Clinical Teaching Fellow in Medicine

Job overview

Epsom & St. Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust is an Associated Teaching Hospital of St. George’s University of London and plays a significant role in medical student teaching. Nominally the post is for one year but there is flexibility according to career progression.

Candidates must have completed FY2 . This post would also potentially suit individuals with an NTN who would like to have Out of Programme Experience to bolster their educational experience and qualifications

You will organise and co-ordinate the teaching programme in Paediatrics, working together with the supervising Consultant and the Undergraduate staff at Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust. At least 50% of the postholder’s time will be spent on teaching activities and 50% on career progression in the form of clinical experience. It is intended that the latter will be tailored to the particular training needs of the post holder, and that he or she will use the opportunity to attain the Postgraduate Certificate in Healthcare Education at St. George’s University of London (subject to seat availability)

There are no on call commitments to this post.

We may close advert before closing date if there are enough applicants. Please note if you have not heard from us within 4 weeks after the advert is closed then you have not been successful on this occasion.

Main duties of the job

You will organise and co-ordinate the teaching programme in Paediatrics, working together with the supervising Consultant and the Undergraduate staff at Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS least 50% of the postholder’s time will be spent on teaching activities and 50% on career progression in the form of clinical experience. It is intended that the latter will be tailored to the particular training needs of the postholder, and that he or she will use the opportunity to attain the Postgraduate Certificate in Healthcare Education at St. George’s University of London (subject to seat availability).MRCP is preferred but not essential.

There are no on call commitments to this post.

Working for our organisation

Undergraduate education is provided at all of our hospitals, providing vital clinical education and training to future healthcare professionals.

We are very proud of our strong relationships with (SGUL, formerly St George's Hospital Medical School), , the affiliated international medical schools and the high quality of teaching we offer their medical students.

The Undergraduate Centre runs a pioneering and thriving undergraduate teaching team which includes Clinical Teaching Fellows in different specialties. 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Teaching

He/she will organise and co-ordinate the teaching programme in paediatrics working together with the Undergraduate managers, Undergraduate faculty lead for paediatrics and the Sub-dean. There will be a particular responsibility towards the delivery and planning of teaching for P year (equivalent to 4th year )MBBS students from St George’s University of London across both sites, international medical students at Epsom General Hospital and PA students. This role will also require to plan, organise and facilitate OSCES both as part of the students’ final assessment for their core rotations at ESTH and also for the Trust’s involvement with OSCE Workshops. 

 He/she will be expected not to take annual leave at times of the year when student inductions fall as their first week on placement is pivotal to their overall student experience. Although the post is based at St Helier Hospital, the post holder will also be expected to teach at Epsom and also occasionally at St George’s Hospital, so a flexible attitude towards multi-site working is essential.

There is also a possibility for occasional weekend or evening teaching in conjunction with promotional events held but notice will be given several months in successful candidate may also be required to support the FY1 teaching programme.

Training in teaching methods will be provided. The successful applicant will be invited to undertake a Postgraduate Certificate in Healthcare Education (based on availability) and will be eligible for an Honorary Lectureship at St. George’s, University of London".

 Career Progression

 The successful applicant will spend 50% of the time in activities to further their career. An individual timetable will be developed in conjunction with the successful applicant and will be aimed at completing the necessary learning objectives for the Postgraduate Certificate in Healthcare Education (based on seat availability), plus also clinical experience in dedicated Clinics, Paediatric A&E and other Consultant supervised sessions.

 Appraisal will be provided.

This post is suitable for out of programme experience (OOPE). In addition for those not currently holding training posts; many CTF post holders have subsequently secured career posts, underlining the success of these innovative posts and the growing demand for clinicians trained in medical education.

On-call

There are no on-call commitments attached to this post.

Person specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential criteria

MBBS or equivalent medical qualification Full registration with the GMC with license to practice Eligibility to work in UK

Desirable criteria

MRCP part one and part two

Clinical Experience

Essential criteria

Minimum of 2 years post-registration experience A minimum of 4 months paediatric experience

Desirable criteria

More than 12 months paediatric experience

Teaching / research and Clini

Essential criteria

Understanding of clinical governance and participation in audit 2 years Informal teaching experience in NHS environment to medical students

Desirable criteria

Experience of teaching undergraduates Experience in research

Management & Administrative Ex

Essential criteria

Good basic IT skills including word processing and simple databases

Personal Attributes

Essential criteria

Good team players,excellent communication skills,good interpesonal skills ,flexible ,demonstrates Trust value of RESPECT

Other requirements

Essential criteria

Reliable work record An acceptance that the post requires a service commitment and potential cross-site working

Our mission: ‘to put the patient first by delivering great care to every patient, every day.’

There’s never been a better time to join the Epsom and St Helier team. Our hospitals are facing a bright and busy future, and our staff have a proven track record in providing high quality, compassionate care for our patients.

Boasting incredible staff benefits and dedicated training schemes, working for us will not only take your career forward, but could help to transform the lives of our patients and visitors.

We offer all employees some fantastic staff benefits, and are the only hospitals in Surrey to offer staff the London high cost area supplement. Our hospitals also benefit from great locations, so whether you're attracted to the bright lights of the city or the countryside of Epsom Downs, both are within easy reach.

FURTHER INFORMATION

**PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS POSITION MAY CLOSE EARLIER THAN THE STATED CLOSING DATE IF A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED. IF YOU WISH TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, YOU ARE ADVISED TO SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION AS SOON AS POSSIBLE**

**PLEASE NOTE THAT WE CONTACT ALL APPLICANTS VIA EMAIL AND NOT BY POST. YOU ARE ADVISED TO CHECK YOUR RECRUITMENT SYSTEM ACCOUNT ON A REGULAR BASIS. YOU CAN ACCESS THIS ACCOUNT VIA OUR WEB SITE> Work for Us > Current Vacancies > My Job Account**

For new entrants into the NHS, your pay under the Agenda for Change or Medical & Dental Pay Bands, will normally be set at the minimum of the pay band as advertised.

If you apply for this position and do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been short-listed for interview on this occasion.

ESTH values diversity and is committed to the recruitment and retention of underrepresented minority groups. We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and candidates with disabilities.

As a Disability Confident Employer we are working to create a workplace that enables all staff to reach their full potential. We are committed to this because we know that greater diversity and inclusion will lead to an even greater positive impact for the people we serve.

Internal applicants from underrepresented minority groups are encouraged to seek development support such as work shadowing and interview skills coaching.

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