Job summary
As part of a multi-professional team, led by the Academy Manager, the post holder will help plan, organise, implement, and evaluate the delivery of clinical skills training and simulations for the Undergraduate Medical Education Team. The post holder will also provide clinical on-the-job teaching and supervision of University of Birmingham MBChB students and Aston University students who will be rotating through specialist placements in Paediatrics within Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust.

The post holder will also function as a specialist resource for other healthcare professionals within the Trust and promote high-quality care for patients within the clinical areas.

PLEASE NOTE, WE MAY CLOSE THIS VACANCY EARLY IF WE RECEIVE A HIGH NUMBERS OF APPLICATIONS.

Main duties of the job

• To help plan, organise, implement, and evaluate the University of Birmingham's MBChB curriculum in the clinical teaching academy (CTA), as well as to assist the Lead for Aston Medical School's clinical placements and teaching when required.
• To help plan, organise, implement, and evaluate the University of Birmingham's curriculum, as well as Aston Medical Schools curriculum when required.
• To help run and teach clinical skills sessions for Medical/PA Students both in the Manor Learning and Conference Centre and in the clinical areas.
• To actively participate in the Medical Student MBChB OSCE's.

About us
As the only provider of NHS acute care in Walsall, we offer a unique opportunity to be part of a Trust making a genuine difference to local health outcomes. The Trust is a busy district general hospital offering compete range of acute services, alongside extensive community services.

A new Urgent Emergency Care Centre was opened in March 2023. The two-storey development has significantly improved emergency care facilities and capacity and has provided almost 5,000 square metres of additional clinical space.

Our strategy is aligned to delivering exceptional care together while supporting a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We offer clear career development pathways, access to training and education, and opportunities to contribute to service innovation and improvement.

Job responsibilities

• Organisation and delivery of teaching of clinical medical/PA students (e.g. bedside teaching, small group teaching and simulation) ensuring this meets the learning objectives set by medical school.
• Supporting the medical undergraduate teaching programme with course development, evaluation and co-ordination of the teaching programme, in conjunction with the Head of Academy.
• To contribute to the organisation of student clinical examinations and assessments.
• To support students in pastoral role and to signpost and escalate as necessary.
• To liaise with staff in the medical school and Trust as appropriate, including clinical colleagues, undergraduate co-ordinators, teaching fellows in other Trusts and medical school education developers.
• To undergo training in teaching methods as agreed with the Head of Academy (Postgraduate Certificate in Education for Health Professionals, unless already completed).
• To be familiar with the curriculum and to be available to facilitate students self-directed learning.
• To ensure that clinical practice is up to date and to undertake a programme of continued professional development with clinical commitments appropriate to the development of specialist clinical skills, attendance at clinics, ward rounds etc. as appropriate).
• To undertake quality improvement and/or research depending on the candidates interest.
• To comply with all relevant Trust policies and procedure.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• First level Registration in Adult/Paediatric Nursing
• Previous teaching/mentorship experience
• Evidence of multi-professional working

Desirable

• Completion of a recognised teaching qualification. E.g. GIC
• Resuscitation Council UK ILS provider
• Advanced Life Support Training

Knowledge and Experience
Essential

• Substantial & recent experience of caring for ED/AMU/Surgical patients within an acute healthcare setting
• Demonstration of professional behavior and effective team working within clinical environment
• Evidence of teaching junior colleagues
• Evidence of multi-disciplinary teaching

Desirable

• Experience of teaching undergraduates and/or understanding the standards required of a graduating medical student
• Experience in patient emergency simulations

Key Competencies
Essential

• Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively
• Good time management and organisational skills
• Appropriate Immigration Status
• Sufficient Information Technology skills, able to work with Microsoft Office software
• Commitment to undertake PG Cert in Medical Education during post
• Show initiative, drive and enthusiasm

Skills and Aptitudes
Essential

• Able to demonstrate relevant clinical experience, including appropriate practical skills and communications skills
• Ability to communicate in English at a high standard
• Excellent communication skills, written and oral
• Ability to establish good rapport with colleagues
• Empathise and work co-operatively with others.

Flexibility
Essential

• Appropriate Immigration Status (where relevant)

Other Academic Achievements
Desirable

• Prizes, research, Quality Improvements and other academic distinctions
• Papers submitted/published

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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).