Job Description

The post is a one-year fixed term contract. 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 50% Post Graduate Medical Education. 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. Substantive NHS experience is required
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 varies specialties.
4. Coordination of post graduate trainees' teaching opportunities
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. Supporting Clinical Skills Teaching and ward-based assessment to post graduate trainees.
2. Evaluation of teaching in conjunction with the relevant administrator.
3. Undertaking any training that is identified as necessary for the candidate to teach effectively.
4. Promote and deliver simulation as an effective educational tool.
Patient Care
5. The post would be divided 50/50 Direct Clinical Care and Educational activity.
6. Work clinically as part of the team within Paediatrics.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

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

Desirable

• oPost graduate courses or qualifications in medical education

Experience
Essential

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

Desirable

• oRepresenting the views and needs resident doctors

knowlede and skills
Essential

• oAbility to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems.
• oAbility to prioritise clinical need
• oRecognition of, and ability to undertake the initial management of an acutely ill patient
• Excellent IT skills. Conceptual and analytical skills. Keen to innovate and take on new challenges
• oTo have an interest in supporting doctors in training, and medical education

Desirable

• oAbility to design and deliver bedside teaching and simulation.

Employer details
Employer name
Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
GWH
Swindon
SN3 6BB
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249-7167937
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