Job Description

Job summaryApplications 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.By the end of the post, the post holder will have completed the following learning objectives1. Have run, developed and directed a simulation course2. Presented at a national or international simulation conference3. Completed various simulation-based research outputs4. Developed skills and experience in medical educationMain duties of the job

• Key faculty member - hands on delivery and teaching of simulation courses across the trust to the doctors, nurses and allied health professionals

• Management & Leadership - e.g. support department to organise and run regular educational sessions

• Quality assurance - e.g. obtaining and analysing participant and facilitator feedback, writing/publishing significant findings and dissemination of good practice throughout the UK

• Work closely with the British Society of Gastroenterology & JAG to develop & deliver of JAG approved mandatory Basic Skills in Upper & Lower Endoscopy courses locally

• Complete simulation based research outputs and present at national and international conferences

• Support the TPD in delivery of Regional Teaching Programme

• Work closely with other Homerton Simulation fellows on designated projects.

• 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.

• Delivery of In Situ Simulation programme in ACU, General Medical Wards and Endoscopy.

• Organisation of the departmental education meetings.

About usHomerton 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.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesRole of the Gastroenterology/Endoscopy Simulation Fellow

• Key faculty member hands on delivery and teaching of simulation courses across the trust to the doctors, nurses and allied health professionals

• Management & Leadership e.g. support department to organise and run regular educational sessions

• Quality assurance e.g. obtaining and analysing participant and facilitator feedback, writing/publishing significant findings and dissemination of good practice throughout the UK

• Work closely with the British Society of Gastroenterology & JAG to develop & deliver of JAG approved mandatory Basic Skills in Upper & Lower Endoscopy courses locally

• Complete simulation based research outputs and present at national and international conferences

• Support the TPD in delivery of Regional Teaching Programme

• Work closely with other Homerton Simulation fellows on designated projects.

• 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.

• Delivery of In Situ Simulation programme in ACU, General Medical Wards and Endoscopy.

• Organisation of the departmental education meetings.

Job description
Job responsibilitiesRole of the Gastroenterology/Endoscopy Simulation Fellow

• Key faculty member hands on delivery and teaching of simulation courses across the trust to the doctors, nurses and allied health professionals

• Management & Leadership e.g. support department to organise and run regular educational sessions

• Quality assurance e.g. obtaining and analysing participant and facilitator feedback, writing/publishing significant findings and dissemination of good practice throughout the UK

• Work closely with the British Society of Gastroenterology & JAG to develop & deliver of JAG approved mandatory Basic Skills in Upper & Lower Endoscopy courses locally

• Complete simulation based research outputs and present at national and international conferences

• Support the TPD in delivery of Regional Teaching Programme

• Work closely with other Homerton Simulation fellows on designated projects.

• 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.

• Delivery of In Situ Simulation programme in ACU, General Medical Wards and Endoscopy.

• Organisation of the departmental education meetings.

Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• 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

Desirable

• 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 ExpertiseEssential

• 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

Desirable

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

SimulationEssential

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

Desirable

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

Personal SkillsEssential

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

Desirable

• Team building skills

Person Specification
QualificationsEssential

• 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

Desirable

• 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 ExpertiseEssential

• 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

Desirable

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

SimulationEssential

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

Desirable

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

Personal SkillsEssential

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

Desirable

• Team building skills

Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications 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 .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. .
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please seeAdditional information
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications 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 .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. .
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please seeEmployer detailsEmployer nameHomerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
AddressHomerton Health careHomerton RowHackneyE9 6SREmployer's website

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