Subject Lead for Clinical Communication Skills

Job summary

You will develop, coordinate and deliver learning opportunities to support students develop the fundamental skills required to communicate professionally, effectively and empathically with patients, their relatives, carers and colleagues using different modes of communicating including spoken, written and digital.
Main duties of the job

You will develop, coordinate and deliver learning opportunities to support students develop the fundamental skills required to communicate professionally, effectively and empathically with patients, their relatives, carers and colleagues using different modes of communicating including spoken, written and digital. Working closely with the Head of Curriculum Development and the subject leads for Professionalism, Medical Ethics and Law and Clinical Skills and Simulation, you will develop and deliver integrated learning opportunities to equip students to understand the professional roles and responsibilities they have as students and as doctors, and support them to develop the communication skills they are required to demonstrate for the Medical Licensing Assessment and the communication skills needed to respond to the challenges they may face in clinical practice. Working with the Head of Assessments, you will develop and deliver formative and summative assessment materials that align with learning outcomes, enabling students to monitor their own learning and preparing them effectively for key summative assessments, such as the Clinical and Professional skills assessment. The curriculum is being designed collaboratively with academic and clinical colleagues to address the vision and aims of the school, and the unique challenges of delivery across Cumbria.
About us

Working closely with the Head of Curriculum Development and the subject leads for Professionalism, Medical Ethics and Law and Clinical Skills and Simulation, you will develop and deliver integrated learning opportunities to equip students to understand the professional roles and responsibilities they have as students and as doctors, and support them to develop the communication skills they are required to demonstrate for the Medical Licensing Assessment and the communication skills needed to respond to the challenges they may face in clinical practice. Working with the Head of Assessments, you will develop and deliver formative and summative assessment materials that align with learning outcomes, enabling students to monitor their own learning and preparing them effectively for key summative assessments, such as the Clinical and Professional skills assessment. The curriculum is being designed collaboratively with academic and clinical colleagues to address the vision and aims of the school, and the unique challenges of delivery across Cumbria.

Job description

Job responsibilities

About the role Imperial College London and the University of Cumbria have entered into a partnership to form the Pears Cumbria School of Medicine (PCSM), based at the University of Cumbria at the Carlisle Fusehill street campus. As Subject Lead for Clinical Communication Skills, you will be responsible for the planning, development and delivery of innovative and engaging learning events, and associated teaching and learning and assessment materials to support communication skills teaching within the Clinical Skills and Professional Practice (CSPP) modules. What you would be doing You will develop, coordinate and deliver learning opportunities to support students develop the fundamental skills required to communicate professionally, effectively and empathically with patients, their relatives, carers and colleagues using different modes of communicating including spoken, written and digital. Working closely with the Head of Curriculum Development and the subject leads for Professionalism, Medical Ethics and Law and Clinical Skills and Simulation, you will develop and deliver integrated learning opportunities to equip students to understand the professional roles and responsibilities they have as students and as doctors, and support them to develop the communication skills they are required to demonstrate for the Medical Licensing Assessment and the communication skills needed to respond to the challenges they may face in clinical practice. Working with the Head of Assessments, you will develop and deliver formative and summative assessment materials that align with learning outcomes, enabling students to monitor their own learning and preparing them effectively for key summative assessments, such as the Clinical and Professional skills assessment. The curriculum is being designed collaboratively with academic and clinical colleagues to address the vision and aims of the school, and the unique challenges of delivery across Cumbria.
What we are looking for

1. A primary medical qualification (MBBS or equivalent) full GMC registration and Membership of the relevant Royal College.
2. Clinically active, working as a Consultant, General Practitioner or SAS doctor
3. Evidence of effective teaching in clinical communication skills through a range of teaching styles and formats, including presentations, interactive sessions and facilitated role play.
4. An informed, critical understanding of clinical communication theory
5. Outstanding oral and written communication and interpersonal relationship skills
6. Ability to role-model the professional values and behaviours expected of medical professionals

What we can offer you

1. A unique opportunity to make a substantial contribution to a major strategic project for both Imperial and the University of Cumbria.
2. The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution
3. Sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 39 days off a year (pro rata) and generous pension schemes)
4. Be part of a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources designed to support your personal and professional wellbeing.

Further information The role is available on a 0.2 FTE. For candidates seeking to relocate to Cumbria, we can facilitate introductions to local NHS trusts or primary care networks. For more information about the Pears Cumbria School of Medicine, please visit If you require any further details on the role please contact: Dr Karen Frame, Head of Clinical Skills and Professional Practice, email:

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• A primary medical qualification (MBBS or equivalent) full GMC registration and Membership of the relevant Royal College.
• Clinically active, working as a Consultant, General Practitioner or SAS doctor

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of effective teaching in clinical communication skills through a range of teaching styles and formats, including presentations, interactive sessions and facilitated role play.
• An informed, critical understanding of clinical communication theory
• Outstanding oral and written communication and interpersonal relationship skills
• Ability to role-model the professional values and behaviours expected of medical professionals

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Imperial College London
Address

University of Cumbria Fusehill Street, Carlisle

Carlisle

CA1 2HH

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