Job summary
The Clinical Education Fellowships offer an exciting opportunity to work and develop within the Faculty of Medical Education in Cwm Taf Morgannwg UHB across our three acute units, Princess of Wales Hospital, Royal Glamorgan Hospital and Prince Charles Hospital. Successful candidates will join a motivated, enthusiastic faculty in the delivery of undergraduate education for students primarily from Cardiff University Medical School. The posts are for one year from 4th August 2025 and would suit CTs/STs wishing to develop as clinical teachers. These posts are primarily for educational development however, successful candidates have the opportunity to gain clinical experience within a chosen specialty for one day of the week (subject to specialty availability). Our educational fellows are required to undertake study for the PGCE/Diploma in Medical Education at Cardiff University and are encouraged to develop research projects during their tenure.
English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
This is a 12 months fixed term appointment to provide temporary additional capacity to support with the teaching of Medical Students.
Previous applicants do not need to re-apply.
Main duties of the job
THIS POST IS FIXED TERM FOR UPTO 12 MONTHS DUE TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE SERVICE
The successful applicants will be an integral part of the undergraduate medical education team and will be responsible for the local organisation and delivery of the C21 curriculum to our medical students. There are many other opportunities within these roles including training as a medical examiner, question writing and standard setting. Fellows are required to undertake study for a PGCE/Diploma in Medical Education and develop research projects.
About us
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs: Bridgend Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf.
We live by our core values:
- We listen, learn and improve
- We treat everyone with respect
- We all work together as one team
We are a proud local employer; around 80% of our 15000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only our lifeblood of our organisation but of the diverse communities that we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Management-The successful applicants will be integral in the management of undergraduate education within the UHB and will be involved with planning undergraduate training and allocation of resources.
- Clinical/Professional-Although these are primarily educational posts the successful applicants will have the opportunity to maintain or develop clinical experience in the specialty of their choice (subject to local availability)
- Service Delivery-Clinical experience is supported in any available specialty supernumerary to service delivery.
- Leadership-Fellows will be expected to develop, support and lead a junior faculty to support the delivery of undergraduate teaching.
- Communication-Fellows are required to work closely with Undergraduate Lead and Honorary Senior Lecturers and participate in meetings with the University for planning and implementation of the C21 curriculum. In addition, they will be required to build and maintain relationships with medical education staff, as well as working with the other Clinical Fellows across the UHB.
- Education and training/Staff Management-Fellows will coordinate and lead a team of junior doctors in delivering certain components of the undergraduate curriculum.
- Information Resources- the Medical Education Department is undergoing a major ICT infrastructure upgrade to align with both current and more contemporary approaches to teaching and learning. Appropriate resources will be made available to support the successful applicants
- Finance-These posts are funded by SIFT money designated to support undergraduate education and training. Successful applicants will be funded in their study for PGCE/Diploma.
- Research & Development- Fellows will be expected to develop and undertake a research project during their tenure.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Management-The successful applicants will be integral in the management of undergraduate education within the UHB and will be involved with planning undergraduate training and allocation of resources.
- Clinical/Professional-Although these are primarily educational posts the successful applicants will have the opportunity to maintain or develop clinical experience in the specialty of their choice (subject to local availability)
- Service Delivery-Clinical experience is supported in any available specialty supernumerary to service delivery.
- Leadership-Fellows will be expected to develop, support and lead a junior faculty to support the delivery of undergraduate teaching.
- Communication-Fellows are required to work closely with Undergraduate Lead and Honorary Senior Lecturers and participate in meetings with the University for planning and implementation of the C21 curriculum. In addition, they will be required to build and maintain relationships with medical education staff, as well as working with the other Clinical Fellows across the UHB.
- Education and training/Staff Management-Fellows will coordinate and lead a team of junior doctors in delivering certain components of the undergraduate curriculum.
- Information Resources- the Medical Education Department is undergoing a major ICT infrastructure upgrade to align with both current and more contemporary approaches to teaching and learning. Appropriate resources will be made available to support the successful applicants
- Finance-These posts are funded by SIFT money designated to support undergraduate education and training. Successful applicants will be funded in their study for PGCE/Diploma.
- Research & Development- Fellows will be expected to develop and undertake a research project during their tenure.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC/GDC Registration
- 2 years full-time postgraduate training (or part-time equivalent), Or as fixed-term specialty trainee in a relevant specialty OR equivalent experience / competencies
Desirable
- MRCP/MRCS or recognised equivalent or be studying towards
- Further relevant degree/diploma/teaching qualification or commitment to undertake one
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of working effectively as a part of a multidisciplinary team
- Commitment to team approach and multi-disciplinary working
- Up to date with current practices in medical education
- Working as part of a clinical and educational management team
- Understanding of C21 undergraduate curriculum
- Teaching and training of post/undergraduate medical staff
- Evidence of participation in, progressing and completing audit
- Previous experience of working in the NHS/experience of NHS working practices and systems.
Skills
Essential
- Understanding of clinical risk management and clinical governance
- Ability to take independent clinical decisions when necessary and to seek advice from senior doctors as appropriate
- Ability to manage own time and work load
- Able to work as a member of a team or on own
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills - ability to communicate sensitively with patients, relatives and staff
- Understanding of information systems and technology
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Flexible and adaptable to competing demands
- Ability to travel between sites
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC/GDC Registration
- 2 years full-time postgraduate training (or part-time equivalent), Or as fixed-term specialty trainee in a relevant specialty OR equivalent experience / competencies
Desirable
- MRCP/MRCS or recognised equivalent or be studying towards
- Further relevant degree/diploma/teaching qualification or commitment to undertake one
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of working effectively as a part of a multidisciplinary team
- Commitment to team approach and multi-disciplinary working
- Up to date with current practices in medical education
- Working as part of a clinical and educational management team
- Understanding of C21 undergraduate curriculum
- Teaching and training of post/undergraduate medical staff
- Evidence of participation in, progressing and completing audit
- Previous experience of working in the NHS/experience of NHS working practices and systems.
Skills
Essential
- Understanding of clinical risk management and clinical governance
- Ability to take independent clinical decisions when necessary and to seek advice from senior doctors as appropriate
- Ability to manage own time and work load
- Able to work as a member of a team or on own
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills - ability to communicate sensitively with patients, relatives and staff
- Understanding of information systems and technology
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Flexible and adaptable to competing demands
- Ability to travel between sites
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
Address
Royal Glamorgan, Princess of Wales , Prince Charles
Llantristant
CF47 9DT
Employer's website
https://joinctm.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)
