Job summary
We are excited to offer this opportunity for a Senior Clinical Fellow with a strong interest in Medical Education. This role is ideal for those who are eager to explore and contribute to the field of medical teaching.
Minimum experience of 4 years postgraduate, with at least 2 of those years in the acute specialties, to include Emergency Medicine, Acute Medicine, ITU and Anaesthetics and at least 1 year of NHS working, along with educational exposure are essential requirements for this post.
In this role, the successful candidate will not only be involved in the front-line dynamics of our Emergency Department but will also dedicate time to educational activities. This balance ensures a rich, dual-faceted experience, combining clinical excellence with educational innovation. The educational aspect of the role will mainly focus on the development and implementation of training programs for medical students and junior medical staff, nurturing the next generation of medics.
The hours will be 40-42 average per week - ED shifts combined with protected time for the Education role, approximately 50/50 split.
We understand the importance of continuous professional development. Therefore, for candidates committing to a 12-month tenure, we are pleased to offer a fully funded Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert) in Education.
Previous applicants need not apply.
Main duties of the job
1. Spearhead medical education initiatives, contributing to the training of medical students, doctors, and other clinical staff
2. Assessment and resuscitation of the seriously ill and injured patients
3. In conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team, help to deliver comprehensive diagnostic and emergency care services as part of your clinical component
4. Engage in clinical governance, audits, quality improvement and your professional development
5. Collaborate to ensure high-quality patient care and efficient service delivery
About us
Chesterfield Royal Hospital is a friendly District General Hospital with the beautiful Peak District on it's doorstep. This post presents a great opportunity to live and work in some of the finest landscape this country has to offer.
Major cities such as Sheffield, Leeds, Nottingham and Derby are all within an hour's train journey, and local airports include East Midlands, Manchester and Leeds Bradford, with London within a couple of hours drive.
There are excellent schools in the local area, only a few minutes from the hospital. All our staff can enjoy a range of staff benefits, including on-site parking, fitness activities, local discounts, on-site cafe & Costa Coffee, Amazon delivery and an active health and wellbeing programme plus many more.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification which gives details regarding the job role, and also contact details should you wish to discuss any aspect of the job.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
6. MRCEM (or FRCEM) primary
7. Initial assessment of competence (IAC) in anaesthesia
8. Full GMC registration with licence to practice
9. Initial assessment of competence (IAC) in anaesthesia
Desirable
10. Full MRCEM or FRCEM intermediate
11. APLS or EPALS
12. ATLS or ETC
13. Instructor status in an advanced life support course (ALS/APLS/ EPALS/ATLS/ETC)
Experience
Essential
14. Minimum of 4 years postgraduate experience
15. At least 2 years of experience in the acute specialties to include placements in EM, acute medicine, ITU and anaesthetics
16. At least one year experience working within the NHS
17. Experience of clinical supervision
Desirable
18. Successful completion of 3-year ACCS training
19. Experience of working as an EM middle grade
20. Experience of working in paediatric EM
21. EM POCUS at minimum entrustment level 3 across RCEM 2021 SLO6 syllabus
Skills
Essential
22. Ability to cope in pressured environments
23. Basic IT skills
Desirable
24. Ability to deliver virtual teaching
25. Ability to use a wide range of teaching modalities
26. Knowledge of or specific training in leadership or management