Medical Education Coordinator
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working.
An exciting opportunity is available to join the Medical Education team coordinating activity for postgraduate doctors at MKUH. The position is fulltime Monday to Friday with no weekend working. We are looking for a dynamic individual who has excellent interpersonal skills as well as first class IT knowledge. You will be the first point of contact so communication is the key to success in this post. The post involves administration duties, minute taking at meetings, creating teaching programmes, face to face networking at educational events, as well as conference coordinating.
Previous NHS experience is a must, training will be given for the role, and development opportunities are available. Being able to undertake manual tasks, as some aspects of role can be physically demanding is a must.
Job responsibilities
Work closely with the Head of Medical Education, the Director of Medical Education, Specialty College Tutors, Education and Clinical Supervisors, SAS Tutor, SASG doctors and doctors in core and specialty training.
Support the Head of Medical Education in the delivery and quality control of the postgraduate medical and dental education as defined by the Learning and Development Agreement with NHS England Thames Valley.
Take the lead on the development of training and resources to support the training of Resident Drs across the Trust.
SAS Grade Doctors
- Organise and advertise relevant teaching sessions for SAS grades within the Trust.
- Process CME (Study leave) applications and claims using the study leave database.
Doctors Induction
Support the DME and Head of Medical Education in producing a suitable induction programme to comply with the GMC standards of tomorrow’s doctor. Organise pre induction meetings, arrange speakers, catering, deal with room bookings. Liaise with departmental College Tutors to ensure departmental inductions take place prior to junior doctors commencing in post. Keep records of evaluations and attendance registers for audit purposes. Ensure each department has a handbook to signpost junior doctors to appropriate policies and procedures within their areas of work.
General Administration
Manage and prioritise own workload.
Delegate and check the work of other members of the team as appropriate.
Intranet
Maintain and develop the Medical Education section of the Trust intranet, engage with other departments and staff members to develop content, ensuring the site is up to date and relevant.
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
- GCSE English/Maths Grade C or above.
- Recognisable qualification in Business Admin or equivalent experience.
- Qualification in Microsoft Office Packages.
Experience
- Previous experience in an NHS environment.
- Knowledge of medical education in the NHS environment.
- Experience of working in higher/medical education.
- Minute Taking.
Skills
- Ability to work within a fast paced and changeable environment.
- Evidence of Admin experience.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to plan and organise own time to ensure work is done on time.
- Ability to recognise when escalation to someone more senior is necessary.
Personal and people development
- Calm and organised under pressure.
- Flexible approach to working hours and duties.
- Interest in self-development.
- Team Player.
- Smart appearance.
Communication
- Ability to communicate with people at all levels.
- Ability to show empathy and give reassurance to medical students.
- Ability to provide and receive complex information.
Specific requirements
- Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer name
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
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