ICM Tutor/Medical Education Fellow
Job Description
Job summary
To apply please go to our website:https://jobs.worcester.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx?id=2174&forced=2
Alternatively, click the "Apply directly" link under the supporting links section, which will also take you to the website.
One of the best Universities for health education, Worcester has founded the distinctive Three Counties Medical School [TCMS], aiming to widen access to careers in medicine and retain graduates in the local area. Integrated Clinical Methods (ICM) sessions take a unified approach to learning, emphasising the relationship between the skills used in a consultation, including physical and mental health examination, history-taking, clinical reasoning and communication.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide Integrated Clinical Methods (ICM) small group facilitation for Graduate entry MBChB medical students. The students will meet in small groups to learn communication skills and physical examinations skills.
We have two part-time posts available:
- 0.2 FTE (Tuesday)
- 0.4 FTE (Tuesday and Thursday)
Both days would involve direct teaching and, when students are away, allows the post holder to contribute to session preparation, curriculum development, career development and the assessment of students.
If you are interested in joining us at this exciting time and would relish the challenge of playing a part in the future development of the Three Counties Medical School as we train the next generation of doctors, we welcome your application.
About us
The University of Worcester is a high achieving, award-winning, dynamic institution set within an inclusive and engaged community. The number one University in England for gender equality, according to the last three years of the Times Higher Educations University Impact Rankings, with multiple accolades for teaching quality, inclusion, contribution to the community, and environmental sustainability, the University has been shortlisted as Times Higher Education University of the Year three times in recent years.
Job responsibilities
Main Duties*:
1. Prepare for and to teach integrated clinical methods (clinical communication skills and basic physical examination techniques).
2. To use the appropriate teaching, learning support and assessment methods.
3. To assess the progress of students both formatively and summatively, with reference to the assessment criteria and provide constructive and timely feedback to students.
4. To undertake the necessary preparation for facilitating small group work and tutorials, including reading of documentation (Facilitators Notes).
5. To provide student guidance, mentorship and pastoral support.
6. To contribute to the quality assurance processes and the evaluation of the MBChB programme.
7. To attend pertinent staff development and in house training activities as required by the role and take part in peer teaching observation and dialogue.
8. To engage in scholarly practice including the marking and writing of assessment questions.
9. Maintain personal and professional development to meet the changing demands of the job; participate in appropriate training activities and encourage and support staff in their development and training.
10. Take steps to ensure and enhance personal health, safety, and well-being and that of other staff and students.
11. Carry out these duties in a manner that promotes equality of opportunity and supports diversity and inclusion and takes into account the University's commitment to environmentally sustainable ways of working.
*The above does not represent an exhaustive list of duties associated with this role.
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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).
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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
University of Worcester
Address
Severn Campus
Hylton Road
Worcester
WR2 5JN
