Job summary We are seeking to appoint a Clinical Teaching Fellow. This a new post designed to support the delivery of the UCLan MBBS undergraduate programme within the Medical Education Department of NCIC. Time will also be allocated for administration and preparation associated with educational activity. Whilst the post is not principally designed to provide clinical service it is anticipated that the appointee will wish to continue to practise clinically whilst in post and at least one day a week of clinical activity would be expected to be undertaken in order to maintain skills and support continued professional development`. Although employed by the trust/s the post holder would be expected to hold an honorary academic post (appropriate to their clinical seniority) in the UCLan School of Medicine. The post holder will also be offered the opportunity to study for a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (or an appropriate equivalent qualification) with UCLan. This post is offered as a full-time position, however, applications will be considered from candidates who for personal reasons wish to work less than full-time. The post will be based at West Cumberland Hospital, Whitehaven. Some work at Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle may also be required. Full registration with the GMC with postgraduate clinical experience are minimum requirements for this post. Completion of UK foundation training and experience working within the NHS would be an advantage. Main duties of the job 1. To plan, prepare and deliver small group teaching and bedside teaching during students' clinical placements within the trust, including recruitment of patients for teaching, teaching of history and examination skills, and delivery of clinical tutorials. 2. To take responsibility for academic administration in relation to specified teaching activity. 3. To act as an Educational Supervisor to students, including review and assessment of the student e-portfolio. 4. To participate in assessment activities including OSCEs, DOPS, mini-CEX, coursework and e-portfolio. 5. As part of the wider team, to support teaching and learning strategies and to engage in development activity within the undergraduate teaching programme. 6. To work productively as part of a team by participating actively in medical education team meetings. 7. To engage, in conjunction with the Undergraduate Tutor and ADME in review and evaluation of teaching in response to feedback. 8. To undertake any training required for / relevant to the role. 9. To undertake any other duties commensurate with the role, as directed by the ADME. 10. To undertake clinical duties under consultant supervision to allow maintenance of skills and support professional development. About us At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county. Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time': Being a clinically led organisation Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust A positive patient experience every time A great place to work Managing our money well As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work. Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability. Date posted 17 January 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Doctor - other Salary £43,923 a year per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 262-A-24-6680199 Job locations West Cumberland Infirmary Whitehaven CA28 8JG Job description Job responsibilities We are seeking to appoint a Clinical Teaching Fellow. This a new post designed to support the delivery of the UCLan MBBS undergraduate programme within the Medical Education Department of NCIC. The teaching component of the post will involve predominantly small group and bedside teaching as well as providing clinical and educational supervision to undergraduates. The post holder may also be involved in additional activities such as OSCE, workplace-based and coursework assessments. Time will also be allocated for administration and preparation associated with educational activity. Whilst the post is not principally designed to provide clinical service it is anticipated that the appointee will wish to continue to practise clinically whilst in post and at least one day a week of clinical activity would be expected to be undertaken in order to maintain skills and support continued professional development`. Although employed by the trust/s the post holder would be expected to hold an honorary academic post (appropriate to their clinical seniority) in the UCLan School of Medicine. The post holder will also be offered the opportunity to study for a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (or an appropriate equivalent qualification) with UCLan. This post is offered as a full-time position, however, applications will be considered from candidates who for personal reasons wish to work less than full-time. The post will be based at West Cumberland Hospital, Whitehaven. Some work at Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle may also be required. Full registration with the GMC with postgraduate clinical experience are minimum requirements for this post. Completion of UK foundation training and experience working within the NHS would be an advantage. Enthusiasm for and commitment to teaching is required for this post and, whilst not essential, previous teaching experience would be an advantage. Good communication skills, presentation skills and clinical skills, together with an excellent bedside manner, are also essential requirements. The timetable will necessarily remain flexible as the teaching commitment varies throughout the academic year. The clinical component of the role will be carried out in a department which offers clinical experience to support the appointees career development. It is not envisaged that the post would include participation in the out of hours on call rota. Additional paid clinical sessions may be available, to be negotiated with the relevant clinical director. Key Responsibilities 1. To plan, prepare and deliver small group teaching and bedside teaching during students clinical placements within the trust, including recruitment of patients for teaching, teaching of history and examination skills, and delivery of clinical tutorials. 2. To take responsibility for academic administration in relation to specified teaching activity. 3. To act as an Educational Supervisor to students, including review and assessment of the student e-portfolio. 4. To participate in assessment activities including OSCEs, DOPS, mini-CEX, coursework and e-portfolio. 5. As part of the wider team, to support teaching and learning strategies and to engage in development activity within the undergraduate teaching programme. 6. To work productively as part of a team by participating actively in medical education team meetings. 7. To engage, in conjunction with the Undergraduate Tutor and ADME in review and evaluation of teaching in response to feedback. 8. To undertake any training required for / relevant to the role. 9. To undertake any other duties commensurate with the role, as directed by the ADME. 10. To undertake clinical duties under consultant supervision to allow maintenance of skills and support professional development. Job description Job responsibilities We are seeking to appoint a Clinical Teaching Fellow. This a new post designed to support the delivery of the UCLan MBBS undergraduate programme within the Medical Education Department of NCIC. The teaching component of the post will involve predominantly small group and bedside teaching as well as providing clinical and educational supervision to undergraduates. The post holder may also be involved in additional activities such as OSCE, workplace-based and coursework assessments. Time will also be allocated for administration and preparation associated with educational activity. Whilst the post is not principally designed to provide clinical service it is anticipated that the appointee will wish to continue to practise clinically whilst in post and at least one day a week of clinical activity would be expected to be undertaken in order to maintain skills and support continued professional development`. Although employed by the trust/s the post holder would be expected to hold an honorary academic post (appropriate to their clinical seniority) in the UCLan School of Medicine. The post holder will also be offered the opportunity to study for a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (or an appropriate equivalent qualification) with UCLan. This post is offered as a full-time position, however, applications will be considered from candidates who for personal reasons wish to work less than full-time. The post will be based at West Cumberland Hospital, Whitehaven. Some work at Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle may also be required. Full registration with the GMC with postgraduate clinical experience are minimum requirements for this post. Completion of UK foundation training and experience working within the NHS would be an advantage. Enthusiasm for and commitment to teaching is required for this post and, whilst not essential, previous teaching experience would be an advantage. Good communication skills, presentation skills and clinical skills, together with an excellent bedside manner, are also essential requirements. The timetable will necessarily remain flexible as the teaching commitment varies throughout the academic year. The clinical component of the role will be carried out in a department which offers clinical experience to support the appointees career development. It is not envisaged that the post would include participation in the out of hours on call rota. Additional paid clinical sessions may be available, to be negotiated with the relevant clinical director. Key Responsibilities 1. To plan, prepare and deliver small group teaching and bedside teaching during students clinical placements within the trust, including recruitment of patients for teaching, teaching of history and examination skills, and delivery of clinical tutorials. 2. To take responsibility for academic administration in relation to specified teaching activity. 3. To act as an Educational Supervisor to students, including review and assessment of the student e-portfolio. 4. To participate in assessment activities including OSCEs, DOPS, mini-CEX, coursework and e-portfolio. 5. As part of the wider team, to support teaching and learning strategies and to engage in development activity within the undergraduate teaching programme. 6. To work productively as part of a team by participating actively in medical education team meetings. 7. To engage, in conjunction with the Undergraduate Tutor and ADME in review and evaluation of teaching in response to feedback. 8. To undertake any training required for / relevant to the role. 9. To undertake any other duties commensurate with the role, as directed by the ADME. 10. To undertake clinical duties under consultant supervision to allow maintenance of skills and support professional development. Person Specification Qualifications and Experience Essential MBBS or equivalent Current Full Registration with the General Medicine Council Two years postgraduate clinical experience Experience of recent direct patient care Desirable Evidence of Completion of the UK Foundation Programme Previous experience working in the NHS MRCP Skills Essential Excellent interpersonal and communication skills - verbal and written as evidenced by job application and presentation skills at interview Evidence of good clinical skills as evidenced by references / portfolio Personal Circumstances Essential Ability to commit to the requirements of the post Person Specification Qualifications and Experience Essential MBBS or equivalent Current Full Registration with the General Medicine Council Two years postgraduate clinical experience Experience of recent direct patient care Desirable Evidence of Completion of the UK Foundation Programme Previous experience working in the NHS MRCP Skills Essential Excellent interpersonal and communication skills - verbal and written as evidenced by job application and presentation skills at interview Evidence of good clinical skills as evidenced by references / portfolio Personal Circumstances Essential Ability to commit to the requirements of the post 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). Additional information 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 North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust Address West Cumberland Infirmary Whitehaven CA28 8JG Employer's website https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)