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Job summary

Main area
Medical Education
Grade
NHS Medical & Dental: Locum Consultant
Contract
Fixed term: 36 months (Locum Consultants £105,504 to £139, 882)
Hours
Part time - 1 session per week
Job ref
188-MT1307
Employer
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Southampton General Hospital
Town
Southampton
Salary
£105,504 - £139,882 pa
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
03/12/2024 23:59
Interview date
13/12/2024

Employer heading

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust logo

Fellowship Programme Director

NHS Medical & Dental: Locum Consultant

Job overview

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

Main duties of the job

We are excited to invite applications for the Fellowship Programme Director post who will support the overall management and quality control of the Fellowship Programme in the Trust, with specific responsibility for Foundation fellowship year 3. The postholder will work with local lead educators to ensure that each placement of the programme and the programme as a whole meets the standards for training.

They will ensure that each trainee is able to access a comprehensive range of experiences which will enables them to gain the competences necessary for their stage of training.

Working for our organisation

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

 As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care. 

 All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

 Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The successful candidate will work closely with the undergraduate module and placement leads. They will be expected to go to the clinical areas where students are placed, make contact with the students, and teach them regularly. The exact teaching timetable and groups of students will be flexible depending on the time of year. However, it is expected that the postholder will spend around 50% of their week face to face with students. The postholder will need to show initiative and the ability to manage their own time. Supervision for the fellowship in UHS would be from the Director of Medical Education and the DME team at UHS.

This role will provide the post holder with ample opportunities to develop their teaching skills through a combination of time spent teaching, mentorship from the module and placement leads, observing other teachers, and delivering observed teaching sessions with feedback.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

 Individuals wishing to apply must be registered with the General Medical Council (GMC).

 The successful candidate will be employed under the terms and conditions of service for Consultants (England) 2003. 

 Interviews will be held on Friday, 13 December 2024

 Job Reference: 188-MT1307 - This vacancy closes on or before: 3rd December 2024

Should you have any queries, please use the contact details below to get in touch.

Person specification

Qualifications and training

Essential criteria
  • Primary Medical Qualification
  • Membership or Fellowship of Royal College
  • Recognised Educational Supervisor
Desirable criteria
  • University Higher degree
  • Educational Qualification

Previous or relevant experience

Essential criteria
  • Track record of Educational Supervision
  • Experience of the organisation of postgraduate and undergraduate education
  • Understanding of NHS structure and processes
  • Experience of working with students or doctors in an educational setting
  • Experience of managing a multiprofessional team
Desirable criteria
  • Evidence of submitting work for peer review
  • Experience of educational leadership and innovation

Aptitudes and skills

Essential criteria
  • Strong interpersonal presentation and written skills

Special Requirements of the post

Essential criteria
  • Knowledge of the LED charter

Living the Trust values

Essential criteria
  • Able to demonstrate behaviours that meet the Trust Values: Patients First, Always Improving, Working Together

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Apprenticeships logoNo smoking policyArmed Forces Covenant (Silver Award)Care quality commission - GoodDisability confident employerInclusion UK

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Kate Nash
Job title
Director of Medical Education
Email address
[email protected]
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