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Job Overview
To assist in the development and actively participate in the delivery of core curriculum teaching programmes for all junior medical staff across the Bristol NHS Group, which includes North Bristol NHS Trust and University Hospitals Bristol and Weston.
One clinical day per week will be offered to individuals who take this post on a full-time basis. The post holder will become a member of the Postgraduate Medical Education Team and will expand the current faculty of Medical Education Trainers to enable the Trust to become self-sufficient in terms of delivery of Medical Education.
We are looking to recruit two fellows into this post.
Main duties of the job
To assist with the development and delivery of simulation training for all medical staff where possible incorporating the wider multi-disciplinary team, including regular in-situ simulation training.
To support the development and delivery of our post-graduate simulation programme, both internal and external (including regional teaching sessions) existing and future potential new courses.
Delivery of train the trainer courses to provide faculty development opportunities.
To co-ordinate and deliver interview skills training for foundation and clinical fellow doctors.
Assist in the organisation and delivery of Foundation in-house teaching including F2 regional teaching programmes.
Undertake the Certificate in Medical Education or higher from an approved University and as part of the course undertake specific projects with relevance to Medical Education within the Bristol Group and the Severn Deanery. A PGME Bursary will partially fund this qualification.
Working for our organisation
North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.
North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for details of the main responsibilities of this role.
Person specification
Shortlisting
Essential criteria
GMC registered medic with substantial experience working in the NHS
Understanding of adult learning theories and experience in teaching
Experience of delivering simulation-based education
Desirable criteria
Evidence of engagement in QI processes
Formal training in education (e.g. PGCert)
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North Bristol NHS Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The successful applicant(s) will normally commence at the minimum of the scale unless they have previous NHS service at the same band. Progression through the scale is by annual increments.
At North Bristol Trust (NBT), we know diverse and inclusive environments lead to happier and healthier teams and improved patient care and outcomes. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are currently underrepresented in NBT's workforce at Band 8a and above. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people and LGBTQIA+ people.
Please note that stringent pre-employment checks are undertaken on all successful applicants prior to commencement in post.