2 Part time, Education / Teaching jobs in Plymouth

Peninsula Medical School, is seeking a new Lead for Professionalism, taking forwards our well-developed Professionalism Theme. Plymouth has a strong reputation for promoting excellent Professionalism skills which prepare students for future practice, with a well-developed supportive team. This role could suit someone already working with the School but we would welcome someone not previously involved who has interest and experience in medical education, keen to help students develop professional skills. Professionalism is embedded across our curriculum and encompasses skills in ethical thinking, patient-centredness, communication and teamworking, organization and reflective practice. You will work with the Director of Professionalism, locality Leads for Professionalism at other sites, clinicians and academics in the Professionalism strand of the curriculum across Years 1-5 of the programme The post is based in Plymouth but occasional travel to sites in Torbay and Taunton may be required. Please see attached job description for full details but main areas of responsibility include:

• To oversee and monitor the assessment of Professionalism, identifying effective ways of addressing problems.
• Working closely with the undergraduate team and administrative support, to ensure smooth running of assessment; appropriate response to concerns; and support for students in difficulty.
• To lead the development of new approaches to promote professionalism learning to students and staff and ensure the professionalism curriculum integrates with key national agendas, including revalidation for doctors, F1 and F2 requirements and the NHS Leadership Framework.
• Staying abreast of literature and evidence in medical professionalism, to support the development of teaching and assessment that include reflective practice and a student managed portfolio.
• Responding to concerns raised around Professionalism and, where appropriate, meeting with students.
• Working with clinical teachers where appropriate, and ensuring assessors understand Professionalism assessment.
If you are a medical doctor with an interest in Professionalism and supporting learners, we would welcome you to our committed and supportive team. Training and support will be given. Exact contractual arrangements will be negotiated with the successful candidate who will have an employment contract or an honorary contract with the University., This is a part-time position working 12 hours per week on a fixed-term basis for a period of 3 years due to business demand. For this role, you will need to be on site 1 day a week. Although we can acommodate working from home for this role, flexibility to be on-site will be expected due to business needs.

You must currently be registered with the following registration board: General Medical Council (GMC)

The Faculty of Health holds four Silver Athena Swan awards, which recognise our commitment to supporting gender equality within higher education. The University of Plymouth has a strong interdisciplinary research ethos which is supported by our three strategic Research Institutes; the Marine Institute, the Sustainable Earth Institute, and the Plymouth Institute of Health and Care Research. As a member of our academic community, you'll be expected to contribute to our recognised research strengths. Working holistically across the University, you will be challenged to innovate, collaborate and deliver impactful research contributions as part of a systems thinking approach to addressing today's global challenges.

Following the closing date of the vacancy, you will be notified on the outcome of your application in due course. Our Offer Staff appointed within the Faculty of Health may be able to join the NHS pension scheme subject to eligibility criteria. When joining us, you will receive:
• Generous annual leave: 35 Days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays & Closure Days
• Generous pension scheme
• Cycle to Work & Electric Car Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Development opportunities
• Enhanced family leave
• Flexible working
• Retailer discounts
• On-site nursery
• Pro rata if part-time
A summary of our comprehensive benefits can be viewed here.