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Job summary

Main area
ED/AMU/Surgery
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 7
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Part time - 30 hours per week
Job ref
407-CORP-8262438
Employer
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Walsall Hospitals NHS Trust
Town
Walsall
Salary
£49,387 - £56,515 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
04/10/2026 23:59

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Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust logo

Academy Skills Trainer - ED/AMU/Surgery

NHS AfC: Band 7

Walsall Manor Hospital is a busy district general hospital offering compete range of acute services. The Trust primarily serves the immediate population of Walsall with some patients requiring more specialised treatment at other, neighbouring Trusts. The Trust continues to invest in its facilities and services, supporting high-quality care for the communities it serves.

 

This role offers the opportunity to work within our integrated care model, contributing to high-quality services that help people remain independent in their own homes and communities.

 

We are committed to investing in our workforce and creating an environment where colleagues can learn, contribute and develop. Our new Urgent Emergency Care Centre, opened in March 2023, demonstrates our ongoing investment in facilities and services.

 

As an employee, you’ll benefit from an attractive salary and comprehensive benefits package (detailed in Employer Description above), plus access to NHS pension arrangements and staff accommodation where available.

 

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is proud to be part of the Armed Forces Covenant, currently holding the Bronze Award, underlining our commitment to supporting the Armed Forces Community.

 

RESPECT    COMPASSION    TEAMWORK    PROFESSIONALISM

Job overview

As part of a multi-professional team, led by the Academy Manager, the post holder will help plan, organise, implement, and evaluate the delivery of clinical skills training and simulations for the Undergraduate Medical Education Team. The post holder will also provide clinical on-the-job teaching and supervision of University of Birmingham MBChB students and Aston University students who will be rotating through specialist placements in Paediatrics within Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust. 

The post holder will also function as a specialist resource for other healthcare professionals within the Trust and promote high-quality care for patients within the clinical areas.

PLEASE NOTE, WE MAY CLOSE THIS VACANCY EARLY IF WE RECEIVE A HIGH NUMBERS OF APPLICATIONS.

Main duties of the job

  • To help plan, organise, implement, and evaluate the University of Birmingham’s MBChB curriculum in the clinical teaching academy (CTA), as well as to assist the Lead for Aston Medical School's clinical placements and teaching when required. 
  • To help plan, organise, implement, and evaluate the University of Birmingham's curriculum, as well as Aston Medical Schools curriculum when required. 
  • To help run and teach clinical skills sessions for Medical/PA Students both in the Manor Learning and Conference Centre and in the clinical areas. 
  • To actively participate in the Medical Student MBChB OSCE’s.

Working for our organisation

As the only provider of NHS acute care in Walsall, we offer a unique opportunity to be part of a Trust making a genuine difference to local health outcomes. The Trust is a busy district general hospital offering compete range of acute services, alongside extensive community services.

 

A new Urgent Emergency Care Centre was opened in March 2023. The two-storey development has significantly improved emergency care facilities and capacity and has provided almost 5,000 square metres of additional clinical space.

 

Our strategy is aligned to delivering exceptional care together while supporting a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We offer clear career development pathways, access to training and education, and opportunities to contribute to service innovation and improvement.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

  1. Organisation and delivery of teaching of clinical medical/PA students (e.g. bedside teaching, small group teaching and simulation) ensuring this meets the learning objectives set by medical school.
  2. Supporting the medical undergraduate teaching programme with course development, evaluation and co-ordination of the teaching programme, in conjunction with the Head of Academy.
  3. To contribute to the organisation of student clinical examinations and assessments.
  4. To support students in pastoral role and to signpost and escalate as necessary.
  5. To liaise with staff in the medical school and Trust as appropriate, including clinical colleagues, undergraduate co-ordinators, teaching fellows in other Trusts and medical school education developers.
  6. To undergo training in teaching methods as agreed with the Head of Academy (Postgraduate Certificate in Education for Health Professionals, unless already completed).
  7. To be familiar with the curriculum and to be available to facilitate student’s self-directed learning.
  8. To ensure that clinical practice is up to date and to undertake a programme of continued professional development with clinical commitments appropriate to the development of specialist clinical skills, attendance at clinics, ward rounds etc. as appropriate).
  9. To undertake quality improvement and/or research depending on the candidate’s interest.
  10. To comply with all relevant Trust policies and procedure.

Person specification

Qulaifications

Essential criteria
  • First level Registration in Adult/Paediatric Nursing
  • Previous teaching/mentorship experience
  • Evidence of multi-professional working
Desirable criteria
  • Completion of a recognised teaching qualification. E.g. GIC
  • Resuscitation Council UK ILS provider
  • Advanced Life Support Training

Knowledge and Experience

Essential criteria
  • Substantial & recent experience of caring for ED/AMU/Surgical patients within an acute healthcare setting
  • Demonstration of professional behavior and effective team working within clinical environment
  • Evidence of teaching junior colleagues
  • Evidence of multi-disciplinary teaching
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of teaching undergraduates and/or understanding the standards required of a graduating medical student
  • Experience in patient emergency simulations

Key Competencies

Essential criteria
  • Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively
  • Good time management and organisational skills
  • Appropriate Immigration Status
  • Sufficient Information Technology skills, able to work with Microsoft Office software
  • Commitment to undertake PG Cert in Medical Education during post
  • Show initiative, drive and enthusiasm

Skills and Aptitudes

Essential criteria
  • Able to demonstrate relevant clinical experience, including appropriate practical skills and communications skills
  • Ability to communicate in English at a high standard
  • Excellent communication skills, written and oral
  • Ability to establish good rapport with colleagues
  • Empathise and work co-operatively with others.

Flexibility

Essential criteria
  • Appropriate Immigration Status (where relevant)

Other Academic Achievements

Desirable criteria
  • Prizes, research, Quality Improvements and other academic distinctions
  • Papers submitted/published

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Apprenticeships logoNo smoking policyPositive about disabled peopleInvestors in PeopleMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerStonewall equality policy. Equality and justice for lesbians, gay men, bisexual and trans people.Armed Forces Covenant Bronze AwardArmed Forces Covenant

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Andy Tams
Job title
Undergraduate Medical Education Manager - UMET
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01922 721172
Additional information

Contact UMET office on 01922 721172 extension 2388

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