Job summary
We are looking to appoint enthusiastic doctors with an interest in medical education for teaching fellowships to support undergraduate medical education at Walsall Manor Hospital.
These Fellowship posts will provide an opportunity for a Specialty Registrar or Core level doctor to develop teaching skills. The main focus of the role will be to supporting the bedside teaching, simulation and other small group teaching to support the Birmingham Medical School undergraduate curriculum. Successful candidates will be fully supported and funded to complete a Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Education during the post.
You will hold the title of Honorary Clinical Lecturer at University of Birmingham. This post is supported by Health Education West Midlands. The post will suit doctors seeking to develop further before entering Higher Specialist Training or as an Out Of Programme Experience for those in training posts already. A minimum of 2 years post graduate experience is needed for this post.
The posts will have no on-call commitment.
The post is 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. One PA per week for PDT time is provided.
Please note: Additional training/study days are dependant on the availability of funding streams.
Main duties of the job
Walsall has a longstanding commitment to provide placements for University of Birmingham medical students and achieves excellent feedback as a placement hospital. Clinical Teaching Fellows will be part of the Undergraduate Academy Team and be actively involved in organising and delivering undergraduate medical education.
Post-holders will be encouraged to undertake a funded PG Cert in Education for Health Professionals at the University of Birmingham during the 12 month post. Nine sessions each week are allocated for teaching undergraduate medical education and one session allocated for clinical experience in a specialty area of choice.
The post provides a unique opportunity for doctors seeking to develop further before entering Higher Specialist Training or as an Out Of Programme Experience for those in training posts already. It is not suited to applicants who prefer a longer term or permanent employment contract. A minimum of 2 years post-graduate experience is needed for this post.
About us
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is an integrated Trust and the only provider of NHS acute care in Walsall, serving a population of 284,300, providing inpatient and outpatient services at the Manor Hospital as well as a wide range of services in the community. Walsall Manor houses the full range of district general hospital services under one roof. The £170 million development was completed in 2010 and the continued upgrading of existing areas ensures the Trust now has a state-of-the-art Critical Care Unit, Neonatal Unit, Obstetric Theatre, and Integrated Assessment Unit facilities.
A new Urgent Emergency Care Centre was opened in March 2023. The two-storey development has significantly improved emergency care facilities and capacity and has provided almost 5,000 square metres of additional clinical space.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Organisation and delivery of teaching of clinical medical students (e.g. bedside teaching, small group teaching and simulation) ensuring this meets the learning objectives set by medical school.
- Supporting the medical undergraduate teaching programme with course development, evaluation and co-ordination of the teaching programme, in conjunction with the Head of Academy.
- To contribute to the organisation of student clinical examinations and assessments.
- To support students in pastoral role and to signpost as escalate as necessary.
- To liaise with staff in the medical school and Trust as appropriate, including clinical colleagues,undergraduate co-ordinators, teaching fellows in other Trusts and medical school education developers.
- To undergo training in teaching methods as agreed with the Head of Academy (Postgraduate Certificate in Education for Health Professionals, unless already completed).
- To be familiar with the curriculum and to be available to facilitate students self-directed learning.
- To ensure that clinical practice is up to date and to undertake a programme of continued professional development with clinical commitments appropriate to the development of specialist clinical skills g. attendance at clinics, ward rounds etc. as appropriate).
- To undertake quality improvement and/or research depending on the candidates interest.
- To comply with all relevant Trust policies and procedure.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Organisation and delivery of teaching of clinical medical students (e.g. bedside teaching, small group teaching and simulation) ensuring this meets the learning objectives set by medical school.
- Supporting the medical undergraduate teaching programme with course development, evaluation and co-ordination of the teaching programme, in conjunction with the Head of Academy.
- To contribute to the organisation of student clinical examinations and assessments.
- To support students in pastoral role and to signpost as escalate as necessary.
- To liaise with staff in the medical school and Trust as appropriate, including clinical colleagues,undergraduate co-ordinators, teaching fellows in other Trusts and medical school education developers.
- To undergo training in teaching methods as agreed with the Head of Academy (Postgraduate Certificate in Education for Health Professionals, unless already completed).
- To be familiar with the curriculum and to be available to facilitate students self-directed learning.
- To ensure that clinical practice is up to date and to undertake a programme of continued professional development with clinical commitments appropriate to the development of specialist clinical skills g. attendance at clinics, ward rounds etc. as appropriate).
- To undertake quality improvement and/or research depending on the candidates interest.
- To comply with all relevant Trust policies and procedure.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Basic medical qualification (e.g. MBBS or Equivalent)
- GMC registration with a licence to practice and in good standing
Experience
Essential
- To be at the correct stage of career to benefit from this post
- Completion of FY2 post or equivalent
- Demonstration of professional behaviour and effective team working within clinical environment
Desirable
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively
- Good time management and organisational skills
- Commitment to undertake PG Cert in Education for Health professionals during post
- Appropriate Immigration status
- Evidence of teaching experience
- Enthusiasm for teaching undergraduate students
- Empathise work co-operatively
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills, written and oral
Desirable
- Ability to establish good relations with colleagues
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Basic medical qualification (e.g. MBBS or Equivalent)
- GMC registration with a licence to practice and in good standing
Experience
Essential
- To be at the correct stage of career to benefit from this post
- Completion of FY2 post or equivalent
- Demonstration of professional behaviour and effective team working within clinical environment
Desirable
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively
- Good time management and organisational skills
- Commitment to undertake PG Cert in Education for Health professionals during post
- Appropriate Immigration status
- Evidence of teaching experience
- Enthusiasm for teaching undergraduate students
- Empathise work co-operatively
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills, written and oral
Desirable
- Ability to establish good relations with colleagues
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).
