Job summary
This is a unique opportunity for an enthusiastic and highly motivated doctor to join the Postgraduate Medical Education Department (PMED) as a Medical Education Fellow focusing on Flexible/Less than Full Time Training.
Applications to undertake LTFT training are changing; they are increasing and the reasons for undertaking LTFT appear to be changing. The Fellowship provides 2 days per week (negotiable) to work with PMED to develop and deliver projects relating to less than full time training and flexible training. This is an important role to support NUH to continue to better support flexible training and greater flexibility in working lives.
Main duties of the job
The Fellowship will commence in August 2026 and is for 12 months. Approval must be obtained by your TPD and Head of Service prior to applying for this role and applications are welcome from both LTFT and full-time resident doctors.
The Fellowship may be undertaken in programme or out of programme. There are various options including in-training, less-than- full-time training, OOPT, OOPE and OOPP. We will work with you to find the working and training arrangements that suit you and your department best.
About us
With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Fellow will work with the Champion of Flexible Training and the Medical Workforce and Postgraduate Medical Education teams to continue to understand current challenges faced by LTFT trainees at NUH and their opportunities for education and training.
The role involves understanding the demographics of our LTFT trainees to assist with future forecasting. This will involve working with stakeholders across the system to agree pathways satisfactory for both postgraduate doctors and the services in which they are embedded.
It should be noted that the applicant will not have access to sensitive/confidential data relating to individual postgraduate doctors.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Fellow will work with the Champion of Flexible Training and the Medical Workforce and Postgraduate Medical Education teams to continue to understand current challenges faced by LTFT trainees at NUH and their opportunities for education and training.
The role involves understanding the demographics of our LTFT trainees to assist with future forecasting. This will involve working with stakeholders across the system to agree pathways satisfactory for both postgraduate doctors and the services in which they are embedded.
It should be noted that the applicant will not have access to sensitive/confidential data relating to individual postgraduate doctors.
Person Specification
Training
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- ST4+ Postgraduate Doctor in Training (or equivalent Postgraduate Doctor)
Desirable
- Educational qualification (e.g. PGCert)
- ALS or ATLS Instructor
Experience
Essential
- 12 months UK experience
- Involvement in a quality improvement project
- Significant interest in the fellowship subject (Less than full time/flexible training)
Person Specification
Training
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- ST4+ Postgraduate Doctor in Training (or equivalent Postgraduate Doctor)
Desirable
- Educational qualification (e.g. PGCert)
- ALS or ATLS Instructor
Experience
Essential
- 12 months UK experience
- Involvement in a quality improvement project
- Significant interest in the fellowship subject (Less than full time/flexible 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.
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.
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).