About this role
Job summary
We're hiring a Postgraduate Medicine Clinical Teaching Fellow at Frimley Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, a role split across Frimley Park and Wexham Park Hospitals. Primarily, this post involves Medical Education (4 days/week) and one day per week in a clinical speciality aligned to the applicant's interests.
The role supports return-to-training trainees and locally employed doctors, particularly international medical graduates, through the development of tailored teaching programmes. Responsibilities include facilitating communication skills training, introducing the NHS system, aiding in UK integration for international doctors, and potentially assisting junior doctors with their portfolios.
The successful applicant will receive Sim Facilitation training and funding contribution toward a (non-university) teaching qualification. This position requires a postgraduate medical professional at an FY3+ level with strong interpersonal and communication skills, and a keen interest in medical education.
Main duties of the job
Develop and implement tailored teaching programmes for return-to-training trainees and locally employed doctors, particularly international medical graduates. Facilitate simulation support, primarily for foundation training. Provide guidance on communication skills, understanding of the NHS system, and aid in the UK integration process for international doctors. Potentially support junior doctors in managing their portfolios. Carry out clinical duties one day a week, in a speciality aligned with the applicant's interests. Liaise and collaborate with various key stakeholders including the Director of Clinical Education, FYTPDs, Clinical Tutors, and others. Engage in self-development, including Sim Facilitation training and completion of a teaching AoME accredited qualification. Regularly assess the needs and expectations of the trainees to ensure the teaching programmes remain effective and relevant.
About us Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available. Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too. We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users. Frimley Health Trust benefits on Vimeo
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for a more detailed understanding of the role and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
First Medical Degree Full GMC Registration Evidence of recent CPD
Desirable
Higher speciality qualifications Distinctions/Honours/Prizes Post Graduate Qualification PMQ (primary medical qualification) non-UK Based
Experience Essential
24 months recent clinical experience in NHS Computer literate
Skills & Knowledge Essential
Professional attitude Understanding of attributes required for an effective teacher Good organisational and time management skills with evidence of sound basic clinical skills Experience of delivering teaching and education Demonstrates commitment to quality in education Excellent interpersonal skills
Desirable
Understanding of national issues around medical education Planning to develop a career in medical/higher education Experience as faculty in simulation sessions Ability to design and implement new educational approaches
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship 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).
Employer details Employer name Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address Cross Site Frimley Park and Wexham Park Hospitals
Frimley/Slough
SL2 4HL
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)