Gastroenterology Simulation Teaching Fellow

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Job overview

Applications are invited for the post of Clinical Teaching Fellow in Gastroenterology & Simulation.

This twelve-month post offers an exciting opportunity for a trainee to develop experience and skills as a Medical Educator. This post is 50% Clinical in nature and 50% Simulation/Education.

Homerton healthcare is a Foundation Trust and teaching hospital in East London. It is a trauma unit and was the designated hospital for the 2012 Olympic Games. It is within easy walking distance to Homerton Overground station, with easy access to major transport links.

1. Have run, developed and directed a simulation course
2. Presented at a national or international simulation conference
3. Completed various simulation-based research outputs
4. Developed skills and experience in medical education

1. Key faculty member – hands on delivery and teaching of simulation courses across the trust to the doctors, nurses and allied health professionals
2. Management & Leadership – e.g. support department to organise and run regular educational sessions
3. Quality assurance – e.g. obtaining and analysing participant and facilitator feedback, writing/publishing significant findings and dissemination of good practice throughout the UK
4. Work closely with the British Society of Gastroenterology & JAG to develop & deliver of JAG approved mandatory Basic Skills in Upper & Lower Endoscopy courses locally
5. Complete simulation based research outputs and present at national and international conferences
6. Support the TPD in delivery of Regional Teaching Programme
7. Work closely with other Homerton Simulation fellows on designated projects.
8. Clinical sessions (2 sessions/1day) at Homerton healthcare NHS Foundation Trust to meet trainees training needs. In addition 3 service clinical sessions (Endoscopy/Clinics). Some of the endoscopy sessions will be flexible to support the ‘backfill’ of lists.
9. Delivery of In Situ Simulation programme in ACU, General Medical Wards and Endoscopy.
10. Organisation of the departmental education meetings.

Working for our organisation

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.

We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.

Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.

We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.

Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.

Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

1. Key faculty member – hands on delivery and teaching of simulation courses across the trust to the doctors, nurses and allied health professionals
2. Management & Leadership – e.g. support department to organise and run regular educational sessions
3. Quality assurance – e.g. obtaining and analysing participant and facilitator feedback, writing/publishing significant findings and dissemination of good practice throughout the UK
4. Work closely with the British Society of Gastroenterology & JAG to develop & deliver of JAG approved mandatory Basic Skills in Upper & Lower Endoscopy courses locally
5. Complete simulation based research outputs and present at national and international conferences
6. Support the TPD in delivery of Regional Teaching Programme
7. Work closely with other Homerton Simulation fellows on designated projects.
8. Clinical sessions (2 sessions/1day) at Homerton healthcare NHS Foundation Trust to meet trainees training needs. In addition 3 service clinical sessions (Endoscopy/Clinics). Some of the endoscopy sessions will be flexible to support the ‘backfill’ of lists.
9. Delivery of In Situ Simulation programme in ACU, General Medical Wards and Endoscopy.
10. Organisation of the departmental education meetings.

Person specification

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent
• Full registration with a licence to practice from the General Medical Council, or eligible for same
• Completion of core training examinations (where appropriate)
• Satisfactory progression through gastroenterology training (ST3+) as demonstrated by satisfactory RITA or ARCP outcomes

• Prizes or distinctions.
• Higher qualification or training in Medical education
• Presentation of work at a national or international meeting.
• Publications in peer reviewed journals.

Knowledge and Expertise

• Completion of core training competencies
• Undergraduate and postgraduate teaching ability
• Evidence of leadership ability
• Familiarity with current IT software packages
• Demonstrated experience in teaching
• JAG accreditation in Diagnostic Upper GI Endoscopy

• Team building skills
• JAG accreditation in Diagnostic Sigmoidoscopy / Colonoscopy

Simulation

• Experience in facilitation of simulation courses
• Demonstrated interest in simulation and medical education

• Train-the Trainers for simulation course or equivalent
• Evidence of development of educational programmes

Personal Skills

• Good organisational skills
• Good communication skills
• Ability to develop good working relationships
• Commitment to continuing personal development
• Good skills working across organisational boundaries

• Team building skills

General Guidance for Applicants

Please ensure that you read the "Guidance Notes On Submitting An Application" under "Additional Documentation" before completing your application.

Please note: we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

We offer a range of flexible working options that enable you to balance your work and personal life, including part-time, compressed hours, remote working and job-shares.

If you are interested in joining our team, please let us know your preferred working pattern in your application, and we will consider all requests for flexible working and try to accommodate them wherever possible.

Please note that secondment arrangements will be considered for any fixed term positions, with the agreement of the existing line manager.

We are committed to equal opportunities, and have been approved as a Disability Confident Employer.