Clinical Teaching Fellow in Psychiatry

Job summary As part of the Trust's commitment to delivering high quality clinical placements to medical students, we are looking to appoint a clinical teaching fellow. The post includes teaching undergraduate medical students and undertaking clinical duties at ST4- ST6 level. The post is suitable for anyone wishing to specialise in any branch of psychiatry, although the predominant teaching focus will be on adult mental health. Applicants should hold full MRCPsych or be about to sit the Part II examination. The post is not accredited for specialist training; however, support for study leave will be given. Main duties of the job The successful candidate will play an important role in the development and delivery of clinical teaching to medical students on the St George's University of London MB BS programmes. The post holder will contribute to teaching students across a range of mental health specialties. This will include contributing to: Psychiatry clinical attachment Life Control (mind module) Common Foundation Programme Ageing, Impairment and Disability Communication Skills Community Disability (Cycle II, Phase II) In addition to contributions in their own subject area, the post holder will have the opportunity to contribute to education more generally through offering special study components, through service as tutors to junior problem-based learning sets, or as course organisers or examiners or in the selection of future students. Quality of teaching is a high priority, and appropriate training courses are provided for the post holder. About us We are Proud to Belong at South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust. We have expert services, a rich history and a clear commitment to providing the best quality care for those with mental ill-health. The Care Quality Commission already rates our services as 'good' - we aspire to be 'outstanding'. This is a great time to join us. We are transforming the way we care for our communities to support our mission of Making Life Better Together. We have built two brand new mental health facilities at Springfield University Hospital, which are amongst the best in the world. More developments are planned across our sites and services. We are inclusive and diverse and strive to be actively anti-racist. We want to attract people from all backgrounds and experiences to enrich the work we do together. We are proud to co-produce and involve our local communities in all that we do. We offer flexible working, career development and a variety of benefits to enable a positive, welcoming environment in which our people and their careers can thrive. About our location: Springfield University Hospital, Tooting Our largest, 19-ward site is in Springfield Village, created following our £150m investment into two new world-class mental health facilities. A 32-acre public park, shops and cafes are coming soon. Close to shops, cafes and Tooting Bec on the Northern Line plus Earlsfield and Tooting rail stations and bus routes. Job responsibilities The post-holder will be expected to assist in formulating and implementing learning objectives for the MB BS programme. The Schools teaching programme is constantly developing and the post holder will be expected to contribute to other teaching within the School as the need arises. The postholder will also contribute to the development and organisation of clinical examinations. This will include experience in the writing of Extended Matching Items (EMIs), OSCE stations and other progressive methods of assessment. The post holder is expected to examine OSCE final stations. The post holder will be expected to take on a case-based learning (CBL) tutorial group as well as give clinical problem-based learning (CPBL) tutorials. The post holder is expected to train Higher Specialist Trainees in CPBL delivery. The post holder will be expected to give lectures to students, especially to the life control (mind module) and during the clinical attachment. The post holder will be encouraged to get involved in the delivery of SSC teaching. There is an expectation that the post holder enrols on the postgraduate certificate in healthcare and medical education. There are opportunities for the post holder to get involved in educational research and audit. Person Specification Skills Essential Recognised basic Medical Degree MRCPsych or equivalent, or passed both Paper A & Paper B, and due to sit CASC within 6 months. Desirable Certificate or diploma in clinical teaching Experience Essential Experience of clinical teaching (formal or informal) that you can speak about Good organizational skills Enthusiasm for teaching psychiatry to medical undergraduates Ability to travel between sites (mainly St George's and Springfield) To work closely with, and under the supervision of, the University's Undergraduate Lead in Psychiatry. Flexibility within the University sessions of the job plan, to manage uncertainty, such as delayed speakers Desirable Previous experience of giving lectures Willingness to enrol and study for the Certificate in Postgrad Healthcare and Medical Education Ability to develop and use multi-media materials to enhance teaching, and to support other teachers. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. Employer details Employer name South West London and St Georges Mental Health NHS Trust Address Springfield University Hospital Tooting SW17 7DJ Employer's website

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