Fellow in Medical Education (Undergraduate)

BAND: CT3 or ST 4-6 (at current level) 12 months fixed term Out of Programme Experience (OOPE) RESPONSIBLE TO: Director of Medical Education KEYRELATIONSHIPS: Associate Dean for Undergraduate Medical Education, This post is designed to support CT3/ST4-6s who wish to make a commitment to education as part of their career. The 12-month out of programme experience (OOPE) post, based at North East London NHS Foundation Trust, is aimed at those who wish to build on their experience of teaching, develop expertise in educational theory and practice or undertake supervised educational research. The postholder will have a designated educational mentor who will oversee their development as an educator during the placement and co-ordinate opportunities for personal development. A customised programme of training and educational experience will be designed around the needs of the individual., The main responsibilities within the role involves collaboration with the Associate Dean for undergraduate Medical Education to develop and deliver the in-house teaching programme for undergraduate medical students undertaking Psychiatry placements within the Trust. This will include: Contributing to regular student induction days, Coordinating fellow psychiatric resident doctors to teach students, organizing and delivering clinical interview skills simulation training, Providing support and leading on the Year 2 medical students modules. Leading weekly student reflective practice groups Organising the Trust's annual A-level student work experience summer school programme The role expects the post holder to actively contribute to the development and delivery of the Trust's postgraduate education programme for Resident doctors and other medical professionals. The post holder will undertake projects in medical education, under the supervision of the Director of medical education, Undergraduate Associate Dean, postgraduate tutors and the medica

• A CT3 or ST4-6 in a recognised Psychiatry specialty training programme.
• Satisfactory progression through training as demonstrated by satisfactory ARCP outcomes
• By the time of taking up the post will have completed 1 year (WTE) or more of an approved training
• programme.
Desirable
• Prizes or distinctions.
• Presentation of work at a national or international meeting.
• Publications in peer reviewed journals.
• Additional degree or MSc in relevant subject area.
Experience Essential
• Previous experience in medical education.
• Understands and can apply a range of educational concepts.
• Able to demonstrate personal and educational reasons for applying for this
• Fellowship.
• Shows a commitment to continuing professional development.
Desirable
• Demonstrates knowledge of career pathways in medical education.
• Good general knowledge/broad interest in academic medicine.
• Research experience.
• Demonstrates how the post will benefit patients in future.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential
• A CT3 or ST4-6 in a recognised Psychiatry specialty training programme.
• Satisfactory progression through training as demonstrated by satisfactory ARCP outcomes
• By the time of taking up the post will have completed 1 year (WTE) or more of an approved training
• programme.
Desirable
• Prizes or distinctions.
• Presentation of work at a national or international meeting.
• Publications in peer reviewed journals.
• Additional degree or MSc in relevant subject area.
Experience Essential
• Previous experience in medical education.
• Understands and can apply a range of educational concepts.
• Able to demonstrate personal and educational reasons for applying for this
• Fellowship.
• Shows a commitment to continuing professional development.
Desirable
• Demonstrates knowledge of career pathways in medical education.
• Good general knowledge/broad interest in academic medicine.
• Research experience.
• Demonstrates how the post will benefit patients in future.
  
  NELFT NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health and community services for over 4.9 million people living in the London Boroughs of Waltham Forest, Redbridge, Barking and Dagenham, Havering, and across Essex. We work to ensure our patients, their friends and family, feel confident that their health needs are well met. With an excellent reputation for research and development, our skilled health professionals are at the cutting edge of evidence-based innovation, opening up the possibilities for better ways of working and delivery of care.