Clinical Teaching Fellow in General Medicine (ST3+ equivalent)
Job Description
Job summary
Clinical Teaching Fellow in General Medicine (ST3+ equivalent)
PLEASE NOTE - This job will close early once sufficient applications have been received.
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust are excited to invite applications for a Clinical Teaching Fellow who will support the teaching of undergraduate medical students. Post holders will be funded to undertake a Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Education.
The post will suit a motivated medical registrar who would like to develop their knowledge and experience in the field of medical education. It is open to all but may be of particular interest to those wishing to gain both teaching and clinical experience before applying to higher specialty training, or those wishing to take a year out-of-programme (please ensure eligibility for OOP before applying).
The job will combine clinical work (ward based medical registrar with associated on-call commitments) and protected time for teaching. The split of daytime clinical and teaching duties will be 60/40.
This 12-month post is advertised as full-time but candidates wishing to work part-time or job share are encouraged to apply. Modification of the job content will be discussed with the appointee on a personal basis.
Main duties of the job
- To develop own knowledge and experience in medical education
- To contribute to the development of our undergraduate teaching programme for medical students
- To teach and support medical students to meet the learning objectives of their clinical placements at HDFT
- To work as part of a team (ST3+ level) to deliver inpatient medical care and care out-of-hours
- To maintain a high professional standard and actively participate in matters concerning patient safety and Clinical Governance
About us
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East.
At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you're looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients' lives, HDFT could be the place for you!
We offer colleagues:
- A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work.
- Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards.
- Employee Support and wellbeing - we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service.
Please note:
- Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications
- Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application.
- All job offers are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.
Job responsibilities
Job responsibilities
- To work alongside our undergraduate tutors to teach and support undergraduate medical students, during their clinical placements at HDFT.
- 40% of daytime protected for teaching activities.
- To undertake a Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Education if desired
- To work as part of a ward-based medical team caring for medical inpatients in a ST3+ equivalent role
- To work as a medical registrar with out-of-hours/on-call commitment
See attached the full job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Full registration with the GMC at time of application
- Primary medical qualification, MBBS or equivalent
- Satisfactory completion of IMT/ACCS or equivalent experience
- Keen interest to develop knowledge and experience in medical education.
- Previous experience working in the NHS
Desirable
- Experience of working in the NHS
- Teaching experience
For further information on this post or to arrange an informal visit please contact our Medical Education Manager, Nichola Langdale atn.langdale@nhs.netor01423 885959
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Full current GMC registration
- ST3
Desirable
- Minimum of 12 Months NHS Experience
- Teaching experience
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Harrogate District Hospital
Lancaster Park Road
Harrogate
HG2 7SX
