Job summary
GLOUCESTERSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
We have an exciting opportunity for a Radiology Teaching Fellow in Undergraduate Medical Education, post starts 3rd August 2022 until 2nd August 2023
Gloucestershire Academy provides teaching for the University of Bristol medical students in Years 2, 3, 4 and 5 of the curriculum. Gloucestershire Academy became operational in September 2004. It is one of 7 academies providing educational facilities for medical students based in the University of Bristol. The Academy is based at Redwood and Sandford Education Centres.
This hybrid post offers the opportunity to be involved in the Medical Education of Medical Students. It is particularly designed to offer an extended opportunity to experience working in a radiology department prior to application for a radiology rotation.
The post involves one day of dedicated teaching radiology to medical students from the University of Bristol and one day working in the Trust radiology department under the supervision of consultant radiologists. The post holder will also take part in general teaching duties to undergraduates in the Trust. This will include bedside teaching, case based learning, simulation training and skills training. The post holder will also be expected to help with assessment of students (for instance in the yearly OSCE exams) as well as other teaching activities.
Main duties of the job
The undergraduate role of the post holder is as a teacher delivering radiology tutorials for medical students from Year 2 to Year 5 of the Undergraduate Curriculum of Bristol University. Teaching will generally be in small group tutorials. The post holder will be expected to spend time developing teaching sessions including e-learning materials. The radiology department will provide subject content support.
The successful candidate will be expected to complete a Certificate in Medical Education during their tenure. Support will be given in application to the TLHP course run by the University of Bristol as appropriate. Funding for the certificate will be paid by the academy. There is a very strong research commitment in the Department and the successful candidate will be invited to participate in research projects relating to their teaching commitments.
The post holder will spend one day per week in the radiology department. They will be responsible for collating material and hosting a weekly radiology review meeting with the acute medicine team. Time will also be spent shadowing consultant radiologists in reporting and interventional procedures.
The post will be based at GRH with duties at CGH.
About us
We are a large organisation providing acute services from Gloucestershire Royal Hospital in Gloucester and Cheltenham General Hospital to a population of 652,475* in Gloucestershire as well as caring for patients from surrounding counties and beyond.
Our workforce is almost 8,000 strong and our caring and dedicated staffs are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred, high quality emergency, elective and specialist care across a range of clinical areas.
We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us to achieve our Vision of providing Best Care for Everyone and our success depends on the commitment and dedication of our staff, many of whom are world leaders in healthcare, teaching and research. You could make a real difference to our patients' lives by joining our team.
*Figures based CCG data on the number of people registered at a GP surgery in Gloucestershire
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will also undertake one day a week of supervised supernumerary work in the radiology department.
Three days a week will be spent undertaking general teaching duties for undergraduates in the Trust. This will include bedside teaching, case based learning, simulation training and skills training. The post holder will also be expected to help with assessment of students (for instance in the yearly OSCE exams) as well as other teaching activities. Training for all these activities will be provided within the Trust and by the University of Bristol.
The successful candidate will be expected to complete a Certificate in Medical Education during their tenure. Support will be given in application to the TLHP course run by the University of Bristol as appropriate. The cost of this course will be undertaken by the Academy, with the proviso that these costs will be repaid if the course is not completed within the time frame of the job. There is a very strong research commitment in the Department which the successful candidate will be expected to participate in.
This is a full time post based on 10 sessions per week; 2 radiology teaching sessions within the Academy, 2 sessions in the radiology department and 6 general teaching sessions. The post will be based at GRH with duties at CGH.
Please see attached Job Description & Person Specification
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will also undertake one day a week of supervised supernumerary work in the radiology department.
Three days a week will be spent undertaking general teaching duties for undergraduates in the Trust. This will include bedside teaching, case based learning, simulation training and skills training. The post holder will also be expected to help with assessment of students (for instance in the yearly OSCE exams) as well as other teaching activities. Training for all these activities will be provided within the Trust and by the University of Bristol.
The successful candidate will be expected to complete a Certificate in Medical Education during their tenure. Support will be given in application to the TLHP course run by the University of Bristol as appropriate. The cost of this course will be undertaken by the Academy, with the proviso that these costs will be repaid if the course is not completed within the time frame of the job. There is a very strong research commitment in the Department which the successful candidate will be expected to participate in.
This is a full time post based on 10 sessions per week; 2 radiology teaching sessions within the Academy, 2 sessions in the radiology department and 6 general teaching sessions. The post will be based at GRH with duties at CGH.
Please see attached Job Description & Person Specification
Person Specification
Qualifications, Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Registered Medical Practitioner with MB.BS or equivalent
- Qualified more than 2 years at start of post including completion of Foundation training. Competent in history taking and examination skills.
- Evidence of experience of teaching medical students
- Recent experience and familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices (or equivalent).
- Evidence of recent CME/ reasonable training progression at this stage of career.
- Ability to fulfil all the duties of the post. Must be mobile and in good health.
- Willingness to undertake research
- Ability to lead a team and form effective working relationships within a team.
- Ability to inspire, motivate and develop junior medical staff.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of the Department. To balance individual requirements against those of the Department and Trust as a whole.
- Good verbal communication skills. Evidence of the ability to communicate with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels.
Desirable
- Good Academic Record;Intercalated BSc/higher degree;Part 1 MRCP
- Experience in audit project and written up
Person Specification
Qualifications, Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Registered Medical Practitioner with MB.BS or equivalent
- Qualified more than 2 years at start of post including completion of Foundation training. Competent in history taking and examination skills.
- Evidence of experience of teaching medical students
- Recent experience and familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices (or equivalent).
- Evidence of recent CME/ reasonable training progression at this stage of career.
- Ability to fulfil all the duties of the post. Must be mobile and in good health.
- Willingness to undertake research
- Ability to lead a team and form effective working relationships within a team.
- Ability to inspire, motivate and develop junior medical staff.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of the Department. To balance individual requirements against those of the Department and Trust as a whole.
- Good verbal communication skills. Evidence of the ability to communicate with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels.
Desirable
- Good Academic Record;Intercalated BSc/higher degree;Part 1 MRCP
- Experience in audit project and written up
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).
