Who's Who
Dr Jon Clark
Director of Medical Education The department is headed up by Jon Clark, Director of Medical Education. He is a Consultant in Anaesthesia and Critical Care and has been involved in education and training for over 10 years. He has previously been the Royal College Tutor and TPD for Anaesthetics in South Yorkshire. |
Mr Stuart Richards
Director of Medical Undergraduate Teaching Stuart has been working in Undergraduate and Postgraduate Education throughout his career. He has organised undergraduate and postgraduate lectures and meetings, run practical teaching sessions for Phase 3B and was Phase 3B specialties lead for 3 years. |
Dr Simon McCormick
Postgraduate Education Facilitator & Undergraduate Tutor in EM Dr McCormick has been a consultant in the Emergency Department since 2003 but since going part time there in 2016 spends two days a week working in the Medical Education team. He has both undergraduate and postgraduate roles, teaching in workshops, tutorials and simulation scenarios. He can also support trainees and clinical teams with completing portfolio assessments. Simon also works outside the Trust at sports events so can provide information and opportunities if this side of medicine interests you. |
Debbie Harrison
Medical Education Manager t: 01709 424186; e: debbie.harrison10@nhs.net Debbie manages the Education Department and provides support to Dr Clark. She works closely with Health Education Yorkshire & the Humber to ensure that the trust meets their educational obligations. Debbie is the point of contact for clinical attachments and 6th form work experience. |
Lynne Hush
Education Centre Administrator 01709 424541 Lynne manages the Reception office and is responsible for the day to day running of the Medical Education Centre, runs the room booking service for the Trust and maintains/hires out IT equipment. Lynne also supports our Clinical Education Team and Programme Co-ordinators. |
Catherine Smith
South Yorkshire Regional CMT Programme Coordinator/E-Portfolio Administrator 01709 424543 Cath provides support to all the CMT Doctors across the South Yorkshire Region. She also assists the Training Programme Director, Dr Solomon Muzulu in his duties along with the Deputy TPD's and all RCP Tutors in each of the regional hospitals. |
Karen Shaw
Clinical Skills Facilitator 01709 427215 Karen is a senior nurse with many years experience in ward based nursing and clinical skills. She is responsible for the delivery of clinical skills training at Rotherham for undergraduate students as well as doctors and other staff. In addition to her role in clinical skills she has an interest in medical education as a whole and has a MMedSci(Clin,Ed). |
Jonathan Kyffin
Clinical Educator 01709 428032 Jonathan is the simulation facilitator in the PGME where he works with colleagues to develop, deliver and support innovative training programmes using simulation. He is particularly interesting in using high fidelity simulation to train people about the importance of managing human factors as well as supporting faculty in developing good debriefing skills. He is also keen to promote the wider use of simulation to ensure patient safety. Jon has worked in the NHS as a registered nurse for over 20 years in a variety of areas including Accident & Emergency and Cardiology. |
Library & Knowledge Service Manager
01709 424766 Responsible for the Library and Knowledge Service. We provide a full range of services to staff and students to support evidence-based practice including books and journals, databases, training in evidence searching and critical appraisal skills, support for journal clubs, a literature search service and feeds and bulletins on the latest developments in health care. The team also develops and edits the Medical Education website. |