Medical Education Fellow - 16874

Summary of the role The successful post holder will be part of a team of medical education fellows, contributing to the teaching of primarily of phase 1 year 1 and 2 student cohorts, and to the ongoing development of the 5-year MBBS programme. This is a non-clinical, academic role, and the post holder will be expected to work on-site, at the Brunel University Campus in Uxbridge, London.

Main accountabilities and responsibilities

Teaching Practice Key duties and responsibilities include the following: Teaching clinical skills and communication skills to first- and second-year students. Teaching Anatomy to MBBS and other healthcare professional students You may also teach years 3-5 MBBS students Contribute to the planning, development and review of curriculum materials. Contribute to student selection, including multiple mini interviews. Contribute to assessment, including OSCE and Anatomy spot tests. Student and Staff Support You may be required to provide pastoral care to students, adopting an approachable and accessible attitude and offering regular personal contact Monitor student progress, providing support, including advice on study skills, as required Act as a responsible team member, leading where agreed, and develop productive working relationships with other members of staff Cooperate with colleagues in the continuous review and development of the programme, including use of the VLE Manage the work of others when requested to do so Mentor colleagues with less experience and advise on personal development Administration and Management You may be required to manage administrative and student related matters in relation to modules, including co-ordinating the work of others Take responsibility for specific administrative duties such as admissions, examinations, assessments, personal tutoring Attend and contribute to departmental, College and University meetings as required Take an active role in student recruitment activities Communication Communicate complex and conceptual ideas in an accessible format Disseminate good practice within subject area, department and College Participate in and develop external networks, for example to contribute to student recruitment, secure student placements, facilitate outreach work Scholarship Engage in scholarship as required to support teaching activities Extend, transform and apply knowledge acquired from scholarship to teaching and appropriate external activities Contribute to competitive proposals for funding of education enhancement projects External Engagement Participate in appropriate learning and teaching events internally and externally Attend local/regional discipline meetings where attendance is beneficial to your role at the University Professional Development Undertake continuous professional development (CPD) in medical education, according to prior experience and performance.

Other Duties

The job description is not exhaustive. The post holder may be required to undertake other duties of a similar level and responsibility. Undertake any other reasonable duties as required and commensurate with the grade of post in accordance with university and departmental policies, procedures and codes of conduct. 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. Promote the Universitys Environmental Policy and demonstrate commitment to it through actions and decision making. Actively participate in on going professional development activities as requested