Clinical and Workplace-based Skills Facilitator

University of Lancashire; Burnley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK higher education institution in Burnley seeks a Clinical and Workplace-based Skills Facilitator to join the MBBS teaching team. The role involves teaching Clinical Skills, mentoring students during clinical placements, and supporting assessment activities. Candidates must have a relevant post-registration qualification and thrive in a multidisciplinary team environment.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be registered with a relevant UK Healthcare Professional Body.
• Significant recent post-registration experience supported with evidence of clinical competence.
• Willingness to undertake a teaching qualification upon appointment.

Responsibilities

• Teach Clinical Skills as part of the Campus Day programme.
• Plan, deliver and assess Clinical Skills in the workplace and classroom.
• Mentor students in the workplace regarding clinical placements and assessments.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team

Teaching and assessment experience in Clinical Skills

Education

Higher Degree in a health-related subject

Post Registration qualification in professional field

Teaching qualification or willing to undertake

Job description

The School wishes to appoint a Clinical and Workplace-based Skills Facilitator to join our MBBS teaching team. This is an ideal opportunity for those wishing to further develop their experience of teaching and assessment in the field of Clinical Skills. You will work with the Theme Lead for Medical Skills and Quality Care on the planning, delivery and assessment of Clinical Skills in Years 3, 4 and 5, in both the workplace and the classroom setting.

You will teach Clinical Skills as part of the Campus Day programme and will provide mentoring and support to students from the School of Medicine within the workplace with regard to clinical placements, Clinical Skills and the assessment thereof, particularly with regard to Workplace-Based Assessments (WBAs).

You will have significant recent post registration experience supported with evidence of clinical competence and experience of working within regulatory body requirements. Utilising excellent communication skills, you will be an active networker and have the ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.

Applicants must be registered with a relevant UK Healthcare Professional Body, hold a Post Registration qualification in professional field of expertise, a Higher Degree in a health-related subject or be willing to work towards, and a teaching qualification or be willing to undertake upon appointment. Disability Confident.

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