Paediatrics Clinical Teaching Fellow (ST3-5 equivalent)

Applications are being sought to join our Undergraduate Medical Academy team at Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust.
The Trust has for some years provided undergraduate teaching to medical students from the University of Birmingham and the University of Warwick.
Following the University of Birmingham's 2014 curriculum review, the College of Medical and Dental Sciences has established a Clinical Teaching Academy at Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, which provides clinical teaching for years 3, 4 and 5 medical students from the University of Birmingham. Clinical teaching is also provided for graduate entry medical students from the University of Warwick and Three Counties Medical School (University of Worcester).
Main duties of the job
This is one of a series of posts focusing on undergraduate teaching of medical students at Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust. This role, is designed to support the teaching of undergraduate medical students attending for Paediatric placements.
This 12-month post is suitable for more senior trainees with existing educational experiences whose career would be advanced by the opportunity to further develop their interest in education and teaching. This might be of interest to registered practitioners who are studying for a higher qualification, or writing up research. It may also appeal to higher trainees who wish to take time out of a training programme, subject to the approval of the appropriate Specialist Training Committee. Remuneration for 24 hours (0.6WTE) will be at the appropriate point on the nationally agreed specialty pay scale for daytime duties. Successful candidates will be required to work across both the Alexandra and Worcestershire Royal Hospital sites.
Interview date: Wednesday 30th April 2025
About us
Our purpose is simple - Putting Patients First. We are looking for exceptional colleagues who can help us achieve this.
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a larger population in Herefordshire and beyond.
The Trust operates hospital-based services from three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester
Our workforce is over 7,000 strong, and our caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred care. You could be one of them.
We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us to achieve our Vision - working in partnership to provide the best healthcare for our communities, leading and supporting our teams to move 4ward. Our 4ward behaviours, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.
Our objectives are simple:

• Best services for local people


• Best experience of care and best outcomes for our patients


• Best use of resources


• Best people

Better never stops, and our Clinical Services Strategy provides a clear future vision for our Trust, our hospitals, our services and our role in the wider health and care system.
We are proud to have achieved Timewise accreditation - this means we are committed to embedding flexible working within our organisation as a flex positive employer.
Job description

Job responsibilities
This job description, together with the Capabilities Framework and job plan, will be reviewed annually and agreed with the Clinical Director and Divisional Director, on behalf of the Chief Medical Officer, to ensure that it continually reflects the areas of work, clinical responsibility of the post and purchaser requirements.
A suitably experienced post-holder will be expected to:
TEACHING
To contribute to teaching across the Undergraduate Curriculum for years 3, 4, and 5 medical students. To contribute to the teaching of medical students from University of Warwick/Three Counties Medical School contribute to the teaching and support of other medical students (such as elective students) at the discretion of the Head/Deputy Head of Academy.
To act as assessor for medical student work based placed assessments where agreed with Head/Deputy Head of Academy.
To assist with organisation, monitoring and teaching of the undergraduate teaching programme with specific focus on Paediatrics
To assist in reviewing the current structure and organisation of undergraduate teaching within Paediatrics to instigate appropriate modifications.
To contribute to specific teaching in the relevant specialties including simulation, master classes and induction programmes.
Act as an examiner for University of Birmingham, University of Worcester (Three counties medical school) and University of Warwick (Warwick Medical School).
Accountability, with respect to the performance of teaching duties to the Head of Academy.
The post provides the opportunity to study part-time for a clinical educational qualification, which is strongly encouraged.
CLINICAL
It is expected that the successful candidate will be allocated a minimum pro-rata number of regular sessions each week to clinical teaching for students as agreed with the Head and Deputy Head of Academy. A session is a four-hour time period. (For example, for a 24 hour/week post this would be a minimum of 3 teaching based activity sessions/per week). One session per week will be allocated to preparation, administration and leadership activities. The teaching sessions will be timetabled flexibly to accommodate the students other commitments. Candidates will be required to work across two sites, the Alexandra Hospital and Worcestershire Royal Hospital, in order to accommodate the Undergraduate Academys ability to meet medical student learning outcomes within the current training programmes.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Full registration with the GMC is essential.
Candidates for the post of Paediatric Clinical Teaching Fellow should have completed relevant medical training up to the equivalent of ST3 or above.
The post does not currently have educational and training approval from the Regional Postgraduate Dean.
Person Specification

Professional Values and Behaviours

Essential

• Practices with professional values and behaviours expected of all doctors set out in the GMC Good Medical Practice and the Professional Capabilities Framework (set out below).


• Adheres to professional requirements of annual appraisal, job planning and reviews of performance and progression.

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Ability to work effectively as a multidisciplinary team member.


• Enquiring, critical approach to work.


• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, students, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies.


• Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and professional Development


• Flexible approach to work duties.


• Ability to work without supervision whilst remaining aware of own limitations.


• Reliable and supportive to other colleagues.

Desirable

• Evidence of innovation


• Understands self (strengths and weaknesses) and impact of behaviour on others.

Other Requirements

Essential

• An understanding of the current NHS environment, particularly in relation to reforms, initiatives and issues.


• Able to meet the travel requirements of the job and return to the hospital within 30 minutes when undertaking non-resident on call duties.

Teaching & Research Experience

Essential

• Ability to organize and deliver teaching across the whole undergraduate curriculum.


• Experience of teaching clinical skills to undergraduates and postgraduates.


• In depth knowledge of UK undergraduate curriculum


• Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems.


• An awareness of current Paediatric developments and initiatives.

Desirable

• Critical appraisal skills.


• Involvement as faculty on simulation-based course


• Experience of providing pastoral support to medical students in a formally recognised role


• Publications in relevant peer-reviewed journals in the last 5 years.


• Evidence of having undertaken original research.

Qualifications

Essential

• Eligible for full GMC Registration with a Licence to practise at the time of appointment.


• MBChB, MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.


• ALS certification OR alternative specialty advanced qualification (such as APLS / ATLS) with adult BLS. All certificates to be in date at time of application.


• Train the Trainer/Teach the Teacher or equivalent course

Desirable

• Higher degree.


• Formal qualification in teaching/education such as PGCert in Medical Education


• Membership examination with the relevant UK Royal College (ie: MRCPCH)

Experience

Essential

• Completed at least four years full time postgraduate training (or equivalent gained on part time basis) or have equivalent experience and competencies. Of these four years they must include completion of at least two years Paediatric specialist training (ST3+) within the NHS with the ability to offer clinical opinion at ST3 level or above. Equivalent years experience in Paediatrics from overseas will also be accepted.


• Ability to offer expert clinical opinions on a range of problems, both emergency and elective, within paediatrics


• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients.

Desirable

• Previous experience working in the NHS within the specialty of minimum of 12 months.


• Ability to use the evidence based clinical audit to support decision making.

Management and Administrative Experience

Essential

• Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively


• Experience of audit management and conducting clinical audits with ability to use evidence base to support decision making.

Desirable

• Attendance at recognised management courses/training

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