Job summary
3rd August 2022 - 1st August 2023
Posts: 40% medical education / 60% clinical / Cross-Site at GRH & CGH
Supported to undertake Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Education
This role includes an 8% on call payment (subject to change following any review of rota) which requires you to work the on call general surgical rota
The aim of this exciting post is to enable you to develop competences and engage in formal training in medical education while gaining further experience in General Surgery. You will be key to enhancing the training of foundation doctors, core surgical trainees and the wider multiprofessional team. The Trust has a track record of providing excellent experience in similar posts within the Medical Directorate and they are very popular. Previous incumbents of this post have gone on to secure training posts in General Surgery.
These posts would be suitable for trainees with full MRCS (or equivalent) who have completed Core Surgical training and have an interest in developing competences in medical education. They will also be helpful if you are unsure which specialty you wish to practice or if you wish to enhance your CV prior to applying to a specialty. One to one careers advice is available from our careers tutor. The posts are for one year.
You would be expected to study for a postgraduate certificate in medical education. This will be funded by the Trust.
Main duties of the job
You will have a clinical commitment which will include OPD, theatre and on call commitments, with the intention of splitting your time between clinical (40%) and educational (60%) activity.
Your educational commitment is likely to include:
- Undertaking educational projects with the Surgical Division and College Tutors
- Undertaking projects relating to technical skills simulation and multiprofessional simulation with the intention of achieving presentations at national conferences
- Work with the consultant body to develop local faculty
- Undertake teaching sessions for Foundation and Core trainees
- Continue to organise virtual teaching and journal club sessions
Applications from doctors wishing to work less than full time are welcome. Please contact Ms. Joanne Bennett, Consultant Colorectal and General Surgeon and College Tutor for further information.
joanne.bennett8@nhs.net,
Secretary: Jade Windsor-Horton 0300 4225135)
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 staff 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.
With its close proximity to the Cotswolds and the Forest of Dean, its excellent cultural and recreational facilities, superb housing and schools, you will find Gloucestershire a highly desirable place to live and work.
*Figures based CCG data on the number of people registered at a GP surgery in Gloucestershire
Job description
Job responsibilities
You would be expected to:
Develop competences in medical education through studying for the Post Graduate Certificate. (This will be funded by the Trust.)
Undertake a variety of educational roles which could include (list not exhaustive):
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- Undertaking educational projects with the Surgical Division and College Tutors
- Undertaking projects relating to technical skills simulation and multiprofessional simulation with the intention of achieving presentations at national conferences
- Work with the consultant body to develop local faculty
- Undertake teaching sessions for Foundation and Core trainees
- Continue to organise virtual teaching and journal club sessions
Please see the job description for further information
Job description
Job responsibilities
You would be expected to:
Develop competences in medical education through studying for the Post Graduate Certificate. (This will be funded by the Trust.)
Undertake a variety of educational roles which could include (list not exhaustive):
-
- Undertaking educational projects with the Surgical Division and College Tutors
- Undertaking projects relating to technical skills simulation and multiprofessional simulation with the intention of achieving presentations at national conferences
- Work with the consultant body to develop local faculty
- Undertake teaching sessions for Foundation and Core trainees
- Continue to organise virtual teaching and journal club sessions
Please see the job description for further information
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Successful completion of MRCS or equivalent at time of application
Fitness to Practice
Essential
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely
Career Progression
Essential
- At least 24 months' experience (at SHO level) in surgery (not including Foundation modules)
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Technical Knowledge & Clinical Expertise: Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge & judgement & prioritise clinical need. Demonstrates appropriate technical competence & evidence of development of excellent diagnostic skills & judgement
- Validated logbook documentation of surgical exposure to date
Desirable
- Shows aptitude for practical skills, e.g. hand-eye co-ordination, dexterity, visuo-spatial awareness
- Attendance at relevant courses, e.g. ATLS, Basic Surgical Skills or equivalent
- Experience in General Surgery
Research/Teaching
Essential
- Research Skills: Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management & evidence-based practice. Understanding of research basic research principles, methodology & ethics, with potential to contribute to research
- Teaching: Evidence of contributing to teaching & learning of others
Desirable
- Evidence of relevant academic & research achievements, e.g. degrees, prizes, awards, distinctions, publications, presentations, other achievements
- Evidence of active participation in audit
- Evidence of participation in risk management and/or clinical/laboratory research
Personal Skills
Essential
- Judgement under Pressure: Capacity to operate effectively under pressure & remain objective in highly emotive/pressurised situations. Awareness of own limitations & when to ask for help
- Communication Skills: Capacity to communicate effectively & sensitively with others, able to discuss treatment options with patients in a way they can understand
- Problem Solving: Capacity to think beyond the obvious, with analytical and flexible mind. Capacity to bring a range of approaches to problem solving
- Situation Awareness: Capacity to monitor and anticipate situations that may change rapidly
- Decision Making: Demonstrates effective judgement and decision making skills
- Leadership & Team Involvement: Capacity to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team & demonstrate leadership when appropriate. Capacity to establish good working relations with others
- Organisation & Planning: Capacity to manage time and prioritise workload, balance urgent & important demands, follow instructions. Understands importance & impact of information systems
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Successful completion of MRCS or equivalent at time of application
Fitness to Practice
Essential
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely
Career Progression
Essential
- At least 24 months' experience (at SHO level) in surgery (not including Foundation modules)
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Technical Knowledge & Clinical Expertise: Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge & judgement & prioritise clinical need. Demonstrates appropriate technical competence & evidence of development of excellent diagnostic skills & judgement
- Validated logbook documentation of surgical exposure to date
Desirable
- Shows aptitude for practical skills, e.g. hand-eye co-ordination, dexterity, visuo-spatial awareness
- Attendance at relevant courses, e.g. ATLS, Basic Surgical Skills or equivalent
- Experience in General Surgery
Research/Teaching
Essential
- Research Skills: Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management & evidence-based practice. Understanding of research basic research principles, methodology & ethics, with potential to contribute to research
- Teaching: Evidence of contributing to teaching & learning of others
Desirable
- Evidence of relevant academic & research achievements, e.g. degrees, prizes, awards, distinctions, publications, presentations, other achievements
- Evidence of active participation in audit
- Evidence of participation in risk management and/or clinical/laboratory research
Personal Skills
Essential
- Judgement under Pressure: Capacity to operate effectively under pressure & remain objective in highly emotive/pressurised situations. Awareness of own limitations & when to ask for help
- Communication Skills: Capacity to communicate effectively & sensitively with others, able to discuss treatment options with patients in a way they can understand
- Problem Solving: Capacity to think beyond the obvious, with analytical and flexible mind. Capacity to bring a range of approaches to problem solving
- Situation Awareness: Capacity to monitor and anticipate situations that may change rapidly
- Decision Making: Demonstrates effective judgement and decision making skills
- Leadership & Team Involvement: Capacity to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team & demonstrate leadership when appropriate. Capacity to establish good working relations with others
- Organisation & Planning: Capacity to manage time and prioritise workload, balance urgent & important demands, follow instructions. Understands importance & impact of information systems
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).
