Junior Clinical Teaching Fellow - Trauma and Orthopaedics
(Please note this post is only open to applicants with appropriate NHS experience)
The post is for a trainee who is post MRCS and aims to pursue a career in Trauma & Orthopaedics. It offers an opportunity to develop an interest in teaching whilst broadening clinical and research experience. The successful candidate will play a central role in the coordination, organisation and delivery of the undergraduate clinical teaching program for 3 sessions per week (annual average) to students from University of Newcastle. A close working relationship with the Undergraduate Medical Education Coordinator ensures a well-structured teaching experience. The candidate will also coordinate the Department's weekly teaching. The remaining 7 sessions will consist of clinical duties, research and professional development. The main clinical duties will be across both emergency and elective orthopaedic care. Opportunities for clinical research are available and can be tailored to individual requirements.
Main duties of the job
You will be supervised by Mr Jagannath Chakravarthy, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, who has a commitment to undergraduate training. The post is advertised for a doctor who would function at Tier 1 level, (SHO grade/Junior Clinical Teaching Fellow).
Ideally the successful applicant will have completed Foundation Training (or equivalent) and ST1 & 2 in Trauma & Orthopaedics. Applicants should have passed the MRCS.
Job responsibilities
The department provides undergraduate teaching to medical students from Newcastle University in both Year 3 and Year 5 as part of their hospital placements. Teaching is provided in a variety of clinical settings and the post holder would be expected to provide teaching to individuals, small groups and more formal teaching sessions; and will be trained as a simulation training faculty member whilst in post. The post holder would 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 holder with valuable clinical experience as well as providing an opportunity to deliver clinical teaching.
Person Specification
* MBBS or Equivalent
* Valid GMC registration.
* Ability to prioritise workload & use initiative.
* Meet the requirements of the GMC's Good medical Practice.
* Experience in Trauma & Orthopaedics at senior SHO level
* Experience in formal and informal teaching
* Evidence of continuing education and personal development.
* Knowledge of IT
* Progress towards Higher Medical Qualification.
* Aiming to pursue a career in Orthopaedics
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.
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