Job summary
Applications
are being sought to join our Undergraduate Medical Academy team at
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust. This
post is 0.6 Whole Time Equivalence (that is 24 hours/week). Applicants
will have completed at least four years full-time postgraduate training (or
equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis, at least two years of which
will be in a relevant specialty. Clinical training and experience equivalent to
that required at CT/ST3 in Obstetrics and Gynaecology from other medical grades
including from overseas will also be accepted including time within a relevant
training programme. You should also hold
full registration with the GMC prior to commencing employment in this post.
Main duties of the job
This is one of a series of posts focusing on undergraduate
teaching of medical students at Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust. This
role, is designed to support the teaching of undergraduate medical students
attending for Obstetrics and Gynaecology placements.
This 12-month post is suitable for more senior trainees
with existing educational experiences whose career would be advanced by the
opportunity to further develop their interest in education and teaching. This
might be of interest to registered practitioners who are studying for a higher
qualification, or writing up research. It may also appeal to higher trainees
who wish to take time out of a training programme, subject to the approval of
the appropriate Specialist Training Committee. Remuneration for hours will be
pro-rota at the appropriate point on the nationally agreed specialty pay scale
for daytime duties. Successful candidates will be required to work across both
the Alexandra and Worcestershire Royal Hospital sites.
About us
Our purpose is simple - Putting Patients First. We are looking for exceptional colleagues who can help us achieve this.
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a larger population in Herefordshire and beyond.
The Trust operates hospital-based services from three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester
Our workforce is over 7,000 strong, and our caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred care. You could be one of them.
We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us to achieve our Vision - working in partnership to provide the best healthcare for our communities, leading and supporting our teams to move 4ward. Our 4ward behaviours, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.
Our objectives are simple:
- Best services for local people
- Best experience of care and best outcomes for our patients
- Best use of resources
- Best people
Better never stops, and our Clinical Services Strategy provides a clear future vision for our Trust, our hospitals, our services and our role in the wider health and care system.
We are proud to have achieved Timewise accreditation - this means we are committed to embedding flexible working within our organisation as a flex positive employer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
TEACHING
To
contribute to teaching across the Undergraduate Curriculum for years 3, 4, and
5 medical students. To contribute to the teaching of medical students from
University of Warwick/Three Counties Medical School; contribute to the teaching
and support of other medical students (such as elective students) at the
discretion of the Head/Deputy Head of Academy.
To act as assessor for medical student work
based placed assessments where agreed with Head/Deputy Head of Academy.
To
assist with organisation, monitoring and teaching of the undergraduate teaching
programme with specific focus on Obstetrics and Gynaecology
To
assist in reviewing the current structure and organisation of undergraduate
teaching within Obstetrics and Gynaecology to instigate appropriate modifications.
To
contribute to specific teaching in the relevant specialties including
simulation, master classes and induction programmes.
Act
as an examiner for University of Birmingham, University of Worcester (Three
counties medical school) and University of Warwick (Warwick Medical School).
Accountability,
with respect to the performance of teaching duties to the Head of Academy.
The
post provides the opportunity to study part-time for a clinical educational
qualification, which is strongly encouraged.
CLINICAL
It
is expected that the successful candidate will be allocated a minimum pro-rata
number of regular sessions each week to clinical teaching for students as
agreed with the Head and Deputy Head of Academy. A session is a four-hour time
period. (For example, for a 24 hour/week post this would be a minimum of 3
teaching based activity sessions/per week). One session per week will be
allocated to preparation, administration and leadership activities. The
teaching sessions will be timetabled flexibly to accommodate the students
other commitments. Candidates will be required to work across two sites, the
Alexandra Hospital and Worcestershire Royal Hospital, in order to accommodate
the Undergraduate Academys ability to meet medical student learning outcomes
within the current training programmes.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Full registration with the GMC is essential.
Candidates for the post of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Clinical Teaching Fellow should have completed relevant medical training up to
the equivalent of ST3 or above.
The post does not currently have educational and
training approval from the Regional Postgraduate Dean.
Job description
Job responsibilities
TEACHING
To
contribute to teaching across the Undergraduate Curriculum for years 3, 4, and
5 medical students. To contribute to the teaching of medical students from
University of Warwick/Three Counties Medical School; contribute to the teaching
and support of other medical students (such as elective students) at the
discretion of the Head/Deputy Head of Academy.
To act as assessor for medical student work
based placed assessments where agreed with Head/Deputy Head of Academy.
To
assist with organisation, monitoring and teaching of the undergraduate teaching
programme with specific focus on Obstetrics and Gynaecology
To
assist in reviewing the current structure and organisation of undergraduate
teaching within Obstetrics and Gynaecology to instigate appropriate modifications.
To
contribute to specific teaching in the relevant specialties including
simulation, master classes and induction programmes.
Act
as an examiner for University of Birmingham, University of Worcester (Three
counties medical school) and University of Warwick (Warwick Medical School).
Accountability,
with respect to the performance of teaching duties to the Head of Academy.
The
post provides the opportunity to study part-time for a clinical educational
qualification, which is strongly encouraged.
CLINICAL
It
is expected that the successful candidate will be allocated a minimum pro-rata
number of regular sessions each week to clinical teaching for students as
agreed with the Head and Deputy Head of Academy. A session is a four-hour time
period. (For example, for a 24 hour/week post this would be a minimum of 3
teaching based activity sessions/per week). One session per week will be
allocated to preparation, administration and leadership activities. The
teaching sessions will be timetabled flexibly to accommodate the students
other commitments. Candidates will be required to work across two sites, the
Alexandra Hospital and Worcestershire Royal Hospital, in order to accommodate
the Undergraduate Academys ability to meet medical student learning outcomes
within the current training programmes.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Full registration with the GMC is essential.
Candidates for the post of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Clinical Teaching Fellow should have completed relevant medical training up to
the equivalent of ST3 or above.
The post does not currently have educational and
training approval from the Regional Postgraduate Dean.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Completed at least four years full time postgraduate training (or equivalent gained on part time basis) or have equivalent experience and competencies. Of these four years they must include completion of at least two years Obstetrics and Gynecology with the ability to offer clinical opinion at ST3 level or above. Equivalent years experience in Obstetrics and Gynaecology from overseas will also be accepted
- Ability to offer except clinical opinion on a range of problems, both emergency and elective, within Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients.
Desirable
- Previous experience working in the NHS within the Obstetrics and Gynaecology of minimum of 12 months.
- Ability to use the evidence based and clinical audit to support decision making.
Professional Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Practices with professional values and behaviours expected of all doctors set out in the GMC Good Medical Practice and the Professional Capabilities Framework (set out below).
- Adheres to professional requirements of annual appraisal, job planning and reviews of performance and progression.
Management and Administrative Experience
Essential
- Previous experience working in the NHS within the Obstetrics and Gynaecology of minimum of 12 months.
- Ability to use the evidence based and clinical audit to support decision making.
Desirable
- Attendance at recognised management courses/training.
Research Experience
Essential
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems.
- An awareness of current Obstetrics and Gynaecology developments and initiatives.
Desirable
- Publications in relevant peer-reviewed journals in the last 5 years.
- Evidence of having undertaken original research.
Teaching Experience
Essential
- Ability to organise and deliver teaching across the whole undergraduate curriculum.
- Experience of teaching clinical skills to undergraduates.
- In depth knowledge of UK undergraduate curriculum
Desirable
- Critical appraisal skills.
- Involvement as faculty on simulation based course
- Experience of providing pastoral support to medical students in a formally recognised role.
- Involvement in medical student interviews and/or recruitment
- Involvement in medical student OSCE examinations
- Involvement in education related QIP
Qualifications
Essential
- Eligible for full GMC Registration with a License to practice at the time of appointment.
- MBChB, MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
- ALS certification OR alternative specialty advanced qualification (such as APLS / ATLS) with adult BLS. All certificates to be in date at time of application.
- Train the Trainer/Teach the Teacher or equivalent course
Desirable
- Higher degree.
- Formal qualification in teaching/education such as PGCert in Medical Education.
- Membership examination with the relevant UK Royal College (ie: MRCOG)
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work effectively as a multidisciplinary team member.
- Enquiring, critical approach to work.
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, students, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies.
- Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and Professional Development.
- Flexible approach to work duties.
- Ability to work without supervision whilst remaining aware of own limitations.
- Reliable and supportive to other colleagues.
Desirable
- Evidence of innovation
- Understands self (strengths and weaknesses) and impact of behaviour on others.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Completed at least four years full time postgraduate training (or equivalent gained on part time basis) or have equivalent experience and competencies. Of these four years they must include completion of at least two years Obstetrics and Gynecology with the ability to offer clinical opinion at ST3 level or above. Equivalent years experience in Obstetrics and Gynaecology from overseas will also be accepted
- Ability to offer except clinical opinion on a range of problems, both emergency and elective, within Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients.
Desirable
- Previous experience working in the NHS within the Obstetrics and Gynaecology of minimum of 12 months.
- Ability to use the evidence based and clinical audit to support decision making.
Professional Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Practices with professional values and behaviours expected of all doctors set out in the GMC Good Medical Practice and the Professional Capabilities Framework (set out below).
- Adheres to professional requirements of annual appraisal, job planning and reviews of performance and progression.
Management and Administrative Experience
Essential
- Previous experience working in the NHS within the Obstetrics and Gynaecology of minimum of 12 months.
- Ability to use the evidence based and clinical audit to support decision making.
Desirable
- Attendance at recognised management courses/training.
Research Experience
Essential
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems.
- An awareness of current Obstetrics and Gynaecology developments and initiatives.
Desirable
- Publications in relevant peer-reviewed journals in the last 5 years.
- Evidence of having undertaken original research.
Teaching Experience
Essential
- Ability to organise and deliver teaching across the whole undergraduate curriculum.
- Experience of teaching clinical skills to undergraduates.
- In depth knowledge of UK undergraduate curriculum
Desirable
- Critical appraisal skills.
- Involvement as faculty on simulation based course
- Experience of providing pastoral support to medical students in a formally recognised role.
- Involvement in medical student interviews and/or recruitment
- Involvement in medical student OSCE examinations
- Involvement in education related QIP
Qualifications
Essential
- Eligible for full GMC Registration with a License to practice at the time of appointment.
- MBChB, MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
- ALS certification OR alternative specialty advanced qualification (such as APLS / ATLS) with adult BLS. All certificates to be in date at time of application.
- Train the Trainer/Teach the Teacher or equivalent course
Desirable
- Higher degree.
- Formal qualification in teaching/education such as PGCert in Medical Education.
- Membership examination with the relevant UK Royal College (ie: MRCOG)
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work effectively as a multidisciplinary team member.
- Enquiring, critical approach to work.
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, students, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies.
- Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and Professional Development.
- Flexible approach to work duties.
- Ability to work without supervision whilst remaining aware of own limitations.
- Reliable and supportive to other colleagues.
Desirable
- Evidence of innovation
- Understands self (strengths and weaknesses) and impact of behaviour on others.
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
