Job summary
The advertised post of Clinical Teaching Fellow (CTF) is tenable for a fixed term of 12 months commencing August 2026. Please note that this vacancy is only open to applicants with a minimum of 24 months NHS experience at time of start date.
The post would suit someone who aims to pursue a career in gynaecological oncology and who wishes to develop their interest in teaching whilst broadening their clinical experience. The successful candidate will play a central role in the coordination and delivery of the undergraduate clinical teaching programme for five sessions each week. The remaining five sessions each week will consist of clinical duties and professional development. There are no on-call commitments to the post but locum opportunities may be available. The main clinical duties will be in a Gynaecological Oncology department. Specialist clinics and training can be arranged according to career interests. You will be supervised by a Consultant Gynaecological Oncologist who has a large commitment to undergraduate training.
Main duties of the job
Applications are invited from registered Medical Practitioners, ideally who possess MRCOG part 1 or equivalent, for the above post based across the Departments of Obstetrics and Gynaecology in Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust.
The department provides undergraduate teaching to medical students from Newcastle University as part of their Women's Health rotations. Teaching is provided in a variety of clinical settings and the successful applicant would be expected to provide teaching to individuals and small groups in addition to being trained as a simulation training faculty member whilst in post. The postholder would be expected to participate in student induction sessions and assessment sessions throughout the academic year. A variety of clinical sessions are provided within the job plan and it is expected that these will provide the postholder with valuable clinical experience as well as providing an opportunity to deliver clinical teaching.
About us
Based in the North East of England we provide a range of hospital and community health services from our leading facilities, including the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Blaydon urgent care centre and Bensham Hospital, all within Gateshead.
Established in 2005, we were one of the first foundation trusts in the country and since then have consistently achieved the highest levels of care for patients.
We now employ around 4,800 staff and currently provide 444 hospital beds across the Gateshead region.
Our values should be the 'golden thread' which runs through everything we do - they are the core of who we are. Our five values can easily be remembered by the simple acronymICORE; Innovation, Care, Openness, Respect, Engagement.
We have a number of staff networks including the Global Ethnic Majority (GEM) network, D-Ability network, LGBTQ+ Network and the Women's Network, to challenge us and help us to constantly improve. Our Armed Forces network is one of our emerging networks.
The health and wellbeing of our staff is one of our highest priorities, and we offer a range of support and initiatives as part of our 'Balance' programme balancegateshead.com to cater for our diverse workforce, so that your individual needs can be supported, allowing you a happy and healthy working experience with us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post would suit someone who aims to pursue a career in gynaecological oncology and who wishes to develop their interest in teaching whilst broadening their clinical experience. The successful candidate will play a central role in the coordination and delivery of the undergraduate clinical teaching programme for five sessions each week. The remaining five sessions each week will consist of clinical duties and professional development.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post would suit someone who aims to pursue a career in gynaecological oncology and who wishes to develop their interest in teaching whilst broadening their clinical experience. The successful candidate will play a central role in the coordination and delivery of the undergraduate clinical teaching programme for five sessions each week. The remaining five sessions each week will consist of clinical duties and professional development.
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- oAbility to prioritise workload & use initiative.
- oAbility to know own limitations & when to seek advice.
- oGood communication skills.
- oMeet the requirements of the GMC's Good medical Practice.
- oCompleted Foundation Training (or equivalent) and be in a position to confirm progression at ARCP
- oValid GMC registration with a licence to practice in the UK
- oAt least 2 years NHS experience
- oExperience in formal and informal teaching
- oExperience in O&G
- oAbility to work effectively in multidisciplinary team.
- oEvidence of continuing education and personal development.
Desirable
Essential
- oKnowledge of IT
- oEvidence of audit and research developments.
- oMRCOG or equivalent
- oColposcopy experience / BSCCP accreditation or equivalent
- oAiming to pursue a career in Gynaecological Oncology
- oResearch and Teaching Experience
- oPrevious experience working in Gateshead NHS Foundation Trust
- oPrevious experience as a Clinical Teaching Fellow
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- oAbility to prioritise workload & use initiative.
- oAbility to know own limitations & when to seek advice.
- oGood communication skills.
- oMeet the requirements of the GMC's Good medical Practice.
- oCompleted Foundation Training (or equivalent) and be in a position to confirm progression at ARCP
- oValid GMC registration with a licence to practice in the UK
- oAt least 2 years NHS experience
- oExperience in formal and informal teaching
- oExperience in O&G
- oAbility to work effectively in multidisciplinary team.
- oEvidence of continuing education and personal development.
Desirable
Essential
- oKnowledge of IT
- oEvidence of audit and research developments.
- oMRCOG or equivalent
- oColposcopy experience / BSCCP accreditation or equivalent
- oAiming to pursue a career in Gynaecological Oncology
- oResearch and Teaching Experience
- oPrevious experience working in Gateshead NHS Foundation Trust
- oPrevious experience as a Clinical Teaching Fellow
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).
