PGME Clinical Education Fellow - Supporting IMG and AMU

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Swindon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Swindon offers a one-year fixed-term contract for a trainee doctor focused on Acute Medicine and Medical Education. The role involves teaching, mentorship, and clinical responsibilities, ideal for those seeking further training in medical education.

Qualifications

• GMC Registration with a Licence to Practice required.
• Eligible for ST3-ST4 at appointment.

Responsibilities

• Provision of clinical education for postgraduate trainees.
• Coordination of postgraduate trainees' teaching opportunities.
• Evaluation of teaching activities.

Skills

Teaching

Clinical Education

Quality Improvement

Simulation Training

Mentorship

Education

Postgraduate courses or qualifications in medical education

Job description

The post is a one-year fixed term contract based at the Great Western Hospital Swindon (GWH). It offers an exciting opportunity for a trainee interested in education, with a 50% focus on Acute Medicine and 50% on Postgraduate Medical Education. The role includes involvement in simulation training.

This position is suitable for a ST3 - ST4 level doctor, such as those seeking further training in medical education through an Out of Programme Experience (OOPE) from their Specialist training program. There is also an opportunity to undertake a PG Certification in Clinical Education.

The post involves assisting the Director of Medical Education and relevant clinical departments in designing, developing, delivering, and evaluating postgraduate training programs. These encompass clinical skills, simulation, quality improvement, and trainee support, including support for International Medical Graduates.

Main duties of the job

1. Provision of clinical education for postgraduate trainees, including simulation and clinical skills, supporting International Medical Graduate consultants.
2. Participation in research projects or original work with the aim of publishing and presenting at national and international meetings.
3. Bedside and classroom teaching of postgraduate trainees.
4. Coordination of postgraduate trainees' teaching opportunities.
5. Supporting clinical skills teaching and ward-based assessments.
6. Evaluation of teaching activities.
7. Undertaking necessary training to teach effectively.

About us

Our STAR values—Service, Teamwork, Ambition, Respect—are central to our culture. We expect your values to reflect these principles:

Service: Putting patients first.
Teamwork: Working together.
Ambition: Aspiring to provide the best service.
Respect: Acting with integrity.

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. Promote and deliver simulation as an educational tool.
2. Provide support and advice to IMG trainees.
3. Lead mentorship and support for incoming IMG trainees.
4. The post involves 50% clinical care within Acute Medicine and 50% educational activities.

Note: MRCP PACES is an essential requirement for this post. Please do not apply if you do not possess MRCP.

Further details are available in the attached Job Description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• GMC Registration with a Licence to Practice
• Eligible for ST3-ST4 at appointment

Desirable

• Postgraduate courses or qualifications in medical education

Experience

• Experience with the ARCP process
• Substantive NHS experience in Acute Medicine
• Experience with e-portfolios and appraisal systems
• Experience in Quality Improvement and audits
• Engagement with postgraduate training assessments
• Teaching postgraduate medical residents

Knowledge

• Sound clinical knowledge and judgment
• Initial management of acutely ill patients
• Excellent IT, analytical, and innovative skills
• Attention to detail and interest in medical education support

Employer details

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
GWH, Swindon, SN3 6BB