Education Fellow (Clinical Skills) 14 hours, Ongoing

## Explore Your Potential as an Education Fellow in Clinical Skills at KMMS This is an exciting opportunity for individuals with a passion for both clinical practice and medical education to contribute significantly to the development and delivery of the undergraduate BM BS programme at Kent and Medway Medical School (KMMS). If you are a current employee of the University of Kent or Canterbury Christ Church University and are seeking to advance your career in a dynamic educational setting, this role offers a rewarding path.

The position of Education Fellow in Clinical and Professional Skills is designed for those who thrive in teaching and enjoy fostering the growth of future healthcare professionals. You will be instrumental in shaping the next generation of doctors by delivering high-quality education across various formats, including engaging group tutorials, interactive team-based learning sessions, comprehensive large group lectures, and hands-on clinical skills teaching.

### Key Responsibilities and Opportunities: As an Education Fellow, your role will be multifaceted and deeply impactful. You will:

• Deliver Engaging Teaching Sessions: Prepare, coordinate, and administer teaching sessions for small to medium-sized groups (workshops and seminars) and full cohorts (lectures), ensuring a stimulating learning environment.
• Develop Essential Clinical Skills: Lead workshops and practical sessions focused on critical clinical and professional skills, encompassing physical examination techniques, effective communication strategies, and essential procedural skills.
• Facilitate Simulation-Based Learning: Supervise teaching sessions utilizing innovative clinical simulation modalities, including peer-to-peer examination, advanced manikins, procedural task trainers, and the invaluable experience of working with simulated patients (actors).
• Shape Future Clinicians: Empower students to acquire the skills and competencies vital for successful future clinical practice, aligning with the General Medical Council's (GMC) "Outcomes for Graduates" (2018).
• Contribute to Curriculum Development: Play an active role in multiple mini-interviews (MMIs), clinical objective structured practical examinations (OSCEs), and provide crucial input into course development, programme evaluation, and curriculum enhancements.

### What You'll Bring to the Role: To excel in this position, you will possess:

• A Medical or Healthcare degree.
• Demonstrable recent clinical experience within the NHS.
• A clear and evident passion for teaching and learning within undergraduate or postgraduate medical education, or a closely related health-based discipline.
• Advanced knowledge of the relevant subject matter to effectively deliver teaching within the clinical skills theme of the BM BS programme.

### What KMMS Offers You: KMMS is committed to supporting its staff and fostering a positive work environment. As part of our team, you can expect:

• A Collaborative and Supportive Culture: Join a friendly, open, and collaborative working environment where your development and wellbeing are prioritized.
• Generous Annual Leave: Enjoy 43 days of leave per year, encompassing personal leave, bank holidays, and additional days allocated for the Christmas period (pro-rata for part-time staff).
• Exceptional Pension Scheme: Benefit from an excellent pension scheme with generous employer contributions.
• Healthcare Benefits: Access a corporate employee-funded healthcare plan in partnership with Benenden Health.

### Career Advancement and Impact: This role is an exceptional stepping stone for individuals looking to transition or deepen their involvement in medical education. It offers a unique opportunity to blend your clinical expertise with pedagogical practice, directly influencing the quality of medical training. Your contributions will be vital in preparing competent, compassionate, and skilled medical graduates ready to meet the challenges of modern healthcare.

If you are driven by a desire to educate, innovate, and contribute to the advancement of medical education, we encourage you to explore this rewarding opportunity. Join us in our mission to make the world a better place by nurturing the next generation of healthcare leaders.