Job summary
An exciting opportunity of a clinical teaching fellow post has arisen at CAV in Obstetrics and Gynaecology suitable for grades ST5 and above. The post starts from August 2024 and is for a year (fixed term). It is full time based in University Hospital of Wales (UHW) and University Hospital Llandough (UHL) sites. The postholder is responsible for teaching and supporting undergraduate medical students during their placements in the Obstetrics and Gynaecology department at the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff, implementing Cardiff University's C21 curriculum. This role will involve direct teaching, pastoral care, examination preparation and assessments. The postholder will also be encouraged to support the postgraduate education activities of the department, including MDT obstetric emergency training and simulation training. The post holder will participate in 1:10 senior tier rota to keep up their experience in the field of Obs/gynae. They will be involved in planning and delivering teaching to the year 4 medical students Cardiff University. This would entail mentoring students and preparing them for being future F1 s. The successful candidate gets the opportunity to do postgraduate certificate in medical education.
Main duties of the job
An exciting opportunity of a clinical teaching fellow post has arisen at CAV in Obstetrics and Gynaecology suitable for grades ST5 and above. The post starts from August 2024 and is for a year (fixed term). It is full time based in University Hospital of Wales (UHW) and University Hospital Llandough (UHL) sites. The postholder is responsible for teaching and supporting undergraduate medical students during their placements in the Obstetrics and Gynaecology department at the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff, implementing Cardiff University's C21 curriculum. This role will involve direct teaching, pastoral care, examination preparation and assessments. The postholder will also be encouraged to support the postgraduate education activities of the department, including MDT obstetric emergency training and simulation training. The post holder will participate in 1:10 senior tier rota to keep up their experience in the field of Obs/gynae. They will be involved in planning and delivering teaching to the year 4 medical students Cardiff University. This would entail mentoring students and preparing them for being future F1 s. The successful candidate gets the opportunity to do postgraduate certificate in medical education.
About us
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.
Our mission is "Caring for People, Keeping People Well",and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population's health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.
Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.
Job description
Job responsibilities
An exciting opportunity of a clinical teaching fellow post has arisen at CAV in Obstetrics and Gynaecology suitable for grades ST5 and above. The post starts from August 2024 and is for a year (fixed term). It is full time based in University Hospital of Wales (UHW) and University Hospital Llandough (UHL) sites. The postholder is responsible for teaching and supporting undergraduate medical students during their placements in the Obstetrics and Gynaecology department at the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff, implementing Cardiff Universitys C21 curriculum. This role will involve direct teaching, pastoral care, examination preparation and assessments. The postholder will also be encouraged to support the postgraduate education activities of the department, including MDT obstetric emergency training and simulation training. The post holder will participate in 1:10 senior tier rota to keep up their experience in the field of Obs/gynae. They will be involved in planning and delivering teaching to the year 4 medical students Cardiff University. This would entail mentoring students and preparing them for being future F1 s. The successful candidate gets the opportunity to do postgraduate certificate in medical education.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oMBBS or equivalent oMRCOG part1 oFull current GMC Registration with licence to practice oMembership of a Medical Defence Organisation
Previous experience
Essential
- oUK clinical experience in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. oDemonstrable knowledge of research and clinical governance oDemonstrable knowledge of good clinical practice criteria oDemonstrated skills in undergraduate education
Skills, knowledge, abiliities
Essential
- oDemonstrable skills in written and spoken English oUp to date with current medical practices oParticipation in clinical audit oBroad understanding of principles of medical education
ATTITUDE, APTITUDES, PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Essential
- oMotivated, enthusiastic and efficient oAble to relate to patients, staff and medical colleagues oFlexible, caring and hardworking oAbility to work as part of a team oAbility to self motivate and undertake a programme of training and education
SPECIAL INTERESTS
Essential
- An interest in undergraduate and/or postgraduate medical education
Other requirements
Essential
- oCurrent GMC certificate with a licence to practise oSatisfactory immigration status for length of contract oSatisfactory Health Clearance oSatisfactory DBS Clearance oResident when on-call oEligibility to work in the UK
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Address
University Hospital of Wales
Cardiff
CF14 4XQ