Overview
This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic paediatric trainee (most suitable for ST5 or suitable for ST4+ with at least six months experience at tier 2 level) to develop their skills and experience in medical education and educational leadership, through a focus on undergraduate paediatric education. The undergraduate paediatric course (or ICU integrated course unit) is set in Year 4 of the five-year MBChB programme at the University of Leeds. There are approximately 300 students per year divided into 5 ICU groups of 60 students. Each ICU group rotates into paediatrics over a 6-week period through the academic year. You would be working alongside academic and clinical teams to support the University undergraduate programme for the teaching and assessment of paediatrics and child health.
This post will be for 3 days a week in the paediatric education post during daytime working with a full on-call commitment to general paediatrics or a paediatric speciality on the HST rota. Experience working on a middle grade rota is desirable/beneficial. Appointed trainees will be able to express a preference for the specialty in which they work clinically — the placement cannot be guaranteed but will be facilitated wherever possible. Please inform your TPD if you are planning to apply for this post.
Main duties of the job
Within the undergraduate paediatric course
1. To assist in the general running of the course both at an ICU level and for Leeds students.
2. To help to organise and deliver lectures and seminar teaching, especially in introductory week.
3. To organise and deliver ward based clinical teaching.
4. To assist with tutoring of students, by helping to recruit, train, support and enthuse tutors, and to take on the lead tutor role where possible.
5. To assist in provision of pastoral and academic support to students as necessary within the course (it is helpful to become familiar with what is provided by the University and School of Medicine, including Personal Tutor System, Academic SubDean for Year 4, Student Support Team, Student Counselling Service, Equality and Diversity Service, mitigation system).
Assessment
1. To assist with reviewing assessments at the end of each 6 week block.
2. To help prepare the written and OSCE examination material in liaison with the Year 4 Assessment Lead, the Paediatric Assessment Lead, and the Paediatric Course Manager.
Wider roles
1. To help represent paediatrics on the course management team, to support the assessment and moderation process.
2. To help with Year 4 Theme Day teaching (runs 3 times a year).
3. Supervision of elective and physician associate students.
4. To help in keeping the paediatric course materials on the VLE up to date.
About us
You will be working closely alongside the Paediatric ICU (integrated course unit) team, including academic and clinical leads, assessment lead and clinical educators. We are a group of experienced educators and assessors who can support your development in medical education and leadership. Teaching sessions occur across both the University site, in the Worsley building, and clinical sites at Leeds Children’s Hospital.
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Job description and responsibilities (condensed)
This post will be for 3 days a week in the paediatric education post during daytime working with a full on-call commitment to general paediatrics or a paediatric speciality on the HST rota. Experience working on a middle grade rota is desirable/beneficial. Appointed trainees will be able to express a preference for the specialty in which they work clinically — the placement cannot be guaranteed but will be facilitated wherever possible. This is a fixed-term role for 12 months, undertaken out of training. Applications must be discussed with the educational supervisor and training programme director (TPD) by the trainee.
Requirements and qualifications
Essential
* MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
* Successful completion of MRCPCH by time of interview
* Be eligible for full registration with, and hold a current licence to practise from the GMC at the intended start date
* Eligibility to work in the UK
* Advanced Paediatric Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent
* At least 1 year experience in the UK, in addition to 2 years experience overall
* Up to date and fit to practice safely and aware of own training needs
* Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
Desirable
* Experience working on a middle grad rota is desirable
* Experience in teaching or education
* Extracurricular activities/achievements relevant to clinical education
Experience
Essential
* Be eligible for full registration with, and hold a current licence to practise from the GMC at the intended start date
* Eligibility to work in the UK
* Advanced Paediatric Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent
* At least 1 year experience in the UK, in addition to 2 years experience overall
* Up to date and fit to practice safely and aware of own training needs
* Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
Desirable
* Experience working on a middle grad rota is desirable
Qualifications
Essential
* MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
* Successful completion of MRCPCH by time of interview
Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills
* Be eligible for full registration with, and hold a current licence to practise from the GMC at the intended start date
* Eligibility to work in the UK
* Advanced Paediatric Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent
* At least 1 year experience in the UK, in addition to 2 years experience overall
* Up to date and fit to practice safely and aware of own training needs
* Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
Additional Requirements
* Professional Integrity - demonstrates probity (displays honesty, integrity, aware of ethical dilemmas, respects confidentiality)
* Capacity to take responsibility for own actions
* Shows initiative/drive/enthusiasm (self starter, motivated, shows curiosity & initiative)
* Demonstrable interest in, and understanding of clinical education
* Commitment to personal and professional development - evidence of attendance at organised teaching and training programmes
* Evidence of self-reflective practice
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