Job description

Job responsibilities

Key duties and responsibilities

The successful post holder will be part of a team of medical education fellows MEFs contributing primarily to the teaching of phase 1 year 1 and 2 student cohorts, and to the ongoing development of the 5-year MBBS programme.

Key duties and responsibilities include one or more of the following:

Teaching anatomy to MBBS students and on other programmes courses.

Contribute to the planning, development and review of curriculum materials.

Contribute to student selection, including multiple mini interviews.

Contribute to assessment, including Anatomy Spot Tests.

You may also be involved in the teaching and assessment of clinical and communication skills

Administration and Management

Contribute to Departmental, College and/or University committees.

Communication

Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, as required.

Support an academically rigorous and evidence-based approach to the design and development of curriculum, informed by a scholarly understanding of educational theory and practice.

Participate in external networking, generating opportunities for collaborative learning and teaching projects.

Present planned educational initiatives at appropriate internal and external meetings.

Undertake continuous professional development CPD in medical education, according to prior experience and performance.

This job description indicates the expectations and responsibilities of staff at this level. This does not mean that staff will be expected to do all the listed activities all of the time, nor does it guarantee that they will be given the opportunity to do all of these activities, although it does mean that the University can expect and require a member of staff at this level to undertake these activities when requested, with reasonable notification and support. Similarly, the job description is not exhaustive, and a post holder may be required to undertake unlisted duties of a similar level and responsibility.

Punctuality

Meeting deadlines

Communication and networking

Networking group across colleges

Ability to negotiate and influence

Ability to plan and organise own workload

Ability to adapt to a flexible approach to the demands of a busy College/Department in order to accommodate changes in priorities when required

Ability to adopt a flexible approach, according to the demands of the project, changing priorities when required.

1. Undertake any other reasonable duties as required and commensurate with the grade of post.

2. Adhere to and comply with the provisions of the Data Protection Act and the Health and Safety at Work Act in accordance with university policies.

3. Undertake all duties and responsibilities in compliance with the rules and regulations encompassing equal opportunities to help foster a diverse workforce.

4. Adhere, comply and work in accordance with University and Departmental policies, procedures and codes of conduct.

5. Promote the University's Environmental Policy and demonstrate commitment to it through actions and decision making. Actively participate in on-going professional development activities as requested.

Job responsibilities

Key duties and responsibilities

The successful post holder will be part of a team of medical education fellows MEFs contributing primarily to the teaching of phase 1 year 1 and 2 student cohorts, and to the ongoing development of the 5-year MBBS programme.

Key duties and responsibilities include one or more of the following:

Teaching anatomy to MBBS students and on other programmes courses.

Contribute to the planning, development and review of curriculum materials.

Contribute to student selection, including multiple mini interviews.

Contribute to assessment, including Anatomy Spot Tests.

You may also be involved in the teaching and assessment of clinical and communication skills

Administration and Management

Contribute to Departmental, College and/or University committees.

Communication

Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, as required.

Support an academically rigorous and evidence-based approach to the design and development of curriculum, informed by a scholarly understanding of educational theory and practice.

Participate in external networking, generating opportunities for collaborative learning and teaching projects.

Present planned educational initiatives at appropriate internal and external meetings.

Undertake continuous professional development CPD in medical education, according to prior experience and performance.

This job description indicates the expectations and responsibilities of staff at this level. This does not mean that staff will be expected to do all the listed activities all of the time, nor does it guarantee that they will be given the opportunity to do all of these activities, although it does mean that the University can expect and require a member of staff at this level to undertake these activities when requested, with reasonable notification and support. Similarly, the job description is not exhaustive, and a post holder may be required to undertake unlisted duties of a similar level and responsibility.

Punctuality

Meeting deadlines

Communication and networking

Networking group across colleges

Ability to negotiate and influence

Ability to plan and organise own workload

Ability to adapt to a flexible approach to the demands of a busy College/Department in order to accommodate changes in priorities when required

Ability to adopt a flexible approach, according to the demands of the project, changing priorities when required.

1. Undertake any other reasonable duties as required and commensurate with the grade of post.

2. Adhere to and comply with the provisions of the Data Protection Act and the Health and Safety at Work Act in accordance with university policies.

3. Undertake all duties and responsibilities in compliance with the rules and regulations encompassing equal opportunities to help foster a diverse workforce.

4. Adhere, comply and work in accordance with University and Departmental policies, procedures and codes of conduct.

5. Promote the University's Environmental Policy and demonstrate commitment to it through actions and decision making. Actively participate in on-going professional development activities as requested.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• Registered with the General Medical Council (GMC), with the licence to practise
• Experience of teaching a range of top-ics in the subject area to UG/PG stu-dents
• Communicate new and complex in-formation effectively engaging the in-terest and enthusiasm of the target audience
• Ability to provide clear and constructive feedback to colleagues
• Ability to respond positively to constructive feedback
• Professional approach to work

Desirable

• Postgraduate medical education qualification
• Experience of contributing to the de-sign, delivery and/or evaluation of written and/or Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs)
• Experience of producing high-quality teaching materials and resources
• Experience of online education; development of materials and/or delivery
• Interest in/experience of interprofessional learning
• Involvement in scholarly / educational and/or professional/practice based projects
• Experience of interactive learning such as problem-based or team-based learning
• Experience of managing significant administrative duties linked to teaching or assessment
• Understanding of the principles of curriculum design and development
• Sound understanding of education theory and evidence-based medical
• education practice
• Good understanding of issues affect-ing undergraduate medical training
• Ability to provide academic leadership in the context of curriculum design and development
• Ability to coordinate and prioritise a range of activities effectively

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• Registered with the General Medical Council (GMC), with the licence to practise
• Experience of teaching a range of top-ics in the subject area to UG/PG stu-dents
• Communicate new and complex in-formation effectively engaging the in-terest and enthusiasm of the target audience
• Ability to provide clear and constructive feedback to colleagues
• Ability to respond positively to constructive feedback
• Professional approach to work

Desirable

• Postgraduate medical education qualification
• Experience of contributing to the de-sign, delivery and/or evaluation of written and/or Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs)
• Experience of producing high-quality teaching materials and resources
• Experience of online education; development of materials and/or delivery
• Interest in/experience of interprofessional learning
• Involvement in scholarly / educational and/or professional/practice based projects
• Experience of interactive learning such as problem-based or team-based learning
• Experience of managing significant administrative duties linked to teaching or assessment
• Understanding of the principles of curriculum design and development
• Sound understanding of education theory and evidence-based medical
• education practice
• Good understanding of issues affect-ing undergraduate medical training
• Ability to provide academic leadership in the context of curriculum design and development
• Ability to coordinate and prioritise a range of activities effectively

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Brunel University London

Address

Kingston Lane

Uxbridge

UB8 3PH

Employer's website

https://www.brunel.ac.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)