Clinical Education Fellow | Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Exciting news! We're thrilled to announce a brand-new opportunity for a LTFT (16 hours per week) 12-month fixed-term Clinical Education Fellow post. We are specifically looking for a candidate with an interest in either O&G, paediatrics or General Practice, and who would be able to commence the role as soon as possible. There is the potential to extend the contract for an additional year.

This role is tailor-made to support undergraduate teaching, offering a unique chance to shape the future of medical education. You'll be teaching medical students in the dynamic hospital environment while also providing mentorship to aspiring doctors. From phase 1 bedside teaching to phase 2 curriculum and assessment activities, you'll cover a wide array of topics, ensuring a diverse and engaging experience.

With a schedule of two days per week you'll have the flexibility to pursue additional clinical bank shifts. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in medical education! Join us in this dynamic role where you’ll be facilitating medical student bedside teaching, assisting with simulation training, planning student activities, and delivering diverse teaching methods to undergraduates. You'll engage with high-tech simulation equipment and contribute to assessment and evaluation processes. Collaboration with the wider medical education team and pastoral care for students are crucial. Additionally, involvement in research projects, networking, and attendance at educational events is encouraged.

Essential qualifications for the post include a Medicine Degree, GMC registration with a licence to practice, and two years post registration experience in an acute trust. Knowledge of teaching and programme development is vital, along with proficiency in the 23 GMC practical skills and procedures as well as strong IT ability. Effective communication and relationship-building skills are essential. Continuous professional development and engagement in audit and governance activities are expected.

As a medium sized general hospital, we provide a full range of general medical and surgical services, including a busy Emergency Department, Maternity, and Paediatrics. As the population of our city and surrounding areas continues to grow rapidly, we are expanding and enhancing our facilities to meet rising demand and improve access to care for all our communities. We are also proud to offer a growing portfolio of specialist services.

The exact job plan will be agreed with the Associate Director of Clinical Studies (UBMS). Facilitating weekly Phase 1 (first and second-year medical students from the University of Buckingham Medical School) bedside teaching involves taking small groups of students to clinical areas to practise history taking and examinations and teaching bedside etiquette. Assisting with undergraduate and postgraduate simulation training and planning other student activities such as elective placements, assistantships, revision sessions before finals and any other undergraduate education programmes.

The teaching encompasses small group workshops, lectures, simulation-based education, and mentoring, amongst others. All teaching materials are provided; however, development of resources is expected and encouraged. The Trust has an academic centre on site which includes two fully equipped simulation suites, high fidelity manikins, state-of-the-art audio-visual equipment, and the support of a multidisciplinary simulation faculty.

As a fellow, you will have the opportunity to be involved in the running and development of simulation. Training in assessment and evaluation of students is available throughout the year. You will have the opportunity to be involved in assessment including marking exams, assessing at OSCE’s, quality assurance processes and supporting the running of clinical examinations in the trust. Working with the wider MDT within Medical Education to effectively plan for student placements. Work on research and quality improvement projects of relevance to medical education. It is expected that this work should lead to presentations at appropriate professional meetings and publication in relevant journals.

There are regular opportunities to network with education fellows outside the trust as well as attendance at education conferences. All education fellows are encouraged to attend the Trust wide weekly Grand Round as well as other postgraduate teaching such as the weekly Medical Journal Club and weekly IMT teaching. You will have regular meetings with your supervisor to help with appraisal and to guide your development. The post will involve occasional travel to Buckingham Medical School, as well as NHS Partnership Trusts.