About this role
Job summary
This is a fixed term post for 12 months in the first instance, extendable by mutual consent, for those interested in developing a career in medical simulation and education.
This exciting and predominantly educational role carries responsibility for coordination and provision of teaching and simulation, including clinical skills, for post-graduate/IMT doctors, student physician associates and year 5 Imperial medical students.
The trainee will work to develop and deliver staff training and medical simulation projects. Approximately 1 day per week can incorporate a clinical service commitment in the adult intensive care unit.
Main duties of the job
The trainee will be expected to complete a postgraduate qualification in medical education. This will be fully funded as part of the post and is normally in the form of a postgraduate certificate (PGcert).
However, the successful applicant could undertake a diploma should a PGcert have already been achieved.
The aim of the position is to enable the Fellow, by the end of twelve months:
To function independently as a medical simulation facilitator and educator. To have completed a Postgraduate Certificate or equivalent in medical education/simulation. This will be fully funded as part of the role. To have developed an understanding of how simulation training can be used to reduce clinical risk. To have gained further clinical experience in Intensive Care Medicine relevant to higher medical training
About us
Guy's and St Thomas' is among the UK's busiest and most successful NHS foundation trusts. We provide a full range of hospital and communityservices for people in south London and as well as specialist care for patients from further afield including cancer, renal, orthopaedic, respiratoryand cardiovascular services.In February 2021 the Royal Brompton and Harefield joined Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, bringing together world-leadingexpertise in the care and research of heart and lung disease. Our merger provides a once in a generation opportunity to build a lasting, world renowned heart and lung centre, providing the highest quality care for patients and conducting world-leading research.
The CSSC at Royal Brompton hospital is a safe learning environment for learners from across clinical disciplines with an interest in cardiothoracic medicine and surgery.
The well-equipped centre incorporates four teaching rooms, a simulation lab and skills lab, with teaching resources which include the Apollo high fidelity patient simulator, bronchoscopy, ultrasound and surgical simulators. Additionally, the centre offers a variety of part task training models. Support is offered to learners and faculty by the centre staff which include an simulation facilitator of nursing background and a technician.
Job description Job responsibilities
The fellow will work with 5th year Imperial medical students in intensive care medicine and will have the opportunity to be involved in bedside teaching, simulated training, small group teaching and other teaching format. The nature of the placements at Royal Brompton means the fellow will be able to capitalise on small group numbers to deliver learner-focused sessions, and the fellow will have the opportunity to shape the students learning experience.
In addition, the fellow will also work with the clinical skills and simulation coordinator, Royal Marsden simulation fellow and Harefield Hospital education fellow to provide simulation for IMT trainees. They will be supported to organise and co-facilitate a series of immersive simulation and simulated skills training days for IMT doctors from Royal Brompton, Marsden and Chelsea and Westminster Hospital.
There will be additional opportunity to support in facilitating established consultant led simulated training programmes across specialties including respiratory, cardiology, anaesthetics and Imperial College school of Medicine.
Job advert may close early if we receive a high volume of applicants.
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training Essential
Full GMC registration with a licence to practice MBBS or equivalent medical qualification Completion of Foundation Year 2 Training (or equivalent)
Desirable
MRCP/FRCA/MRCEM/MRCS (or first part) or equivalent
Experience Essential
Informal teaching experience Current NHS Experience
Desirable
Formal teaching experience Experience with Intensive Care Medicine and/ or anaesthesia
Skills and Abilities Essential
Teaching and training
Desirable
Critical appraisal skills Presentation or papers
Other Essential
Excellent networking abilities Enthusiasm for medical education and training, and simulation Good communication skills IT skills and computer literacy Advanced life support
Knowledge Essential
Knowledge of the basic educational principles and their applications within clinical settings
Desirable
Good understanding of current issues and challenges within medical education
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.
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Employer details Employer name Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
Address Royal Brompton Hospital
Sydney Street
London
SW3 6NP
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)