Job Summary
We seek to appoint a Clinical Skills and Professional Practice to the academic team based in Carlisle, who shares our passion and commitment to designing an innovative education experience for graduate-entry medical students within an environment that promotes multi-professional learning.
Main Duties of the Job
1. Work under the direction of the module and subject leads to deliver high quality teaching in the CSPP module. This will primarily include small- or large-group tutorials, clinical skills, communication skills and simulation sessions.
2. Create, review and update educational material for the CSPP module, with appropriate support from the Head of Curriculum Development, and module and subject leads, for example: learning materials, lesson plans, assessments, and online resources.
3. Contribute to the production, delivery and marking of assessments for the CSPP modules, ensuring that students are provided with high quality, timely, and constructive feedback.
4. Identify curriculum or assessment areas where improvements could be made, applying necessary evidence and experience, and suggesting ways of improving provision and use of digital technology.
5. Contribute to the academic development, pastoral support and student experience through liaising with Professional Development Tutors regarding aspects of the CSPP teaching as appropriate.
6. Occasionally provide support for the delivery of teaching in other modules as reasonably requested.
About Us
The Pears Cumbria School of Medicine (PCSM) is a unique partnership between Imperial College London and the University of Cumbria to establish a new medical school in Carlisle. The School will offer a four-year graduate entry programme, with the first cohort of 58 students entering in August 2025.
What You Would Be Doing
Working closely with the CSPP module and subject leads, you will support the development and delivery of interactive learning events that cover the CSPP learning outcomes including: professionalism, clinical skills, communication skills, medical ethics and law, clinical reasoning, quality improvement and patient safety, teamwork and leadership. The learning events will utilise a range of delivery modalities, including large group teaching sessions, tutorial teaching, clinical skills teaching, simulation, and self-directed online learning materials.
What We Are Looking For
* A medical degree with full GMC registration, and completion of the foundation programme.
* Recent experience working as a doctor in the NHS.
* Interest and experience in medical education and successful delivery of teaching.
* Command of the core topics in clinical skills, professionalism, and communication skills.
What We Can Offer You
* A unique opportunity to make a substantial contribution to a major strategic project for both Imperial and the University of Cumbria.
* The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution.
* Sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 39 days off a year and generous pension schemes).
* Be part of a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources designed to support your personal and professional wellbeing.
Further Information
The role is available on a full-time, fixed term basis for 12 months based in the Pears Cumbria School of Medicine, Fusehill Street Campus, Carlisle, with some travel expected within Cumbria.
If you require any further details on the role please contact: Dr Karen Frame, Head of Clinical Skills and Professional Practice, email: k.frame@imperial.ac.uk
Interviews expected to take place in Carlisle on Tuesday 21 January 2025. Please indicate in your application if you are unable to attend on that date.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* A medical degree with full GMC registration (E)
* Post FY2 with Foundation Programme Certificate of Completion (FPCC) (E)
* Eligible to enter Core training or equivalent (E)
Desirable
* The capacity to undertake educational development courses (D)
Experience
Essential
* Recent experience of working as a doctor in the NHS (E)
* Interest and experience in medical education and successful delivery of teaching (E)
Desirable
* Experience of one or more of the following types of teaching:
* Clinical skills/simulation (D)
* Communication skills (D)
* Small group facilitation (D)
* Quality improvement projects (D)
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.
UK Registration
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