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We are offering a highly attractive fixed term Clinical Teaching Fellow fixed-term post from 04/08//22 – 04/08/2023.
These posts will offer unique training opportunities for the successful candidate to be involved in the development and delivery of the NHS GG&C simulation and skills-based teaching programme for undergraduate and postgraduate trainees. This may include for example ALS, simulation based teaching (Medical Emergencies, clinical procedural skills and Recognition and Management of the Sick Patient) and involvement with the foundation programme curriculum teaching, both on hospital sites and at general training days. Post holders will also contribute to case based learning sessions at the University of Glasgow, along with OSCE development and examination. Post holders will work in a team of NHSL Clinical Teaching Fellows though will be attached primarily to one hospital base but duties may be undertaken at any site. Clinical Teaching Fellows will attend regular group meetings to review educational outcomes, provide peer support and develop on-going educational activity. Additional responsibilities and involvement in departmental research will be expected as outlined by the Director of Medical Education and post supervisors, along with contribution to medical education conferences.
The post-holders will be supported to undertake personal study in the field of Medical Education dependant on previous educational qualification and, in particular, to complete a Post Graduate Certificate in Medical Education during their year attachment (preferred provider Dundee University). Paid time during working hours is provided to enable this (max.1 session).
Additional responsibilities and involvement in departmental research will be expected as outlined by the Director of Medical Education or post supervisors.
Banding will be at 1B, post-holders are expected to maintain and develop their clinical skills through a weekly clinical session (duties for which will be arranged by local negotiation dependent on the previous experience of the trainee / their desired clinical development).
The post holders are expected to comply with formal supervisory and assessment processes in regard to both their clinical and teaching activities.
Although particularly suitable for trainees holding a NTN as an Out of Programme Experience, consideration will be given to those who would wish a LAS contract instead.
Trainees who seek the post as an OOPE should have attained approval for this prior to interview.
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.