Job Summary
(Please note this vacancy is only open to applicants with appropriate NHS experience)
This post would suit an individual who aims to pursue a career in Cardiology and wishes to develop an interest in teaching. The successful candidates will be involved in coordinating and providing the undergraduate clinical teaching programme (5 sessions per week per annual average) and will undertake 5 sessions of clinical duties and professional development. The main clinical duties are to support a busy cardiology ward. Specialist clinics and training can be arranged according to career interests.
Main Duties of the Job
The appointed individual will be supervised by a Consultant Cardiologist & Physician. Ideally, the candidate will have completed Foundation Training (or equivalent) and ST1 & 2 in Core Medical Training or ACCS (or equivalent). This post is ideal for individuals with Part 1 & Part 2 Royal College Membership exams & studying for PACES. The post is advertised for a doctor who would function at Tier 1 level (SHO grade/Junior Clinical Teaching Fellow).
About Us
Based in the North East of England, we provide a range of hospital and community health services from our leading facilities, including the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Blaydon urgent care centre, and Bensham Hospital, all within Gateshead.
Established in 2005, we were one of the first foundation trusts in the country and since then have consistently achieved the highest levels of care for patients.
We now employ around 4,800 staff and currently provide 444 hospital beds across the Gateshead region.
Our values should be the 'golden thread' which runs through everything we do - they are the core of who we are. Our five values can easily be remembered by the simple acronym ICORE; Innovation, Care, Openness, Respect, Engagement.
We have a number of staff networks including the Global Ethnic Majority (GEM) network, D-Ability network, LGBTQ+ Network, and the Women's Network, to challenge us and help us to constantly improve. Our Armed Forces network is one of our emerging networks.
The health and wellbeing of our staff is one of our highest priorities, and we offer a range of support and initiatives as part of our 'Balance' programme (balancegateshead.com) to cater for our diverse workforce, so that your individual needs can be supported, allowing you a happy and healthy working experience with us.
Job Responsibilities
The department provides undergraduate teaching to medical students from Newcastle University across all stages of undergraduate education from early clinical experience visits to ward-based assistantships. Teaching is provided in a variety of clinical settings and the post-holders will be expected to spend approximately five sessions per week teaching undergraduate medical students and will be trained as simulation training faculty members whilst in post. The post holders will be expected to participate in student induction sessions and assessment sessions along with the Consultants. A variety of clinical sessions are provided within the job plan, and it is expected that these will provide the post holders with valuable clinical experience as well as providing opportunities to deliver clinical teaching.
Person Specification
Essential
* Ability to prioritise workload & use initiative
* MBBS or Equivalent
* Good communication skills.
* Meet the requirements of the GMC's Good Medical Practice.
* Eligibility or valid/relevant GMC registration.
* Significant NHS experience essential
* Experience in formal and informal teaching, especially undergraduate education.
* Foundation year 2/ first year SHO or equivalent
* Valid permit/status to remain/work in UK.
Desirable
* Knowledge of IT
* Evidence of research developments.
* ALS / Alert course
* MRCP part 1.
* ST1+2 in core medical training or ACCS or equivalent
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. #J-18808-Ljbffr