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Job overview

**Please note that this post will be closed when we have received sufficient applications – which may be before the advertised closing date. You will not be able to apply for the post after this date** 

University Hospitals Bristol & Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) - based at South Bristol Academy - seeks applicants for Clinical Teaching Fellows to commence in August 2024 for one year. There are a number of  posts available for one year. 

 The post provides an ideal opportunity for the successful candidate to work in a highly active undergraduate clinical teaching setting which is part of a busy inner city University Hospital. The successful candidates will be part of the South Bristol Academy team, will be actively involved in organising and delivering undergraduate medical education on behalf of University of Bristol, and will be encouraged to undertake a funded Certificate in Teaching & Learning for Healthcare Professionals. As such, you will benefit from the experience of simultaneously working for two major organisations.  

8 sessions each week are allocated for teaching undergraduate medical education and 2 sessions are allocated for clinical service in a specialty area of their choice. 

Main duties of the job

You will love this job if you: 

Enjoy working alongside a wide variety of professionals (UHBW Consultants, Clinical Education Fellows, administrative staff and University academics)  Enjoy working in a busy office environment and will enjoy interacting with medical students Are someone who is used to managing their own time and workload, and who will enjoy the challenge of being involved in curriculum delivery, timetabling and assessments. Have excellent IT and communication skills and be familiar with all common computer software packages. Like working in close-knit and supportive teams. 

 This appointment will be subject to the Terms and Conditions of Service of Trust grade Doctors (2016) and may be subject to amendment. 

Working for our organisation

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Person specificationKnowledge and ExperienceEssential criteriaEmpathy and Sensitivity: has the capacity and motivation to take in others' perspectives and to treat others with understandingAt least 2 years' experience (at Foundation Level or above) in appropriate postsAt least 12 months' experience of working in the NHSConceptual Thinking and Problem Solving: has the capacity to think beyond the obvious, with an analytical and flexible mindsetOrganisation and Planning: is able to organise information and time effectivelyTeam involvment: is able to work effectively in partnership with othersManagement: is able to take the lead in certain situationsDesirable criteriaPrevious involvement in undergraduate teachingQualifications and TrainingEssential criteriaMBBS or equivalent primary medical qualificationEvidence of achievement of Foundation competencies by time of appointment in line with GMC standards/Good Medical PracticeEligibility to work in the UKEvidence of experience of and enthusiasm for teachingIs up to date and fit to practice safelyDesirable criteriaHas undertaken additional teaching courses or qualificationAptitudesEssential criteriaSympathetic attitude: you will be required to provide pastoral support to students in difficulty at timesCoping with pressure: capacity to recognise own limitations and develop appropriate coping mechanismsLiving the Trust Values ('We are supportive, respectful, innovative, collaborative')Skills and AbilitiesEssential criteriaClinical Knowledge and expertise: has the capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge and awareness to full investigation of problemsCommunication Skills: capacity to adjust behaviour and language as appropriate to the needs of differing situationsReflective: is able to reflect on feedback, or situations that have not gone as planned, and learn from this

We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together.

· As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.

· The Trust is committed to investing in and caring for all our staff. We will support you in maintaining and improving your health and wellbeing, as well as your career development through management and training support - developing exceptional people for exceptional careers.

· UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.

· To comply with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 all applicants must be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard which will be assessed at Interview.

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