Job summary
The Clinical Education Fellow post is designed to develop the career of clinicians with an interest in leadership and medical education. Applicants must have a minimum of 12 months experience of delivering care in the NHS.
The post offers development opportunities in leadership and medical education for 12 months before the Fellow returns to full time training/clinical work in their own specialty.
The role will offer opportunities to work on projects related to Postgraduate medical education that reflect current priorities at local and national level as well as supporting core undergraduate teaching activities at UHL. There will also be opportunities to participate in undergraduate assessment activity.
This Fellowship post will provide an opportunity to develop organisational and leadership skills necessary for future roles as consultants and clinical leaders.
Applicants should be able to demonstrate an established interest in medical education, for example through previous teaching or postgraduate qualifications
Main duties of the job
This Fellowship post will provide an opportunity to develop leadership skills and gain experience in a range of educational activities working closely with the Director of Clinical Education and his team in UHL.
The Fellow will be involved in medical education project work with the UHL Department of Clinical Education. The nature of this work will be determined following discussion with the Fellow and there is flexibility, depending on the specific interests of the Fellow appointed.
They will be expected to play a key role in further development and analysis of education quality, management and processes.
About us
Our new strategy, 'Leading in healthcare, trusted in communities' was developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners and is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
- high-quality care for all,
- being a great place to work,
- partnerships for impact, and
- research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
- we are compassionate,
- we are proud,
- we are inclusive, and
- we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Fellow will be involved in medical education project work with the UHL Department of Clinical Education. The nature of this work will be determined following discussion with the Fellow and there is flexibility, depending on the specific interests of the Fellow appointed.
Improving the Wellbeing and Working Lives of Junior Doctors
The Fellow will work with the Department of Clinical Education senior management team to assist with the development, implementation and evaluation of initiatives to improve junior doctor morale and engagement within UHL.
Undergraduate Bedside Teaching
The Clinical Education Fellow will be a tutor for the Leicester Medical School Phase 1 (year 2) bedside teaching programme, with a number of assigned student groups
There will be opportunities to:
- Facilitate simulation-based teaching.
- Get involved in assessment activities acting as a clinical tutor/examiner in formative OSCEs and helping to examine in summative examinations, for which training will be provided.
- Gain some experience of standard setting for examinations and writing examination questions/cases.
There are number of other developmental opportunities e.g. attendance at team meetings, DCE Showcases & events, project management experience and exposure to trust financial management.
While much of the learning will be experiential, it will be supported by a Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Education or Leadership. Time and resources (up to a set value) will be provided to facilitate this.
There will also be opportunities to partake in local training, such as simulation faculty workshop, assessment/question writing workshop, training for undergraduate examiners, etc.
An example of a weekly timetable is shown below:
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
AM
Admin/
meetings
Bedside Teaching
Self-development/ study time (Postgraduate qualification or agreed activity)
Management/
leadership work
Project work
PM
Project work
Project work
Project work
Teaching activities
Please note, whilst the role is non-clinical, it is expected that the candidate will take part in some clinical activities during their self-development time in order to maintain skills and complete an annual appraisal with their supervisor at the end of the post. NB: this does not apply if the postholder is undertaking an OOPE
Locum shifts as part of the staff bank can also be negotiated.
As a member of UHL staff, the post-holder will also be required to maintain compliance with all statutory and mandatory training requirements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Fellow will be involved in medical education project work with the UHL Department of Clinical Education. The nature of this work will be determined following discussion with the Fellow and there is flexibility, depending on the specific interests of the Fellow appointed.
Improving the Wellbeing and Working Lives of Junior Doctors
The Fellow will work with the Department of Clinical Education senior management team to assist with the development, implementation and evaluation of initiatives to improve junior doctor morale and engagement within UHL.
Undergraduate Bedside Teaching
The Clinical Education Fellow will be a tutor for the Leicester Medical School Phase 1 (year 2) bedside teaching programme, with a number of assigned student groups
There will be opportunities to:
- Facilitate simulation-based teaching.
- Get involved in assessment activities acting as a clinical tutor/examiner in formative OSCEs and helping to examine in summative examinations, for which training will be provided.
- Gain some experience of standard setting for examinations and writing examination questions/cases.
There are number of other developmental opportunities e.g. attendance at team meetings, DCE Showcases & events, project management experience and exposure to trust financial management.
While much of the learning will be experiential, it will be supported by a Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Education or Leadership. Time and resources (up to a set value) will be provided to facilitate this.
There will also be opportunities to partake in local training, such as simulation faculty workshop, assessment/question writing workshop, training for undergraduate examiners, etc.
An example of a weekly timetable is shown below:
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
AM
Admin/
meetings
Bedside Teaching
Self-development/ study time (Postgraduate qualification or agreed activity)
Management/
leadership work
Project work
PM
Project work
Project work
Project work
Teaching activities
Please note, whilst the role is non-clinical, it is expected that the candidate will take part in some clinical activities during their self-development time in order to maintain skills and complete an annual appraisal with their supervisor at the end of the post. NB: this does not apply if the postholder is undertaking an OOPE
Locum shifts as part of the staff bank can also be negotiated.
As a member of UHL staff, the post-holder will also be required to maintain compliance with all statutory and mandatory training requirements.
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- Has completed Foundation level training
Desirable
- Royal College membership exams
- Education qualification
- Education related prize or award
Experience
Essential
- Experience of delivering care in a UK setting
- Evidence of interest and commitment to education and training
- Experience of teaching at UH and/or PG level
- Simulation faculty experience
Desirable
- Leadership of simulation delivery
- Experience of presenting educational work at local, national or international level
Commnication
Essential
- High level of proficiency in English, sufficient to undertake teaching and administrative activities utilising English Language materials and to communicate effectively with staff and students
- Ability to inspire learners and motivate a team
- Understanding of attributes required for an effective teacher
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- Has completed Foundation level training
Desirable
- Royal College membership exams
- Education qualification
- Education related prize or award
Experience
Essential
- Experience of delivering care in a UK setting
- Evidence of interest and commitment to education and training
- Experience of teaching at UH and/or PG level
- Simulation faculty experience
Desirable
- Leadership of simulation delivery
- Experience of presenting educational work at local, national or international level
Commnication
Essential
- High level of proficiency in English, sufficient to undertake teaching and administrative activities utilising English Language materials and to communicate effectively with staff and students
- Ability to inspire learners and motivate a team
- Understanding of attributes required for an effective teacher
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).
