Obstetrics & Gynaecology ST - 1-2 Teaching Lead

NHS England

The closing date is 30 April 2025

Job summary

This vacancy is only for those Consultants already employed in Thames Valley - please do not apply if you are out with this area and the Trusts affiliated with Thames Valley

There is a vacancy for an Obstetrics and Gynaecology Teaching Lead for ST 1/2 Residence in our organisation. This role offers a 3 year secondment with the possibility of extending this for a further 2 years. This role will be 0.5 EMC which equates to 2 hours per week and £5000 per annum.

Main duties of the job

This post is created to enhance the training and development of ST 1/2 residents within the School of Obstetrics and Gynaecology across Thames Valley. The Teaching lead for ST 1/2 will work closely with the ST 1/2 Training Programme Director and support the Head of School, maintaining professional and managerial accountability to them.

The role is designed to ensure that ST 1/2 residents have access to necessary training opportunities that meet their basic curriculum requirements. This includes curriculum mapping and ensuring appropriate use of the ePortfolio. Collaboration with College Tutors and Educational Supervisors will be essential in this process.

About us

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Date posted

16 April 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

Depending on experience Salary paid in line with sessional payments

Contract

Secondment

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

990-SE-7989-E

Job locations

Sandford Gate

East Point Business Park, Littlemore

Oxford

OX4 6LB


Job description

Job responsibilities

Previous experience in educational program coordination, trainee assessment, and curriculum development would be beneficial for candidates in this role.

You can find further details about the role, including key responsibilities and accountabilities, alongside the organisational structure and person specification in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents.

Secondments

Applicants from within the NHS will be offered on a secondment basis only, agreement should be obtained from their employer prior to submitting the application.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Previous experience in educational program coordination, trainee assessment, and curriculum development would be beneficial for candidates in this role.

You can find further details about the role, including key responsibilities and accountabilities, alongside the organisational structure and person specification in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents.

Secondments

Applicants from within the NHS will be offered on a secondment basis only, agreement should be obtained from their employer prior to submitting the application.

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

  • Ability to provide regular reports on activity to the Head of School

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

  • Demonstrate experience of using simulation as an educational tool - including human factors training

Desirable

  • Ability to relate local application of simulation to the RCOG Education Strategy
  • Experience in an educational management or support role, e.g. clinical lead.
  • Excellent communication skills - listening, empathy, ability to influence, need for confidentiality etc.
  • Full or co-opted member of School Board (Subject to Head of School's Discretion

Qualifications

Essential

  • Primary clinical healthcare qualification
  • Membership/Fellowship of a College, Faculty, professional association and/or regulatory body
  • Attendance at courses aimed to support educational development - Train the trainers ROBuST
Person Specification

Skills

Essential

  • Ability to provide regular reports on activity to the Head of School

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

  • Demonstrate experience of using simulation as an educational tool - including human factors training

Desirable

  • Ability to relate local application of simulation to the RCOG Education Strategy
  • Experience in an educational management or support role, e.g. clinical lead.
  • Excellent communication skills - listening, empathy, ability to influence, need for confidentiality etc.
  • Full or co-opted member of School Board (Subject to Head of School's Discretion

Qualifications

Essential

  • Primary clinical healthcare qualification
  • Membership/Fellowship of a College, Faculty, professional association and/or regulatory body
  • Attendance at courses aimed to support educational development - Train the trainers ROBuST

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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

NHS England

Address

Sandford Gate

East Point Business Park, Littlemore

Oxford

OX4 6LB


Employer's website

https://www.england.nhs.uk/about/working-for/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

NHS England

Address

Sandford Gate

East Point Business Park, Littlemore

Oxford

OX4 6LB


Employer's website

https://www.england.nhs.uk/about/working-for/ (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

Head of School of Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Ruth Houlden

ruth.houlden@ouh.nhs.uk

Date posted

16 April 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

Depending on experience Salary paid in line with sessional payments

Contract

Secondment

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

990-SE-7989-E

Job locations

Sandford Gate

East Point Business Park, Littlemore

Oxford

OX4 6LB


Supporting documents

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