South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
The Medical Education Team requires committed and interested staff to enable medical students and doctors in training to make the most of the SIM teaching opportunities.
We have 1 post for a Simulation Teaching Fellow to join the team. This role will involve teaching alongside the current designated consultant faculty, nursing, and admin team while taking a lead in some of the more complex planning of the curriculum and delivery of key concepts of simulation.
This post offers the opportunity to gain broad experience within the medical education teaching team. You must be able to take a lead in activities and ensure effective time management and organisation as required.
Main duties of the job
The main duties of the role include planning, delivery, and evaluation of the Simulation suite for both undergraduates and postgraduates.
Candidates must have an MBBS qualification (or equivalent) and have successfully completed the Foundation Programme. They should be able to work effectively as part of a team with both autonomous and delegated responsibilities. Prior involvement in undergraduate or other structured training/teaching is useful as the role involves being able to take a lead in teaching and learning activities, ensuring effective time management and having great organisational skills.
Successful candidates must have an interest in the specialty for which they are applying and be fully registered with the GMC.
About us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award-winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation, and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness, and civility and promote a compassionate, caring, and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of people's race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, and in particular those from under-represented groups. Looking after our workforce's health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high-quality education, training, career progression, and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support, and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.
Job responsibilities
To support the organisation, delivery, and development of undergraduate and postgraduate simulation teaching across the Trust.
Person Specification
Skills, knowledge, and aptitude
* Knowledge of the undergraduate curriculum from University of Newcastle and University of Sunderland medical schools
* Knowledge of postgraduate curriculums eg IMT
* Evidence of teaching and training skills for junior doctors
* Ability to organise and prioritise complex demands
* Evidence of working in a multi-disciplinary team
* Management training
* Ability to use IT to help education
* Experience of using simulation equipment in the delivery of training
Qualifications
* MBBS
* Successful completion of the Foundation Programme
* FPCC or equivalent experience post-foundation training
* Formal training or experience in education
* Experience of delivery simulation training
Experience
* Previous experience of delivery and support of undergraduate and/or postgraduate training or teaching
* Understanding of clinical governance and a readiness to accept and acknowledge the responsibilities it implies
* Post Foundation Programme clinical experience
* Ability to use the evidence base and clinical audit to support decision making
Personal Skills
* Enthusiasm for education
* Reflective Practitioner and learner
* Reliable and Punctual
* Commitment to good team working and relationships
* Enthusiasm and ability to work under pressure
* Supportive and tolerant
* Flexible and adaptable
* Initiative
* Desire to work towards Certificate in Medical Education
* Desire to improve students' competence and performance
* Caring attitude to patients
* Commitment to patient safety
Special Requirements
* Flexibility to respond to changing service needs
Clinical Specialty Skills
* GMC registration
* Wide range of experience in acute general medicine and medicine for older people
* Competent in management of routine and emergency general medical patients
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.
South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
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