Advert - PMS - Clinical Small Group Learning Tutors: Years 1 And 2

The Peninsula Medical School is a joint initiative between the Universities of Plymouth and Exeter and the NHS.  It is the fastest growing medical school in the UK and has an impressive track record in research and teaching.  The success of the School has been confirmed by the award of a significant expansion in undergraduate medical student numbers and also by the establishment, following a national competition, of the Peninsula Dental School, the first new dental school in the UK for over 30 years.

These are part time appointments available within the Institute of Clinical Education at Peninsula Medical School at both Exeter and Plymouth locations.
 
Small group learning is one of several key components of the Peninsula Medical School curriculum and we are seeking a number of medically qualified small group learning tutors to facilitate the delivery and development of the undergraduate medical course. You will have a medical degree and have full registration with the GMC and Medical Defence Organisation. The role will require providing facilitation of small group learning in different educational contexts within the programme.  These include problem based learning groups, applied human science groups, teaching in the life science resource centre and in the clinical skills resource centre.

Candidates should have an interest in medical education and be prepared to contribute to course management, curriculum development and quality assurances as appropriate to the role(s) assigned).

Previous experience of small group facilitation is highly desirable although further training will be provided specific to the roles as part of an induction to the School.

The post holders will either have a substantive contract with an NHS Trust in the peninsula or be working in general practice and will be given an honorary contract with the Medical School (through the University of Exeter or Plymouth depending on location). The post holder will be eligible for an honorary Lecturer or Senior Lecturer title as appropriate to experience. 

Remuneration will be to the NHS Trust through a Service Level Agreement with the Strategic Health Authority or through the G.P practice.  Negotiation of changes to job plans will be through the NHS Trust appropriate Directorate and the hospital sub dean or GP practice. 

Informal enquiries should be made to Drs Tony Lewis or Hilary Neve on 01752 586791 although applications must be made in accordance with the details shown below.

For a detailed job description and an application pack please email jobs@pms.ac.uk or request via the job vacancies section of the PMS website http://www.pms.ac.uk or telephone 01752 437448 quoting reference no: A0738/PMS.

Closing Date: 12 NOON 21st July 2008

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