Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to appoint a Teaching Fellow (or two LTFT fellows) in Undergraduate Medical Education at Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust. This post represents an exciting development in the provision of undergraduate teaching in Child Health, as part of the University of Sheffield's MBChB degree. The post-holder will benefit from the opportunity to work closely with undergraduates undertaking their rotation in Child Health at SC(NHS)FT. The organisation and delivery of the undergraduate rotation has been revised to ensure all students have exposure to a broad range of patients, in different settings, with dedicated teaching and support. The Fellow will be part of an Undergraduate Medical Education (UGME) team responsible for the evolution of the course and the delivery of high-quality undergraduate education to our doctors, and paediatricians, of the future. There may be the option to split the post with some clinical daytime work dependent on the appointee's preference, but the focus of the post is on teaching. The post holder will be encouraged and supported to gain a qualification in medical education and consider undertaking or contributing to research in the field of Medical Education. This post is suitable for a Medical Education OOPE, and applications are invited from candidates with training and experience in paediatric medicine who would like to be involved in this exciting development.
Main duties of the job
The post holder's primary duties will be to teach, mentor and assess students, and play a significant contributory role in the evolution and running of the Child Health course. Their responsibilities will include the delivery and coordination of the teaching of the students allocated to SC(NHS)FT for their clinical placement. This is likely to include an introductory session in week 1, thrice weekly bedside teaching, AAU and jaundice teaching clinics, running practical skills sessions, supervision of students seeing patients on the Acute Assessment Unit, coordination of the mentoring scheme for students and delivery of ILAs. We anticipate the appointed fellow will train to become an assessor/examiner, both helping to mark the written work and performing formative and summative assessments. In addition the fellow may be asked to deliver lectures.
The fellow will be expected to contribute to the Child Health course by writing exam questions for Phase 3a examinations, and other phase examinations that include Child Health. These will be overseen by the Research and Teaching Fellow and DUGME. There are opportunities to attend an examination writing course run by the University and attend meetings at the Medical School. They will be required to contribute to the Phase 3a written examination internal quality assurance, standard setting and marking. There will be opportunities to contribute more widely to Medical School activities such as interviewing for medical school entry.
About us
Sheffield Children's is one of three independent, specialist paediatric hospitals in the country, providing dedicated healthcare for children and young people across community, mental health and acute specialist settings.
We have three overarching aims that set the direction for the Trust in our vision "to create a healthier future for children and young people."
- Outstanding patient care
- Brilliant place to work
- Leader in children's health
Our commitment to rewarding colleagues is demonstrated through our brilliant reward and benefits offer including; generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme and access to salary sacrifice schemes such as cycle to work and lease cars.
We are committed to supporting colleagues from different heritages and lifestyles while at work. This is supported through the offer we have in place for flexible working and the three equality network groups we have in place. Colleagues are encouraged to join these groups and request flexible working.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.
For an informal chat about this role, please contact Sona Matthai Email- [email protected] Tel-0114 2717000.
Interviews are scheduled to take place week commencing 12th August.
Inclusive Recruitment & Selection
We are committed to being an inclusive employer and accurate data capture is an important part of that to ensure we are supportive and representative. Our aim is to ensure that all applicants can see themselves in the available categories on our application form, but we recognise that some of our data capture fields are not inclusive. We have flagged this with our system provider to ask for change.
We offer encouragement and active support to applicants with additional needs, including those from ethnic minorities, with disabilities and members of the LGBTQ+ community. If you wish to adjust any aspect of the recruitment process or wish to find out more about our recruitment & selection processes, please get in touch with our Recruitment Manager: [email protected]
We are continually reviewing our recruitment & selection process to support the long-term aim of Sheffield Childrens being a champion of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion. If you have any ideas for improvement, please get in touch with Catherine Gilbert at [email protected]
Trust Values
The Trust is committed to providing great quality patient care and keep children, young people and families at the heart of what we do by following our CARE values:
Compassion leading by kindness and showing empathy, understanding and respect
Accountability striving to do the right thing and owning responsibility
Respect value differences, tackling inequality and fostering a culture of inclusion
Excellence delivering a high-quality standard of care
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- MRCPCH
- Minimum of 3 years of clinical work in paediatrics
- Full GMC Registration at time of appointment
Desirable
- Clinical experience in paediatrics at ST3+ level
Knowledge/Previous Experience/Clinical Expertise in Specialty
Essential
- Previous postgraduate experience in paediatrics
Teaching and Medical Education Experience
Essential
- Commitment to further postgraduate training and CPD
Desirable
- Has experience in teaching.
- Knowledge and understanding of the Child Health rotation at University of Sheffield
Previous Training Management/Audit/Academic Achievements/Research Publications
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Able to work under own initiative and motivate/lead others
- Able to communicate well with children, parents and staff
- Ability to work as a team with professional colleagues from medical and other disciplines collaboratively
Desirable
- Experience of presenting to an audience
- Experience of developing educational resources
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Flexibility to meet departmental needs
- Commitment to develop a high -quality service
- Commitment to ongoing personal and professional development
- Commitment and awareness of clinical governance and risk management
Demonstrates Trust Values
Essential
- Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence - Together we care
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
Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Sheffield Childrens NHS FT Acute Site
Western Bank
Sheffield
S10 2TH