Undergraduate Clinical Fellow Acute Medicine

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust; Worthing; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking Clinical Teaching Fellows to enhance Undergraduate Medical Education. This role combines clinical practice with teaching, allowing you to develop essential skills while obtaining a recognized teaching qualification. You will engage in diverse educational duties, ensuring medical students receive quality training, and participate in clinical responsibilities that support patient care. This opportunity is ideal for those looking to advance their careers in a supportive environment that values diversity and professional growth. Join a team dedicated to making a difference in healthcare and education.

Benefits

Flexible Working Hours

Wellbeing Programme

Buddy Support for New Members

Diversity Networks

Training and Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Candidates should have a medical degree and be committed to teaching.
• Experience in clinical settings and patient care is essential.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with Sub Deans to ensure quality teaching for medical students.
• Assess and treat patients in various clinical settings.
• Design and deliver educational content for medical students.

Skills

Teaching Skills

Clinical Assessment

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

Medical Degree

PGCert in Medical Education

Job description

Our Trust currently offers Clinical fellow posts as we recognise that posts combining time spent working clinically with protected time for professional development at an early stage in a Doctor's career are attractive. We have had Fellows undertake roles in leadership, research and teaching in their protected time, as well as others who develop a specialty interest to build a competitive CV. Previous Clinical Fellows have told us that the posts are excellent for training and career progression. Most go on to get training positions in their chosen specialty. These jobs are designed to support junior doctor’s career development whilst enabling sustainability and job satisfaction.

We now in the third year of these exciting and innovative Clinical Teaching Fellow post with a primary focus on Undergraduate Medical Education, and to support the successful candidates in obtaining a recognised teaching qualification, PGCert through the University of Sussex. The posts will be managed within the Unscheduled Care division with posts available in ED and in Acute Medicine.

The Educational Duties Of The Post Include The Following:

• Liaising with the Sub Deans, and the BSMS Year leads to ensure that all medical Students are welcomed into the departments
• Ensure that medical Students get quality teaching – both bedside and Formal (Year 3s and 5s)
• Design and deliver teaching to support this
• Be part of the SIM faculty, designing and delivering SIM training to Medical Students and other HCP’s.
• Be a point of Contact for the Sub Dean, the BSMS year leads and the students within the department.
• Participate in Medical Student OSCE’s (with training)

The clinical duties of the post will vary according to the grade of the successful appointee but include the following:

• Working with a Zoned team consisting of an SHO and FY1 to see the new admissions as part of the post take Consultant ward round in the mornings
• Reviewing patients who are in the emergency floor longer than 24 hours.
• Supporting the smooth running of the team to facilitate timely discharges
• Assessing and treating acutely deteriorating patients
• Assessing patients referred from the Emergency Department or via the GP as part of the Unselected medical Take
• Assessing and treating patients in the Same Day Emergency Care setting
• Reviewing ‘clinic’ type patients brought back to SDEC and communicating with the GP’s

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

For further details / informal visits contact:

Name: Emanuela Guerinoni
Job title: Medical Workforce Officer
Email address: [e-mail]
Telephone number: 01903205111

Medical workforce Officers
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