Job summary
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the posts of Anaesthetic Fellow with an interest in Medical Education .
Applicants applying for the post must satisfy the following:
- Full GMC registration.
- Anaesthetic experience (IAC and IACOC as minimum)
- CRB clearance
Applicants should be able to demonstrate an established interest in medical education, for example through previous teaching or postgraduate qualifications.
The post is for a period of 12 months, starting in August 2023.
Post Graduate Doctors in Training are eligible to apply. Trainees should be on course for a standard ARCP outcome and discuss an Out Of Programme (OOP) pause with their TPD. An OOP(P) would allow competencies achieved to be evaluated at ARCP on return to programme using a gap analysis tool and potentially counted towards training. Applicants in ST6 or ST7 may also count time towards training under the 'Education & Training' Special Interest Area' (SIA) (details from the RCoA awaited).
Main duties of the job
This post is designed to develop the career of clinicians with an interest in medical education.
Applicants will gain a deeper understanding of educational theory, it's application to teaching practices and further their teaching capabilities. Fellows will also acquire an understanding of education governance within a large NHS Trust through participation in committees and liaison with education management (including external bodies).
The fellow will support predominantly postgraduate education within ITAPS. It is expected that successful completion of this fellowship will provide the applicant with desirable Medical Education as well as Leadership and Management experience that will aid in future job applications.
About us
We are one of the largest Acute teaching Trusts in England with a workforce of approximately 14,500 employees including clinicians, non-clinical support workers, clinical and non-clinical leaders and staff. This is an excellent opportunity for future medical educators to work within a busy anaesthetic department developing training interventions and learning about the governance of education in a large university hospital. UHL supports one of the biggest anaesthetic departments in the country spread over three sites, each offering different surgical emphasis. As a training hub within the East Midlands there are several work streams across the Trust and University of Leicester involving task training, simulation, high stakes assessment and continuing professional development. The successful candidate will be part of the training faculty responsible for the oversight and quality management of education and innovating to meet the changing needs of healthcare professionals.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical
Clinical duties will include participation in an oncall rota (either obstetrics, ICU or theatre) on a 1:8 resident basis (maximum shift duration of 12.5hrs).
The majority of normal working days will be dedicated to education activities (tailored to the individual).
Education
Post holders may take on a variety of projects whilst in post, but all are expected to contribute to teaching and assessment activities within ITAPS (e.g. journal club, lunchtime teaching, training for novices etc.). This may involve liaison with other specialties/professional groups. Projects will be determined by the interests of the fellow and the needs of the department. It is anticipated that work produced from these will be of a standard to present nationally and could include:
- Improving feedback/debrief
- Development of online learning resources (both live & recorded)
- Simulation training
- Embedding professional training & learning
- Innovation to address challenges in education delivery (identified from trainer/trainee feedback & other performance indicators)
- Educational research
- Faculty Development (within and beyond ITAPS
Supervision
The fellow will be assigned a clinical supervisor who will oversee work during their clinical duties.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical
Clinical duties will include participation in an oncall rota (either obstetrics, ICU or theatre) on a 1:8 resident basis (maximum shift duration of 12.5hrs).
The majority of normal working days will be dedicated to education activities (tailored to the individual).
Education
Post holders may take on a variety of projects whilst in post, but all are expected to contribute to teaching and assessment activities within ITAPS (e.g. journal club, lunchtime teaching, training for novices etc.). This may involve liaison with other specialties/professional groups. Projects will be determined by the interests of the fellow and the needs of the department. It is anticipated that work produced from these will be of a standard to present nationally and could include:
- Improving feedback/debrief
- Development of online learning resources (both live & recorded)
- Simulation training
- Embedding professional training & learning
- Innovation to address challenges in education delivery (identified from trainer/trainee feedback & other performance indicators)
- Educational research
- Faculty Development (within and beyond ITAPS
Supervision
The fellow will be assigned a clinical supervisor who will oversee work during their clinical duties.
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- oFull GMC registration with a license to practice
- oPrimary Medical Degree (MBChB, MBBS or equivalent)
- oPrevious employment in an anaesthetic capacity
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Suitable experience for oncall anaesthetic work, including: oIntensive care oObstetrics oEmergency theatre (e.g. employment history, supervisor letter or logbook summary)
Education experience
Essential
- Evidence of participation/leadership in teaching oBasic understanding of educational theory oInformation technology skills oPresentation skillsstanding of research methodology
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- oAll applicants to have demonstrable skills in Clear, fluent and articulate in verbal and written presentation.
- Team-working skills
- self-motivated and desire to succeed
Skills
Essential
- oInitial Anaesthetic Competencies (IAC) sign-off oAdvanced Life Support (ALS) certificate (dated within last 4 years)
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- oFull GMC registration with a license to practice
- oPrimary Medical Degree (MBChB, MBBS or equivalent)
- oPrevious employment in an anaesthetic capacity
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Suitable experience for oncall anaesthetic work, including: oIntensive care oObstetrics oEmergency theatre (e.g. employment history, supervisor letter or logbook summary)
Education experience
Essential
- Evidence of participation/leadership in teaching oBasic understanding of educational theory oInformation technology skills oPresentation skillsstanding of research methodology
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- oAll applicants to have demonstrable skills in Clear, fluent and articulate in verbal and written presentation.
- Team-working skills
- self-motivated and desire to succeed
Skills
Essential
- oInitial Anaesthetic Competencies (IAC) sign-off oAdvanced Life Support (ALS) certificate (dated within last 4 years)
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
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).
