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University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust

11d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior, Mid & Senior Level
  • Healthcare
    Education & Teaching
  • Lancaster

AI generated summary

  • You must be IT literate with Office 365 experience, possess excellent organizational and communication skills, able to travel, and ideally have a background in medical/NHS education.
  • You will manage medical learners' timetables, liaise with educators, plan inductions, evaluate education, organize exams, maintain attendance records, and facilitate meetings.

Requirements

  • - Applicants must be IT literate and experienced in using office 365 and its applications
  • - They must be able to demonstrate excellent organisational and communication skills
  • - Ability to travel as required
  • - Experience in medical / NHS education will be a distinct advantage

Responsibilities

  • - Preparing and ensuring the smooth running of medical learners’ rotational timetables in the main clinical specialties ensuring curriculum requirements are met whilst having regard for departmental pressures and potential capacity issues. This will involve making decisions about the content and structure of timetables.
  • - Reacting to feedback from learners and clinical educators and reviewing modes of education delivery and offer suggestions for improvement.
  • - Liaising with the Senior Undergraduate Co-ordinators at UHMBT and the administrative teams at partner medical schools before, during and after placements to ensure that effective preparation, communication and evaluation has taken place.
  • - Planning and leading a general Trust induction programme for learners to include delivering key placement information as well as organising and leading specialty-based local inductions at the start of each placement.
  • - Contributing to the evaluation process to support the improvement of medical education across UHMBT.
  • - Contributing to the organisation and facilitation of medical student exams and recruitment of examiners.
  • - Maintaining records of student attendance and absences and report any issues of concern to medical school partners.
  • - Organising and attending meetings as required to maintain and develop the standards of student placements. This will involve producing agendas as well as taking and disseminating meeting papers and minutes.

FAQs

Who can apply for the Undergraduate Co-ordinator position?

The position is only open to current employees of University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay.

What qualifications or experience are required for this role?

Applicants must be IT literate and experienced in using Office 365 and its applications. Excellent organisational and communication skills are essential, and experience in medical or NHS education will be a distinct advantage.

What are the primary responsibilities of the Undergraduate Co-ordinator?

The primary responsibilities include co-ordinating clinical placements for medical learners, maintaining records, contributing to student welfare, organising student examinations, and collaborating with partner medical schools.

Is there an opportunity for professional development in this role?

Yes, the role involves evaluating medical education and suggesting improvements, which supports professional development and contributes to the growth of medical education across the Trust.

How will the Undergraduate Co-ordinator interact with students and clinical educators?

The Co-ordinator will react to feedback from students and clinical educators, review modes of educational delivery, and liaise with stakeholders to ensure effective communication and evaluation during placements.

What kind of meetings will the Undergraduate Co-ordinator attend?

The Co-ordinator will attend meetings across the Trust and with partner medical schools to maintain and develop standards of student placements.

Will travel be required for this position?

Yes, the role requires the ability to travel as needed.

Who can I contact for more information about the position?

For further information, you can contact Lisa Betts, Undergraduate Education Manager at 01524 516008 or Caroline Carson-Brown, Senior Undergraduate Co-ordinator at 01524 516095.

What hospitals and services are associated with this role?

The role involves working across Furness General Hospital, Royal Lancaster Infirmary, Westmorland General Hospital, and various community healthcare facilities in Morecambe Bay. These locations provide a range of hospital services, outpatient care, and community health services.

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Mission & Purpose

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust (UHMBT) delivers comprehensive healthcare services across the Morecambe Bay area, including acute, elective, and emergency care. Their ultimate mission is to provide outstanding, compassionate care to improve the health and well-being of their community. Their purpose is to ensure high-quality treatment and support, promote health and wellness, and continuously enhance patient experiences through excellence in clinical practice and innovation.