About this role
Job summary
One post is a one-year fixed term contract starting in August. It will be based at the Great Western Hospital Swindon (GWH) This is an exciting and unique opportunity for a resident doctor with an interest in education. The post will be 50% in Acute Medicine and 50% Post Graduate Medical Education. The post will also include the opportunity to be involved in the exciting field of simulation.
This post would typically suit a ST3 - ST5 level doctor at the time of appointment, such as those wishing to undertake further training in medical education as part of an Out of Programme Experience (OOPE) from their Specialist training programme. Opportunity to undertake PG Certification in Clinical Education.
To assist the Director Medical Education and relevant clinical specialty in their educational strategy to design, develop, deliver & evaluate Postgraduate training programmes which encompass essential clinical skills, simulation training, quality improvement work and trainee support including International Medical Graduates
Main duties of the job
1. Provision of clinical education for postgraduate clinical resident doctors including simulation (where relevant) and clinical skills for resident doctors with a specific role supporting the International Medical Graduate consultant lead.
2. To take part in on-going research projects, or undertake original work under supervision.
3. Bedside and classroom teaching of postgraduate resident doctors.
4. Coordination of post graduate resident doctors' teaching opportunities.
5. Supporting Clinical Skills Teaching and ward-based assessment to post graduate resident doctors.
About us
Our STAR values are at the heart of everything we do. You can expect to see them in the way we act and the way we treat each other. Our values make us who we are. We will expect your values and behaviours to reflect the STAR Values of the organisation:
Service We will put our patients first
Teamwork We will work together
Ambition We will aspire to provide the best service
Respect We will act with integrity
Job description Job responsibilities
6. Evaluation of teaching in conjunction with the relevant administrator.7. Undertaking any training that is identified as necessary for the candidate to teach effectively.8. Promote and deliver simulation as an effective educational tool.9. Provide a source of support, training and specialist advice to IMG trainees as and when required.Page 2 of 410. Lead on the provision of mentorship to incoming IMG as well as giving informal support to help integrationsocially with their peers / colleagues.
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Further details can be found in the attached Job Description
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
oGMC Registration with a Licence to Practice oEligible to work at ST3- ST5 at the time of appointment
Desirable
oPost graduate courses or qualifications in medical education
Experience Essential
oSubstantive NHS experience in Acute Medicine oExperience of teaching postgraduate medical resident doctors on training programmes oExperience of the ARCP process oExperience of engaging with quality assessment of postgraduate medical training programmes such as the GMC trainee survey and National Educational and Training Survey oExperience of Quality Improvement and / audit oExperience of using e-portfolios / appraisal systems for evidence collection
Desirable
oRepresenting the views and needs resident doctors
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 Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address GWH
Swindon
SN3 6BB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.gwh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)