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Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen at University Hospitals Bristol and Weston Foundation Trust for a Care of the Elderly Clinical Teaching Fellow (ST Grade) in Medical Education based in Weston General Hospital (North Somerset Academy). This post is 8 sessions teaching and 2 sessions clinical, based in Care of the Elderly. It is available for one year commencing 6 August 2025. The post offers the opportunity to become intensively involved in the education of medical students whilst maintaining clinical exposure and experience in a supportive educational environment.
Main duties of the job
The prime function of the post is as a teacher delivering core content and providing tutoring and pastoral support for Medical Students in year 4 (Complex medicine in older people unit) of the Undergraduate curriculum of the University of Bristol. Clinical Teaching Fellows (CTF) are expected to undertake a Medical Education Certificate course of their choosing (from an approved list) and there is also an expectation that CTFs will be involved in educational research, and there is a good track record of successful projects.
8 sessions a week will be allocated to Teaching and 2 sessions are allocated for clinical work in Care of the Elderly.
Person specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential criteria
* MBBS (or equivalent)
* Current full registration with the GMC
* Completed Foundation Training programme or equivalent in a UK hospital, by commencement of the post.
* Must have worked in paid employment in the NHS for a minimum of 2 years
Desirable criteria
* Good Academic Record
* Intercalated BSc/higher degree/Teaching qualification
* MRCP/MRCS/MRCGP
* ACLS/ATLS/APLS
Skills and Abilities
Essential criteria
* Competent in history taking and examination skills.
* Ability to perform routine procedures including e.g. lumbar puncture etc.
* Clear logical thinking showing an analytical/scientific approach
* Ability to fulfil all duties of the post.
* Fluent in the English Language
* Prepared to be flexible in working patterns
* Enthusiasm, commitment and common sense
Aptitudes
Essential criteria
* Able to communicate effectively with Students, patients and their relatives.
* Able to explain complex ideas clearly and effectively
* Able to demonstrate and describe appropriate clinical skills
* Able to establish good working relationships with all members of a multidisciplinary team.
* Good organisational skills and time management. Able to organise own learning.
* Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of clinical audit.
* Understanding of NHS Clinical governance and resource constraints
* Awareness of Clinical Risk Management.
* Awareness of patient safety issues.
Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria
* Appropriate defined level of clinical knowledge and clinical competence
* Show awareness of limitations
* Shows knowledge of evidence based practice.
* Evidence of experience of teaching medical students.
* Exposure to different groups/teaching methods.
* Knowledge of University of Bristol curriculum.
* Hands on experience of research
* Publications - abstracts/articles
* Demonstrate interest in research and audit.
* Experience in working in MDT environment
* Experience in Care of the Elderly
We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together.
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