Junior Clinical Education Fellow - Urology

at  East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

JOB TITLE: Junior Clinical/Education Fellow – Education & Urology
NUMBER OF POSTS: 2 posts
RESPONSIBLE TO: Director of Undergraduate Education/Clinical Director for Urology
LOCATION: East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
HOURS UNDERTAKEN: Full time
JOB TYPE: 12 month post to commence 7th August 2024 contracting ending 6th August 2025.
The Role
These unique posts provide rich opportunities to develop interests and expertise in medical education whilst broadening your clinical experience.
We have a vacancy for two Junior Clinical/Education Fellow to commence 7th August 2024 for 12 months.
The posts will 50% educational and 50% clinical service provision (clinical attachment in Urology) and you will work 2 six month rotations split between clinical and education duties.
Funding will be made available for the successful applicants to complete a medical educational qualification (if undertaking the role for a full 12 months only). The qualification and higher education institute where this will be undertaken will be determined by the Trust.
Clinical Role – Junior Clinical Fellow in Urology (50% of time per candidate)
The Urology service at ELHT is progressive and forward thinking and these posts present an exciting opportunity to join a cohesive team of enthusiastic Urology professionals who are supported by high quality colleagues in the wider multi-disciplinary team.
Summary of the Role
Care of patients on wards. This post will particularly be related to managing patients with a focus on optimising them for safe and timely discharges. In addition to this the role offers the successful candidate the opportunity to take part in outpatient clinics and assist in theatre.
Education Role – Junior Clinical Fellow in Education (50% of time per candidate)
The Department of Undergraduate Education [DUE] at ELHT sits within the Directorate of Education, Research and Innovation [DERI]. We have a proven track record of providing high quality clinical education and training.
These will be multi-professional sessions and will span a broad range of specialities and topics. Although we will look to utilise any special interests or knowledge, your education delivery will not be limited to any specific speciality.
It is anticipated that majority of the post holder’s role will be focused towards undergraduate medical students and physician associates in locality. However it is strongly expected that you will make some contribute to the education of other learners within the Trust
East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
At East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust our vision is to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal and effective care. We currently provide high quality services and treat over 600,000 people across East Lancashire and the surrounding area. We employ over 7,000 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work.
ELHT will be providing clinical training to significant numbers of learners in the coming years. Our strategy is to develop a high quality education team to deliver excellent training and we are looking for dedicated Education Fellows to be part of our team. The post has been designed primarily for trainees who are looking to take a break from their training after successfully completing their FY2 placements as a minimum. The posts will provide the successful candidates with an opportunity to develop an exciting portfolio in medical education working closely with our internal education team as well as our university partners.

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