Job summary
The advertised post of Lead 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.
This post would suit an individual who aims to pursue a career in acute medicine, critical care or an acute medical specialty, and who wishes to develop their skillset in teaching, management, and leadership. The successful candidate will work with the Medical Education Undergraduate team and play a key role in coordination and delivery of the Newcastle University Medical clinical teaching programme for six sessions per week (annual average). The remaining four sessions per week will be spent with the Acute Medicine department undertaking clinical duties and professional development.
Main duties of the job
As part of the role, the successful applicant will be involved in the coordination of student rotations in years three, four, and five, assist with the preparation for and delivery of examinations and early clinical experience visits, and work closely with the administration team. The clinical element of this post will be supervised by a substantive Acute Medicine Consultant.
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 department provides undergraduate teaching to medical students from Newcastle University in years 3, 4 and 5, and supports early clinical experience visits for years one and two. Teaching is provided in a variety of clinical settings, and the post holders will be expected to spend approximately six sessions per week working with the wider Undergraduate team to coordinate teaching sessions, module planning, and attend relevant university meetings. The postholder will be expected to participate in student induction sessions and assessment sessions throughout the 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 opportunities to develop teaching, management and leadership skills.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The department provides undergraduate teaching to medical students from Newcastle University in years 3, 4 and 5, and supports early clinical experience visits for years one and two. Teaching is provided in a variety of clinical settings, and the post holders will be expected to spend approximately six sessions per week working with the wider Undergraduate team to coordinate teaching sessions, module planning, and attend relevant university meetings. The postholder will be expected to participate in student induction sessions and assessment sessions throughout the 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 opportunities to develop teaching, management and leadership skills.
Person Specification
Essential Criteria
Essential
- Foundation Year 2 / first year SHO or equivalent
- Experience in formal and informal teaching, especially undergraduate education
- Evidence of continuing education and personal development
- GMC registration with licence to practice
Desirable Criteria
Desirable
- Knowledge of Newcastle Medical School Undergraduate Curriculum
- Previous experience working in Gateshead NHS Foundation Trust
- Evidence of management and leadership experience
Person Specification
Essential Criteria
Essential
- Foundation Year 2 / first year SHO or equivalent
- Experience in formal and informal teaching, especially undergraduate education
- Evidence of continuing education and personal development
- GMC registration with licence to practice
Desirable Criteria
Desirable
- Knowledge of Newcastle Medical School Undergraduate Curriculum
- Previous experience working in Gateshead NHS Foundation Trust
- Evidence of management and leadership experience
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).
