Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust Clinical Teaching Fellow and Simulation Fellow Posts

Applications are invited for Education Fellowships supporting undergraduate and postgraduate medical education at Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWB).

Start date: 02.08.23

We are looking for enthusiastic doctors with an interest in Medical Education who wish to develop this area further either as:

• Clinical Teaching Fellows (CTFs) or as
• hybrid CTF / Simulation Fellows (roughly 50% time spent as CTF and 50% time spent as Simulation Fellow).

Closing date: Monday 19th December 2022 09:00

Interviews: to be held on Monday 16th January 2023 via Teams

Main duties of the job

Successful CTF candidates will be an integral part of the Undergraduate Teaching Academy to develop and deliver teaching to medical students from both Aston University (AMS) and University of Birmingham (UoB). Successful candidates to the hybrid posts will also be involved in the development and delivery of a programme of simulation-based training for junior trainees and expand it to include a strong interdisciplinary element.

There are 8 posts in total.

Successful candidates will be supported to complete a certificate in postgraduate medical education (PGCME) or equivalent during the post.

The post-holders will be hospital-based and the clinical teaching will take place at Sandwell and City Hospitals and at our new Midland Metropolitan University Hospital (MMUH) when opened.

About us

Sandwell & West Birmingham NHS Trust is a friendly, integrated healthcare provider focused on improving the life chances and health outcomes of our diverse population.

We have three strategic objectives:

People: To cultivate and sustain happy, productive and engaged staff;

Patients: To be good or outstanding at everything we do;

Population: To work seamlessly with partners to improve lives;

We run services from Sandwell, City and Rowley Regis Hospitals, Birmingham & Midland Eye Centre, Birmingham Treatment Centre, the Lyng and Leasowes Intermediate Care Centre. Our GP practices and community teams provide care in schools, healthcare centres and at home.

Our next milestone is opening the Midland Metropolitan University Hospital (MMUH), a once in a career opportunity to shape care transformation within and beyond the hospital walls. MMUH will host the busiest Emergency Department in Europe, with state of the art facilities and future development of a Learning Campus.

Job description
Job responsibilities

The posts will suit doctors seeking to develop teaching skills and further their clinical interests before entering Core or Higher Specialist Training. For both the CTF posts and the hybrid CTF / Simulation Fellow posts, a minimum of 2 years postgraduate experience (usually Foundation training) is required. All posts are for one year, starting 2nd August 2023. Successful candidates will work as a team to provide ward and simulation based teaching, as well as mentorship to groups of students.

Candidates should complete the on-line application form, providing information on their career progression to date, contribution to teaching so far and how this post fits with their plans for career progression.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• MBBS or equivalent

Desirable

• Attendance at relevant courses eg ALS, ALERT
• MRCP/MRCS
• Life Support course instructor
• Postgraduate diploma Eg MRCP

Academic achievements
Essential

• .Completed 2 years foundation training
• .Appropriate career progression to date

Eligibility
Essential

• Confirmation of Visa status / right to work from Home Office
• Full GMC registration with a license to practice

Fitness To Practice
Essential

• Is up to date and fit to practice safely

Knowledge and Experience
Essential

• .Computer literate
• .Ability to word process, prepare presentations
• .Able to carry out literature searches

Teaching
Essential

• Evidence of enthusiasm for teaching and learning
• Experience of teaching in clinical settings
• Able to prepare & deliver seminars for small group teaching
• Willingness to undertake training in medical education
• Ability to critically assess data

Desirable

• Knowledge of teaching theory and / or skills e.g., completion of course, further study
• Evidence of positive feedback on teaching delivery
• Familiar with UoB & Aston Medical School MBChB Curricula.
• Experience of clinical simulation either as a candidate or instructor

Personal Qualities
Essential

• Self-motivated, adaptable team player
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills
• Evidence of organisational ability

Desirable

• Evidence of good feedback from medical & nursing colleagues

Clinical Care (Knowledge and skills)
Essential

• Competent in basic clinical procedures eg CPR, infection control, physical examination, history taking etc
• Understands the principles of patient confidentiality and data protection
• Understand the principles of clinical governance - ensure patients are not put at risk
• Understands the importance of working effectively in teams

Desirable

• Knowledge and experience of UK health systems, practices and values and awareness of current issues in the NHS

Language and Communication Skills
Essential

• Able to communicate effectively in written and spoken English. Where appropriate has attained the minimum International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score. Minimum scores 7.5 in all domains (speaking, listening, reading and writing)

Probity
Essential

• Displays honesty, integrity, aware of ethical dilemmas, respects confidentiality in line with GMC requirements

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