University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Junior Clinical Teaching Fellow

The closing date is 11 March 2026

Job summary

We invite applications for 9 Junior Clinical Teaching Fellow posts at University Hospitals Dorset. Appointments will be to Foundation programme (1), Simulation (1), Southampton undergraduate medical students (4) and St George (Grenada) Medical school (3).

It is a fantastic time to join our enthusiastic team as we look to strengthen our, already highly regarded, clinical teaching fellowship program. University Hospitals Dorset is currently in the final stages of a £500 million pound transformation process which will make us one of the largest acute trusts in the south of England.

Please can you list the CTF posts in order of your preference in the 'Additional Information' section of your application form

Come and enjoy the wonderful mix of stunning coastline, idyllic countryside and vibrant nightlife and join our cohesive and happy educational team!

Main duties of the job

Clinical Teaching Fellows will be involved in the delivery of a wide variety of teaching including:

o Bedside teaching on wards

o Small group problem solving / tutorials

o Clinical skills teaching

o Simulation suite scenarios

o Course induction and feedback sessions

o Mock OSCE

The successful candidate will help to develop and organise teaching sessions for medical students and will liaise with speciality lead clinicians to do so.

The successful candidate will organise and deliver exam preparation training including a mock OSCE for final year students CTFs will be role models for medical students in all aspects of professional and clinical life.

CTFs will be as flexible and adaptable as possible and will try to offer personalised support and training for students.

The CTF role is primarily educational, and the successful candidates will adapt and spend their educational time providing education at key times of year with the flexibility to experience more clinical work at other times of year (average 2 clinical sessions per week).

Support will be offered to develop your skills as an educator

About us

UHD are investing, developing and transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service-specific questions at interview.

If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.

UHD has active networks including Women's, BAME, Pride, EU, Pro Ability, and Armed Forces. We support Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant interview schemes.

AI tools may be used, but applications must honestly reflect your own skills and experience. Integrity is key to our recruitment process.

Details

Date posted

04 March 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£52,656 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

153-M3815

Job locations

University Hospitals Dorset - All Sites

Bournemouth

BH7 7DW


Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information about the responsibilities of this role please see the attached job description and person specification

We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information about the responsibilities of this role please see the attached job description and person specification

We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Person Specification

Skills, Knowledge and Aptitude

Essential

  • Evidence of experience and enthusiasm for teaching and feedback
  • Ability to prioritise workload & use initiative

Desirable

  • Research skills

Experience

Essential

  • Completed a UK Foundation Programme evidence of this
  • Worked within Wessex Deanery

Desirable

  • Evidence of involvement in audit & research projects
  • Experience working within University Hospitals Dorset

Interpersonal Skills

Essential

  • Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary team
  • Demonstrates good time management skills

Qualifications and Training

Essential

  • Current GMC Registration and licence to practice

Desirable

  • Additional Medical education teaching qualification/training
Person Specification

Skills, Knowledge and Aptitude

Essential

  • Evidence of experience and enthusiasm for teaching and feedback
  • Ability to prioritise workload & use initiative

Desirable

  • Research skills

Experience

Essential

  • Completed a UK Foundation Programme evidence of this
  • Worked within Wessex Deanery

Desirable

  • Evidence of involvement in audit & research projects
  • Experience working within University Hospitals Dorset

Interpersonal Skills

Essential

  • Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary team
  • Demonstrates good time management skills

Qualifications and Training

Essential

  • Current GMC Registration and licence to practice

Desirable

  • Additional Medical education teaching qualification/training

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University Hospitals Dorset - All Sites

Bournemouth

BH7 7DW


Employer's website

https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University Hospitals Dorset - All Sites

Bournemouth

BH7 7DW


Employer's website

https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Associate Clinical Sub Dean

Dr Carl Heffernan

carl.heffernan@nhs.net

03000193469

Details

Date posted

04 March 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£52,656 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

153-M3815

Job locations

University Hospitals Dorset - All Sites

Bournemouth

BH7 7DW


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