Job summary
This appointment has been developed to support high quality teaching of undergraduate medical students at Cambridge and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust. It is suitable for a doctor who has completed at least 18 months of Psychiatry training and who wishes to gain further experience in undergraduate teaching. Any applicants must have a GMC Status with a License to Practice.
Main duties of the job
This appointment has been developed to support high quality teaching ofundergraduate medical students at Cambridge and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust. It is suitable for a doctor who has completed at least 18 months of Psychiatry training and who wishes to gain further experience in undergraduate teaching.
Possession of MRCPsych is desirable.
It is a fixed term appointment of up to 12 months.
Candidates who possess a National Training Number should liaise with their Deanery to seek approval for a teaching post (OOPT). We will endeavour to include up to a third WTE (2 to 3 sessions) in their chosen speciality.
About us
CPFT is a health & social care organisation dedicated to providing high quality care with compassion to improve the health & wellbeing of the people we care for, as well as supporting & empowering them to lead a fulfilling life.
Our clinical teams deliver many NHS services not only via inpatient and primary care setting but also with the community. These services include Children, Adult & Older Peoples mental health, Forensic & Specialist mental health, Learning Disabilities, Primary Care & Liaison psychiatry, Substance misuse, Social care, Research & Development.
To achieve our goal, we look to recruit high calibre candidates that share our vision & values. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including disabled people & members of our BAME & LGBTQ+ communities.
For further information on CPFT please visit our website www.cpft.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
Undergraduate Psychiatry Teaching in CPFT
CPFT is a major provider of undergraduate and postgraduate educational andtraining. The Trust provides undergraduate psychiatry placements for around148 students per year. Students placed within CPFT in year 5 are offered a broad range of learning experiences. Year 5 students usually have experience in all three age groups (child/adolescent, adult and old age) and all three main clinical settings (inpatient, community and liaison). Some also get opportunities in morespecialist services. Students interested in psychiatry can get further experienceof psychiatry (clinical and/or research) in student selected components.Students in year 6 get liaison psychiatry tutorials during medical/surgicalplacements, to help them to apply the psychiatry they have learnt to generalhospital inpatients. We provide a wide range of electronic learning resources(including videos and podcasts) as well as more traditional face-face teaching.Assessment is through assessed case presentations, MCQ exams and OSCEs.Psychiatrists are also involved more widely in the clinical school course, includingcommunication skills teaching (the award-winning Cambridge-Calgary model),the professionalism course, curriculum development and quality control.
Opportunities of the postWe expect the post holder to take part both in delivering existing teachingprogrammes and developing/improving teaching. There is a wide variety ofteaching/teaching development opportunities available. The fellow will meetwith their supervisor regularly during their post to discuss what teaching/developments they should be part of, to meet their learning needs andskills. These may include (but are not limited to): Teach year 5 placement students in psychiatry (bedside teachingprogramme) Teach and develop the year 6 Psychiatry programme (Liaison tutorials andwork book) Deliver face-face lectures Small group communications skills and professionalism teaching Develop the online learning resources Liaise with the GP education group in improving psychiatry teaching in GPsettings Develop and lead delivery of novel (or not so novel) SSCs in psychiatry Take part in clinical school examinations (MCQ writing and standardsetting) Take on the role of clinical supervisor for undergraduates Conducting research in medical education Attendance at clinical school deanery meetings, local educationcommittees and quality assurance visits to the regional hospitals by theClinical School.In addition, it is anticipated that the appointee will undertake training in medicaleducation, for example by registering to complete a Postgraduate Certificate ofMedical Education or enrol and complete the IFME Programme. The applicantwill receive a financial contribution to access the course if they are unable toobtain a bursary through the local scheme.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Undergraduate Psychiatry Teaching in CPFT
CPFT is a major provider of undergraduate and postgraduate educational andtraining. The Trust provides undergraduate psychiatry placements for around148 students per year. Students placed within CPFT in year 5 are offered a broad range of learning experiences. Year 5 students usually have experience in all three age groups (child/adolescent, adult and old age) and all three main clinical settings (inpatient, community and liaison). Some also get opportunities in morespecialist services. Students interested in psychiatry can get further experienceof psychiatry (clinical and/or research) in student selected components.Students in year 6 get liaison psychiatry tutorials during medical/surgicalplacements, to help them to apply the psychiatry they have learnt to generalhospital inpatients. We provide a wide range of electronic learning resources(including videos and podcasts) as well as more traditional face-face teaching.Assessment is through assessed case presentations, MCQ exams and OSCEs.Psychiatrists are also involved more widely in the clinical school course, includingcommunication skills teaching (the award-winning Cambridge-Calgary model),the professionalism course, curriculum development and quality control.
Opportunities of the postWe expect the post holder to take part both in delivering existing teachingprogrammes and developing/improving teaching. There is a wide variety ofteaching/teaching development opportunities available. The fellow will meetwith their supervisor regularly during their post to discuss what teaching/developments they should be part of, to meet their learning needs andskills. These may include (but are not limited to): Teach year 5 placement students in psychiatry (bedside teachingprogramme) Teach and develop the year 6 Psychiatry programme (Liaison tutorials andwork book) Deliver face-face lectures Small group communications skills and professionalism teaching Develop the online learning resources Liaise with the GP education group in improving psychiatry teaching in GPsettings Develop and lead delivery of novel (or not so novel) SSCs in psychiatry Take part in clinical school examinations (MCQ writing and standardsetting) Take on the role of clinical supervisor for undergraduates Conducting research in medical education Attendance at clinical school deanery meetings, local educationcommittees and quality assurance visits to the regional hospitals by theClinical School.In addition, it is anticipated that the appointee will undertake training in medicaleducation, for example by registering to complete a Postgraduate Certificate ofMedical Education or enrol and complete the IFME Programme. The applicantwill receive a financial contribution to access the course if they are unable toobtain a bursary through the local scheme.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or Equivalent
- 18 months of Core Psychiatry Experience
Desirable
- Higher qualification in medical education
- MRCPsych
Experience
Essential
- Experience of delivering training to peers, students and/or other professional groups
- Participation in simulation training
- Demonstrate evidence of leadership skills
Desirable
- Cross specialty or multi-professional teaching
Skills/abilities/knowledge
Essential
- commitment to improving the quality of medical education
- Adept in MS Office
- People management and leadership skills
- Ability to work collaboratively
Desirable
- Knowledge of educational theory
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or Equivalent
- 18 months of Core Psychiatry Experience
Desirable
- Higher qualification in medical education
- MRCPsych
Experience
Essential
- Experience of delivering training to peers, students and/or other professional groups
- Participation in simulation training
- Demonstrate evidence of leadership skills
Desirable
- Cross specialty or multi-professional teaching
Skills/abilities/knowledge
Essential
- commitment to improving the quality of medical education
- Adept in MS Office
- People management and leadership skills
- Ability to work collaboratively
Desirable
- Knowledge of educational theory
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).
