Job overview
Applications are invited for the post of Senior Clinical Education Fellow in Cardiology. This is a 12-month full-time, fixed term appointment of consisting of 16 hours per week of clinical education, and 24 hours per week in the Cardiology department. The expected start date is August (but start date can be negotiated by either side). The post is designed to support both undergraduate and postgraduate teaching. The post holder will teach medical students in the hospital setting and will have the opportunity to deliver teaching and mentorship to doctors in training. As a result, the post holder will be involved in education in a broad range of settings and topics from pre-clinical medical student bedside teaching and simulation training through to clinical school teaching, supervision and assessment.
The Department of Cardiology provides a secondary care service to a population of about, in and around Milton Keynes which is increasing. The department has both established and developing links with a number of hospitals including Oxford University Hospitals.
We thank you for your continued interest in working at MKUH, but previous application need not apply.
Main duties of the job
The exact job plan will be agreed with the Cardiology Clinical Lead and Medical Education Manager. It will include:
1. Care of cardiology inpatient and outpatients
2. Inpatient medicine support including referrals and out of hours cover
3. Provide any other support for the Cardiology department as required
4. Participate in echo training in the Cardiology department
5. Participate in academic activities in the cardiology department including teaching, training and research
6. Assisting with undergraduate and postgraduate simulation training
7. Assisting with planning other student activities such as elective placements, assistantships, revision sessions before finals and any other undergraduate/postgraduate education programmes
8. The teaching encompasses small group workshops, lectures, simulation-based education, and mentoring, amongst others. All teaching materials are provided however development of resources is expected and encouraged
9. Working with the wider MDT within Medical Education to effectively plan for student placements
10. Student pastoral support
11. Work on research and quality improvement projects of relevance to medical education. It is expected that this work should lead to presentations at appropriate professional meetings and publication in relevant journals.
Working for our organisation
You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:
12. Free on-site parking
13. Free tea and coffee
14. Great flexible working opportunities
15. Discounted gym membership
16. Lease car scheme
17. Generous annual leave and pension scheme
18. On site nursery (chargeable)
19. Extensive staff health and well-being programme
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a University Teaching Hospital, in partnership with the University of Buckingham and the University of Oxford. We conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Job Plan
The appointee will have a job plan based on 10 sessions. The exact timetable is flexible and will depend on clinical service need, educational activities and an individual’s expertise. A typical
weekly timetable may look like:
4.5 clinical sessions
4 clinical education sessions
1 echo training
0.5 admin session
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
AM
Ward Round / Referrals
OPD/ DC cardioversions
Teaching
Teaching
Ward Round / Referrals
PM
OPD
MDT / Admin or Referrals
Teaching
Teaching
Echo
The job plan is flexible and the timetable and training will vary according to the needs of the department and in conjunction with the timetable of the other middle grades. Currently there is no general medical on call. This may change in the future. We have weekend working and the post holder will be involved in this.
Person specification
Professional qualifications
Essential criteria
20. MB BS
21. MRCP or equivalent
Desirable criteria
22. Higher medical degree (MD/PhD)
23. Teaching Qualification (Such as PG Cert, PG Dip or Masters)
Professional training
Essential criteria
24. Completed Internal Medicine basic training (IMT) or equivalent
Work experience
Essential criteria
25. Experience of teaching medical students, junior doctors and other healthcare professionals
Desirable criteria
26. Experience in all aspects of general Cardiology
27. Experience of developing teaching or training programmes
28. Experience of working in an acute NHS Trust
29. Significant number of postgrad experience
Level of responsibility
Essential criteria
30. Evidence of ability to make supported decisions and to manage complex clinical problems with support.
Desirable criteria
31. Evidence of ability to support and develop learners in need of additional support
Teaching and training skills
Essential criteria
32. Evidence of contributions to teaching and training of undergraduates and postgraduates.
33. Experience in the use of IT packages applicable to education, eg presentation packages, word processing, spreadsheets
Desirable criteria
34. Evidence of ability to motivate and develop both medical and non-medical staff.
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Essential criteria
35. Evidence of ability to communicate with patients and colleagues. Ability to gain the trust and confidence of colleagues and patients.
36. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
37. Ability to work constructively in a team.
Leadership
Essential criteria
38. Evidence of ability to lead a team. Enthusiastic and ability to inspire enthusiasm in others.
39. Commitment to developing new services.
40. Ability to balance individual requirements against those of the Directorate and Trust as a whole.
Desirable criteria
41. Evidence of leadership and innovation in the development of clinical and or educational services.
Organisation and Management skills
Essential criteria
42. Effective administrative and time management skills. Experience of audit and clinical governance activities
Desirable criteria
43. Training in clinical management or management qualification.
44. Interest in Medical Management
Circumstance
Essential criteria
45. Evidence of regular and up-to-date appraisal
46. Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations
We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.