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Medical Education Fellow
Grade
Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Flexible working
37.5 hours per week
Job ref
360-E-6997
Employer
West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Watford General Hospital
Town
Watford
Salary
£39,205 - £47,084 pa inc HCA
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
23/04/2025 23:59
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Band 6 - Medical Education Fellow, Corporate

Band 6

Job overview

The Watford Medical Education Department is looking for two Medical Education Fellows to support the delivery of Medical Students’ curriculum for UCL and Brunel universities respectively. 

The post holder(s) will be an integral part of the team and will play a key role in identifying and delivering ever-evolving curriculum requirements.

The role involves teaching students from Brunel University, University College of London, St Georges Medical School (Grenada) & University of Hertfordshire as well Foundation Doctors. 

We are looking for someone with strong interpersonal skills, who is a team player with a passion for medical education.

The post will be based in the Education Centre at Watford General Hospital.

Main duties of the job

To support, plan, deliver and promote teaching of a variety of clinical skills for Medical Students.

The post holder will also support the multi-professional training programme and be an active part of the Simulation Faculty, West Herts Initiative in Simulation Education and Research (WiSER).

This will form 3 days of the role and the other 2 days will be based doing clinical work in a department at WHHT (CT1/F3 Equivalent) and will be identified following interview and discussions with the successful candidate.

They will be allocated 2 days of Clinical Skills teaching a week, a 1-day contribution to the Simulation Programme and 2 days of Clinical work in a speciality at WHHT to be agreed at appointment.  

There will be no on call responsibilities as the post will be supernumerary.

 The Clinical placement is optional and can be negotiated.

Working for our organisation

With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us.
 
We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.
 
Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.
Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.
 
We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance.
 
 
If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contact [email protected]
 
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We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
 
If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To effectively develop and use a variety of teaching materials and delivery models for use within the clinical skills facilities.

To assist with the preparation and organisation of clinical examinations for students. 

Support and assist the Medical Education Team and the teaching consultants in the overall management and co-ordination of the students’ teaching programmes and clinical experience.

Support and assist the Simulation Faculty in organising and facilitating simulation sessions where this does not act in conflict with obligations to the Medical Education Team.

Ensure own clinical skills are updated in line with the requirements of the post / profession.

To assist the Medical School in the delivery of the Formative Mock OSCE, end of year OSCE exams and Summative History Examinations.

To support the delivery of key postgraduate learning opportunities and examinations including PACES, Procedural Skills and Comets.  

Person specification

Education and qualifications:

Essential criteria
  • GMC Registered Doctor (post F2).
Desirable criteria
  • Further qualification in medical education or training.

Knowledge:

Essential criteria
  • Understanding of issues and developments in Medical Education specifically Undergraduates and Foundation Year Training
  • Knowledge of Clinical Skills Equipment.
Desirable criteria
  • Knowledge of Clinical Skills Equipment or willingness to learn.

Experience:

Essential criteria
  • Teaching clinical skills in a clinical setting.
  • Experience of working in multi-professional clinical teams.
  • Experience of team working.
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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.

Application numbers

This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Titilayo Akintoye
Job title
Medical Education Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07816196275

If you have problems applying, contact

Address
Watford General Hospital
Vicarage Road
Watford
Hertfordshire
WD18 0HB
Telephone
07423032289

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