Job summary
We are excited to be able to advertise for the position of Junior Medical Education Fellow, based at Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The vacancy is for those that can start in September 2023 for 9 months fixed term with a stipulation of 1-month unpaid leave from 11th Dec '23- 7th Jan '24. There may be an option to complete a clinical rotation within the trust during this month if the postholder wishes to do so. We can also signpost to rota co-ordinators to help sign up for locum work.
The post holder will be an individual who is a fully registered medical practitioner and who has a keen interest in medical education. You should normally have completed FY2 with evidence of satisfactory ARCP. The post holder will be involved in the education of medical students on placement at BTHFT from Years 1-5 of the University of Leeds and Trainee Physician Associates from both the University of Leeds and University of Bradford.
The post holder will work collaboratively to contribute to various aspects of the delivery of Undergraduate Medical education within the Trust.
Informal enquiries or visits are encouraged and can be made regarding this post to:
Jordan Vernon, Education Lead: Undergraduate Medical Education Jordan.vernon@bthft.nhs.uk
George Greenlees, Medial education Fellow: George.Greenlees@bthft.nhs.uk
Main duties of the job
Main duties will include;
- Organising, planning and running of educational sessions for Medical, Physician Associates and other students, in addition to trust staff.
- Delivery of education on a range of medical education curriculum topics and clinical skills.
- Facilitate innovative ways to teach, including bedside teaching, virtual teaching and simulation based teaching.
- You will also take part in assessment and feedback of students' clinical skills and examine in the Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs).
- To be responsible for a series of placement areas and will act as a link between these areas and the University of Leeds Medical School / University of Bradford Health Science School.
- You will also be part of the wider team within the Education Service helping to facilitate the educational requirements of the Trust as a whole.
About us
Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides acute services for the City of Bradford and surrounding areas, and has two large Hospitals; Bradford Royal Infirmary and St. Luke's Hospital. All main specialties are represented in Bradford, and the Trust has a base of 900 beds. For further information regarding the Trust please go to: www. bradford hospitals.nhs.uk.
The Trust is committed to improving the working lives of its staff; we aim for a flexible approach to working hours, and have a number of family friendly policies.
Bradford has excellent road, rail and air links and boasts a wide variety of Art and Culture, as well as sports facilities and a vibrant social scene. It is also within easy reach of the Yorkshire Dales, North Yorkshire Moors, the Lake District, Peak District and Northumberland.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Levels of Responsibility
The post holder will be expected to take personal responsibility for their own projects, working independently, but within the educational governance framework, and working within a prospectively agreed job plan.
Education
- Contribute to the assessment of students in collaboration with medical colleagues and take part as examiners in the annual OSCE exams.
- Teach and observe history taking and physiological systems examination and a range of practical clinical skills as required by the undergraduate curriculum.
- Contribute to inter-professional teaching of history taking and examination techniques and clinical skills where appropriate.
- Regularly review/update teaching materials amend as indicated by evidence/research.
- Contribute to research activities and make use of developmental opportunities to improve self and the service.
- To support the department in ensuring educators within the department have appropriate and up to date clinical skills.
- Co-lead on a certain learner group alongside another member of the Undergraduate Medical education team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Levels of Responsibility
The post holder will be expected to take personal responsibility for their own projects, working independently, but within the educational governance framework, and working within a prospectively agreed job plan.
Education
- Contribute to the assessment of students in collaboration with medical colleagues and take part as examiners in the annual OSCE exams.
- Teach and observe history taking and physiological systems examination and a range of practical clinical skills as required by the undergraduate curriculum.
- Contribute to inter-professional teaching of history taking and examination techniques and clinical skills where appropriate.
- Regularly review/update teaching materials amend as indicated by evidence/research.
- Contribute to research activities and make use of developmental opportunities to improve self and the service.
- To support the department in ensuring educators within the department have appropriate and up to date clinical skills.
- Co-lead on a certain learner group alongside another member of the Undergraduate Medical education team.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of Medical Education
- Relevant teaching experience to Undergraduate medical students and/or Physician Associate students
Desirable
- Clinical governance / audit experience
Skills
Essential
- Proven ability to work in different clinical settings
- Clear communication skills
- Organisational and time management skills including the ability to prioritise and organise own workload
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Commitment to teaching and evidence of previous teaching experience
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
- Relevant specialty clinical knowledge
Desirable
- Life Support Course Instructor Status
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS / MBChB or equivalent medical qualification
- Current and full registration with the GMC
- Evidence of ARCP at FY2/ 2 years' experience in the NHS
- In-date Advanced Life Support Course
Desirable
- Recognised post graduate teaching qualification e.g. PGCE
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of Medical Education
- Relevant teaching experience to Undergraduate medical students and/or Physician Associate students
Desirable
- Clinical governance / audit experience
Skills
Essential
- Proven ability to work in different clinical settings
- Clear communication skills
- Organisational and time management skills including the ability to prioritise and organise own workload
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Commitment to teaching and evidence of previous teaching experience
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
- Relevant specialty clinical knowledge
Desirable
- Life Support Course Instructor Status
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS / MBChB or equivalent medical qualification
- Current and full registration with the GMC
- Evidence of ARCP at FY2/ 2 years' experience in the NHS
- In-date Advanced Life Support Course
Desirable
- Recognised post graduate teaching qualification e.g. PGCE
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).
