Clinical Teaching Fellow in Clinical Pharmacology

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking institution is seeking a passionate educator to contribute to the design and delivery of clinical pharmacology education. This role involves teaching undergraduate students, developing curriculum, and engaging in clinical work, providing a unique opportunity to shape future healthcare professionals. The successful candidate will work within a supportive environment, fostering their academic skills through innovative teaching methods and research projects. Join a dynamic team dedicated to excellence in education and impactful research, making a difference in the health workforce of London.

Qualifications

• Clinical experience with medicines and practical teaching experience required.
• Commitment to CPD and knowledge of pharmacology is essential.

Responsibilities

• Teaching in clinical pharmacology and curriculum design.
• Delivering assessments and large/small group teaching.
• Contributing to medicines management and clinical work.

Skills

Clinical experience with medicines

Practical teaching experience

Knowledge of pharmacology

Commitment to Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

Diversity and equality of opportunity

Job description

Job summary

The main purpose of the job is to contribute to the design, delivery, and assessment of education in clinical pharmacology for undergraduate students across all courses at the University.

Main duties of the job

1. Teaching in clinical pharmacology, therapeutics, and prescribing
2. Contributing to curriculum design for the new BSc in clinical pharmacology
3. Writing learning resources for face-to-face and online teaching
4. Developing and organising clinical trials skills practicals, recruiting tutors
5. Delivering large and small group teaching to students on BSc in clinical pharmacology, MBBS, MPharm, and other courses as appropriate
6. Contributing to assessment through blueprinting, question writing, reviewing, standard setting, and marking
7. Contributing to other teaching aspects such as clinical skills teaching, simulation, evaluation, course meetings, and curating online content
8. Deliver one clinic per week in polypharmacy
9. Contribute to medicines management in the trust, e.g., through membership of the drugs and therapeutics committee and medicines optimisation projects
10. Encouraged to register for and undertake the postgraduate certificate in healthcare and biomedical education
11. Opportunity to develop academic skills through research or quality improvement projects relevant to the post

About us

City St Georges, University of London, is a university of business, practice, and the professions, attracting around 27,000 students from more than 150 countries. Our academic strengths include business, law, health and medical sciences, mathematics, computer science, engineering, social sciences, and the arts, including journalism, dance, and music.

In August 2024, City merged with St Georges, creating a multi-faculty institution and one of the largest providers of the health workforce in London. Our campuses are located in Clerkenwell, Moorgate, and Tooting, sharing a clinical environment with a major London teaching hospital. Our research is impactful, with 86% rated as world leading or internationally excellent in the 2021 REF. We focus on interdisciplinary research with positive global impact.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will have an honorary clinical contract with St Georges University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Supervision will be provided by experienced educators to support the successful completion of the postgraduate certificate in healthcare and biomedical education.

Additional responsibilities include clinical work, teaching, curriculum development, assessment, and personal development opportunities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Clinical experience with medicines
• Practical teaching experience, including organisation, delivery, and evaluation
• Knowledge of pharmacology and prescribing
• Commitment to diversity and equality of opportunity
• Commitment to Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

Additional Information

Applications from those requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome. Applicants must present a criminal record certificate from each country of residence for 12 months or more in the past 10 years, including adult dependants.

Employer details

Employer name: St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address: City St George's, University of London, Cranmer Terrace, London, SW17 0RE

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