Paediatric Undergraduate Teaching Fellow

The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in London is offering a unique opportunity for a trainee to advance in clinical medical education. The role involves developing teaching materials, participating in the undergraduate curriculum, and supporting the Module Lead. Ideal candidates will have a background in education and a passion for clinical teaching. Join a dedicated team in enhancing healthcare education and supporting future medical professionals.

Qualifications

• Interest in clinical medical education and educational theory.
• Experience or aptitude in teaching and assessment.

Responsibilities

• Develop teaching materials for the undergraduate curriculum.
• Design programmes for use on the mini-i-Pad.
• Contribute to undergraduate clinical skills teaching.
• Participate in departmental and academic meetings.

Job description

Overview

This is an exciting and unique opportunity for a trainee with an interest in education to develop as a clinical medical education professional. It also offers the opportunity to be involved in the field of simulation. It is aimed at those who wish to build on their personal teaching experience to develop expertise in educational theory and practice and undertake supervised educational research.

To assist the Hillingdon Hospital Module Lead for BMS and Firm Lead for Imperial in their educational strategy, the post holder will help design, develop, deliver & evaluate Clinical Education Programmes which encompass essential clinical skills, high fidelity simulation, human factors, communications skills & patient safety training.

The post holder will have varying responsibilities for the organisation of and supervision of all undergraduate teaching and assessment within Paediatrics. In particular, the delivery of 1:1 teaching of individual students within the clinical environment with the completion of mini PACES and OSCEs, the facilitation of the induction course and student appraisal, as well as facilitating and delivering small and large group teaching.

Responsibilities

• Develop teaching, including materials and resources with others, to support the undergraduate curriculum within the department.
• Design/develop programmes for use on the mini-i-Pad.
• Contribute to the teaching of undergraduate clinical skills, in conjunction with the Clinical Skills team.
• Participate in regular Departmental, Academic and Audit meetings.

Context and About the Trust

The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute hospital in the London Borough of Hillingdon and offers a wide range of services including accident and emergency, inpatient care, day surgery, outpatient clinics and maternity services. The Trust's services at Mount Vernon Hospital include routine day surgery, delivered at a modern treatment centre, a minor injuries unit and outpatient clinics.

The safety and well-being of our patients and staff is paramount. We are improving infection prevention and control and working in partnership with local GPs, charities, community services, academic partners, our local authority, neighbouring hospitals and the wider North West London Integrated Care System. We are focused on ensuring that our hospitals provide high quality, safe and compassionate care while driving forward the building of the new Hillingdon Hospital.

We have over 3,500 staff who are proud to care for nearly half a million people, with a vision to be an outstanding provider of healthcare through leading health and academic partnerships, transforming services to provide the best care where needed.