Overview
The Medical Education Team at The Walton Centre is looking to recruit two Medical Education Fellows for a fixed term period of 12 months, with potential for extension. The role has been specifically designed to support the Undergraduate Medical Education Team and Senior Education Faculty in the delivery of their high quality teaching programme.
This is an excellent opportunity for a GMC registered doctor with an interest in medical education to join a dynamic department delivering a varied teaching programme that covers classroom-based teaching, bedside teaching and simulation, to 4^th Year students and 5^th Year SAMP students from University of Liverpool and Edge Hill University Medical Schools.
Eligibility
Applications are welcome from interested candidates from across the seniority spectrum, with the minimum requirement being completion of competencies at Foundation Year 2.
Desired Experience
Applicants will have demonstrable clinical experience in Neurology and an enthusiasm for developing skills in clinical teaching and assessment.
Key Responsibilities
* One day of clinical work per week to assist with the maintenance of clinical competencies; additional duties possible around undergraduate commitments at the discretion of the post holder and the clinical team.
* Work closely with senior education clinical leads to design and deliver the Year 4 Undergraduate Neuroscience module, providing Neurology teaching, simulation, and clinical skills training.
* Provide all aspects of Neuroscience Undergraduate teaching and practical clinical skills education for University of Liverpool and Edge Hill University medical students, including classroom, bedside, and simulation.
* Engage with the universities as appropriate while based at WCFT.
Qualifications
* GMC registered doctor with interest in medical education.
* Completed core training as a Core Trainee.
* Achieved MRCP/MRCS (UK) or equivalent and be a member of the relevant Royal College.
* Practical knowledge of Neurology and Neurosurgery and an interest in a career in medical education or academic medicine; provides useful experience prior to research or a more senior post.
* Strong communication skills and commitment to teaching excellence.
About Walton Centre
The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust is a leading specialist hospital trust dedicated to comprehensive neurology, neurosurgery, spinal and pain management services. It is rated as an Outstanding Trust by the Care Quality Commission and holds dual accreditation for Investors in People, with Gold status for wellbeing standards. Founded in 1992, the Trust employs around 1,450 staff and treats more than 127,000 outpatients and 18,000 inpatients each year.
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