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The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

FY3 Junior Clinical Teaching Fellow

The closing date is 31 March 2026

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Job summary

We invite applicants for the Junior Clinical Teaching Fellow split post with Intensive Care medicine at the Princess Alexandra Hospital. The post is designed to allow part time educational activities. Any arrangement agreed will be for a maximum of approximately 4 sessions per week in medical education balanced alongside the rota pattern for intensive care medicine. This represents a unique opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge in medical education as well as providing valuable experience in the intensive care unit. It will be enjoyable, fulfilling and relevant to the future practise of any doctor. The post will allow sufficient time to explore this area in detail and develop original ideas. It will enhance professional and personal development and be flexible enough to allow independent study. The Medical Educational component of the post will be supervised by the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Education and/or the Senior Medical Education Fellow and will work closely alongside a group of 4-6 clinical fellows who are employed clinically full-time in the trust.

Main duties of the job

Clinical teaching fellows (CTF) play a key part in improving the quality of undergraduate medical education, offering near-peer teaching and supporting students in real clinical environments.

About us

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is proud to care for the communities of West Essex, delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality services. We are part of the Neighbourhood Wave; a national programme thats changing how care is delivered by focusing on prevention, early support, and more joined-up services across health, social care, and the voluntary sector. This means were working more closely with local partners to bring care closer to home and support people to live healthier, more independent lives. Were a supportive and inclusive organisation that values its people. We offer development opportunities, flexible working, and a strong focus on wellbeing. As a Disability Confident and equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. Join us and help shape the future of care in West Essex.

Details

Date posted

23 March 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£52,656 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

000556

Job locations

The Princess Alexandra Hospital

Harlow

Essex

CM20 1QX


Job description

Job responsibilities

Main duties of the job

The ED element of the job will be supervised by an ED Consultant and will include 3 shifts (6 sessions) per week working at Senior House Officer level in the hospitals Emergency Department. Our busy Emergency Department sees around 110,000 new patients per year and predominantly serves the population of West Essex and East Hertfordshire.

The successful applicant will be expected to coordinate and actively participate in the planning and delivery and evaluation of medical education to undergraduate students from Queen Mary's University London (QMUL) Medical School and Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) Medical School.

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

Non-teaching activities of the post

Audit and research

In addition to these fixed educational and clinical activities outlined above, the post holder would be expected to participate in audit and evaluation of educational activities with the support of the Audit Coordinator. An active involvement in educational research and development will be encouraged and the participation and presentation of novel research will be supported.

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

Main duties of the job

The ED element of the job will be supervised by an ED Consultant and will include 3 shifts (6 sessions) per week working at Senior House Officer level in the hospitals Emergency Department. Our busy Emergency Department sees around 110,000 new patients per year and predominantly serves the population of West Essex and East Hertfordshire.

The successful applicant will be expected to coordinate and actively participate in the planning and delivery and evaluation of medical education to undergraduate students from Queen Mary's University London (QMUL) Medical School and Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) Medical School.

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

Non-teaching activities of the post

Audit and research

In addition to these fixed educational and clinical activities outlined above, the post holder would be expected to participate in audit and evaluation of educational activities with the support of the Audit Coordinator. An active involvement in educational research and development will be encouraged and the participation and presentation of novel research will be supported.

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

Qualifications

Essential

  • Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice

Desirable

  • Simulation Train the Trainer Course
  • Recognised teaching qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Completion of a UK Foundation Training Programme

Desirable

  • Eligible to enter core training (post Foundation year 2)
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice

Desirable

  • Simulation Train the Trainer Course
  • Recognised teaching qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Completion of a UK Foundation Training Programme

Desirable

  • Eligible to enter core training (post Foundation year 2)

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.

Employer details

Employer name

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Princess Alexandra Hospital

Harlow

Essex

CM20 1QX


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Princess Alexandra Hospital

Harlow

Essex

CM20 1QX


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Medical Education Manager

Judith Butcher

Judith.butcher@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

23 March 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£52,656 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

000556

Job locations

The Princess Alexandra Hospital

Harlow

Essex

CM20 1QX


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