Clinical SIM Fellow in Undergraduate Medical Education

Job overview

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated doctor to develop skills in medical education. The Clinical SIM Fellow will play a key role in delivering and developing SIMS and teaching for postgraduate-entry medical students undertaking a PBL-based curriculum.

This 9 month post offers 100% of time dedicated to education. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and delivery clinical SIM sessions, as well as bedside teaching and contribute to curriculum development, supporting student assessment and pastoral care. You will join an existing team of Clinical teaching fellows.

Please note that this post is required to commence as soon as possible and is expected to run until August 2027.

Job description

1. Key Responsibilities

To deliver high quality teaching to TCMS postgraduate-entry medical students in line with the TCMS curriculum requirements

Maintain up-to-date clinical knowledge and skills

Contribute to patient care in line with Trust policies and GMC standards

Participate in clinical governance and audit activities where appropriate

Job responsibilities

1. Key Responsibilities

To deliver high quality teaching to TCMS postgraduate-entry medical students in line with the TCMS curriculum requirements

Maintain up-to-date clinical knowledge and skills

Contribute to patient care in line with Trust policies and GMC standards

Participate in clinical governance and audit activities where appropriate

About the organisation

We take pride in placing people at the centre of everything we do, working together as a united team. Driven by a shared ambition to continually grow, develop, and learn, we recognise and value every contribution. By combining our experience and skills, we not only support our vibrant, diverse communities, but also support one another.

With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire and rank among the top 10 largest Trusts in the South West region.By joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience in one or both of our innovative hospitals.

As well as generous annual leave allowance, you will have access to the excellent NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on-site nurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.

Person specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential

• Primary Medical qualification (MBBS/MBChB or equivalent)
• Full GMC registration with license to practice
• Existing right to work in UK visa
• Minimum of 2 years NHS working experience
• Completion of Foundation Training

Desirable

• Evidence of teaching qualification or willingness to undertake one

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Experience of teaching medical students
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• IT skills relevant to teaching delivery (eg PowerPoint etc)
• Ability to provide constructive feedback

Desirable

• Understanding of PBL or student centered learning

Clincial Experience

Essential

• UK clinical postgraduate experience
• Experience working within the NHS
• Interest in medical education
• Completion of Foundation training at the time of job start date

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Enthusiastic and motivated educator
• Strong organisational skills
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Professional, approachable and supportive
• Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion

Supporting documents

• Job Description.pdf (PDF, 912 KB)
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