PGME Clinical Education Fellow ST3+

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in England is looking for a trainee at ST3 - ST5 level to provide clinical education in Paediatrics while participating in postgraduate training programs. The position includes teaching opportunities, clinical responsibilities, and a chance to engage in research and educational simulation. Ideal candidates will hold GMC registration, have NHS experience, and a passion for teaching in medical education.

Qualifications

• GMC Registration and Licence to Practice required.
• Eligible for ST3-ST5 level at the time of appointment.
• Experience in Paediatrics and teaching postgraduate doctors essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical education for postgraduate trainees including simulation training.
• Participate in research projects and produce publications.
• Deliver bedside and classroom teaching for various specialties.
• Support and evaluate clinical teaching activities.

Skills

Clinical education

Simulation training

Teaching postgraduate trainees

Research skills

Education

GMC Registration with a Licence to Practice

Eligible to work at ST3-ST5

Post graduate courses in medical education

Job description

The post is a one-year fixed term contract starting in August.

It will be based at the Great Western Hospital Swindon (GWH). This is an exciting and unique opportunity for a trainee with an interest in education. The post will be 50% in Paediatrics and Post Graduate Medical Education 50%. The post will also include the opportunity to be involved in the exciting field of simulation.

This post would typically suit a ST3 - ST5 level doctor at start of appointment, such as those wishing to undertake further training in medical education as part of an Out of Programme Experience (OOPE) from their Specialist training programme. Opportunity to undertake PG Certification in Clinical Education.

To assist the Director Medical Education and relevant clinical specialty in their educational strategy to design, develop, deliver & evaluate Postgraduate training programmes which encompass essential clinical skills, simulation training, quality improvement work and trainee support.

Main duties of the job

1. Provision of clinical education for postgraduate clinical trainees including simulation (where relevant) and clinical skills for trainees.
2. To take part in on-going research projects or undertake original work under supervision with the aim of producing peer‑reviewed publications and presentations at national and international meetings in relation to speciality.
3. Bedside and classroom teaching of postgraduate trainees in various specialties.
4. Coordination of post graduate trainees' teaching opportunities.
5. Supporting Clinical Skills Teaching and ward‑based assessment to post graduate trainees.
6. Evaluation of teaching in conjunction with the relevant administrator.
7. Undertaking any training that is identified as necessary for the candidate to teach effectively.
8. Promote and deliver simulation as an effective educational tool.

About us

Our STAR values are at the heart of everything we do. You can expect to see them in the way we act and the way we treat each other. Our values make us who we are. We will expect your values and behaviours to reflect the STAR Values of the organisation:

• Service We will put our patients first.
• Teamwork We will work together.
• Ambition We will aspire to provide the best service.
• Respect We will act with integrity.

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. The post would be divided 50/50 Direct Clinical Care and Educational activity.
2. Work clinically as part of the team within Paediatrics.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GMC Registration with a Licence to Practice.
• Eligible to work at ST3-ST5 at the time of appointment.

Desirable

• Post graduate courses or qualifications in medical education.

Experience

Essential

• Substantive NHS experience in Paediatrics.
• Experience of teaching postgraduate medical resident doctors on training programmes.
• Experience of the ARCP process.
• Experience of engaging with quality assessment of postgraduate medical training programmes such as the GMC trainee survey and National Educational and Training Survey.
• Experience of using e‑portfolios / appraisal systems for evidence collection.

Desirable

• Representing the views and needs resident doctors.

Employer details

Employer name

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Great Western Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Marlborough Road
SWINDON
SN3 6BB

249-7736170