Clinical Fellow in Sleep and Ventilation and Medical Education

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A University Health Board in North Wales is seeking a Clinical Fellow in Sleep and Ventilation and Medical Education at Wrexham Maelor Hospital. The role is tailored for senior respiratory trainees who wish to develop expertise in Sleep and Ventilation alongside their clinical duties and teaching responsibilities. Candidates must hold full GMC registration and have MRCP or equivalent. This challenging position offers opportunities to enhance both clinical and educational skills, managing acute patients and contributing to innovative teaching programs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in Respiratory Medicine.
• Evidence of teaching experience and positive feedback.
• Track record of high-quality peer-reviewed publications.

Responsibilities

• Assess and manage acute NIV patients in Wrexham Maelor Hospital.
• Contribute to Medical and Dental Education programs.
• Undertake clinical research projects.

Skills

Management of acute respiratory failure with Non Invasive ventilation

Effective communication skills

Organizational skills and multi-tasking

Computer literacy

Team Player

Education

MB ChB

MRCP/equivalent

Higher degree/degree in medical education

Possession of NTN in Respiratory Medicine

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Clinical Fellow in Sleep and Ventilation and Medical Education

Applications are invited for the post of Clinical Fellow in Sleep and Ventilation and Medical Education based within the Department of Respiratory Medicine and the medical education dept at Wrexham Maelor Hospital.

This post is ideal for a senior respiratory trainee with a keen interest in Sleep and Ventilation, but would also be suitable for someone who has completed Core Medical Training considering a career in Respiratory Medicine or hoping to gain more experience. It will provide the perfect platform to hone and develop skills in Sleep and Ventilation.

You must hold full registration with the General Medical Council and we encourage applications from trainees currently holding a respiratory training number. MRCP or equivalent is essential.

Main duties of the job

This post is ideal for a senior respiratory trainee with a keen interest in Sleep and Ventilation, but would also be suitable for someone who has completed Core Medical Training considering a career in Respiratory Medicine or hoping to gain more experience. It will provide the perfect platform to hone and develop skills in Sleep and Ventilation.

In addition to delivering clinical service, the post holder will take an active role in teaching and research. Two sessions per week are spent working within the medical education department.

About us

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Please be advised the role may close early due to sufficient applications.

Job responsibilities

Clinical

• Assessment and management of patients requiring acute NIV in Wrexham Maelor Hospital.
• Taking part in the assessment and initiation of patients commencing domiciliary NIV on Acton ward and in an outpatient setting.
• Undertake a clinical research/audit project over the 12 month period.
• Develop databases/ resources that allow robust data collection in relation to the investigation of sleep disordered breathing.
• Attendance at one sleep clinic per week, one sleep MDT per fortnight and one NIV clinic per fortnight.
• Attendance at UHA one day per fortnight in the Aintree Sleep clinic and the VIC.

Education

The post holder will have a regular schedule of teaching commitments and will actively contribute to the development and delivery of the Medical and Dental Educations Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Physician Associate and Widening Access education programmes.

Key Areas of the role

• To contribute to the delivery of educational programmes
• To evaluate and improve educational programmes
• To support and develop collaborations in education inside the health board and externally
• To support the personal, social and academic development of staff and students and promote their well-being
• To undertake or contribute to medical education projects
• Actively contribute to the advancement and enhancement of medical education initiatives
• Actively engage in developing and implementing innovative projects and strategies aimed at improving the quality, effectiveness and relevance of medical education programmes.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• MB ChB
• MRCP/ equivalent
• Higher degree/degree in medical education
• Possession of NTN in Respiratory Medicine

Experience

• Respiratory Medicine experience (minimum 2 years)
• Evidence of interest in and experience of teaching
• Evidence of positive feedback on teaching approaches
• Track record of high quality peer reviewed publications.
• Development of teaching programmes

Skills

• Competence in the management of acute respiratory failure with Non Invasive ventilation.
• Ability to identify staff and students who are struggling and adapt teaching accordingly
• Effective communication skills, written and verbal.
• Effective organisational skills and good multi-tasking ability
• Computer literate, familiarity with MS office package
• Some experience or knowledge of the principles of good clinical practice (GCP).
• Team Player
• Experience in the management of Sleep Disordered Breathing.

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.