will be an opportunity to take part in Consultant on-call rota.
About us
From the moment you join us you have the opportunity to enhance your skills. We offer various routes for progression, a range of specialist development sessions andacademic development opportunitiesalong with an award winning and comprehensive staff health & wellbeing programme (HR Excellence Awards 2017).
This is an exciting opportunity to work at a progressive TEF Gold University. At Edge Hill University, we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society.
WWL is an internationally renowned specialist Orthopaedic hospital famous for the work of Professor Sir John Charnley who performed the first total hip replacement in 1962. WWL became a Teaching Hospital Trust on 1 April 2020 which reflects its commitment to education, training and research. Its aspiration, and a key part of the Trusts new Strategy is the achievement of University Teaching Hospital status.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Integrated duties and responsibilities
The post holder will perform the duties and responsibilities of a Senior Clinical Lecturer (phase II lead) at Edge Hill University in the Faculty of Health Social Care & Medicine and an Honorary clinical position at Consultant level at Wrightington, Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
This post is one job with integrated responsibilities, which will include:
- clinical practice in the NHS
- conduct research to benefit the NHS
- contribute to teaching, learning and the wider student experience within the Edge Hill University Medical School
- lead, contribute and provide quality assurance for teaching in the NHS
- provide quality assurance for teaching in the NHS
As with other appointees to Clinical Academic posts, the detailed job plan will be developed jointly with the academic manager, clinical manager and appointee (in line with the Follet Principles).
Job description
Job responsibilities
Integrated duties and responsibilities
The post holder will perform the duties and responsibilities of a Senior Clinical Lecturer (phase II lead) at Edge Hill University in the Faculty of Health Social Care & Medicine and an Honorary clinical position at Consultant level at Wrightington, Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
This post is one job with integrated responsibilities, which will include:
- clinical practice in the NHS
- conduct research to benefit the NHS
- contribute to teaching, learning and the wider student experience within the Edge Hill University Medical School
- lead, contribute and provide quality assurance for teaching in the NHS
- provide quality assurance for teaching in the NHS
As with other appointees to Clinical Academic posts, the detailed job plan will be developed jointly with the academic manager, clinical manager and appointee (in line with the Follet Principles).
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Basic Medical Qualification
- MRCP or equivalent
- Entry on the Specialist Register for the relevant medical specialty or within 6 months of CCT
Desirable
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Training and recent experience in your specialism, and a successful track record of having applied and disseminated best practice.
- Relevant knowledge of Higher Education curricula or other evidence of the ability to be or become an effective, research-informed teacher and assessor across the range of taught levels appropriate to the post with the ability to contribute to significant elements of academic programmes within the area of expertise
- Ability to critically reflect on teaching design and delivery
- Evidence of ability to work in a team and the emotional intelligence to support students in their studies through academic tutoring
- Demonstrate ability to influence, advise, guide and mentor others and confidently challenge thinking and foster debate, and encourage the development of intellectual reasoning and rigour
Desirable
- Research expertise and a track record of success (for those who have significant responsibility for research)
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- The ability to perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in relevant specialty.
Desirable
- Ability to lead research projects (for those who have significant responsibility for research)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of Audit and its role in Clinical Governance
NHS
Essential
- Knowledge of Managerial Structure within the NHS
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Basic Medical Qualification
- MRCP or equivalent
- Entry on the Specialist Register for the relevant medical specialty or within 6 months of CCT
Desirable
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Training and recent experience in your specialism, and a successful track record of having applied and disseminated best practice.
- Relevant knowledge of Higher Education curricula or other evidence of the ability to be or become an effective, research-informed teacher and assessor across the range of taught levels appropriate to the post with the ability to contribute to significant elements of academic programmes within the area of expertise
- Ability to critically reflect on teaching design and delivery
- Evidence of ability to work in a team and the emotional intelligence to support students in their studies through academic tutoring
- Demonstrate ability to influence, advise, guide and mentor others and confidently challenge thinking and foster debate, and encourage the development of intellectual reasoning and rigour
Desirable
- Research expertise and a track record of success (for those who have significant responsibility for research)
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- The ability to perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in relevant specialty.
Desirable
- Ability to lead research projects (for those who have significant responsibility for research)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of Audit and its role in Clinical Governance
NHS
Essential
- Knowledge of Managerial Structure within the NHS
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Edge Hill University and RAEI
Learning Innovation Centre
Ormskirk
L39 4AL
Employer's website
http://www.wwl.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
