Job summary
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If you are interested in joining us at this exciting time and would relish the challenge of playing a part in the future development of the Three Counties Medical School as we train the next generation of doctors, we welcome your application.
Main duties of the job
We now wish to appoint a number of Medical Education Facilitators (MEFs) to support the on-going delivery of the curriculum across years 1 and 2 (Phase 1). This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the team as the Medical School, which opened to students in September 2023, enters its next phase of development..
You are invited to apply for a part-time post (between 0.2-0.8 FTE/ 1 4 days a week) to deliver a combination of Problem Based Learning (PBL) and/or Integrated Clinical Methods (ICM) contributing to the programme across the week. As a PBL Facilitator you will meet with groups of students on Monday and Fridays, as an ICM Tutor on Tuesdays and/or Thursday over 35 weeks term time, and the remaining time will be devoted to preparation, curriculum development, career development and the assessment of students. Acting as Personal Academic Tutors you will meet at least 4 times a year with individual students and be responsible for updating student records and liaising with student support services
About us
The University of Worcester is a high achieving, award-winning, dynamic institution set within an inclusive and engaged community. The number one University in England for gender equality, according to the last three years of the Times Higher Educations University Impact Rankings, with multiple accolades for teaching quality, inclusion, contribution to the community, and environmental sustainability, the University has been shortlisted as Times Higher Education University of the Year three times in recent years.
One of the best Universities for health education, Worcester has founded the distinctive Three Counties Medical School [TCMS], aiming to widen access to careers in medicine and retain graduates in the local area,. The Schools MBChB curriculum emphasises problem-based learning [PBL], early patient contact, programmatic assessment, and an emphasis on community-orientated clinical placements at every stage.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. To provide Problem-based Learning (PBL) Facilitation and / or Integrated Clinical Methods Facilitation (ICM - clinical communication skills and basic physical examination techniques) within small group facilitation in person and / or online if required.
2. To use the appropriate teaching, learning support and assessment methods.
3. To assess the progress of students both formatively and summatively, with reference to the assessment criteria and provide constructive and timely feedback to students.
4. To undertake the necessary preparation for facilitating the learning sessions, including introductory training, and reading of documentation (Facilitators Notes).
5. To contribute to PBL/ICM scenario refreshment, simulated patient (SP) training, and the tutor notes.
6. To provide student guidance, mentorship, and pastoral support as a Personal Academic Tutor (PAT) (if taking on a PBL Facilitator role).
7. To contribute to the quality assurance processes and the evaluation of the MBChB programme.
8. To attend pertinent staff development and in house training activities as required by the role including PAT and take part in peer teaching observation and dialogue.
9. To engage in scholarly practice.
10. Maintain personal and professional development to meet the changing demands of the job; participate in appropriate training activities and encourage and support staff in their development and training.
11. Take steps to ensure and enhance personal health, safety and well-being and that of other staff and students.
12. Carry out these duties in a manner that promotes equality of opportunity and supports diversity and inclusion and takes into account the University's commitment to environmentally sustainable ways of working.
*The above does not represent an exhaustive list of duties associated with this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. To provide Problem-based Learning (PBL) Facilitation and / or Integrated Clinical Methods Facilitation (ICM - clinical communication skills and basic physical examination techniques) within small group facilitation in person and / or online if required.
2. To use the appropriate teaching, learning support and assessment methods.
3. To assess the progress of students both formatively and summatively, with reference to the assessment criteria and provide constructive and timely feedback to students.
4. To undertake the necessary preparation for facilitating the learning sessions, including introductory training, and reading of documentation (Facilitators Notes).
5. To contribute to PBL/ICM scenario refreshment, simulated patient (SP) training, and the tutor notes.
6. To provide student guidance, mentorship, and pastoral support as a Personal Academic Tutor (PAT) (if taking on a PBL Facilitator role).
7. To contribute to the quality assurance processes and the evaluation of the MBChB programme.
8. To attend pertinent staff development and in house training activities as required by the role including PAT and take part in peer teaching observation and dialogue.
9. To engage in scholarly practice.
10. Maintain personal and professional development to meet the changing demands of the job; participate in appropriate training activities and encourage and support staff in their development and training.
11. Take steps to ensure and enhance personal health, safety and well-being and that of other staff and students.
12. Carry out these duties in a manner that promotes equality of opportunity and supports diversity and inclusion and takes into account the University's commitment to environmentally sustainable ways of working.
*The above does not represent an exhaustive list of duties associated with this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registration with the GMC, NMC, HCPC (or another relevant clinical discipline).
- A good first degree (Level 6) in a relevant discipline.
- Post Graduate Qualification in Medical Education or equivalent such as PG Cert in Learning and Teaching in HE and / or Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (HEA) or working towards.
Skills
Essential
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex and conceptual ideas to a range of different audiences.
- Ability to facilitate student learning using nondidactic techniques including those relevant to clinical and communication skills.
- Demonstrable commitment to diversity and inclusion and to the health and wellbeing of staff and students.
- Good IT skills and working knowledge of MS Word packages.
- A commitment to medical education and developing future doctors.
Experience
Essential
- In-depth knowledge, experience, and expertise in an appropriate medical / healthcare or scientific discipline to enable the successful facilitation of PBL / ICM groups with medical students.
- Knowledge of contemporary teaching methods, preferably PBL and / or small group teaching, facilitation, and critical appraisal.
- Experience of giving constructive, formative feedback to others in the workplace, (ideally providing feedback to students).
- Understanding of the pastoral and academic support requirements of medical students (ideally some experience of providing such support).
- Evidence of continuing professional development, and commitment to engage in scholarly activity.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registration with the GMC, NMC, HCPC (or another relevant clinical discipline).
- A good first degree (Level 6) in a relevant discipline.
- Post Graduate Qualification in Medical Education or equivalent such as PG Cert in Learning and Teaching in HE and / or Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (HEA) or working towards.
Skills
Essential
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex and conceptual ideas to a range of different audiences.
- Ability to facilitate student learning using nondidactic techniques including those relevant to clinical and communication skills.
- Demonstrable commitment to diversity and inclusion and to the health and wellbeing of staff and students.
- Good IT skills and working knowledge of MS Word packages.
- A commitment to medical education and developing future doctors.
Experience
Essential
- In-depth knowledge, experience, and expertise in an appropriate medical / healthcare or scientific discipline to enable the successful facilitation of PBL / ICM groups with medical students.
- Knowledge of contemporary teaching methods, preferably PBL and / or small group teaching, facilitation, and critical appraisal.
- Experience of giving constructive, formative feedback to others in the workplace, (ideally providing feedback to students).
- Understanding of the pastoral and academic support requirements of medical students (ideally some experience of providing such support).
- Evidence of continuing professional development, and commitment to engage in scholarly activity.
Additional information
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
