Job summary
CARDIFF AND VALE UNIVERSITY LHB
Clinical Teaching Fellow Child Health
Applications are invited forthis exciting opportunity at Noah's Ark Children's Hospital in Cardiff.
The successful applicant will:
- Join our Child Health faculty and play an active role in organisation and delivery of undergraduate medical teaching (50%).
- Work clinically within General Paediatrics (50%). Of note, placement in another specialty instead may be possible subject to your prior experience, interest and post availability nearer the time.
- Undertake a Post Graduate Certificate in medical education with Cardiff University (fees funded)
Main duties of the job
The post is aimed at ST6-8 level or equivalent, but strong applications from ST4-5 level will be considered.
The post is for one year, from 6th September 2023 till and including 3rd September 2024. The post is full time with a 50% out of hours supplement.
For Wales Deanery trainees the option exists to continue training at 50% less than full time basis alongside applying for out of program experience. Advance discussion with the program director is strongly recommended.
Cardiff and Vale uHB is situated in a vibrant easily accessible part of Wales which combines the best of City life, coast and countryside all within easy reach. An exceptional quality of life can be achieved with affordable housing in the locality good schools and excellent sporting and cultural events at venues such as the Millennium stadium and the Millennium Centre and a range of others.
References will be required to cover a minimum of three years of previous employment and/or training. A satisfactory disclosure check will be required of the successful applicant.
The UHW reserves the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates apply.
In view of Border Immigration Agency regulations, all applicants must state their current immigration status including expiry dates.
About us
We are a teaching health board with close links to Cardiff University. The University boasts a high profile teaching, research and development role within the UK and abroad. Together we are training the next generation of medical professionals. Whilst the posts on offer are not recognised for training, we do offer candidates excellent equal educational opportunities to Deanery trainees, including study leave and rotas.
Cardiff and Vale University Local Health Board offers a full range of Regional Specialties for children in Wales. This comes at an exciting time in the development of Paediatric Services with the successful opening of the Phase One (2005) and Phase Two of the new Children's Hospital for Wales in March 2015.
Job description
Job responsibilities
TEACHING COMPONENT (50%)
The successful candidate will join Dr Julian Forton, Educational Lead in Child Health, in running the Undergraduate Teaching Programme in Child Health at The Childrens Hospital for Wales. He/She will be expected to deliver teaching, manage assessments, and administer the course through coordination of consultant and SpR colleagues, and support students as they pass through the Child Health programme. Significant experience will therefore be gained in both teaching and management.
The post holder will work closely with the Educational Lead in Child Health and undergraduate tutors to deliver quality evidence-based undergraduate education to medical students following the C21 curriculum.
The teaching will mostly (but not exclusively) be based in the University Hospital of Wales. Other teaching will take place at Cardiff University Medical School (UHW Campus).
The successful applicant will be expected to develop and expand the clinical teaching for undergraduate medical students on clinical placement within the Health Board.
Duties will include:
- Administration of the Child Health C21 module at The Childrens Hospital for Wales
- Contribution to bedside teaching, small group teaching, core teaching and lecture components of the course
- Administration of exit OSCE for students at The Childrens Hospital for Wales
- Educational supervision
- Pastoral care to students
- Examination in University Clinical Examination
- Writing of written exam questions
- Demonstrating and teaching clinical skills
- Chairing student case presentations
- Development of e-learning programmes for undergraduate students
- The post holder would be encouraged and supported to undertake a postgraduate qualification in medical education during the appointment
- The candidate would be encouraged to develop research programmes related to the evaluation and development of undergraduate teaching.
Job description
Job responsibilities
TEACHING COMPONENT (50%)
The successful candidate will join Dr Julian Forton, Educational Lead in Child Health, in running the Undergraduate Teaching Programme in Child Health at The Childrens Hospital for Wales. He/She will be expected to deliver teaching, manage assessments, and administer the course through coordination of consultant and SpR colleagues, and support students as they pass through the Child Health programme. Significant experience will therefore be gained in both teaching and management.
The post holder will work closely with the Educational Lead in Child Health and undergraduate tutors to deliver quality evidence-based undergraduate education to medical students following the C21 curriculum.
The teaching will mostly (but not exclusively) be based in the University Hospital of Wales. Other teaching will take place at Cardiff University Medical School (UHW Campus).
The successful applicant will be expected to develop and expand the clinical teaching for undergraduate medical students on clinical placement within the Health Board.
Duties will include:
- Administration of the Child Health C21 module at The Childrens Hospital for Wales
- Contribution to bedside teaching, small group teaching, core teaching and lecture components of the course
- Administration of exit OSCE for students at The Childrens Hospital for Wales
- Educational supervision
- Pastoral care to students
- Examination in University Clinical Examination
- Writing of written exam questions
- Demonstrating and teaching clinical skills
- Chairing student case presentations
- Development of e-learning programmes for undergraduate students
- The post holder would be encouraged and supported to undertake a postgraduate qualification in medical education during the appointment
- The candidate would be encouraged to develop research programmes related to the evaluation and development of undergraduate teaching.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCPCH or equivalent
- MBBs or equivalent
- Eligible for Full GMC Registration and license to practise
- Training in Radiation Protection (or agreement to attend next available course)
Desirable
- Academic Excellence (prizes, merits, distinctions etc)
- Medical Education Qualification
- Intercalated degree
Experience
Essential
- UK clinical experience in relevant specialty / environment
- Demonstrable knowledge of research and clinical governance
- Demonstrable skills in undergraduate education
- Demonstrable knowledge of good practice
Desirable
- Broad understanding of principles of medical education
- Proven publication record
Skills / Knowledge
Essential
- Up to date with current medical practices
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
Desirable
- Audit / teaching experience
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCPCH or equivalent
- MBBs or equivalent
- Eligible for Full GMC Registration and license to practise
- Training in Radiation Protection (or agreement to attend next available course)
Desirable
- Academic Excellence (prizes, merits, distinctions etc)
- Medical Education Qualification
- Intercalated degree
Experience
Essential
- UK clinical experience in relevant specialty / environment
- Demonstrable knowledge of research and clinical governance
- Demonstrable skills in undergraduate education
- Demonstrable knowledge of good practice
Desirable
- Broad understanding of principles of medical education
- Proven publication record
Skills / Knowledge
Essential
- Up to date with current medical practices
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
Desirable
- Audit / teaching experience
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).
