WellBN is recruiting a GP for a 12-month fixed-term post in which medical student education takes up most of the working week. Most of the time goes on overseeing Year 4 and Year 6 students during general practice placements, reviewing their cases and giving feedback on assessments and management plans. The post combines seven education sessions with one or two clinical sessions a week and cross-cover between placements, and job-share applications are welcome. Full GMC registration and MRCGP membership or equivalent are required.
What the job involves
- Oversee Year 4 and Year 6 medical students during general practice placements
- Supervise, teach and support students at each stage of their training
- Review clinical cases with students, developing their clinical reasoning and safe decision-making
- Discuss students' assessments and management plans
- Give constructive feedback and encourage reflection on learning
- Support students' consultation, examination and communication skills
- Help students understand continuity of care, multidisciplinary working and the needs of a diverse patient population
- Create a welcoming learning environment where students feel able to ask questions
- Undertake one or two clinical sessions a week alongside educational work
- Provide clinical cross-cover between student placements
What’s required
Qualifications
- Membership of the Royal College of General Practitioners (MRCGP) or equivalent
- Evidence of commitment to continuing professional development
Registration & licences
- Full registration with the General Medical Council
Experience
- Proven experience working as a GP in a primary care setting, including undifferentiated and undiagnosed conditions
- Experience with the Quality and Outcomes Framework and other quality performance initiatives
Skills & knowledge
- Excellent diagnostic and clinical skills
- Ability to work autonomously and make safe, evidence-based decisions
- Competent in electronic patient record systems and clinical coding
- Strong communication skills to counsel, educate and build rapport with patients and teams
- Ability to explain clinical reasoning clearly and give constructive feedback
- Sound knowledge of NHS policies, guidelines and clinical governance
Checks & eligibility
- Eligible to work in the UK
- Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
Other
- Collaborative, compassionate approach with an interest in teaching and supporting medical students
- Commitment to diversity and inclusion
- Ability to work across the practice's three sites as required
Nice to have
- Experience delivering Enhanced Services or specialised clinics, such as hormone or community outreach clinics
- Participation in audit and clinical standard-setting
- Familiarity with local health services and community resources
- Additional qualifications or special interests that complement the practice's services
- Clinical supervisor course or experience in medical education, which is preferred
What’s offered
- Mentoring and continuing professional development opportunities
- Support from a multidisciplinary team
- Option to convert to a substantive post
- Job-share arrangement available
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
