Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen at the Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust for an enthusiastic, highly driven Teaching Fellow at ST4+ level.
The post is for a period of one year and will provide the successful applicant with the necessary skills required to become a confident and competent teacher, as well as gaining experience within Paediatric/Neonatology.
The postholder will work non-clinically supporting education and simulation programmes throughout the Trust days (on average) per week.
They will also work clinically in Paediatrics or Neonatology for the remaining days (on average) per week (including tier 2 out of hour on calls).
The department offers a wide variety of paediatric subspecialties, which can be offered dependent upon the interest of the successful applicant.
This interest could be incorporated in their days per week of clinical work, for example to gain experience to apply for GRID or SPIN posts.
This post is not recognised for training but interested applicants can apply for an Out of Programme Experience with their Specialty School.
Contribution to an out of hours on call rota is a core feature of this role.
Commencement to the post will be September 2025.
Main duties of the job The Trust has a dedicated Simulation Centre with access to high fidelity simulation mannequins.
The Simulation Centre runs regular multi-professional training sessions.
The post holder will play a key part in the delivery of these sessions, working closely with the Simulation Faculty and Medical Education Team.
The post holder will also be involved in a range of additional Medical Education activities, including bedside teaching, clinical skills teaching, facilitation of reflective workshops, communication skills training and group-based teaching sessions.
The paediatric and neonatal department have separate simulation leads and MDT faculty who deliver regular in situ MDT simulation training.
The postholder will be involved in developing and arranging in situ simulation sessions within the Paediatric/Neonatology Department on a weekly basis.The successful applicant will be enrolled onto a Train the Trainer course and will receive training on advanced simulation.
There may also be an opportunity for the post holder to be supported to undertake a funded PgCert in Medical Education if required.
The successful applicant will also have the opportunity to link with other neonatal and paediatric simulation fellows within the West Midlands and to support regional simulation sessions.
About us The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) is the main provider of acute hospital services for around half a million people in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and mid Wales.Encompassing some of the most picturesque parts of England and Wales, the Trust's catchment stretches from the Cambrian Mountains in the west, to Newport and the fringes of the Black Country in the east.
The main towns include: Bridgnorth, Ludlow, Market Drayton, Oswestry, Shrewsbury and Whitchurch (in Shropshire); Newport, Telford and Wellington (in Telford & Wrekin); and Newtown and Welshpool (in Powys) - all beautiful and unique.Our main service locations are the Princess Royal Hospital (PRH) in Telford and the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital (RSH) in Shrewsbury which are located 20 minutes' drive apart.
Together they provide 99% of our activity.
Both hospitals provide a wide range of acute hospital services including accident & emergency, outpatients, diagnostics, inpatient medical care and critical care.We also provide services such as consultant-led outreach clinics at the Wrekin Community Clinic, Telford, the Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital, Gobowen and the Bridgnorth, Ludlow and Whitchurch Community Hospitals.
Job description Job responsibilities The Trust has a dedicated Simulation Centre with access to high fidelity simulation mannequins.
The Simulation Centre runs regular multi-professional training sessions.
The post holder will play a key part in the delivery of these sessions, working closely with the Simulation Faculty and Medical Education Team.
The post holder will also be involved in a range of additional Medical Education activities, including bedside teaching, clinical skills teaching, facilitation of reflective workshops, communication skills training and group-based teaching sessions.
The paediatric and neonatal department have separate simulation leads and MDT faculty who deliver regular in situ MDT simulation training.
The postholder will be involved in developing and arranging in situ simulation sessions within the Paediatric/Neonatology Department on a weekly basis.The successful applicant will be enrolled onto a Train the Trainer course and will receive training on advanced simulation.
There may also be an opportunity for the post holder to be supported to undertake a funded PgCert in Medical Education if required.
The successful applicant will also have the opportunity to link with other neonatal and paediatric simulation fellows within the West Midlands and to support regional simulation sessions.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential MBBS or equivalent medical qualification Full Registration and a licence to practise with the General Medical Council (GMC) MRCPCH Demonstrates Progress and Commitment at ARCP APLS (or equivalent), NLS, level 3 safeguarding course Desirable Training the trainers Course or similar Simulation Instructors Course Teaching Qualification APLS/NLS Instructor (or similar) Understanding of educational theory Entry Criteria Essential oCompletion of level 1 Paediatric training (or equivalent) oHave experience of working across a range of NHS Trusts oExperience of and enthusiasm for teaching oDemonstrates understanding of the NHS and current challenges to paediatrics oExperience of Audit and Quality Improvement oExperience in mentoring or supporting junior members of staff or students Desirable oExperience of Clinical simulation as a candidate or instructor oTeaching/educational activities in a multi-professional setting oPublished research oDemonstrates leadership oA minimum of 6 months NHS experience.