Clinical Tutor – Obstetrics & Gynaecology at Royal College of Physicians of Ireland (RCPI)

, , Ireland -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Sep, 26

Salary

500.0

Posted On

08 Jun, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Clinical Facilitation, Medical Education, Case-Based Learning, Communication Skills, Microsoft Office Suite, Virtual Learning Environments, Student Mentorship, Curriculum Delivery, Academic Support, Moderation

Industry

Description

Company Description The Royal College of Physicians of Ireland is a postgraduate medical training college dedicated to ensuring that doctors have the skills to provide patients with the best possible care. Founded in 1654, the college supports doctors to enhance their skills, competencies, and professionalism throughout their working lives. Through its Faculties and Institutes, The Royal College of Physicians of Ireland, offers medical training programmes, examinations, diplomas, and educational courses to equip doctors with the skills and knowledge they need to care for patients and run safe and efficient healthcare systems. It also offers a range of educational diplomas and courses for learners in the wider healthcare sector Job Description LOCATION: Hybrid/Remote – Work from home/ RCPI, 19 Frederick Street South, Dublin 2 REPORTS TO: Manager, Education Delivery CONTRACT TYPE: 2-year Specific Purpose contract CLOSING DATE: 19 June at 16:00 SALARY: €500 per day pro rata Objective The principal objective of this post is to participate in the facilitation of tutorials for BST & 1st year HST O&G Trainees as part of the new Teaching Programme that was rolled out in July 2023 The Clinical Tutor will be responsible for the facilitation of tutorials to BST and HST Trainees, in assigned tutorial groups. Tutorials will be delivered once per quarter, for BST trainees and biannually for HST trainees to a defined curriculum. Each tutorial will be hosted on Zoom, within the RCPI Brightspace virtual learning environment. In advance of each tutorial, RCPI will hold a training session for all clinical tutors, on the specific content for the upcoming tutorial. Each tutorial group will also be provided with access to a discussion board. Moderation of this discussion board will be the responsibility of the Clinical Tutor. Responsibilities of the role include. • Facilitate tutorials as per agreed schedule • Contribute to, and moderate, tutorial group discussion boards • Provide academic support to BST and HST Trainees • Forge relationships with your BST and HST Trainees, encouraging their interaction at tutorials and within their peer group • Monitor Trainee progress, attendance and conduct in the virtual learning environment • Identify potential Trainees in difficulty, monitoring any shortfalls in attendance • Keep detailed records of serious issues or breach codes of conduct arise • Ensure that all Royal College of Physicians of Ireland policies and procedures are adhered to • Other duties as may be assigned by the Education Function Requirements Essential • Recognised Medical Degree (MB BCh BAO or MB BS) • The appointee must be in good standing with the General Medical Register of the Irish Medical Council • MRCPI/MICGP or recognised equivalent • Relevant clinical experience in a hospital environment, with at least 4 years working at registrar level • Excellent facilitation and communication skills • Computer literacy – adept at Microsoft suite • Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team • Enthusiasm and flexibility Desirable • Experience with a virtual learning platform (e.g., Brightspace, Canvas, Moodle) • A formal postgraduate qualification (e.g., at master's level) in medical education • MD or PhD awarded or submitted • Previous experience of teaching and assessing learners in an academic environment Tutor - Key areas of work Virtual Tutorials Virtual tutorial sessions will be held quarterly for each tutorial group (four per academic year for BST Trainees and biannually for HST trainees.), focusing on the topics introduced in the quarter’s online content and explored in the discussion forum. Tutors will manage and facilitate these tutorials. The tutorial format may vary, but will focus on case-based learning, to highlight and discuss best practice, and used to stimulate reflection of the learning from the online content and how this could be applied to the Trainee’s own practice. Discussion Forums Discussion forums are designed to provide a clinical context to help Trainees apply acquired knowledge and to keep them engaged and motivated throughout the programme. Tutors will be key content and discussion moderators. Trainees will be made aware of the Clinical Tutors availability to respond to Trainee queries on the board e.g., once per week on Wednesday evenings. Why us? Accommodations About us The Royal College of Physicians of Ireland is a postgraduate medical training college dedicated to ensuring that doctors have the skills to provide patients with the best possible care. Founded in 1654, the college supports doctors to enhance their skills, competencies, and professionalism throughout their working lives. Through its Faculties and Institutes, The Royal College of Physicians of Ireland, offers medical training programmes, examinations, diplomas, and educational courses to equip doctors with the skills and knowledge they need to care for patients and run safe and efficient healthcare systems. It also offers a range of educational diplomas and courses for learners in the wider healthcare sector.

Responsibilities

Facilitate quarterly and biannual tutorials for BST and HST O&G trainees using Zoom and the Brightspace virtual learning environment. Moderate discussion boards and provide academic support and progress monitoring for trainees.