Clinical Teaching Fellow (Physician Associates) (x4 posts) at Aston University

Location: Aston University Main Campus
Basis: Part Time (0.41)

Closing Date: 23.59 hours BST on Monday 26 June 2023

Aston Medical School is focused on promoting social mobility, leadership and international connectivity whilst addressing the needs of its community through its widening participation pathway, research strategy and emphasis on primary care education and healthcare leadership. 

We now offer an exciting opportunity for Physician Associates (PA) seeking experience and training within medical education.  We seek 4 x 0.4 FTE medically trained Clinical Teaching (PA) Fellow to contribute to the delivery and management of an innovative postgraduate curriculum, to commence immediately. 

You will either be appointed at Grade 8 (£36,333 – £43,155) or Grade 9 (44,414 to 52,841). Appointment will be made at Grade 9 will be made if you have significant experience an or a PG Cert.

Working within a supportive and dynamic multi-professional MSc Physician Associate Practice team, you will principally facilitate small Problem Based Learning groups, tutorials and basic clinical skills to Years 1 and 2.  You will also contribute to programme development, including electives and assistantships, admissions, and assessments, and act as a Personal Tutor.  In addition, you will have opportunities to develop their lecturing skills, create and use teaching resources, and contribute to the design, management and faculty development of the MSc Physician Associate programme. 

Full training and support will be provided along with comprehensive teaching materials. You will be expected to undertake the PG Certificate/Diploma/Masters in Higher Education provided by Aston University, depending on previous training; and there will be opportunities for collaborative evaluation or research projects.  

It is essential that you have a passion for supporting undergraduate medical education, and an enthusiasm for cross-discipline working with colleagues in the University and NHS.

Application is open to those who have completed PA training and are current on the MVR. The School will work with successful applicants and local Trusts to help them continue with their clinical sessions. 

Please submit an online application and upload your CV.

We encourage informal discussion of the post before interview, and a tour of facilities will be arranged for the day of the interview; please contact:

Professor Phil Begg or Email p.begg@aston.ac.uk 

Interview date to be confirmed.  Shortlisted candidates will be asked to give a short presentation.

This role is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.

Aston University is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community

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