Teaching Fellow Cardiology/Medicine, Ealing Hospital
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London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond.
Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.
We run major acute services at:
- Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country’s top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK
- St Mark’s Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease
- Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice
- Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.
We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.
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Job overview
TEACHING/CLINICAL FELLOW IN CARDIOLOGY/MEDICINE
Fixed Term: 75% Teaching & 25% Clinical
1 POST- at Ealing Hospital
For UNDERGRADUATE MEDICAL STUDENTS FROM IMPERIAL COLLEGE AND WITH CLINICAL DUTIES
The main aim of the posts is two-fold. Firstly, to provide clinical training to the Imperial Undergraduate Teaching Programme with an opportunity to gain experience in teaching. This post will provide ample opportunity for audits and there may be an opportunity for research for the appropriate candidate in any desired topic or medical education.The numbers of students based here varies throughout the year. At times there may be greater teaching commitments and at others (particularly June & July) it may be considerably less when the TF may devote much more time to clinical activities and towards pursuing an educational qualification.
Thus, flexibility and initiative are essential. The post holder is encouraged to pursue a qualification in teaching and support is available for this through Imperial College. The teaching component of the posts will be accountable to the Director of Clinic Studies.
The post holder would be expected to attend regular attend Core Clinical Curriculum meetings with Imperial College.
Main duties of the job
The individual work plan will be decided between the DCS, the lead Consultant and the successful appointee. Teaching duties must take priority; it is not acceptable to work a night on call and take the next day off. They will be expected to attend regular Undergraduate Meetings.
There are no on-calls in this post.
Working for our organisation
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond.
Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.
We run major acute services at:
- Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country’s top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK
- St Mark’s Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease
- Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice
- Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.
We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The Teaching Commitment
To delivery cardiology teaching to the Year 3,2,1 (Phase 1a,b,c) medical students on their cardiology placement at Ealing Hospital and to work closely with the Cardiology consultants.
Working closely with the Undergraduate Teaching Co-ordinator to ensure that in Phase 1 (a,b,c), (Year 1,2,3) Phase 3a (Year 5) and Phase 3b (Year 6) medical students from ICMS benefit from a well organised curriculum programme.
Contribute to the planning and organisation of the delivery of teaching/Induction at the beginning of each placement.
The teaching will involve a range of activities such as tutorials, clinical skills laboratory, simulation, bedside teaching, and dedicated teaching clinics on an out-patient basis.
Time is allocated for preparation of tutorials, lectures & teaching materials such as handouts. The teaching fellow will be also encouraged to show initiative & develop other teaching ideas such as student case presentations and student grand rounds, working on the AV system and role playing.Imperial College expect a patient-cantered approach.
Teaching the FY1’s & FY2’ on weekly basis, as when required.
Organisational Responsibilities
There will be a strong organisational role. This will involve assisting the Undergraduate Co-Ordinator’s and DCS on the campus to plan the medical teaching timetables for the medical students on placement. We would expect the post holder to actively develop the teaching modules for Medical Students in Phase 1 (a,b,c), (Year 1,2,3) Phase 3a ( Year 5) and Phase 3b(Year 6).There may also be involvement in helping to establish a patient data base for use in dedicated teaching clinics/ward. The teaching fellow will also be expected to co-ordinate the end of attachment Mock OSCE, mark the Extended Case Assessments & prepare and mark other small tests.
Post holder will become an OSCE examiner after suitable training and may be involved with simulation equipment teaching after suitable training.
To view the main responsibility, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria- MBBS
- Full GMC registration
- MD, PhD or equivalent MRCP
Knowledge & Expertise
Essential criteria- Complete Basic General Medical Training
- NHS experience within the last 2 years
- Broad based general professional training in general medicine
- Interest in medical education and curriculum delivery
Management and Audit
Essential criteria- Understanding the principles of clinical governance and its implications
- Understanding and experience of audit
- IT skills and computer literacy
- Ability to plan strategically and to exercise sound judgements when faced with conflicting pressures.
- Ability to organise research and work within research governance procedures
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively.
- Leadership skills
Personal Skills
Essential criteria- Energy and enthusiasm and the ability to work under pressure. An enquiring and critical approach to work. Caring attitude to patients. Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other staff and agencies.
- Patient Care: Commitment to deliver a high quality service with patient welfare at forefront of practice.
Teaching
Essential criteria- Experience of teaching and training undergraduates, postgraduates and junior medical staff
- Teaching Qualification or Teaching Certificate
- Evidence of ongoing interest and achievement in research
Research/Publications
Essential criteria- Knowledge of research methodology
- Publications in peer review journals
- Presentations to learned societies.
Language
Essential criteria- Ability to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements
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