This post would suit individuals who aim to pursue a career in Medicine with a specialist interest in Medical Education, both at undergraduate and postgraduate level. The successful candidate will be involved in coordinating and delivering the Trust’s undergraduate clinical teaching programme (five sessions per week per annual average) and will undertake five sessions of clinical duties and professional development.
The main educational duties will be delivering structured clinical teaching sessions, including bedside teaching, seminars, and teaching clinics, as well as running formative exams including OSCE and single best answer (SBA) for Year 3 Medical Students and some teaching and OSCEs for Year 5 Medical Students. This will include three Saturdays per year for student assessments with time off in lieu.
Applications are invited from registered Medical Practitioners for the above post based within the Department of Medical & Dental Education, as well as the Division of Emergency & Medicine.
The Trust provides undergraduate medical and surgical clinical teaching to medical students from the University of Leicester, School Of Medicine and the University Of Cambridge School, Clinical Medicine – from year 3 ward based apprenticeships to year 5 clinical assistantships, and including year 4 specialty blocks.
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 from Leicester Medical School. The post holder will be expected to participate in student induction sessions and assessment sessions. It is expected that annual leave will be taken when students are not on placement to the Trust. If leave is taken during a student placement block a prospective cover will have to be agreed by the Medical Education Department.
We are dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our workforce and warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, with a particular emphasis on encouraging those from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as candidates from our local area.
As part of our commitment to supporting our employees we offer a range of benefits including:
1. Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days and increasing to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, in addition to the national Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff).
2. Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme.
3. Flexible working opportunities.
4. Enhanced hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays.
5. Opportunities for career development and training to help you progress in your role.
6. Wellbeing support and activities to promote a healthy work environment.
7. Access to our in-house physiotherapy service.
8. On-site canteens offering subsidised meals.
9. Subsidised staff parking (currently free).
10. Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.
We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.
TIMETABLE
The work pattern will alternate between week A: “clinical” and week B: “medical education”.
Clinical duties consist of a mix of standard day shifts 08:00-16:00 or 09:00-17:00pm. No on-calls.
When on clinical duty the teaching fellows are expected to take a lead in bedside teaching matters.
Example “clinical” week timetable:
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Acute Medicine: MAU/SSU/ACU
08:00-16:00/
09:00-17:00
08:00-16:00/
09:00-17:00
08:00-16:00/
09:00-17:00
08:00-16:00/
09:00-17:00
08:00-16:00/
09:00-17:00
Educational duties include preparation/administration, structured face-to-face seminars, bedside teaching, personal development time, organisation and delivery of induction weeks and OSCE exams. OSCE Exams are held on three Saturdays throughout the year.
Example term time “medical education” week timetable:
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Morning
Preparation/ Admin
Bedside teaching
Year 5 teaching sessions
Bedside teaching
Year 5 teaching sessions/clinical skills
Afternoon
Seminar
Seminar/ Bedside teaching
Medical Education Admin/Research
Seminar/Bedside teaching
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