Clinical Associate Professor of Professionalism (Part Time)

Applicants are invited for the above post based in the School of Medicine – Derby – University Hospitals of Derby and Burton site.

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing high-quality teaching and to contribute to the planning, design and development of objectives and materials for innovative degree programmes in the area of Personal and Professional Development (PPD), to guide students towards meeting the standards set by the General Medical Council (GMC), and to contribute to the education, scholarship and research portfolio of the School.

You will act as Module Co-ordinator for the A108 programme Communication and Professional Skills Module, teach basic communication skills to these students and oversee their formative and summative assessments for this module. You will act as Module Co-ordinator for the GEM programme PPD module and GEM Early clinical experience (ECE) programme and work closely with the Director of Clinical Skills and GEM Course Lead to ensure that students develop and document a portfolio and reflections from their ECE experience and evidence the Mandatory Assessment of Competencies and Clinical Skills and oversee their briefing and formative and summative assessments for this module.

You will develop new concepts and ideas and develop and win support for teaching development proposals. This role may also include individual or collaborative teaching development projects.

You will make a significant contribution to your academic unit via leadership and/or administrative management and/or coordination of specific initiatives.

Applicants must have MBBS, or equivalent, PhD or equivalent professional qualification in medicine or other aligned Healthcare profession and Membership or Fellowship of a Royal College or other healthcare professional body.

Applicants must have an understanding of GMC’s Good Medical Practice documentation and of the GMC Promoting Excellence document and Outcomes for Graduates (2018); the ability to use a range of delivery techniques and technologies to inspire and engage students; extensive experience within as practicing professional in clinical or related discipline; experience in curriculum and assessment development and educational management relevant to Personal Professional Development and/or Inter-professional Education with evidence of continuous quality improvement to create a successful course or programme in terms of student attainment and enjoyment; teaching delivered within higher or clinical education settings using evidence-informed interactive approaches for large and small groups and incorporating information technology.

This is a permanent, part-time post (19.25 hours per week). Days of work to be agreed with Wednesday mornings being compulsory.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Diane Hudman, [email protected] . Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

Please contact me directly should you have any questions regarding this matter.