Medical Education Consultant jobs

One post is a one-year fixed term contract starting in August. It will be based at the Great Western Hospital Swindon (GWH) This is an exciting and unique opportunity for a resident doctor with an interest in education. The post will be 50% in Acute Medicine and 50% Post Graduate Medical Education. The post will also include the opportunity to be involved in the exciting field of simulation.

This post would typically suit a ST3 – ST5 level doctor at the time of appointment, such as those wishing to undertake further training in medical education as part of an Out of Programme Experience (OOPE) from their Specialist training programme. Opportunity to undertake PG Certification in Clinical Education.

To assist the Director Medical Education and relevant clinical specialty in their educational strategy to design, develop, deliver & evaluate Postgraduate training programmes which encompass essential clinical skills, simulation training, quality improvement work and trainee support including International Medical Graduates

1. Provision of clinical education for postgraduate clinical resident doctors including simulation (where relevant) and clinical skills for resident doctors with a specific role supporting the International Medical Graduate consultant lead.

2. To take part in on-going research projects, or undertake original work under supervision.

3. Bedside and classroom teaching of postgraduate resident doctors.

4. Coordination of post graduate resident doctors’ teaching opportunities.

5. Supporting Clinical Skills Teaching and ward-based assessment to post graduate resident doctors.

Our STAR values are at the heart of everything we do. You can expect to see them in the way we act and the way we treat each other. Our values make us who we are. We will expect your values and behaviours to reflect the STAR Values of the organisation:

Service We will put our patients first

Teamwork We will work together

Ambition We will aspire to provide the best service

Respect We will act with integrity

6. Evaluation of teaching in conjunction with the relevant administrator.
7. Undertaking any training that is identified as necessary for the candidate to teach effectively.
8. Promote and deliver simulation as an effective educational tool.
9. Provide a source of support, training and specialist advice to IMG trainees as and when required.
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10. Lead on the provision of mentorship to incoming IMG as well as giving informal support to help integration
socially with their peers / colleagues.

PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT TO APPLY

Further details can be found in the attached Job Description