Date
Your Ref
Our Ref
14th Novemberl 2013
Enquiries to
Extension
Direct Line
Email
Karen Kettles
32590
01382 632590
karenkettles@nhs.net
Dear Doctor
POST OF CLINICAL FELLOW IN MEDICAL EDUCATION
Further to your enquiry regarding the above post, I am now pleased to enclose an
information and application pack.
Your application should be submitted to this department via the following email address
medicalrecruitment.tayside@nhs.net or sent by post to the above address. Please ensure you
submit the following documents when submitting your application.
 your completed Immigration Status Form and a *photocopy of your
passport/current immigration status documents – NB British and EEA
Nationals must also enclose a photocopy of their passport to verify
nationality (front cover, ID page and visa page if applicable)
 one copy of your CV, including the names and addresses of 3 referees (must
include your current or most recent employer)
 your completed Declaration Statement in respect of Fitness to Practice and
Criminal Convictions
 Please be aware that failure to enclose documentation confirming your current
immigration status will result in your application being rejected.
Please quote reference number KK/13/13 when submitting your application (your CV is
your application)
As an Equal Opportunities Employer, it is NHS Tayside’s policy to ensure that all applicants
are given the same consideration in relation to job selection, promotion and treatment. In this
connection, I enclose an Equal Opportunities Form which you should return to this office
with your CV and the forms/immigration documents listed above. This information is for
statistical purposes only and will be kept in strict confidence.
The closing date for receipt of completed applications is 29th November 2013 . Owing to the
number of applications received and to make the best use of resources, we are unable to
acknowledge receipt of applications or to advise all candidates of the outcome of their
application. If you have not heard from us within 6 weeks of the closing date you may
assume that, on this occasion, your application has been unsuccessful.
Yours faithfully
Karen Kettles
Medical Staffing Team Leader
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IMPORTANT NOTICE
IMMIGRATION STATUS
Please be aware that all job applicants, including British and EEA nationals must enclose
photocopies of their passport (outside front cover, page containing personal details and
resident permit/visa stamps). If you have been issued with a Biometric Residence Permit, a
photocopy (front and back of card) must also be enclosed.
Shortlisted applicants will be required to bring their original documents with them, for
inspection, when attending for interview.
1
Are you a national from Austria, Belgium, Cyprus,
Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece,
Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg,
Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain,
Sweden, United Kingdom or Switzerland?
YES
NO
2
Are you a national from the Accession States (A8
Countries) – Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary,
Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Slovakia or Slovenia?
YES
NO
3
Are you a national from the Accession
States (A2 Countries) – Bulgaria and
Romania?
YES
NO
If you have circled ‘NO’ to the above sections please tick the box which relates to your
current immigration status, and provide expiry dates:
Tick
Status
Expiry
Date
I hold a Tier 1 (General) Visa as a highly skilled
worker
I require a Certificate of Sponsorship
I hold refugee status
I have indefinite leave to remain in the United
Kingdom
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I have right of abode
Any other immigration status – please specify:
Print Name: ………………………………….........................
Signature:…………………………………………………….
Date: ………………………………………………………….
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APPOINTMENT AND REVIEW PROCEDURES
Declaration Statements and Statements of Policy
Statement of Policy regarding fitness to practise proceedings by a
licensing/regulatory body and relating to criminal investigations in the UK or
overseas.
Registration with the General Medical Council or General Dental Council imposes on
doctors and dentists the duty to provide a good standard of medical care for, and to
behave appropriately, towards patients. NHS Employers also have a duty to ensure
that patients receive a good standard of medical care and ensure as far as possible
the safety of patients. We therefore need to establish if you have been found guilty
of a criminal offence, been bound over or cautioned or are currently the subject of
proceedings which might lead to a conviction, an order binding you over or a caution,
in the UK or any other country.
Applicants for posts in the NHS are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act
1974. Application forms will include a declaration for applicants to complete declaring
any previous or pending prosecutions or convictions, including those considered
‘spent’ under this Act. Forms will also include a declaration of any cautions or bind
overs.
We also need to establish if you have been the subject of any fitness to practise
proceedings in the past, or any fitness to practise proceedings are being
contemplated, by a licensing or regulatory body in the UK or another country and this
is also reflected in the declaration.
This information will be treated in confidence and will not debar you from
appointment unless the selection panel considers that it renders you unsuitable for
appointment. In reaching such a decision we will consider the nature of the
conviction/action, how long ago it took place and any others factors that may be
relevant.
Failure to disclose a criminal offence, having been bound over or cautioned or that
you are currently the subject of criminal proceedings which might lead to a
conviction, an order binding you over or a caution, or fitness to practise proceedings
undertaken or being undertaken by an appropriate licensing or regulatory body, may
disqualify you from appointment, or result in summary dismissal/disciplinary action
and referral to the General Medical Council [General Dental Council] for
consideration if such a discrepancy came to light.
If you would like to discuss what effect any previous convictions, police investigations
or fitness to practise proceedings taken or being taken either in the UK or by an
overseas licensing or regulatory body might have on your application, you may
telephone the Employment Services Adviser, Medical Staffing, on 01738 473302, in
confidence, for advice.
Model Declaration Statement regarding
(a) any criminal offence, being bound over or cautioned, or current
proceedings which might lead to a conviction, an order binding you over or
a caution and
(b) fitness to practice proceedings taken or being currently contemplated by a
licensing/regulatory body
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1. Have you been convicted of a criminal offence, been bound over or cautioned or
are currently the subject of any police investigations, which might lead to a
conviction, an order binding you over or a caution in the UK or any other country?
YES/NO
Note: Applicants for posts in the NHS are exempt from the Rehabilitation of
Offenders Act 1974. You are required to declare prosecutions or convictions,
including those considered ‘spent’ under this Act.
If yes, please provide details of the criminal offence, order binding you over or
caution or details of any current proceedings which might lead to a conviction, an
order binding you over or a caution, including approximate date, the offence, and the
authority and country which dealt with the offence.
2. To the best of your knowledge have you been or are you currently subject to any
fitness to practise proceedings by an appropriate licensing or regulatory body in
the UK or any other country?
YES/NO
If yes, please provide details of the nature of proceedings undertaken, or
contemplated, including approximate date of proceedings, country where
proceedings were undertaken and the name and address of the licensing or
regulatory body concerned.
I hereby declare that the information given here is true.
Signature:______________________________________________
Date:__________________________________________________
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NHS TAYSIDE
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY MONITORING FORM
Job reference number:
Equal opportunities monitoring
We want to ensure that our job opportunities are open to all. The only way
we can ensure there is equal opportunity is to monitor applications we
receive, and compare the profile of people who apply with those appointed.
Therefore this form asks you for your ethnic origin, gender, disability, religion,
sexuality and age. The information you provide is confidential and is not
used in the selection process. It will be separated from the rest of your
application when we receive it.
1) If you are currently an employee of this NHS Board, will getting this
job be a promotion?
Yes

No

2) You are:
Female 
Male 
3) Have you undergone, are you undergoing or do you intend to
undergo gender reassignment? For example, this includes having
changed your sex (gender).?
Yes

No 
Prefer not to say 
4) What is your age?
I am ___ years old, and my date of birth is: _ _ / _ _ / _________
5) Do you have a physical or mental health condition or disability that:


Yes

has a substantial effect on your ability to carry out day to day
activities?
has lasted or is expected to last 12 months or more?

No 
If you answered ‘yes’ please tick if it is either of the following:
Learning Disability

Long standing illness

Mental health

condition
Other (please describe):

Prefer not to say 
Physical
impairment
Sensory
impairment


Again, if yes, please describe any particular arrangements you would
need for your work location:
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6) What is your ethnic group?
Choose one section from A to F, then tick the appropriate box to indicate your cultural
background
A: White
 Scottish  Irish
 Gypsy Traveller
B: Mixed
 Any mixed background
 Other British
 Polish
 Any other White background
C: Asian; Asian Scottish; Asian British
 Pakistani
 Indian
 Chinese
 Bangladeshi  Any other Asian background
D: Black; Black Scottish; Black British
 Caribbean
 African
 Any other Black background
E: Other ethnic background
 Any other background
F: Prefer not to answer 
7) To which religion, religious denomination or body do you actively belong?
 (Christianity)- Church of Scotland
 (Christianity) - Roman Catholic
 Hinduism
 Sikhism




 Judaism
 Islam
 No religion (none)
Christianity (Other)
Other faith / belief
Buddhism
Prefer not to answer
8) Which of the following best describes your sexual orientation?
 Bisexual
 Heterosexual
 Other
 Gay Man
 Lesbian/Gay Woman
 Prefer not to answer
9) Where did you see the Advertisement for this Post?
Newspaper (which one?)
Professional Journal (which one?)
Vacancy Bulletin
SHOW (NHS Scotland Website)
Job Centre Plus
Other (please specify)
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Thank you.
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School of Medicine, University of Dundee / NHS Tayside
Job title:
Clinical Fellowship in Medical Education
Grade of Post:
Specialty Trainee (Hospital / General Practice)
Starting date:
February 2014
Salary:
£29,705-£46,708 (Specialty Registrar salary scale.
Successful applicants will retain their basic salary and
incremental date as per their NTN contract)
Location:
The post holders will be based in the School of Medicine,
Ninewells Hospital and Medical School, Dundee
Accountable and reporting to:
Primary: Deputy Dean, School of Medicine, University of
Dundee
Secondary: Tayside NHS Director of Medical Education
Contract:
2 years with review after 1 year
Background
These posts were established using Additional Cost of Teaching (ACT)
funding. They are designed to allow Specialty Trainees in Hospital based
disciplines or General Practice who wish to develop skills in medical
education and teaching to undertake a formal period of training, complete a
higher qualification and gain experience by contributing to the delivery and
development of the Dundee undergraduate medical curriculum.
This is an exciting and challenging time to become involved in medical
education in Tayside. The Medical School in Dundee has an international
reputation for medical education. The University of Dundee Medical Education
Institute , the Postgraduate Deanery and the NHS work in close collaboration
to deliver high quality education to our undergraduate medical students. This
close working association and considerable expertise will provide
opportunities to explore all aspects of medical education in a supportive
multiprofessional environment.
Clinical Fellowship Posts in Medical Education
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The fellowships will be held in a research active environment and successful
applicants will receive training in all major areas of medical education
including curriculum development, clinical teaching, assessment, the
development of educational resources, educational management and
educational research. While contributing to the day to day delivery of the
undergraduate curriculum they will focus on an area of curriculum
development, delivery or assessment which meets both the needs of the
Fellow and the requirements of the Medical School in respect of curriculum
delivery. One of the other key aspects of the post is to develop measures to
support NHS clinicians to deliver the undergraduate curriculum more
effectively.
In addition to receiving training in medical education, each fellow will be
expected to maintain and develop their clinical profile in their own specialty
area for two sessions a week.
The post holders will hold a national training number in either a hospital
speciality or general practice. Fellows will be expected to further their own
personal development by undertaking an education qualification e.g.
certificate, diploma or higher degree e.g. MD or a Masters in Medical
Education.
Principle Duties
Specific duties will include:
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Participation in the preparation
and
organisation
of the
undergraduate core teaching and assessment programme
Delivery of face to face teaching including lectures, small group
tutorials and clinical teaching in different health care contexts
Contribute to innovation in teaching and develop measures to support
NHS clinicians in delivering teaching, particularly by supporting the
NHS teaching leads
Develop an educational research portfolio in an area relating to local
needs and study for a higher qualification in medical education
Contributing to the Medical Education Institute seminar programmes
and in the dissemination of research findings both nationally and
internationally
Contributing to the implementation and evaluation of new aspects /
innovations within the curriculum
Employment/ Salary
An initial contract of one year will be offered by NHS Tayside incorporating
NHS Tayside terms and conditions funded by ACT monies. The post is fixed
term for 2 years subject to satisfactory progress in the first year.
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The base will be Ninewells Hospital and Medical School, Dundee but post
holders may be expected to participate as appropriate in teaching in
Stracathro Hospital, Angus and Perth Royal Infirmary.
Starting salary will be on a point incremental to your current salary.
Person Specification
Medical qualification
Hold National Training Number or equivalent
Teaching experience and motivation
Evidence of participation in teaching would be an advantage
Commitment to improving the quality of medical education
Skills Profile
Basic Computing skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to take initiative
Team-player
Flexible
Good organisational skills
University of Dundee and Medical School
The University of Dundee is proud to be recognised as one of the UK’s leading universities,
internationally renowned for its expertise across a range of disciplines including science, medicine,
engineering and art. With over 100 years of experience dating back to its foundation as a university
college in 1881, and over 40 years after receiving its Royal Charter as an independent university, the
University of Dundee is firmly established with internationally-acknowledged strengths in teaching and
research. A University which promotes translational research, develops new approaches to professional
education, stimulates new ideas and technologies where disciplines intersect, it is focused on meeting
the challenges of the 21st century.
The world-renowned School of Medicine is situated on the Ninewells campus and is co-located with the
Postgraduate Deanery and Office. This impressive and continuously developing site also includes the
NHS Tayside Acute Unit, the College Office, the Graduate School of the College, the impressive new
Clinical Research Centre (a £14.6m development housing the new Imaging Centre with PET/CT and
MRI), the new £11.9m education build will be home to the new Medical Education Centre and expansion
of the Clinical Skills provision.
The University of Dundee has undergone a period of fundamental change over recent years, realigning
its resources- intellectual, financial and physical - as well as building on existing research and
educational strengths to ensure success in the dynamic and competitive Higher Education sector.
The University mission, first articulated in its Royal Charter in 1967 ‘to advance and diffuse knowledge,
wisdom and understanding by teaching and research and by the example and influence of its corporate
life’ remains the touchstone for today. In interpreting the mission in a contemporary global context the
strategic vision for the University of Dundee falls under four themes:
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to be a centre of excellence for translational research
to be geared towards the professions
to inspire creativity and promote cultural development
to tackle global issues.
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The University of Dundee was recently described by The Sunday Times as ‘one of the finest institutions
in Britain where researchers routinely push back the boundaries of knowledge and teachers inspire their
charges. The winners are the students lucky enough to study here’.
The Medical School works very closely with NHS Tayside who are committed
in terms of education to:
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Providing high quality education and training in a clinical setting.
Providing extensive and wide – ranging learning opportunities across
NHS Tayside and in Primary Care.
The continued professional development of our clinical educators.
Encouraging team working and teaching in a multi – professional
environment.
Participation in Quality Assurance Monitoring
Application
For
further
information
on
medicalrecruitment.tayside@nhs.net
how
to
apply
please
email
Closing Date is 29th November 2013
Informal enquiries to:
Professor Gary Mires, Deputy Dean, School of Medicine University of Dundee
e-mail g.j.mires@dundee.ac.uk
Telephone 01382 660111 pager 4162
or
Professor Dilip Nathwani, NHS Director of Medical Education e-mail
dilip.nathwani@nhs.net
Telephone 01382 660111 pager 5010