Clinical Tutor – Histopathology

About the role

The principal objective of this post is to participate in the facilitation of tutorials for RCPI HST Histopathology as part of the Taught Programme of learning for the 2026-2027 academic year. The HST Clinical Tutor will be responsible for the facilitation of tutorials to HST Year Trainees in assigned tutorial groups. HST tutorials will be delivered biannually. Each tutorial will be hosted on zoom, within RCPI Brightspace virtual learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Attend all onboarding and briefing sessions.
• Contextualise and adapt standard tutorial templates and resources for the tutorial group with the RCPI Learning Experience Designer.
• Facilitate tutorials as per agreed schedule.
• Contribute to, and moderate, tutorial group discussion boards.
• Provide academic support to HST Trainees.
• Forge relationships with your HST Trainees, encouraging their interaction at tutorials and within their peer group.
• Monitor Trainee progress, attendance, and conduct.
• Identify potential Trainees in difficulty, monitoring any shortfalls in attendance.
• Keep detailed records of serious issues or breach codes of conduct arise.
• Ensure that all Royal College of Physicians of Ireland policies and procedures are adhered too.
• Other duties as may be assigned by the RCPI Education Function.

Requirements

• Recognised Medical Degree (MB BCh BAO or MB BS)
• The appointee must be in good standing with the General Medical Register of the Irish Medical Council
• Essential requirements to Teach Year 3 HST tutorials: Recognised Medical Degree (MB BCh BAO or MB BS), The appointee must be in good standing with the General Medical Register of the Irish Medical Council, Minimum 3 years working at registrar level in a Histopathology or Neuropathology laboratory, Excellent facilitation and communication skills, Computer literacy – adept at Microsoft suite, Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team, Enthusiasm and flexibility
• Essential requirements to Teach Year 1&2 HST Tutorials: Recognised Medical Degree (MB BCh BAO or MB BS), The appointee must be in good standing with the General Medical Register of the Irish Medical Council, Minimum 3 years working at registrar level in a Histopathology or Neuropathology laboratory, Excellent facilitation and communication skills, Computer literacy – adept at Microsoft suite, Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team, Enthusiasm and flexibility
• Desirable: Experience with a virtual learning platform (e.g., Brightspace, Canvas, Moodle), A formal postgraduate qualification (e.g., at master's level) in medical education MD or PhD awarded or submitted, Previous experience of teaching and assessing learners in an academic environment, Demonstrated engagement or project involvement in health inequity and/or quality improvement and ability to translate into real clinical experiences

Qualifications

None specified

Skills

None specified

Benefits

None specified

Pay

€500 per day pro rata

Schedule

Depending on specialty, days may vary. 6 days max per Anum.