Medical Education Fellow

Job responsibilities

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Here at The Christie, we provide learning placement opportunities for Diagnostic Radiography, Dietetic, Medical, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, ODP, Physiotherapy, Speech and Language Therapy, Therapeutic Radiography Students.

The appointee will be based at The Christie and will provide input to medical student teaching, with opportunities for research and to develop and enhance your working relationships, with scope for academic progression in the field of Clinical Education.

1. EDUCATION (80%)

Clinical Fellows in Education will have the opportunity and the expectation to be directly involved in face-to-face teaching of Medical students.

Medical Student Education Programme Role

• Hybrid learning packages to cover e.g., clinical induction, basic oncology
• Multi professional learning packages

1. CLINICAL (20%)

The Clinical service work and training will be discussed and developed based on the post-holders own interests and prior experience. It is likely to include a combination of ward-based and clinic sessions within oncology/palliative care.

1. RESEARCH AND AUDIT

Post holders will be encouraged to undertake a piece of audit/research during their tenure. Similarly, they will be encouraged to engage in in-house clinical governance projects to improve patient management/experience and/or optimize patient pathwaysThe medical establishment

Job Planning

The weekly job plan is likely to be variable based on educational activity. An example of a possible week is given below. The post will include a minimum of 20% clinical activity on an annualised basis. Please note that this post is not recognised for training.

am

pm

Monday

CPD

Tuesday

Education team leadership meeting

Junior doctor teaching

Program development project work.

Wednesday

Acute oncology

Ward work

Thursday

Educational development role

Educational development role

Friday

CPD

Project work

Contacts

Arrangements to visit the hospital or to discuss the role further, may be made directly with:

Name &

Role Title

Email

Number

Dr Lubna Bhatt, Director UGME

lubnabhatt@nhs.net

0161 446 8580

Sachin Kate, PG/UG Education Manager

Sachin.Kate@nhs.net

Continuing Professional Development

The Christie International Fellowship Programme

All Christie Fellows are automatically part of The Christie International Fellowship Programme. Supported by Christie Education, Christie Fellows are given a unique opportunity. All Fellows have the opportunity to spend a minimum of 20% of their time allocated to personal development, with examples such as Quality Improvement (QI), Audit, and Research and Innovation; this will be agreed on an individual basis between the Fellow and their Supervisor. This time will be protected and can be used to focus on whatever your own personal interests are. Working collaboratively with your supervisor you will set individual learning objectives in whichever area you wish, and you will be fully supported in achieving them. In addition to this, each Fellow has access to a personally designed educational experience incorporating clinical practice, research, and education.

This programme will include:

• An active role in patient care and/or clinical research including:
  • Patient focused multi-disciplinary team meetings (MDTs) and ward rounds
  • Personal clinical or research supervisor support
  • Disease-specific group development meetings
  • Research discussions and journal clubs
  • A unique core education programme focused in your chosen area
  • Access to The Christies Education Events Programme
  • Access to formal postgraduate qualifications in addition to the funded PGCert in Medical Education, if relevant

Christie Fellows can also expect:

• Support and guidance through the GMC registration process (if needed)
• A robust induction and orientation programme
• A fellow buddy schemes
• A schedule of pastoral activities

In the case of this specific fellowship, the successful applicant will be supported to gain a formal qualification in Healthcare Education (e.g., PGCert in Medical Education) and will be expected to complete this. Options for this are available locally via The University of Manchester or Edge Hill University, but other preferences will be considered..

They will also be provided mentorship in leadership by the Postgraduate and Undergraduate Education team, encouraged to take on suitable managerial and administrative responsibilities and be supported to further develop their interest in Clinical Education.

Whilst this post is not recognised for training, the appointee will also be allocated a Clinical Supervisor and an Educational Supervisor and have access to the junior doctor in-house teaching and training programme. There are weekly teaching sessions which the post holder will be expected to attend on a regular basis. There is also a weekly feedback session with senior medical staff to discuss clinical issues. Clinical Fellows will also be encouraged to attend various educational lectures, meeting, and seminars.

Individual appraisal will be carried in conjunction with the Educational Supervisor. Mentorship opportunities and career guidance will also be available. The aim would be for the post holder to sufficiently improve their portfolio enabling them to pursue roles Clinical Education and/or to compete nationally for medical/ clinical oncology or palliative medicine specialty rotations. The experience can also be useful for those wishing to pursue GP training schemes / non oncology hospital specialties.

There is an excellent medical library with good information technology facilities on site. In addition, there are strong links with the Postgraduate Centres at the nearby Manchester University Hospitals Foundation Trust.

Clinical Fellows will be able to apply for leave and funding for approved courses of study (including attendance at examinations). It is expected that the Fellow may wish to obtain educational qualifications of an appropriate level and CPD in the field of medical education. Support will be considered to the successful candidate.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Specifications

Essential for the post

Desirable for the post

METHOD OF ASSESSMENT*

1. ATTAINMENTS

Educational

2. Qualifications

Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery Degree

AF

3. Professional Qualifications

GMC Registration and licensed to practice

PGCert in Medical Education or must be willing to work towards achieving this as part of the role.

CE

4. Research / Publications

Demonstrates understanding of the importance of research

Demonstration of aptitude for carrying out research

AF

5. TRAINING

Evidence of attainment of Foundation competencies

AF

6. EXPERIENCE

Job Specific

On commencement, 2 years postgraduate experience

Prior experience in Medical Education

AF

7. Management / Audit

Demonstrates understanding of the importance of audit

Evidence of active participation in audit

AF

8. TEACHING

Previous involvement in Clinical Education

AF

9. PERSONAL SKILLS

Acceptability

To recognise personal limitations but to work competently within these boundaries

Good interpersonal skills

Good communication skills (written and verbal)

AF/I

10. Self- Reliance

Capacity to work under pressure

AF

11. Motivation

Capacity to manage/prioritise time and information effectively

AF

12. CIRCUMSTANCES

Domicile

Within 30 minutes travel time to the hospital.

AF

Abbreviations for Methods of Assessment:

AF Application Form

I Interview

R References

CE Certification Evidence

Qualifications

Essential

• Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery Degree
• GMC Registration and licensed to practice
• Demonstrates understanding of the importance of research

Desirable

• PGCert in Medical Education or must be willing to work towards achieving this as part of the role.
• Demonstration of aptitude for carrying out research

Training

Essential

• Evidence of attainment of Foundation competencies

Experience

Essential

• On commencement, 2 years postgraduate experience
• Demonstrates understanding of the importance of audit
• Previous involvement in Clinical Education

Desirable

• Prior experience in Medical Education
• Evidence of active participation in audit

CIRCUMSTANCES Domicile

Essential

• Within 30 minutes travel time to the hospital.

Personal skills

Essential

• To recognise personal limitations but to work competently within these boundaries
• Good interpersonal skills
• Good communication skills (written and verbal)
• Capacity to work under pressure
• Capacity to manage/prioritise time and information effectively

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).