Job summary

100% of our previous Clinical Fellows have been successful in achieving a place on specialty training.

This is an exciting post that is designed for a FY3/CT1-2/ST1-2 level trainee to develop and expand skills and practice in Medical Education.

There is the option to work part time in Medical Education and part time in a chosen specialty or full time in Medical Education. Flexible working opportunities available which can be discussed at interview.

Main duties of the job

• Develop/ expand skills and practice in Medical Education.
• Be supported in gaining a qualification in Medical Education.
• Develop a sustainable programme of inter-professional learning.
• Continue to develop clinical experience in your chosen career path.
• Be an active member of the Medical Education Team (Undergraduate).
• We are keen to support both full time and part time working patterns.

About us

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is is situated on the west coast of Lancashire and operates within a regional health economy catchment area that spans Lancashire and South Cumbria, supporting a population of 1.6 million. The Trust is a provider of specialist tertiary care for Cardiac and Haematology services across this region. The Trust does not operate outside of the United Kingdom.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The job will allow the successful post holder to undertake focused training in Medical Education During this time the following requirements should be met.

• The prime focus is on supporting medical students on placement from The University of Liverpool and Lancaster University to meet their clinical curriculum standards.
• In addition, there will be a focus on simulation support for the multi-professional teaching programme which includes Locally Employed Doctors, Advanced Clinical Practitioners and Physician Associates.
• The postholder will be expected to learn about synthesis of existing evidence, development of new programmes including assessment of impact of that programme and its sustainability.
• Research and develop at least one educational initiative.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Medical degree (MBBS, MBChB)
• Completion of Foundation equivalent (FACD or equivalent) and 2 further years at ST1/2 level with evidence of satisfactory progress appropriate to level of training, in an appropriate specialty.
• Completion of appropriate Royal college exams for that level of training in that specialty.

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

• Established record of teaching and interest in education
• Evidence of completion/finishing in audits or research projects
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office

Skills

Essential

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills

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