Simulation Teaching Fellow
- NHS
- Full Time
- South Shields
- 49909.00 a year
Job Description
Job summary
The Medical Education Team requires committed and interested staff to enable medical students, doctors in training to make the most of the SIM teaching opportunities.
We have 1 post for a Simulation Teaching Fellow to join the team. This role will involve teaching alongside the current designated consultant faculty, nursing and admin team while taking a lead in some of the more complex planning of the curriculum and delivery of key concepts of simulation.
This post offers the opportunity to gain broad experience within the medical education teaching team. You must be able to take a lead in activities and ensure effective time management and organisation as required.
Main duties of the job
The main duties of the role include planning, delivery and evaluation of the Simulation suite for both undergraduates and postgraduates.
Candidates must have a MBBS qualification (or equivalent) and have successfully completed the Foundation Programme. They should be able to work as effectively as part of a team with both autonomous as well as delegated responsibilities. Prior involvement in undergraduate or other structured training/teaching is useful as the role involves being able to take a lead in teaching and learning activities, ensuring effective time management and having great organisational skills.
Successful candidates must have an interest in the specialty for which they are applying and be fully registered with the GMC.
About us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements. The Trust will not accept applications which are found to be AI generated.
Job responsibilities
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To support the organisation, delivery and development of undergraduate and post-graduate simulation teaching across the Trust.
Person Specification
Skills, knowledge and aptitude
Essential
- Knowledge of the undergraduate curriculum from University of Newcastle and University of Sunderland medical schools
- Knowledge of postgraduate curriculums eg IMT
- Evidence of teaching and training skills for junior doctors
- Effective communication skills
- Ability to organise and prioritise complex demands
- Evidence of working in a multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
- Management training
- Ability to use IT to help education
- Postgraduate Examinations (inc first part)
- Experience of using simulation equipment in the delivery of training
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS
- Successful completion of the Foundation Programme
- FPCC or equivalent experience post foundation training
Desirable
- Formal training or experience in education
- Experience of delivery simulation training
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of delivery and support of undergraduate and/or postgraduate training or teaching
- Understanding of clinical governance and a readiness to accept and acknowledge the responsibilities it implies.
Desirable
- Post Foundation Programme clinical experience
- Ability to use the evidence base and clinical audit to support decision making
Personal Skills
Essential
- Enthusiasm for education
- Excellent communication skills
- Reflective Practitioner and learner
- Reliable and Punctual
- Commitment to good team working and relationships
- Enthusiasm and ability to work under pressure
- Supportive and tolerant
- Flexible and adaptable
- Initiative
- Desire to work towards Certificate in Medical Education
- Desire to improve students competence and performance
- Caring attitude to patients
- Commitment to patient safety
Special Requirements
Essential
- Flexibility to respond to changing service needs
Clinical Specialty Skills
Essential
- GMC registration
- Wide range of experience in acute general medicine and medicine for older people
- Competent in management of routine and emergency general medical patients.
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
South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
Address
South Tyneside Nhs Foundation Trust
Harton Lane
South Shields
Tyne And Wear
NE34 0PL
