Overview
Are you passionate about shaping the future of healthcare by supporting the education and development of medical professionals? We are looking for an enthusiastic Medical Education Officer to provide secondment cover for a fixed term of 20 months. In this important role, you will support and coordinate medical education activities across the Trust, working closely with Undergraduate medical students, Consultants and SAS Doctors, and Education Centre users, to maintain the high standards of medical training. If you are organised, collaborative, and passionate about medical education, this is a great opportunity to gain valuable experience whilst supporting the ongoing success of HDFT's training programmes. The Medical Education Officer works effectively as part of the Medical Education Team in coordinating placements and training programmes predominantly for the Undergraduate students. In addition, the post holder is responsible for coordinating study leave requests of SAS and Consultants in the Trust. They have responsibility for the administration of the SAS training programme and work alongside our SAS Tutor. They operate as a point of contact for queries from Doctors, Medical Students and other Education Centre users providing support and advice, as well as providing administration and secretarial support for the department.
Responsibilities
* Coordinate medical education activities across the Trust, working with Undergraduate medical students, Consultants and SAS Doctors, and Education Centre users, to maintain high standards of medical training.
* Coordinate placements and training programmes predominantly for Undergraduate students.
* Coordinate study leave requests of SAS and Consultants in the Trust.
* Administer the SAS training programme and work alongside the SAS Tutor.
* Act as a point of contact for queries from Doctors, Medical Students and other Education Centre users, providing support and advice.
* Provide administration and secretarial support for the department.
About HDFT and Benefits
* Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East. We provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality.
* A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work.
* Staff Recognition - regular appraisals, Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, and annual Colleague Recognition Awards.
* Employee Support and wellbeing - a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service.
Important notes
* Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications.
* Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application.
* Please also be aware that the Trust does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles.
* All job offers are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.
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