Job Overview University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us. Please see below for detailed job description of the role. Main duties of the job We are excited to invite applications for two Teaching Fellows who will support the teaching of undergraduate medical students at University Hospital Southampton. The posts will suit motivated junior doctors who would like to develop their knowledge and experience in the field of medical education. Candidates will have the opportunity to discuss any particular interests at the interview stage. The successful candidates will have 100% of their time protected for teaching. Out-of-hours work is not a requirement of this role but could be undertaken after negotiation and discussion with the DME and the service manager. A single session per week or clinical work could also be included to maintain skills. Working for our organisation What We Can Offer You As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care. We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme. Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted. Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities The successful candidate will work closely with the undergraduate module and placement leads. They will be expected to go to the clinical areas where students are placed, make contact with the students, and teach them regularly. The exact teaching timetable and groups of students will be flexible depending on the time of year. However, it is expected that the postholder will spend around 50% of their week face to face with students. The postholder will need to show initiative and the ability to manage their own time. Supervision for the fellowship in UHS would be from the Director of Medical Education and the DME team at UHS. This role will provide the post holder with ample opportunities to develop their teaching skills through a combination of time spent teaching, mentorship from the module and placement leads, observing other teachers, and delivering observed teaching sessions with feedback. Additional Information Appointment will be made under local contractual terms and conditions of service for Trust appointed (non-training fellow doctors and dentists). Successful candidates will have an educational framework equivalent to training grade doctors, and there will be a named educational supervisor assigned at the start of the post. The opportunity for Continued Professional Development (CPD) is highly supported and encouraged by the Trust, with options available to take study leave. All licensed doctors must meet the GMC requirements for revalidation and there will be an annual appraisal to support this process. Grades for Trust appointed (non-training) fellows will be paid a basic salary at a nodal pay point linked to the grade, at the rate set out in the National Medical and Dental pay circular. Basic salary detailed below plus any additional remuneration (as applicable) for hours set out in the doctors work schedule (e.g. additional hours, weekend allowance, and any hours which attract enhanced pay) Basic Salary – MT03 £49,909 Basic Salary – MT04 £61,825 Travelling expenses will not be paid for attending interview Please note that GMC registration (with a licence to practice) and right to work in the UK are essential for this role. Successful applicants will already have GMC registration or will be able to demonstrate they are eligible. Applicants requiring Tier 2 sponsorship should ensure they meet the Home Office application criteria prior to submitting an application. Interviews will be held on 2nd December 2024 Job Reference: MT1290 - This vacancy closes on or before 11th November 2024 Person specification Qualifications And Training Essential criteria MBBS or equivalent medical qualification GMC registration with a licence to practise Satisfactory completion of Foundation programme (or equivalent experience) Desirable criteria Experience of working in the NHS Previous or relevant experience Essential criteria Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems Keeps professional knowledge and skills up to date Maintains clinical and non- clinical skills Desirable criteria Demonstrates a critical and enquiring approach to knowledge acquisition Ability to practice evidence-based medicine Aptitudes and skills Essential criteria Demonstrate the ability to be calm, compassionate, and able to respond efficiently to various circumstances, which may change rapidly Evidence of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching Able to plan a week full of teaching in different clinical areas Able to work closely with all the module and placement leads in more than one area simultaneously Understands the responsibilities of being an employee in the NHS Displays honesty, integrity, aware of ethical dilemmas, respects confidentiality Desirable criteria Evidence of leadership qualities (not necessarily in medicine) Demonstrated experience working in a team and values the input of other professionals. Special requirements of the post Essential criteria Contributes to teaching and learning of others in the clinical setting Keen interest to develop knowledge and experience in Medical Education Understands the basic principles of audit, research, and quality improvement Desirable criteria Has received positive feedback on teaching skills Organisation of teaching locally, regionally, or nationally Publications, abstracts, peer reviewed articles, book chapters Participation in audit/research or quality improvement Living the Trust values Essential criteria Able to demonstrate behaviours that meet the Trust Values: Patients First, Always Improving, Working Together