Job Description

We are seeking to appoint a Clinical Teaching Fellow. This a new post designed to support the delivery of the UCLan MBBS undergraduate programme within the Medical Education Department of NCIC.



Time will also be allocated for administration and preparation associated with educational activity.



Whilst the post is not principally designed to provide clinical service it is anticipated that the appointee will wish to continue to practise clinically whilst in post and at least one day a week of clinical activity would be expected to be undertaken in order to maintain skills and support continued professional development'.



Although employed by the trust/s the post holder would be expected to hold an honorary academic post (appropriate to their clinical seniority) in the UCLan School of Medicine. The post holder will also be offered the opportunity to study for a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (or an appropriate equivalent qualification) with UCLan.



This post is offered as a full-time position, however, applications will be considered from candidates who for personal reasons wish to work less than full-time.



The post will be based at West Cumberland Hospital, Whitehaven. Some work at Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle may also be required.



Full registration with the GMC with postgraduate clinical experience are minimum requirements for this post. Completion of UK foundation training and experience working within the NHS would be an advantage.



1. To plan, prepare and deliver small group teaching and bedside teaching during students' clinical placements within the trust, including recruitment of patients for teaching, teaching of history and examination skills, and delivery of clinical tutorials.



2. To take responsibility for academic administration in relation to specified teaching activity.



3. To act as an Educational Supervisor to students, including review and assessment of the student e-portfolio.



4. To participate in assessment activities including OSCEs, DOPS, mini-CEX, coursework and e-portfolio.



5. As part of the wider team, to support teaching and learning strategies and to engage in development activity within the undergraduate teaching programme.



6. To work productively as part of a team by participating actively in medical education team meetings.



7. To engage, in conjunction with the Undergraduate Tutor and ADME in review and evaluation of teaching in response to feedback.



8. To undertake any training required for / relevant to the role.



9. To undertake any other duties commensurate with the role, as directed by the ADME.



10. To undertake clinical duties under consultant supervision to allow maintenance of skills and support professional development.



At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.



Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time':



Being a clinically led organisation



Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust



A positive patient experience every time



A great place to work



Managing our money well



As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.



Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.



Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.



Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed.



If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.



Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies .



Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information. If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.

Important Information



Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.



For candidates applying using a Hotmail account or have strict firewall settings please ensure the following:



Junk Mail is checked regularly

Nacro - Tel:

0300 123 1999, or email: helpline@nacro.org.uk

Unlock - Tel:

01634 247350, email advice@unlock.org.uk or complete the online form on the Unlock website



The Trust is committed to safeguarding adults and children therefore if the post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended) the successful candidate(s) will be subject to a criminal records check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:



Please note the cost of the DBS check is increasing from 2 nd December 2024

Standard Check:

21.50 + Administration cost of 5.90 = 27.40. Deducted from salary over following 4 months or one off payment.

Enhanced Check:

49.5 + administration cost of 5.90 = 55.40. Deducted from salary over following 4 months or one off payment.



As part of the one of the largest employers in the UK NCIC future employees will have also access to the following benefits.



A lease car may be available for this position; further details will be provided upon appointment if applicable.



27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years



Flexible working Scheme



Excellent opportunities for development



Competitive NHS Pension scheme



Access to NHS discounts with retailers and leisure companies



EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems



These schemes are subject to availability