Phase 1c Medicine in the Community MICA Placement Lead

Location: Charing Cross Hospital Campus, Hammersmith and White City Campus

About the role:

The post is a leadership opportunity for those interested in taking the next career step in medical education to develop their skills as a medical educator, leading on one of the Department’s innovative undergraduate placements in primary care. The Medicine in the Community Apprenticeship (MICA) is an 8-week placement in phase 1c of the MBBS curriculum, based at a GP practice in London.

What you would be doing:

The post holder will:

• Lead the phase 1c MICA placement
• Create teaching materials related to the educational programme
• Develop new and innovative departmental and practice-based teaching sessions where appropriate
• Work with the leads for the Student Selected Choices (SSCs) on development and evaluation
• Develop and evaluate effective assessments for students including the Community Action Project (CAP)
• Liaise with GP practices and our Faculty Development Team to ensure sufficient recruitment and quality assurance
• Work with our Faculty Development Team to address student feedback of placements and teaching, and to address issues that may arise with GP tutors and the learning environment at Practices
• Liaise with the Faculty Education Office (FEO) over any student-related issues
• Work closely with the Phase 1c team to ensure MICA is integrated effectively within the Phase 1c teaching programme
• Oversee MICA placement evaluation projects
• Work 4 sessions per week. The post holder will be expected to be on site on Wednesdays and for any other sessions (e.g. teaching sessions) which are based on site. Two sessions each week must fall on Wednesdays and one session each week must fall on Thursday mornings.
• Host students at their Practice where possible.
• Work both independently and collaboratively
• Attend a variety of meetings including School of Medicine Phase 1 meetings, to discuss developments of the undergraduate GP curriculum
• Provide reports on teaching, learning and assessment activities as required.
• Implement safe learning/working guidelines

What we are looking for:

• Certificate of Completion of Training in General Practice or equivalent
• A postgraduate qualification in Medical Education
• Significant experience within medical education
• Demonstrable leadership experience
• Evidence of scholarly activity including research, applied critical reasoning, conference presentation and peer-reviewed publication

What we can offer you:

• The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to continue science for humanity by sharing your passion and inspiring the next generation.

• Gain access to Imperial's top-tier Educational Development Unit, offering a wide range of tailored educational development services to meet your specific needs.
• Join a diverse and innovative learning and teaching community at an institution that values research-led educational provision.
• Sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 39 days off a year and generous pension schemes)
• Be part of a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources designed to support your personal and professional wellbeing.

Further Information

Post holders should hold a part-time NHS GP appointment in a GP practice or other clinical care setting

If you require any further details on the role please contact:

Dr Nina Dutta– n.dutta@imperial.ac.uk 

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