Clinical Teaching Fellow in Psychiatry conducting teaching fellow work

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS healthcare provider in Milton Keynes is seeking a Clinical Teaching Fellow in Psychiatry. The role involves facilitating medical education for undergraduate students and providing clinical input within the SPA team. Ideal candidates will have a medical degree, teaching experience, and strong communication skills. The position offers extensive opportunities for professional development and involvement in quality improvement activities.

Benefits

Generous relocation package

Flexible working options

Professional development support

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching and mentoring students.
• Ability to work within multi-disciplinary teams.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate undergraduate educational activities.
• Support the SPA team in clinical roles.
• Participate in Trust-wide Quality Improvement initiatives.

Skills

Teaching skills

Clinical skills in Psychiatry

Communication skills

Education

Medical Degree

Job description

Job Overview

CNWL are currently looking for a Clinical Teaching Fellow in Psychiatry conducting teaching fellow work, with a key role in facilitating undergraduate educational activities within CNWL-MK but also more widely within the Year 3 Psychiatry course. CNWL is responsible for delivering clinical placements in Psychiatry for Year 3 students at University of Buckingham Medical School (UBMS). CNWL host 35-40 medical students a year, who complete their psychiatry placements in our Mental Health Services in Milton Keynes. Placements last 6 weeks each; there are 6 rotations of placements per academic year.

Due to the high volumes of applications we receive for certain posts, we reserve the right to close any adverts before the published closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications. The post offers extensive teaching opportunities and responsibilities. The post holder will develop their undergraduate education and teaching administration skills, working closely with the CNWL Director of Undergraduate Education. The post holder will also provide Specialty doctor clinical input in the SPA team. The timetable schedule will be agreed with the postholder.

Working for our organisation

The clinical post will be based with Milton Keynes SPA Team. The CNWL Milton Keynes Single Point of Access is a one-stop integrated referral point for people living in Milton Keynes. It provides mental health support, advice and signposting for patients and potential users of CNWL mental health services, their carers and relatives; and GPs, the police, London Ambulance Service and the 111 Service.

Opportunities for the post-holder

• Attendance to management courses organised within CNWL which include financial and leadership training.
• One-to-one supervision with Consultant.
• Participation in local CPD activities.
• Opportunity to be involved in teaching medical students from University of Buckingham Medical School.
• This post is designed to equip doctors who want to develop toward further progression in their professional career through multiple opportunities.
• May gain up to four referees required for application to Article 14 if the post-holder is willing and has the appropriate requirements to apply to the Specialist Register.

Clinical and Administrative Duties

• Spend 4 sessions per week in a clinical role as part of the Single Point of Access team, primarily at Campbell Centre in the outpatient areas; occasional clinics at the GP surgery and home visits may be required.
• Provide support and advice to other MDT colleagues within SPA, and to GP's and other professionals as required.
• Take a leadership role in the team referral/clinical meetings along with the team Consultant.
• All referrals to the services are triaged by the SPA (Single Point of Access) team, coming from various sources, particularly local GPs and/or the Talk for Change service; some will require further medical follow up.
• Encouraged to participate in Trust-wide Quality Improvement activities and initiatives, supported by the QI Leads for the Trust.
• Carry out such other duties as may be assigned, with agreement, by the Trust; it is expected that the post holder will not unreasonably withhold agreement to any reasonable proposed changes that the Trust might make.

Professional Development and Appraisal

• The Trust and directorate have a commitment to and support CPD activities; specialty doctors are required to participate in CPD and to develop a Personal Development Plan.
• Specialty doctors are eligible for up to 30 days' paid study leave on a pro‑rata basis within any three‑year period, and requests for study leave will be considered in line with both the post-holder's and the Trust's needs.
• Participation in annual appraisal, including 360‑degree (multi‑source) feedback, in preparation for Revalidation, is required; appraisals are undertaken in the Trust in accordance with relevant national guidance.
• Post-holder will be aware of and act within locally and nationally agreed protocols and actively involved in clinical governance within the service.
• Accountable to the Clinical Director via the Consultant; professional accountability is to the Trust Board through the Trust Chief Medical Officer.

About CNWL

CNWL (Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust) has almost 8,000 staff providing integrated healthcare to a third of London's population, Milton Keynes and areas beyond. We involve service users, carers, the public, staff and partner organisations in the way that we are run. Our catchment area spans diverse communities, with over 100 first languages spoken. It contains areas of great affluence as well as areas of much deprivation. We are committed to providing services that meet the needs of the people who use them, and we actively encourage involvement from local people who can help make a difference. We're proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME and people with disabilities to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.

We are recognised locally, nationally and internationally for providing high quality, innovative healthcare. We aim to employ only the best people, and our experts are frequently called upon to contribute to national health strategy and policy, and many models of our care have been adapted for use in other countries.

Benefits and Working Conditions

We offer a generous relocation package (subject to eligibility assessment) and flexible working options, including bank assignments for most roles. For more information on these and other benefits of working for us, see our Benefits, Reward and Wellbeing page.

Commitment to Safeguarding

CNWL NHS Foundation Trust are committed to safeguarding all children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitment practices to protect children and vulnerable adults.

Important Notices

Due to the high response levels we receive for some vacancies, we may expire any of them prior to the advertised closing date and advise you to submit your application as soon as possible. Our Agenda for Change employment contracts are subject to a contractual 13 week probationary period. If you are offered a job, information will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system.