Job summary
***THIS IS A WELSH LEVEL 3 ESSENTIAL VACANCY***
Are you a Welsh speaking doctor who is excited by the prospect of becoming involved with medical education? Do you have the ability to inspire and motivate medical students and resident doctors? Could you identify innovative opportunities to enhance medical education across Hywel Dda? If so, this may be the ideal role for you.
An exciting opportunity has become available for an enthusiastic and suitably qualified medical practitioner to join Hywel Dda University Health Board's progressive team of medical educators, in the role of Medical Education Teaching Fellow for the department of Medicine in Withybush General Hospital.
This full time teaching fellow role is being offered on a 12month fixed term basis and expectations of the role include supporting undergraduate and postgraduate teaching across all medical specialties, in addition to providing generic teaching sessions for all medical students.
The position combines medical education with clinical practice, enabling the successful candidate to maintain and enhance their expertise in a specialty that aligns with their particular interest. On-call sessions will also be optional where there are rota gaps. The successful candidate will also be allocated time within the working week for continuing professional development.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will contribute to the delivery of high-quality undergraduate and postgraduate medical education. The role includes:-
- providing ward-based and classroom teaching to Medical Students, Physician Associate Students and Resident Doctors
- supporting individual learning needs through activities such as case-based discussions, history-taking assessments and workplace-based assessments.
- facilitating undergraduate tutorials in line with Cardiff and Swansea Medical School curricula
- contribute to Foundation, IMT and GPST core teaching programmes, Health Board Grand Rounds and simulation-based education in collaboration with the Clinical Skills and Simulation Tutor
- supporting Medical Students and Resident Doctors through pastoral care, engagement with the Resident Doctors Forum and assistance with feedback collection and the GMC National Training Survey
- support and train overseas Clinical Fellows and International Medical Graduates
- assist with the organisation of Royal College examinations and mock exams
- participate in quality improvement initiatives, and support innovation in medical education.
- Professional development is integral to the role, with an expectation to undertake a postgraduate qualification in Medical Education (if not already held) and maintain a reflective learning portfolio.
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.
We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.
We work in partnership the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.
Our services are provided in:
Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest.
Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire.
Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings.
47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers.
Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff whoare able tocommunicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirementsduring the course ofyour employment with us.
These are the current applicable pay scales; however, these may change upon implementation of the framework agreement for reform to the terms and conditions of service for resident doctors and dentists in Wales. Further details can be found atBMA+-+Framework+Agreement+Wales.
https://youtu.be/RUMDpjtu1sY https://youtu.be/Xb5ksZWmXm8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLioZyqIpwk&t=33s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vgt03XPT6RQ https://youtu.be/mETORurxSBU
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff whoare able tocommunicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirementsduring the course ofyour employment with us.
These are the current applicable pay scales; however, these may change upon implementation of the framework agreement for reform to the terms and conditions of service for resident doctors and dentists in Wales. Further details can be found atBMA+-+Framework+Agreement+Wales.
https://youtu.be/RUMDpjtu1sY https://youtu.be/Xb5ksZWmXm8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLioZyqIpwk&t=33s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vgt03XPT6RQ https://youtu.be/mETORurxSBU
Person Specification
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner.
- Flexible approach to the needs of the service.
- Welsh Speaker (Level 3)
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Participation in clinical audit (or quality improvement project) and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice.
Desirable
- Able to demonstrate involvement in implementing change.
Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential
- Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice.
- Valid Certified Advanced Life Support Skills.
- MBBS or recognised equivalent.
Desirable
- Additional clinical qualification(s).
Experience
Essential
- Completion of at least 2 years Postgraduate experience (or part time equivalent).
- Able to demonstrate core competencies achieved.
- NHS Experience.
Desirable
- Able to demonstrate team working.
Teaching
Essential
- Willingness to participate in teaching and training.
Desirable
- Able to demonstrate previous experience in teaching
Person Specification
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner.
- Flexible approach to the needs of the service.
- Welsh Speaker (Level 3)
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Participation in clinical audit (or quality improvement project) and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice.
Desirable
- Able to demonstrate involvement in implementing change.
Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential
- Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice.
- Valid Certified Advanced Life Support Skills.
- MBBS or recognised equivalent.
Desirable
- Additional clinical qualification(s).
Experience
Essential
- Completion of at least 2 years Postgraduate experience (or part time equivalent).
- Able to demonstrate core competencies achieved.
- NHS Experience.
Desirable
- Able to demonstrate team working.
Teaching
Essential
- Willingness to participate in teaching and training.
Desirable
- Able to demonstrate previous experience in teaching
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).
