The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Clinical Teaching Fellow - Medical Education

The closing date is 01 June 2025

Job summary

We are looking for enthusiastic doctor with a passion for medical education and a desire to support the medical & physician associate students as well as the Foundation doctors at The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust.

You will be joining a well established medical undergraduate team that sits within the wider medical education team.

Knowledge of the UK Medical School process and UK Foundation teaching programme will help build a foundation to this role and allow you to make a connection with the student and trainees you are supporting.

As well as beside teaching, in house teaching and simulation support, this role will help with self-development and development of non-clinical skills, such as event planning, admin skills, management skills

Main duties of the job

This post sits within the Medical Director Directorate and is accountable to the Executive via the Associate Medical Director Medical Education.

The post holder will develop their skills in delivering simulation to a wide range of staff including medical students, Foundation and Core trainees.

Exact role to be negotiated with Director of Medical Undergraduate Education and the Clinical Education Team suit current needs and specific skills and interests of appointee.

The Clinical Teaching Fellow would also work one day supporting Acute Medicine/Frailty as agreed with the Division of Medicine. This clinical commitment will ensure that the post holder maintains their clinical involvement during the attachment, and encounters postgraduate doctors in a clinical setting.

About us

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham.

As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work? and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall.

But dont just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making.

All of our 5,100 colleagues are key to our improvement journey and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence.

Details

Date posted

21 May 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£49,909 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9165-25-05-038

Job locations

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD


Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Duties & Responsibilities

The post holder will develop their skills in delivering simulation to a wide range of staff including medical students, Foundation and Core trainees.

The exact role will be negotiated with Director of Medical Undergraduate Education and the Clinical Education Team to suit the current needs and specific skills and interests of the appointee. However there will be some involvement in the following:

- Provide bedside teaching to students

- Supporting all the aspects of managing, developing and supervising the teaching of simulation and clinical skills programmes within the Trust

- Delivering clinical skills, practical procedures to medical and PA students, doctors in training and other healthcare staff

- Developing a simulation programme for medical and PA students, doctors in training and other healthcare staff

- Prepare and produce resources and IT materials required to support the skills training and simulation courses

- Develop simulation teaching packages which reflect current, evidence and policy based practices

- Assist with OSCE planning, question generating and assessments

- Formative and summative assessment of final year students and Foundation Year One trainees in both clinical and class-room environments

- To provide mentorship, where needed and individual support to students and trainees

- To act as an educational resource and support for final year medical students and Foundation Year One trainees including the ongoing development and review of learning packages and resources to support clinical and generic skills acquisition

- To attend monthly Team Meetings and bi monthly Medical Education Committee meetings

- To support the development and upkeep of Health Toolbox, website and other electronic support services.

- To work on and potentially publish a poster or paper during their time within the department.

On-call/Full Shift duties

A clinical commitment of up to 1 day per week with the Trust will ensure that the post holder maintains their clinical involvement during the attachment, and encounters postgraduate doctors in a clinical setting. The Clinical Teaching Fellow would also work one day a week supporting Acute Medicine/Frailty as agreed with the Division of Medicine

General

Clinical Governance

1. In conjunction with Consultant colleagues, to ensure that the requirements of clinical governance are met.

Any Other Duties

2. Any other duties as deemed appropriate.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Duties & Responsibilities

The post holder will develop their skills in delivering simulation to a wide range of staff including medical students, Foundation and Core trainees.

The exact role will be negotiated with Director of Medical Undergraduate Education and the Clinical Education Team to suit the current needs and specific skills and interests of the appointee. However there will be some involvement in the following:

- Provide bedside teaching to students

- Supporting all the aspects of managing, developing and supervising the teaching of simulation and clinical skills programmes within the Trust

- Delivering clinical skills, practical procedures to medical and PA students, doctors in training and other healthcare staff

- Developing a simulation programme for medical and PA students, doctors in training and other healthcare staff

- Prepare and produce resources and IT materials required to support the skills training and simulation courses

- Develop simulation teaching packages which reflect current, evidence and policy based practices

- Assist with OSCE planning, question generating and assessments

- Formative and summative assessment of final year students and Foundation Year One trainees in both clinical and class-room environments

- To provide mentorship, where needed and individual support to students and trainees

- To act as an educational resource and support for final year medical students and Foundation Year One trainees including the ongoing development and review of learning packages and resources to support clinical and generic skills acquisition

- To attend monthly Team Meetings and bi monthly Medical Education Committee meetings

- To support the development and upkeep of Health Toolbox, website and other electronic support services.

- To work on and potentially publish a poster or paper during their time within the department.

On-call/Full Shift duties

A clinical commitment of up to 1 day per week with the Trust will ensure that the post holder maintains their clinical involvement during the attachment, and encounters postgraduate doctors in a clinical setting. The Clinical Teaching Fellow would also work one day a week supporting Acute Medicine/Frailty as agreed with the Division of Medicine

General

Clinical Governance

1. In conjunction with Consultant colleagues, to ensure that the requirements of clinical governance are met.

Any Other Duties

2. Any other duties as deemed appropriate.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Full registration and a licence to practice with the GMC
  • Please confirm your GMC number
  • MBBS Medical Degree
  • Current ALS certificate

Research and Audit

Essential

  • Evidence of audit and the implementation of change following the audit

Desirable

  • Relevant research published in peer review journal

Experience

Essential

  • At least 24 months experience as a doctor working in a UK Healthcare setting
  • Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge relevant to the role
  • Experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk

Ability/skills

Essential

  • IT skills including use of email and commonly used software
  • Able to manage own workload, work independently and autonomously, and make timely and informed decisions
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Full registration and a licence to practice with the GMC
  • Please confirm your GMC number
  • MBBS Medical Degree
  • Current ALS certificate

Research and Audit

Essential

  • Evidence of audit and the implementation of change following the audit

Desirable

  • Relevant research published in peer review journal

Experience

Essential

  • At least 24 months experience as a doctor working in a UK Healthcare setting
  • Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge relevant to the role
  • Experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk

Ability/skills

Essential

  • IT skills including use of email and commonly used software
  • Able to manage own workload, work independently and autonomously, and make timely and informed decisions

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

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Debbie Harrison

debbie.harrison10@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

21 May 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£49,909 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9165-25-05-038

Job locations

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD


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