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We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic suitably experienced and qualified Clinical Teaching & Research Fellow to assist in delivery of Undergraduate teaching within the hospital. It is anticipated that around 16 hours per week will be devoted to teaching activities. Teaching will be based within the Department of Surgery and will focus on teaching Medical Students who rotate to University Hospital Ayr from the University of Glasgow. Commencing 3 August 2022 for 1-2 years, you will also be expected to undertake Clinical Research and/or Audit projects in Ayrshire in addition to studying for a further qualification in Medical Education.
The postholder will be required to undertake clinical duties within the Department of Surgery, which will account for approximately 16 hours per week. On-call is not a current requirement for this post. Should this change in the future, it will be discussed with the successful candidate, who would be suitably experienced and qualified to participate at a middle-grade level. Ad hoc on-call sessions may be available on an ongoing basis which would be paid national locum rates. Excellent communication skills and General Surgical experience are essential.
The post will offer:
1. Opportunity to build an excellent Portfolio for those who are intending to apply for National Training Number
2. Ample opportunity to enhance your experience in basic and advanced laparoscopy
3. Access to laparoscopic simulators
4. Opportunity to obtain MSRes in Bariatric surgery and Laparoscopy
5. Opportunity to publish papers and audits under direct guidance of experienced consultants
6. Participation in the Teaching activities in the department
7. Participation in clinical activities and one to one teaching in theatre
Candidates must hold Full GMC Registration with a current Licence to Practice. Possession of MRCS is preferable but not essential. Please note that this post does not carry educational approval by the Postgraduate Dean.
Please direct enquiries to Mr Majid Ali, Consultant Laparascopic and Bariatric Surgeon, University Hospital Ayr, Tel: 01292 610555 or Email: abdulmajid.ali@aaaht.scot.nhs.uk or Dr Derek McLaughlan, Asst Director of Medcial Education (Tel 01292 6214766 or Email: derek.mclaughlan@aapct.scot.nhs.uk