BMBS Locality Lead(s) for Professionalism – University of Plymouth, Peninsula Medical School
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Invitation for Expressions of Interest Locality Lead for Professionalism Taunton and Torbay
Role: BMBS Locality Lead(s) for Professionalism
Faculty and School: Faculty of Health, Peninsula Medical School
Time: 1 PA / 4 hours per week
or 2 posts of 0.5 PAs / 2 hours per week
Tenure: 3-years fixed term
The University of Plymouth Peninsula Medical School (PMS) is seeking a medical doctor for the role of Locality Lead(s) for Professionalism covering our Taunton and Torbay sites. The role could suit one person or be split between two people, one at each site. Professionalism is embedded across our curriculum and encompasses skills in ethical thinking, communication and teamworking, organization and self-care and Plymouth Medical School has a strong reputation for promoting excellent Professionalism skills which prepare students for future practice.
The post-holder(s) will collaborate with and support the Module Lead and team in the Professionalism strand of the curriculum across Years 3-5 of the programme, in the Torbay and Taunton localities. This is a new role and it is envisaged the post-holder(s) will work with the team across sites and curriculum, but with particular responsibility focussed on base location. Some occasional travel to Plymouth may be required but most meetings can be attended remotely on Zoom.
Please see attached job description for full details but main areas of responsibility include:
Responding to concerns raised around professionalism and, where appropriate, meeting with students.
Working with clinical teachers where appropriate, and ensuring assessors understand and can apply professionalism judgement criteria.
Working closely with the undergraduate team and administrative support to ensure smooth running of assessment; appropriate response to concerns; and support for students in difficulty.
Contributing to the development of the Professionalism Theme.
If you are a clinician with an interest in Professionalism and supporting learners, please join our committed and supportive team. Training and support will be given.
For further information, please contact:
Dr Rachel Leyland Director of Professionalism rachel.leyland@plymouth.ac.uk
or Professor Peter Whitfield, Lead for Professionalism peter.whitfield@plymouth.ac.uk
Please send a letter of application and CV detailing why you are interested and provide evidence of how you meet the Person Specification to Mrs Sheree Borlase pmsexecsupport@plymouth.ac.uk
Along with your application, please provide the names and contact details (including email addresses where possible) of two referees. Referees may be contacted for all short-listed applicants without further notice and prior to interview.
The closing date for applications is 0900 on 12th April and interviews time TBC
Attachment for this job advert
Locality Lead for Professionalism (Taunton and Torbay sites) Job description.doc
