Job summary
This post offers specialist experience in acute medicine combined with substantial education and teaching opportunities. The objective is to give the fellow protected time and mentorship to pursue teaching and a variety of educational projects. 50% of this post will be focused on clinical service provision and 50% on education.
This post is not formally recognised for training but applicants holding a National Training Number (NTN) can apply for OOPT/E using the recognised approval processes. The role is also open to applicants without an NTN.
Main duties of the job
Acute Medicine is a large department with a great number of trainees rotating through every year. Trainees include Foundation Year 1 and 2 doctors, Internal Medicine Trainees, Acute Care Common Stem trainees and GP trainees. The medical education fellow would support these trainees by organising the daily AMU teaching programme, organising and facilitating PACES teaching, providing workplace-based assessments and feedback to trainees on the acute medical take, and delivering all clinical teaching within the department. This post is a fantastic opportunity to really make a difference to a large number doctors in training at UCLH.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
- University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
- National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
- Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
- University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
- Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
- University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
- The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
- University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
At UCLH, we have a real 'One Team' ethos, and our values - safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.
Job description
Job responsibilities
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population.
We provide academically-led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas.
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in womens health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
Clinical
The education fellow will work with 5 clinical research fellows (CRF) in Acute Medicine with supervision by an Acute Medicine Consultant and as part of the Acute Medicine multidisciplinary team in all clinical areas. The clinical rota follows a rolling 6-week pattern which includes 3 weeks in Acute Medicine (with OOH enhancements) and 3 weeks in Medical Education.
Education
Developing and supporting the AMU local teaching programme and engaging in all aspects of postgraduate education within Acute Medicine. Delivering teaching on chosen topics in acute medicine as desired. Supporting and training trainee doctors approaching their PACES exam. Mentoring and assisting trainees who require extra support.
Developing as a simulation facilitator and attending regular IMT and Foundation Year simulation training days as faculty.
For more information regarding the main responsibilities of the role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population.
We provide academically-led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas.
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in womens health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
Clinical
The education fellow will work with 5 clinical research fellows (CRF) in Acute Medicine with supervision by an Acute Medicine Consultant and as part of the Acute Medicine multidisciplinary team in all clinical areas. The clinical rota follows a rolling 6-week pattern which includes 3 weeks in Acute Medicine (with OOH enhancements) and 3 weeks in Medical Education.
Education
Developing and supporting the AMU local teaching programme and engaging in all aspects of postgraduate education within Acute Medicine. Delivering teaching on chosen topics in acute medicine as desired. Supporting and training trainee doctors approaching their PACES exam. Mentoring and assisting trainees who require extra support.
Developing as a simulation facilitator and attending regular IMT and Foundation Year simulation training days as faculty.
For more information regarding the main responsibilities of the role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/ Training
Essential
- Medical Degree
- Completion of Core Medical Training or equivalent
- MRCP or equivalent
- Full GMC registration
Desirable
- Postgraduate Qualification in Teaching/Medical Educa-tion
Experience
Desirable
- oAn indication of effective research carried out under direction
- oExperience of teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels
- oExperience in data collection, management, analysis and presentation
- oInvolvement in the clinical audit process and an understanding of the aims thereof
Skills/Understanding
Essential
- oExcellent communication skills/verbal and written
- oExcellent organisational skills
- oGood computing skills (database, statistics)
- oGood inter-personal skills with an ability to work co-operatively in a multidisciplinary setting
- oAbility to organise and prioritise workload, to delegate responsibility as appropriate and to supervise junior staff
- oCommitted to research and a commitment to quality in the research process
- oExcellent presentation and teaching skills
Desirable
- oAbility and commitment to teach in a clinical and non-clinical setting
- oAbility to provide clinical supervision
- oAbility to administer a teaching programme
- oUnderstanding of research methodology
Knowledge
Essential
- oAn awareness of key research issues
Desirable
- oKnowledge of the Clinical Governance framework of the NHS (including Research governance) and understanding of current changes in the organisation and management structures of the NHS. Ability to act within these parameters
General
Essential
- oResourceful and able to act on own initiative
- oA very high level of consideration and care for patients and research subjects
- oHigh ethical and professional standards in research, education and clinical practice
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels
- Interest in developing skills in medical education
- Ability to assess acutely ill patients
Experience
Essential
- Involvement in medical education
- Experience of teaching formally and informally
Desirable
- Evidence of innovation in the development and deliv-ery of teaching/educational initiatives
- Experience of simulation
Personal qualities
Essential
- Understanding of IMT Programme requirements
- Commitment to education and training
- Ability to multi-task effectively on a number of projects simultaneously
- A highly organised approach and the ability to prioritise effectively
- A flexible approach, good leadership and communica-tion skills
- Teamworking abilities
- Ability to work under pressure
- Able to consider problems, seek advice and support from others, take decisions, and propose and implement solutions
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/ Training
Essential
- Medical Degree
- Completion of Core Medical Training or equivalent
- MRCP or equivalent
- Full GMC registration
Desirable
- Postgraduate Qualification in Teaching/Medical Educa-tion
Experience
Desirable
- oAn indication of effective research carried out under direction
- oExperience of teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels
- oExperience in data collection, management, analysis and presentation
- oInvolvement in the clinical audit process and an understanding of the aims thereof
Skills/Understanding
Essential
- oExcellent communication skills/verbal and written
- oExcellent organisational skills
- oGood computing skills (database, statistics)
- oGood inter-personal skills with an ability to work co-operatively in a multidisciplinary setting
- oAbility to organise and prioritise workload, to delegate responsibility as appropriate and to supervise junior staff
- oCommitted to research and a commitment to quality in the research process
- oExcellent presentation and teaching skills
Desirable
- oAbility and commitment to teach in a clinical and non-clinical setting
- oAbility to provide clinical supervision
- oAbility to administer a teaching programme
- oUnderstanding of research methodology
Knowledge
Essential
- oAn awareness of key research issues
Desirable
- oKnowledge of the Clinical Governance framework of the NHS (including Research governance) and understanding of current changes in the organisation and management structures of the NHS. Ability to act within these parameters
General
Essential
- oResourceful and able to act on own initiative
- oA very high level of consideration and care for patients and research subjects
- oHigh ethical and professional standards in research, education and clinical practice
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels
- Interest in developing skills in medical education
- Ability to assess acutely ill patients
Experience
Essential
- Involvement in medical education
- Experience of teaching formally and informally
Desirable
- Evidence of innovation in the development and deliv-ery of teaching/educational initiatives
- Experience of simulation
Personal qualities
Essential
- Understanding of IMT Programme requirements
- Commitment to education and training
- Ability to multi-task effectively on a number of projects simultaneously
- A highly organised approach and the ability to prioritise effectively
- A flexible approach, good leadership and communica-tion skills
- Teamworking abilities
- Ability to work under pressure
- Able to consider problems, seek advice and support from others, take decisions, and propose and implement solutions
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).
