Job summary
Royal Manchester Children's Hospital (RMCH) is the largest children's hospital in the United Kingdom and a University Teaching Hospital linked with University of Manchester Medical School.As one of the largest providers of healthcare graduates in the Northwest, Manchester Medical School plays a pivotal role in the training of doctors. Essential to this is the delivery of a world leading clinical curriculum. The Undergraduate Department at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust has a strong reputation for delivering high quality, enjoyable, innovative teaching utilising clinical skills tutors, lecturers, and doctors.
These 2 exciting Undergraduate Clinical Education Fellow posts will offer the postholders the opportunity to develop skills and experience in medical education whilst also gaining a broad clinical experience in the assessment and management of a wide variety of paediatric conditions including children with complex medical and surgical needs in a supportive, friendly, and highly renowned Children's Hospital.
The post holders will contribute to a clinical paediatric post within General Paediatrics, including out-of-hours on-call Tier 2 cover of secondary and tertiary paediatric specialities, at 60% WTE. There is 24-hour onsite Tier 2 and 3 critical care support. The remaining 40% of their job plan is spent in undergraduate education activities within RMCH and the undergraduate department at MFT Manchester Royal Infirmary.
Main duties of the job
The postholders will contribute to a clinical paediatric post in General Paediatrics at RMCH ORC including out-of hours on-call middle-grade (Tier 2) duties as part of the Hospital 24 team at 60% WTE, working with a clinical paediatric team, caring for children with RMCH. They would be involved in the assessment, investigation and management of inpatients and outpatients at RMCH including assessment within the Paediatric Emergency Department where indicated. They will be responsible for immediate supervision of the junior tier doctors when on call or at the weekends. Daily ward rounds are led and supported by the hot week Consultant. All referrals regarding Child Protection are seen by middle grade doctors/Consultants.
The Undergraduate Clinical Education Fellows will support Manchester Medical School undergraduate students on clinical placements within RMCH through facilitation of ward-based and classroom-based (including virtual) teaching sessions, co-ordination of student learning activities, and simulated environments (skills lab, simulation suite) to supplement their educational experience in clinical areas. They will be encouraged to collaborate with other Education Fellows within the trust and to develop innovative ways to deliver medical education. Prior experience of teaching medical students would be an advantage.
Please refer to the 'Documents' section to find the detailed job description for this vacancy.
About us
MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England with a turnover of £2.8bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 30,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.
We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.
At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating, and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating, and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical Degree
- MRCPCH Part 1 (or equivalent)
- Evidence of a broad base of experience working at ST1-3 level in general paediatrics and evidence of working in neonatal services
- Experience of teaching medical students
Audit
Desirable
GMC
Essential
- Active registration and licence to practice with the GMC at the time of appointment (via Manchester International Fellowship Scheme)
Academic Achievements
Desirable
- Distinctions or Prizes during undergraduate training
- Research & Publications
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical Degree
- MRCPCH Part 1 (or equivalent)
- Evidence of a broad base of experience working at ST1-3 level in general paediatrics and evidence of working in neonatal services
- Experience of teaching medical students
Audit
Desirable
GMC
Essential
- Active registration and licence to practice with the GMC at the time of appointment (via Manchester International Fellowship Scheme)
Academic Achievements
Desirable
- Distinctions or Prizes during undergraduate training
- Research & Publications
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).
