About this role
Job summary
This is a new post which will offer a unique combination of teaching and research opportunities at SFH. It will involve taking a lead role in the organisation, development and delivery of clinical teaching and tutorials to medical students based at SFH, both within the clinical workplace and in a teaching/skills environment.
Personal teaching skills will be developed and improved, along with understanding and experience of experiential learning, competency assessment and evaluation tools. There will also be the opportunity to develop skills and experience in non-technical areas such as communication and de/briefing working alongside experienced faculty members UMED.
The post would be ideal for either a post CT2-ST3 or a mid-scheme ST4-8, an experienced SHO or Specialist Registrar who has a clinical background involving Otorhinolaryngology. The successful applicant will also have an interest in medical education and educational research.
Main duties of the job
The over-riding purpose is to support the provision of the highest quality patient care through personal actions and continuous improvement.
1. Elective surgery at Kings Mill Hospital and/or at Newark Hospital.
2. Participation in the non-resident on-call rota for ENT.
3. Cover for colleagues' annual leave and other authorised absences.
4. Contribution to the training of junior medical staff, medical students and nurses.
5. Participation in the educational and audit programme within the department.
6. Participation in continuing professional development activities in accordance with current guidelines issued by the Royal College of Surgeons in order to maintain knowledge and skills.
7. Maintain professional standards and obligations as set out by the General Medical Council (GMC) and comply in particular with the GMC's guidance on 'Good Medical Practice'.
8. Participation in annual appraisal.
About us
We are proud of our improvements over the last five years at Sherwood Forest Hospitals, and we recognise we can improve further. We know good quality healthcare can only be delivered by focussing on the experience of people, be it patients and the public or the colleagues you work with. Our improvements have been achieved by two central commitments to people:
We expect all patients to receive the same standard of care we would want our friends and family to have and:
We expect all colleagues to be treated with the same values we believe are important; support, kindness and respect.
Job description Job responsibilities
See attached job description and person specification for further details and a full list of main responsibilities.
Person Specification
Clinical Experience Essential
At least four months of ENT experience Satisfactory completion of Foundation years or equivalent clinical training
Desirable
Project management experience
Teaching Essential
Enthusiastic and experienced in teaching clinical skills in the workplace or training environment to junior staff and students
Desirable
Experience of teaching to multidisciplinary groups Has successfully completed a 'training the trainers' course or 'teaching skills' course Presentations at local/regional/national meetings
Qualifications Essential
MBBS or equivalent Full registration with the General Medical Council
Desirable
Distinction, prizes or honours during postgraduate training
Research Essential
Evidence of active participation and completion of an audit project
Desirable
Publications in peer-reviewed journals Participation in a clinically based research project
Other Essential
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team Ability to organize and manage clinical and time priorities Commitment to continuing medical education and the requirements of clinical governance Professional attitude to work Prepared to work flexibly according to the changing need of the service
Desirable
Computer literate
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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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 Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address King's Mill Hospital
Mansfield Road
Sutton-in-Ashfield
NG17 4JL
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.sfh-tr.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)