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OSCE Healthy Volunteer
Job Description
Role Requirements: Male, approx. 73yrs old (Healthy Volunteers will have have an ECG taken by every student.).
Job ref: S2Y3 Resit OSCE July 2024 Job Family: Professional Services – Invigilator
Job Title: OSCE MBBS Exam Healthy Volunteer Location: Guys Campus Job Type: Temporary
Vacancies: 3 Pay Rate: £13.92 Start Date:23.07.2024 End Date: 23.07.2024 Hours:5
All applicants and invigilators for this role must NOT be part of the MBBS course at King’s College London or the Faculty of Life Sciences and Medicine.
Job Description
You will be assisting inside an Examination Station during our Objective Structured Clinical Examinations for the medical students. This role involves simulating a patient, explicitly being {examined/have your blood pressure taken/asked questions – of which the answers will be provided to you} by each student for the predetermined condition for the duration of the station – {duration of exam 08:00 – 13:00}.
For examination stations
The student will undertake an examination which will involve a non-invasive touching of the {Torso}. Once the student has concluded their examination, they will present their findings to the examiner.
There are no lines or acting parts to this role and an actual medical conditional is not necessary. No medical knowledge or terminology is required, and we ask that you wear {clothing description}.
For blood pressure station
The student will perform a standard blood pressure routine. The student will explain the procedure to you and obtain consent from you, as the Healthy Volunteer. This non-invasive procedure requires you to wear a loose-fitting t-shirt or shirt that does not restrict the arm.
There are no lines or other acting parts to this role nor a requirement for medical knowledge or terminology.
For questions/confirm details station
The role requires your presence inside an examination station as the patient to confirm the patients details. We will provide you with the answers to these questions prior to the exam.
There is no acting involved in this role or a requirement for medical knowledge or terminology.
How these exams work
OSCEs (Objective Structured Clinical Examinations) tests how well medical students interact with patients in a series of simulated clinical encounters. Each encounter is observed by an examiner who then scores the students.
Once students have completed all stations on the circuit, they return to the student registrations whilst supporting roles prepare for the next round of students.
Locations
- Guy’s, Southwark (London Bridge) – Shepherds House
We ask that all Healthy Volunteer roles are:
- Vigilant of student malpractice and report anything you see immediately to the Lead Invigilator or Senior Examiner.
- Always observe general politeness and professionality.
- Be available for the duration of the exam and notify the lead invigilator / KCL staff member if this changes.
You may also be asked to assist with:
- The setting up of the circuit(s): putting out clipboards, sharpened pencils, and rubbers inside each station.
- The setup of equipment (training will be given for the setting up of props or the resetting of station equipment).
- Directing examiners, patients, simulated patients to the correct stations.
- To be the first response for examiner questions or concerns, raising issues with the lead invigilator or senior examiner.
- Act as an invigilator in the exam environment.
- Ensuring that noise is kept to a minimum on the circuit and that exam conditions are maintained throughout.
- Providing water for students and examiners during the set break periods.
Skills Required
- Punctual and available for the full duration of the exam. The exam’s start and end times could be different depending on the location but will generally be between the hours of 08:00 & 17:30. Please ensure you are available between these times until we are able to confirm the exact timings prior to the exam date.
- Professional.
- Observant.
- Shows initiative.
- Handles confidential documents responsibly.
Qualifications
- Previous experience is desirable.
Health & Safety
- Sanitising stations are available in the entrance of each of our buildings.
Qualifications
N/a
Skills
N/a
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OSCE Invigilation
Thursday 1st May 2025 & Friday 2nd May 2025.
Applicants must NOT be part of the MPharm course at King's College London or the Faculty of Life Sciences and Medicine.
Key responsibilities
- To support the Lead Invigilator in carrying out their duties by attending briefing sessions prior to and following exam sessions as required.
- To assist with setting up the circuit(s): putting out clipboards, sharp pencils, and rubbers inside each station.
- Assist with the set-up of equipment (training will be given for the setting up of props or the resetting of station equipment).
- To assist students before the exam begins, ensuring that all students are correctly located and ready for the exam.
- To invigilate the examination circuits and guide students between stations during the exam.
- Direct examiners, patients, simulated patients to the correct stations.
- Be the first response for examiner questions or concerns, raising issues with the lead invigilator or senior examiner quickly and efficiently.
- To vigilantly monitor the room/allocated area throughout the exam in session whilst not disrupting the candidates; and ensuring a calm environment conducive to supporting students to be successful in their exams.
- To ensure that noise levels on the examination circuit are kept to a minimum and that examination conditions are maintained throughout
- To promptly report any incidents that may impact a candidate's performance to the Lead Invigilator, Circuit Lead (Marshall), OSCE Site Lead, or Senior Examiner.
- To ensure that, at the end of the exam, all iPads and materials are collected and returned to the relevant place according to set procedures as advised by the Lead Invigilator.
Qualifications
N/a
Skills
- Must be available for both days (Thursday 1st May 2025 & Friday 2nd May 2025 )
- Available for a prompt start at 09:00 to 17:00
- Professional.
- Observant.
- Shows initiative.
- Handles confidential documents responsibly.
- Available for the full duration of the exam.
- Applicants must NOT be part of the MPharm at King's College London or the Faculty of Life Sciences and Medicine.
OSCE Invigilation
Tuesday 1st April 2025 & Wednesday 2nd April 2025.
Applicants must NOT be part of the MPharm course at King's College London or the Faculty of Life Sciences and Medicine.
Key responsibilities
- To support the Lead Invigilator in carrying out their duties by attending briefing sessions prior to and following exam sessions as required.
- To assist with setting up the circuit(s): putting out clipboards, sharp pencils, and rubbers inside each station.
- Assist with the set-up of equipment (training will be given for the setting up of props or the resetting of station equipment).
- To assist students before the exam begins, ensuring that all students are correctly located and ready for the exam.
- To invigilate the examination circuits and guide students between stations during the exam.
- Direct examiners, patients, simulated patients to the correct stations.
- Be the first response for examiner questions or concerns, raising issues with the lead invigilator or senior examiner quickly and efficiently.
- To vigilantly monitor the room/allocated area throughout the exam in session whilst not disrupting the candidates; and ensuring a calm environment conducive to supporting students to be successful in their exams.
- To ensure that noise levels on the examination circuit are kept to a minimum and that examination conditions are maintained throughout
- To promptly report any incidents that may impact a candidate's performance to the Lead Invigilator, Circuit Lead (Marshall), OSCE Site Lead, or Senior Examiner.
- To ensure that, at the end of the exam, all iPads and materials are collected and returned to the relevant place according to set procedures as advised by the Lead Invigilator.
Qualifications
N/a
Skills
- Must be available for both days (Tuesday 1st April 2025 & Wednesday 2nd April 2025 )
- Available for a prompt start at 09:00 to 17:00
- Professional.
- Observant.
- Shows initiative.
- Handles confidential documents responsibly.
- Available for the full duration of the exam.
- Applicants must NOT be part of the MPharm at King's College London or the Faculty of Life Sciences and Medicine.
About the Role
This post will provide technical support for the Flow Cytometry Service at the Barts Cancer Institute(BCI)/WHRI.
The post-holder will be responsible for day-to-day operation, maintenance and quality control of cell-sorters/analysers and provide users support at all levels. A collaborative approach is essential to cover duties during colleagues' absences or high-demand periods.
Prior knowledge and hands-on experience with BDFACSAria sorters and analysers, along with a strong understanding of Diva software and multicolour Flow Cytometry principles, are essential. Additional training can be provided if needed.
About You
You should have a relevant BSc or equivalent, with a strong background in cancer cell biology or immunology, along with the ability to design, conduct, and analyse complex flow cytometry-based cell assays. Knowledge of PBMC preparation, cell, and tissue culture is desirable. The ideal candidate will be detail oriented, motivated to learn, capable of working both independently and as part of a team, with strong organizational skills, effective communication, and a focus on customer service. Prior experience in a flow cytometry core lab is highly desirable.
About the Institute
BCI is a Cancer Research UK Centre of Excellence whose work aims to transform the lives of those with/at risk of cancer through laboratory-based innovative research, in patients and populations. BCI is internationally renowned in many areas of cancer research. It combines ground-breaking basic research with the expertise of clinicians and scientists from the Centre for Experimental Cancer Medicine and the Barts NHS Trust to achieve improvements in cancer patient care. BCI is also a partner in the CRUK City of London Major Centre, which is a Centre of Excellence in Biotherapeutics. It?s one of six institutes within The School of Medicine and Dentistry.
Further information on the responsibilities will be provided upon shortlisting.
Qualifications
BSc or equivalent in relevant subject
Skills
EXPERIENCE
- Experience in the operation of flow cytometers
- Experience in cell sorting
- Experience in other biochemical techniques
- Experience with statistical analysis (Desirable)
- Experience of working in a biomedical research laboratory
- Experience with computer software relevant to laboratory research, data presentation and statistical evaluation of results
- Knowledge of the principles of flow cytometry
- Experience of working in a core service laboratory (Desirable)
- Experience in multiparameter (>10) cell sorting and cytometric analysis, on a variety of cytometers
- Experience with Liquid and Imaging mass cytometry (Desirable)
- Experience with Imaging Flow cytometry (Desirable)
- Experience with Spectral Flow cytometry (Desirable)
- Knowledge of flow cytometry analysis software
SKILLS
- Ability to follow written and oral instructions
- Ability to maintain accurate and up to date records
- Understanding of the research process
- Ability to organise and prioritise own work and organise research within the project timetable
- Computer literacy
- Evidence of good team-working
- Good communication skills
- Analytical skills
- Experience with data analysis and presentation
- Flexible and co-operative
- Self-motivated and hardworking
- Willingness to work flexibly in order to achieve project demands
- Willingness to learn new skills
- *The ability to meet UK ?right to work? requirements.
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