Simulation Teaching Fellow (Specialty Doctor) in Psychiatry
Job Description
Job summary
We are looking to appoint a 60% LTFT Simulation fellow (Specialty Doctor) to work alongside our existing teaching fellows, simulation team and medical education service to support undergraduate and postgraduate education.
This post offers the opportunity to work in a busy, well-supported award winning undergraduate psychiatric medical education setting.
The post holder will be expected to be mobile and be able to attend face to face clinical teaching in a number of sites including both Torbay, Exeter and North Devon.
You would work with the medical education and simulation teams to create simulated learning situations and resources. You may also be asked to complete undergraduate assessments after the appropriate training.
Should you wish to work clinically alongside this role please express this in your application and we can discuss opportunities with medical staffing.
We would love to hear from you if you are an enthusiastic and forward thinking doctor with a passion for education and learning and a desire to work in Devon Partnership Trust.
Main duties of the job
The primary responsibilities are to facilitate the delivery of psychiatric Undergraduate medical teaching, simulation and assessment for medical students (years 3 5) from both Plymouth (based in Torbay) and Exeter medical schools and postgraduate doctors in training in Devon Partnership Trust.
About us
About Devon Partnership Trust
We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.
We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do
Our values
We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the full Job Description and Person specification attached to this advert which will provide further information on this role.
Person Specification
Specific Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Evidence of experience and enthusiasm for teaching
- Good written communication skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with students, peers, administrative staff, patients, and other health professionals
- Fluent in the English language
Desirable
- Worked in simulation and created simulated content.
Interpersonal and communications skills
Essential
- Evidence of excellent organisational and time management skills
- Evidence of team working
- Prepared to be flexible in working patterns
- Ability to fulfil all duties of the post
- Enthusiasm, commitment and common sense
Experience
Essential
- Understanding of the local education system
- Knowledge and experience of undergraduate medical education within the UK and local system
Desirable
- Previous experience of teaching
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical Practitioner with postgraduate qualifications.
- Fully registered with GMC.
- MBBS or equivalent primary medical qualification
Desirable
- Teaching qualification
- Successful completion of Core Psychiatry Training MRCPsych
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.
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
Devon Partnership NHS Trust
Address
Wonford House
Dryden Road
Exeter
Devon
EX2 5AF
