Job summary
- Main area
- GP Primary Care Medical Education - STHK
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: GP Educator
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 2 sessions per week
- Job ref
- 990-NW-6421998-E
- Employer
- NHS England
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Regatta Place
- Town
- Liverpool
- Salary
- £103,336 - £127,018 pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- Today at 23:59
- Interview date
- 02/08/2024
Employer heading
GP Primary Care Medical Educator
NHS Medical & Dental: GP Educator
Our Organisation
The NHS is building a culture that is positive, compassionate and inclusive – and we all have our part to play.
As employers we are committed to protecting and promoting the physical and mental health and wellbeing of all our colleagues. This underpins our values as set out in the NHS Constitution and supports us to be an Employer of Choice, while helping our colleagues to deliver high quality services for our patients and communities.
As a flexible employer, we want to support you to work in a way that is best for the NHS, our patients and you. Talk to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that’s a job share, part time, hybrid working or another flexible pattern. In addition, although the role advertised may have a ‘home’ office base indicated, we remain committed to supporting flexibility around workplace locations. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Job overview
The GP PCME is responsible for delivery of quality assured education at Programme and Postgraduate School of General Practice levels.
The education will be group based and will be mapped against the curriculum and the needs of the learners.
The postholder will work with the Training Programme Director and other lead educators across the Programme to ensure that each learning experience meets the NHSE standards for training.
The successful candidate will ensure that the organisation of the group learning will be flexible enough to meet the requirements of the learners in their different stages of development and settings.
The post holder is expected to be on the GMC GP Register with a minimum of one year’s experience in general practice post-CCT.
Please note that this is for the St Helens & Knowsley patch.
The interview date will be 2nd August 2024
Main duties of the job
To work and function as a member of the local educator team
· To balance areas of activity and work with other members of the Programme educator team to ensure a co-ordinated Programme
· To facilitate the educational development of Trainers and other PCMEs in the peer group
· To attend Programme and Academy meetings when requested
· Liaison with the educational supervisors in the Programme
To liaise with Foundation Programme Directors and GP Tutors to ensure continuity in the ‘lifelong curriculum’
Working for our organisation
The NHS England board have set out the top-level purpose for the new organisation to lead the NHS in England to deliver high-quality services for all, which will inform the detailed design work and we will achieve this purpose by:
- Enabling local systems and providers to improve the health of their people and patients and reduce health inequalities.
- Making the NHS a great place to work, where our people can make a difference and achieve their potential.
- Working collaboratively to ensure our healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate care
- Optimising the use of digital technology, research, and innovation
- Delivering value for money.
If you would like to know more or require further information, please visit https://www.england.nhs.uk/.
Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in-person.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
· To contribute to the recruitment process when requested
· To contribute to GPST induction processes
· To contribute to the re-accreditation of Trainers and training practices
· To contribute to the quality assurance processes in assessment
· To ensure that activities comply with local and national guidance e.g. equality and diversity legislation
· To ensure that accurate information about the GP Programme and it’s content can be made available to learners
· To support the identification and development of educational supervisors
· To identify appropriate educational resources to ensure successful delivery of the GP Programme
· To work with other disciplines in the development of multidisciplinary learning relevant to Primary Care.
For full role information, please see attached job description
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Primary medical degree
- On GMC GP Register with a minimum of one year’s post-CCT experience in the specialty
- Current licence to practice and fully engaged in annual appraisal and revalidation
- Membership/Fellowship of a College, Faculty, professional association and/or regulatory body
- Attendance at courses aimed to support educational development (example: educator courses, Train the Trainer, etc.)
- On Medical performers list and be actively engaged in GP clinical practice
Desirable criteria
- On GMC register of approved GP trainers or clinical supervisor
- Educational qualification eg Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Education, Masters in Medical Edcuation or equivalent such as Fellow of the Academy of Medical Educators
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of working with learners or doctors in training in an educational context
- Experience of clinical and educational leadership and innovation, including managing a multi-professional team
- Demonstrable track record of delivery in service and education
- Understanding of developments involving the relevant Colleges/Faculties, professional bodies, related NHS organisations and regulatory bodies
- Understanding of the workforce transformation agenda
- Trained and experienced in recruitment, selection and equality and diversity trained in last 3 years
- Active involvement in, and up to date with, appraisal processes
- Knowledge of the NHS, its structures and processes, including an understanding of healthcare/multi-professional workforce matters, the Gold Guide and educational theory
Desirable criteria
- Previous or current appointment as a Leader in Healthcare Education
- Awareness of funding streams for Healthcare Education
- Understanding of current health, social care and education policy
Skills
Essential criteria
- A strong sense of vision and ability to innovate
- Politically astute with an ability to sensitively manage complexity and uncertainty
- Ability to problem solve and maintain objectivity
- Strong interpersonal, communication, written and presentation skills
- Ability to quickly establish personal and professional credibility with colleagues and other key stakeholders
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- Committed to own personal development and an ability to support others to develop and progress
Desirable criteria
- ability to rapidly establish academic credibility
- Demonstrable leadership skills and an ability to influence and motivate others
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Alison Caldwell
- Job title
- Head of School GP
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Additional information
You can also contact
Catherine Morgan - [email protected]
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