Job summary
This post is an ideal opportunity for a doctor who wishes to develop educational insight and
capability. The post holder will work with the unit leads in planning and delivering all aspects of
undergraduate medical education in Phase 1 of the curriculum in a variety of different methods.
The role has an emphasis on clinical skills and providing clinical context for students learning in
early years. As part of a clinical educator team the position offers the opportunities for
involvement in a variety of academic tasks including student assessment and applicant selection
for places at the medical school. Additionally, there is an opportunity to apply for a funded
University of Buckingham PGCert in Medical Education, for those committing to and completing
a 12-month post working a minimum of three days a week.
Main duties of the job
The primary role of the clinical educators is to support the unit leads in delivering group work
sessions, to act as group work facilitators and integrate biomedical science in a clinical
context for the students learning in the early years.
Secondary to this role is a varied number of additional tasks which the clinical educators may be
required to participate in depending on when opportunities arise. These include:
- Exam question writing, review and marking
- OSCE writing, review and assessing
- Filming videos for clinical skills foundation course, selection stations, OSCE training
- Student selection assessing
- Participating in open days to showcase our clinical skills facilities and talk to prospective
students
- Review and development of teaching materials, including question and model answer
writing
- Delivery of revision sessions (to include both written and OSCE revision)
- Student Selection Component supervision
- Personal tutor mentorship for students
- Involvement in Quality Improvement projects in the faculty
This list is not complete but provides a flavour of the scope of involvement that the clinical
educators have within the Medical School. From time to time, you may be asked to perform
additional tasks at the discretion of the Medical School senior leadership team.
About us
The University of Buckingham has a unique atmosphere, unlike that of any other higher educational institution. Despite being the UK's smallest University and the only independent University to hold a Royal Charter, Buckingham has staff from over 25 countries, making it a truly distinctive work environment.
The University of Buckingham is thus a place where teachers, support staff and students will get to know each other personally and staff have the opportunity for full involvement in University life. The University's surrounding area has many picturesque walks, beautiful villages and heritage buildings of national importance which make a very pleasurable working environment.
The University of Buckingham created the UK's first independent, not-for-profit, Medical School in 2015. Our guiding philosophy is to produce highly ethical, honest, and compassionate doctors who will put the patient first. Our condensed 4.5 year MB ChB programme is derived from a well-established curriculum, and we now have an intake of around 120 students per year. Our medical school is small enough for our students to be part of a coherent and supportive community, and large enough to provide all the experience needed to become a medical practitioner. We received our GMC accreditation in May 2019 and our first intake took up their Foundation Training in August 2019.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Are you looking for an exciting prospect for a fixed term period of 12 months?
This is a chance to develop your teaching skills. Working three or four days per week at The University of Buckingham Medical School, you will facilitate biomedical science and clinical teaching of first and second year medical students. These appointments have been developed to support high quality teaching of undergraduate medical students at the University of Buckingham Medical School during the first two University-based years (Phase I). The posts are suitable for doctors who have completed a minimum of 2 years of general professional training after graduation, and who wish to gain further experience in undergraduate teaching.
The post is designed to provide postgraduate doctors at Core level an opportunity to explore Medical Education as part of their career. This fixed-term post (0.6 / 0.8 / 1 FTE,) based at the University, is aimed at those who wish to build on their personal teaching experience and develop expertise in educational theory. The role leaves time to do clinical work for part of the week.
The job is enjoyable and rewarding. Being 8.30am to 5.30pm it gives an opportunity to study for exams, develop interests outside medicine or even plan a wedding. The role also offers the opportunity to undertake the Post Graduate Certificate in Medical Education course at the University of Buckingham, fully funded by the Medical School.
A variety of start dates are possible throughout 2023 and this role can be offered at 0.6, 0.8 or 1 FTE. Please contact Louise Rogers if you would like to discuss this further.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Are you looking for an exciting prospect for a fixed term period of 12 months?
This is a chance to develop your teaching skills. Working three or four days per week at The University of Buckingham Medical School, you will facilitate biomedical science and clinical teaching of first and second year medical students. These appointments have been developed to support high quality teaching of undergraduate medical students at the University of Buckingham Medical School during the first two University-based years (Phase I). The posts are suitable for doctors who have completed a minimum of 2 years of general professional training after graduation, and who wish to gain further experience in undergraduate teaching.
The post is designed to provide postgraduate doctors at Core level an opportunity to explore Medical Education as part of their career. This fixed-term post (0.6 / 0.8 / 1 FTE,) based at the University, is aimed at those who wish to build on their personal teaching experience and develop expertise in educational theory. The role leaves time to do clinical work for part of the week.
The job is enjoyable and rewarding. Being 8.30am to 5.30pm it gives an opportunity to study for exams, develop interests outside medicine or even plan a wedding. The role also offers the opportunity to undertake the Post Graduate Certificate in Medical Education course at the University of Buckingham, fully funded by the Medical School.
A variety of start dates are possible throughout 2023 and this role can be offered at 0.6, 0.8 or 1 FTE. Please contact Louise Rogers if you would like to discuss this further.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 2 years postgraduate experience.
Personal skills
Essential
- Enthusiasm for, and motivation to explore, all aspects of Medical Education (no prior experience necessary).
- Ability to establish good relationships with colleagues and students.
- Excellent team working skills.
- Effective communication skills.
- Pro-active approach to autonomous working.
- Creative and rational approaches to tasks.
- Logical rational thinking.
- Proficient in MS Office.
Qualifications
Essential
- Postgraduate doctor degree in Medicine.
- Current GMC registration with license to practice.
- Right to Work in the UK
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 2 years postgraduate experience.
Personal skills
Essential
- Enthusiasm for, and motivation to explore, all aspects of Medical Education (no prior experience necessary).
- Ability to establish good relationships with colleagues and students.
- Excellent team working skills.
- Effective communication skills.
- Pro-active approach to autonomous working.
- Creative and rational approaches to tasks.
- Logical rational thinking.
- Proficient in MS Office.
Qualifications
Essential
- Postgraduate doctor degree in Medicine.
- Current GMC registration with license to practice.
- Right to Work in the UK
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
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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).