Job summary
The advertised post is suitable for individuals who aim to pursue a career in Emergency Medicine and who wish to develop their interest in teaching. Ideally the successful applicant will have completed Foundation Training (or equivalent) as the post is suitable for a doctor who would function at Tier 1 level, (SHO grade/Junior Clinical Teaching Fellow).
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be involved in coordinating and delivering the Newcastle University Undergraduate Medicine clinical teaching programme. A close working relationship with the Undergraduate Medical Education Coordinator ensures a well-structured teaching experience for undergraduate medical trainees. 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.
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
This post includes the opportunity for the successful applicant to undertake a Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Education during their employment within the Trust. Any formal qualification will be undertaken during the year of employment within the Trust and is subject to a financial cap (international applicants may not be eligible for this funding and if wishing to pursue a qualification, eligibility should be confirmed prior to application).
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post includes the opportunity for the successful applicant to undertake a Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Education during their employment within the Trust. Any formal qualification will be undertaken during the year of employment within the Trust and is subject to a financial cap (international applicants may not be eligible for this funding and if wishing to pursue a qualification, eligibility should be confirmed prior to application).
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING
Essential
- Basic Medical Qualification
- UK GMC Registration
- BLS training or equivalent
- Satisfactory completion of Foundation year 1 & 2 training/post or equivalent
Desirable
- ALS/ATLS
- Other Postgraduate qualifications
- Progress towards Higher Medical Education Qualification.
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Experience in posts recognised for General Professional Training
- At least 2 year NHS experience
- Involvement with audit
Desirable
- Relevant experience in specialties allied to EM
- Involvement in research or simulation
- Experience in formal and informal teaching, especially undergraduate education
- Previous experience as a Clinical Teaching Fellow
- Previous experience working in Gateshead NHS Foundation Trust
DISPOSITION
Essential
- Ability to work with and support members of a multidisciplinary team
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Essential
- Ability to fully participate in rota
- Valid permit status to work/remain in UK
Desirable
- Evidence of continuing education and personal development
SKills and knowledge
Essential
- Ability to prioritise workload & use initiative
- Good communication skills
- Meet the requirements of the GMC's Good Medical Practice
- Familiarity with the NHS system in UK
- Ability to manage a wide range of ED presentations
- Understands the importance and impact of information systems in healthcare
- Previous NHS Experience (excluding clinical attachments - AT LEAST 2 YEARs)
Desirable
- Previous experience working in Gateshead NHS Foundation Trust
- ATLS, APLS or ALS provider
- Comprehensive IT skills
- Knowledge of Newcastle Medical School Undergraduate Curriculum
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING
Essential
- Basic Medical Qualification
- UK GMC Registration
- BLS training or equivalent
- Satisfactory completion of Foundation year 1 & 2 training/post or equivalent
Desirable
- ALS/ATLS
- Other Postgraduate qualifications
- Progress towards Higher Medical Education Qualification.
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Experience in posts recognised for General Professional Training
- At least 2 year NHS experience
- Involvement with audit
Desirable
- Relevant experience in specialties allied to EM
- Involvement in research or simulation
- Experience in formal and informal teaching, especially undergraduate education
- Previous experience as a Clinical Teaching Fellow
- Previous experience working in Gateshead NHS Foundation Trust
DISPOSITION
Essential
- Ability to work with and support members of a multidisciplinary team
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Essential
- Ability to fully participate in rota
- Valid permit status to work/remain in UK
Desirable
- Evidence of continuing education and personal development
SKills and knowledge
Essential
- Ability to prioritise workload & use initiative
- Good communication skills
- Meet the requirements of the GMC's Good Medical Practice
- Familiarity with the NHS system in UK
- Ability to manage a wide range of ED presentations
- Understands the importance and impact of information systems in healthcare
- Previous NHS Experience (excluding clinical attachments - AT LEAST 2 YEARs)
Desirable
- Previous experience working in Gateshead NHS Foundation Trust
- ATLS, APLS or ALS provider
- Comprehensive IT skills
- Knowledge of Newcastle Medical School Undergraduate Curriculum
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).
