Education Fellow (with clinical link to Paediatrics)

Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a Paediatric Education Fellow to enhance medical education for students. This role involves a blend of teaching, clinical practice, and curriculum development, with a focus on child health. The successful candidate will work closely with students and consultants, contributing to a dynamic educational environment. With a commitment to exceptional patient care, this position offers a unique opportunity to shape future healthcare professionals while maintaining clinical skills. Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to innovation and excellence in medical education.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Support available for application assistance

COVID-19 vaccination encouraged

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years post-graduate clinical experience required.
• Teaching experience with undergraduate medical students is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide bedside teaching and supervised patient contact.
• Engage in curriculum mapping and placement planning.

Skills

Teaching and adapting to learning needs

Experience with online learning platforms

Service analysis and improvement involvement

Effective communication

Networking skills

Education

MBChB or equivalent

Postgraduate medical education qualifications

Job description

Job summary

Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Local Appointment nodal point 3 (MT03)

Contract: Fixed term - 12 months (with potential for a further 12 month extension)

Hours: Full time - 40 hours per week (including 1 day study leave and 1 day service attachment in paediatrics)

Employer: Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Site: Chesterfield Royal Hospital

Town: Chesterfield

Salary: £49,909 per annum

Salary period: Yearly

Employer heading

NHS Medical & Dental: Local Appointment nodal point 3 (MT03)

Job overview

Paediatric Education Fellow

JOB PURPOSE:

Chesterfield Royal Hospital provides undergraduate (UG) medical placements across all clinical years for Nottingham and Sheffield University Medical Schools. The role supports curriculum delivery for increased student numbers, focusing on Child health, with clinical skills maintained through a weekly service commitment in Paediatrics.

Main duties of the job

Typical weekly educational activities:

• Bedside teaching and supervised direct patient contact.
• Formal theoretical teaching (classroom and virtual).
• Case-based discussions and tutorials.
• Simulation training.
• Generic clinical skills training.

Support for central educational activities:

• Curriculum mapping of clinical opportunities.
• Placement planning and induction.
• Development of teaching materials and resources.
• Support for consultants and ward supervisors.
• Engagement in assessment activities like mock OSCEs.

Clinical Activity:

• Work clinically one day each week to support service provision.
• Develop and consolidate clinical skills in Child health.

Links with HEI:

• Contribute to undergraduate activity for associated HEIs.

Personal Development:

• Completion of PG Cert Med Ed or similar qualification (funding available).
• Link clinical workload with educational delivery and credibility.
• Engage in educational research.
• Participate in workforce and quality projects if applicable.
• Maintain evidence for GMC annual appraisal.

Working for our organisation

Supporting our vision and values:

Aligned with 'Together as one' strategy, our vision is exceptional patient care by exceptional people, guided by Proud to CARE values: Compassion, Ambition, Respect, and Encouragement.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Refer to full job description for detailed duties.

JOB PLAN and TIMETABLE:

Working week includes:

• 3 days for education role.
• 1 day for study (PG Cert and SPA).
• 1 day for clinical work.

Flexibility in scheduling is expected to accommodate curriculum delivery and PG Cert requirements.

Person specification

Experience

• Minimum 2 years post-graduate clinical experience.
• At least one 4-month post in Paediatrics.
• Teaching experience with UG medical students.
• Minimum 12 months NHS experience.
• Experience in Paediatrics post-Foundation.
• Medical education experience with formal teaching responsibility.
• Research publication evidence.

Skills and Knowledge

• Ability to teach and adapt to learning needs.
• Experience with online learning platforms.
• Service analysis and improvement involvement.
• Understanding of secondary care environment.
• Knowledge of UGM curriculum.
• Experience delivering virtual teaching.
• Use of diverse educational methodologies.

Personal Attributes

• Teamwork skills.
• Effective communication with students, staff, and patients.
• Reflective practice evidence.
• Willingness to innovate and learn.
• Good time management.
• Networking skills for learning communities.

Qualifications and Training

• MBChB or equivalent.
• GMC registration with license to practice.
• MRCPCH examinations (if applicable).
• Postgraduate medical education qualifications.

Additional Information

Flexible working options available; COVID-19 vaccination encouraged; sponsorship considerations; criminal record checks required; application process via email; support available for application assistance; future opportunities across locations; follow us on social media.