Medical Education Fellow

We are looking for a Medical Education Fellow to join our cohesive team, working in the Education Department and in clinical areas helping to improve the postgraduate and undergraduate education through a variety of teaching modalities. The Medical Education Fellow will be delivering education sessions ranging from curriculum based learning to adhoc teaching sessions, responding to individual's needs as required.

The role will allow for the opportunity to develop teaching skills, extend knowledge of educational theory and undertaking educational research. It will suit an individual who has an interest in medical education and educational research alongside their clinical commitments.

The level will be MT03/04. The Medical Education Fellow, as well as being responsible to the DME, will have an Education Supervisor to help with career progression. The post holder will also be supported by a dedicated team of Medical Education Officers.

This is a very exciting time and an excellent opportunity for a doctor who is looking at developing their teaching skills in a supportive environment.

We will encourage you to undertake and will fund a PGcert offered by a local HEI. You will have a study leave budget of £800, which will allow you to attend courses in your specialty.

The primary focus of the Fellow will be in supporting the pre-existing education programmes running across the Trust and developing further programmes.

Working in the education department and in clinical areas helping to improve the postgraduate and undergraduate education through a variety of teaching modalities.

The Medical Education Fellow will be delivering education sessions ranging from curriculum based learning to ad-hoc teaching sessions, responding to individual's needs as required.

The role will allow the opportunity to develop teaching skills, extend knowledge of educational theory and undertake educational research. It will suit an individual who has an interest in medical education and educational research alongside their clinical commitments.

We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you'll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere.

We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we've achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant Pledge and have a commitment to the Armed Forces Community.

We are dedicated to using our Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) approach as our shared organisation model of change to enhance our services and ensure excellence in patient care.

If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all our staff are vaccinated against COVID-19 and are vaccinated annually against Flu, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and patients. Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.

• Being able to conduct / lead a structured educational session
• Continually maintain and develop own professional knowledge and expertise in line with the need of the Trust, GMC and other professional bodies
• Supporting the development of the annual work plan in relation to medical education.
• Designing and delivering educational programmes across clinical education, and support medical education and learning and development in this, ensuring that organisational requirements are met.
• Planning, designing and delivering education, both in the across the organisation, at all levels, using both formal training delivery and work place based approaches.
• Maintaining an up to date knowledge of adult learning methodologies, and active engagement with education research across the health education pathway.
• Maintaining current active professional registration
• Acting always in accordance with their professional Code of Conduct and guiding documents
• Adhering to Trust Policy and Procedure.
• Maintaining up to date skills and knowledge and maintain awareness of professional issues
• Maintaining own educational development and encourage new practice in others, whilst embracing new technologys e.g. e-learning
• Supporting Nurse and AHP training where appropriate
• Facilitating MDT learning opportunities
• Supporting the Simulation Lead and Human Factors & Simulation Specialist Lead with the training for the Trust, ensuring that learning interventions enable the…