Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Undergraduate Medical Education Teaching Fellow

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Job summary

Guy's & St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust (GSTT) is currently looking to recruit two Undergraduate Medical Education Teaching Fellows to replace the outgoing Fellows. The posts are available from August 2025 for a period of one year.

The GKT School of Medical Education is a branch of the Faculty of Life Sciences of Kings College London. Guys and St Thomas' Hospitals host approximately 500 MBBS students annually, in clinical placements across four years of the innovative GKT curriculum, involving clinical teachers from all directorates.

The GSTT UGME department is responsible for the conduct of all Observed Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs) our placement students undertake during the course.

Main duties of the job

The purpose of the post is to deliver teaching to medical students, gain experience of working within a medical educational environment, to learn about the educational process, educational development and improve teaching skills. The post holder would work with the DUGME and clinical skills staff to develop and run a number of innovative medical education initiatives.

This post is offered as a Fellowship in Medical Education for a period of one year with 100% of time dedicated to educational activity, the majority of which would be UG in nature. Opportunities would be available for post graduate teaching, to develop additional skills or as the service requires.

This is an opportunity to develop your knowledge, skills and thinking about education within a hospital setting. Although you do not need specific teaching experience, a keen interest and enthusiasm for medical education is required. In addition to expanding your knowledge of medical education and developing your teaching skills, you would have additional opportunities to gain leadership and management skills.

If you are currently on a training program, an application for an OOPE will need to be made.

Study leave is available to facilitate personal educational or clinical learning as discussed with the educational supervisor provided from within the UG department.

About us

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK's best known hospitals - Guy's, St Thomas', Evelina London Children's Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield - as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation.

We are among the UK's busiest, most successful foundation trusts. We provide specialist care for patients including heart and lung, cancer and renal services as well as a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Lambeth and Southwark. We have a long tradition of clinical and scientific achievement and - as part of King's Health Partners - we are one of England's eight academic health sciences centres, bringing together world-class clinical services, teaching and research.

We have around 22,700 staff, making us one of the largest NHS Trusts in the country and one of the biggest employers locally. We aim to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and continue to develop new and existing partnerships with local people, patients, neighbouring NHS organisations, local authorities and charitable bodies and GPs.

We strive to recruit and retain the best staff as the dedication and skills of our employees lie at the heart of our organisation and ensure that our services are of the highest quality, safe and focused on our patients.

Details

Date posted

17 February 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£49,909 a year per annum excl. LZ

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

196-MED4716

Job locations

Guy's & St. Thomas' NHS Trust

London

SE1 9RT


Job description

Job responsibilities

These exciting and challenging posts will provide the post-holders with unrivalled experience in all aspects of UG education. They offer a portfolio of educational opportunities including; teaching techniques, debriefing and feedback, assessment material writing and activity, as well as potentially educational supervision of junior students.

The post is particularly aimed at those interested in innovating new teaching ideas, facilitating the involvement of junior doctors in UGME and education quality improvement programmes. There is scope for ideas to be realised within the 12 month post duration which covers one academic year.

Job description

Job responsibilities

These exciting and challenging posts will provide the post-holders with unrivalled experience in all aspects of UG education. They offer a portfolio of educational opportunities including; teaching techniques, debriefing and feedback, assessment material writing and activity, as well as potentially educational supervision of junior students.

The post is particularly aimed at those interested in innovating new teaching ideas, facilitating the involvement of junior doctors in UGME and education quality improvement programmes. There is scope for ideas to be realised within the 12 month post duration which covers one academic year.

Person Specification

Eligibility

Essential

  • Full GMC Registration
  • By the time of taking up the post will have completed the medical foundation training programme.

Clinical Ability

Essential

  • Satisfactory progression through medical training as demonstrated by satisfactory RITA or ARCP outcomes

Desirable

  • Prizes or distinctions.
  • Presentation of work at a national or international meeting.
  • Publications in peer reviewed journals.
  • Additional degree or MSc in relevant subject area.

Educational Capability

Essential

  • Previous experience in delivering medical education teaching including clinical skills.
  • Understands and can apply a range of educational concepts
  • Able to demonstrate personal and educational reasons for applying for this fellowship
  • Shows a commitment to continuing professional development.

Desirable

  • Demonstrates knowledge of career pathways in medical education
  • Good general knowledge / broad interest in academic medicine
  • Research experience
  • Demonstrates how the post will benefit patients in London in future

Personal Attributes

Essential

  • Good communication skills.
  • Able to work well in a team.
  • Sense of commitment and reliability
  • Approachable and friendly.
  • Tolerant and empathetic

Desirable

  • Evidence of educational leadership potential
  • Good organisational and problem solving skills.
Person Specification

Eligibility

Essential

  • Full GMC Registration
  • By the time of taking up the post will have completed the medical foundation training programme.

Clinical Ability

Essential

  • Satisfactory progression through medical training as demonstrated by satisfactory RITA or ARCP outcomes

Desirable

  • Prizes or distinctions.
  • Presentation of work at a national or international meeting.
  • Publications in peer reviewed journals.
  • Additional degree or MSc in relevant subject area.

Educational Capability

Essential

  • Previous experience in delivering medical education teaching including clinical skills.
  • Understands and can apply a range of educational concepts
  • Able to demonstrate personal and educational reasons for applying for this fellowship
  • Shows a commitment to continuing professional development.

Desirable

  • Demonstrates knowledge of career pathways in medical education
  • Good general knowledge / broad interest in academic medicine
  • Research experience
  • Demonstrates how the post will benefit patients in London in future

Personal Attributes

Essential

  • Good communication skills.
  • Able to work well in a team.
  • Sense of commitment and reliability
  • Approachable and friendly.
  • Tolerant and empathetic

Desirable

  • Evidence of educational leadership potential
  • Good organisational and problem solving skills.

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.

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.

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

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Guy's & St. Thomas' NHS Trust

London

SE1 9RT


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Guy's & St. Thomas' NHS Trust

London

SE1 9RT


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Service Manager UGME

Rachel Mitchel

Rachel.Mitchel@gstt.nhs.uk

02071881888

Details

Date posted

17 February 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£49,909 a year per annum excl. LZ

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

196-MED4716

Job locations

Guy's & St. Thomas' NHS Trust

London

SE1 9RT


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