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EDUCATIONAL CO-ORDINATOR (IMT Years 1 & 3)
1 Programmed Activity per week (either as 1 post or 2 x 0.5 PA)
Fixed Term for 12 months
Salary Scale - £111,430 - £148,064 per annum pro rata
Looking for a new and exciting challenge? Then think about working in NHS Forth Valley in the heart of Scotland. NHS Forth Valley seeks to appoint an experienced and enthusiastic candidate(s) for this Educational Co-ordinator position. Eligible candidates should currently hold a Consultant post, have a strong interest in Medical Education and a commitment to teamwork.
The post is for 1 programmed activity (4 hours - 1 post) per week or 0.5 programmed activity (2 hours - 2 posts) per week and is likely to take the form of a secondment from or in addition to a clinical appointment. Appointment and the salary are in accordance with the nationally agreed salary scales. There are no clinical duties within this post. Duties will be based mainly at the Scottish Centre for Simulation and Clinical Human Factors (SCSCHF) within Forth Valley Royal Hospital.
Applicants are encouraged to visit the SCSCHF and meet key staff. Informal enquiries should be directed by telephone to Dr Vicky Tallentire, APGD For IMT Simulation SCSCHF Forth Valley Royal Hospital, by email: vicky.tallentire@ed.ac.uk or calling: 01324 567412- ask for Tanya Somerville (head of service).
You can look forward to a warm welcome and strong support from colleagues. Our hospital is situated in the heart of Scotland, nestled against the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park, and close to vibrant towns that are richly endowed with excellent cultural and sporting facilities, offering good transport links to Edinburgh and Glasgow.
To apply for this post, please visit the job posting on the NHS Scotland Job Train website. Applicants should have full GMC registration and a licence to practise. Applicants must possess or be within 6 months of their CCT and if applying under the portfolio pathway, your name must be entered onto the GMC Specialist Register at the time of application to be eligible to apply. Applicants are required to have evidence of recent continued academic and professional development. Excellent, communication, listening and organisational skills are essential.
Closing date: Friday 26th September
Interview date: Friday 17th October
Please quote reference number 224352 on all correspondence.
NHS Forth Valley is an equal opportunities employer.