Job summary
Clinical Teaching Fellow in O&G | (Maternity Cover)
North Bristol Academy, part of North Bristol Trust, is inviting applications for the position of Clinical Teaching Fellow in Obstetrics and Gynaecology from 6 August 2025 to 4 August 2026. This role presents an excellent opportunity for aspiring candidates to contribute to the vibrant undergraduate medical education community located at Southmead Hospital in Bristol.
Position Overview: We are seeking applications from junior doctors with a keen interest in Obstetrics and Gynaecology to join the North Bristol Academy team. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in organising and delivering undergraduate medical education for students enrolled in the University of Bristol medical program.
Responsibilities:
- Actively contribute to the planning and execution of undergraduate medical education programs.
- Collaborate with the North Bristol Academy team to enhance the learning experience for medical students.
- Engage in hands-on teaching experiences within the Obstetrics and Gynaecology discipline.
Key Details:
- Duration: 6th August 2025 to 4th August 2026
Proposed Interview Date: TBC
Join us in shaping the future of medical education at North Bristol Academy and make a significant impact in the field of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Your expertise and passion will contribute to the development of the next generation of medical professionals.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will help facilitate the delivery of the University of Bristol undergraduate reproductive health and care of the newborn curriculum to Year 4 medical students on placement at North Bristol Trust (NBT).
Clinical Teaching Fellows (CTFs) deliver core curriculum content, act as tutors and are involved with the assessment of medical students.
The post holder will be expected to act as a role model and mentor to the medical students.
The post holder may be asked to develop teaching materials and enhance learning within the NBT Clinical Skills Lab and Simulation Space.
Clinical teaching fellows are expected to be able to deliver several types of teaching.For example:
o Small group tutorials
o Large group course introductions
o Clinical-based history and examination sessions
o Facilitation of inter-Academy Microsoft Surface Hub sessions
o Bedside teaching
o Clinical skills-based practical teaching
o Simulation-based teaching
This post involves an on-call commitment in obstetrics and gynaecology at an ST3+ level.
The post holder will have at least one session in their week to undertake a clinical activity that may be beneficial for the development of their skills in obstetrics and gynaecology
About us
The Obstetric Unit at Southmead Hospital is one of the major units in the country, there being 5,400 deliveries per annum. The gynaecological unit is located adjacent to the obstetric unit and has over 4,000 admissions per annum, and there are 18 gynaecological operating lists per week.
The department is the host of the regional maternal medicine network, the regional Placenta Accreta Spectrum network and complex TOP. We can offer experience in infertility treatment (the adjacent BCRM unit is a leading unit in infertility services nationally), fetal medicine and prenatal diagnosis (amniocentesis, detailed ultrasound scanning, chorionic villus sampling), gynaecological ultrasound and minimal access surgery. We offer tertiary urogynaecology services and advanced endometriosis service including robotic surgery. Gynae outpatient services provides gynaecology clinics, colposcopy and outpatient hysteroscopic procedures.
North Bristol Academy (NBA) is one of 7 Academies located at NHS Trusts throughout the Severn region. It provides clinical placements for University of Bristol medical students from all 5 years of the MB ChB programme.
This post offers the opportunity to work in a busy, well-supported undergraduate medical education setting in combination with a service commitment in the NBT Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Previous post holders have enjoyed working between the different areas and have been able to develop areas of interest.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will help facilitate the delivery of the University of Bristol undergraduate reproductive health and care of the newborn curriculum to Year 4 medical students on placement at North Bristol Trust (NBT).
Clinical Teaching Fellows (CTFs) deliver core curriculum content, act as tutors and are involved with the assessment of medical students.
The post holder will be expected to act as a role model and mentor to the medical students.
The post holder may be asked to develop teaching materials and enhance learning within the NBT Clinical Skills Lab and Simulation Space.
Clinical teaching fellows are expected to be able to deliver several types of teaching.For example:
o Small group tutorials
o Large group course introductions
o Clinical-based history and examination sessions
o Facilitation of inter-Academy Microsoft Surface Hub sessions
o Bedside teaching
o Clinical skills-based practical teaching
o Simulation-based teaching
This post involves an on-call commitment in obstetrics and gynaecology at an ST3+ level.
The post holder will have at least one session in their week to undertake a clinical activity that may be beneficial for the development of their skills in obstetrics and gynaecology
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will help facilitate the delivery of the University of Bristol undergraduate reproductive health and care of the newborn curriculum to Year 4 medical students on placement at North Bristol Trust (NBT).
Clinical Teaching Fellows (CTFs) deliver core curriculum content, act as tutors and are involved with the assessment of medical students.
The post holder will be expected to act as a role model and mentor to the medical students.
The post holder may be asked to develop teaching materials and enhance learning within the NBT Clinical Skills Lab and Simulation Space.
Clinical teaching fellows are expected to be able to deliver several types of teaching.For example:
o Small group tutorials
o Large group course introductions
o Clinical-based history and examination sessions
o Facilitation of inter-Academy Microsoft Surface Hub sessions
o Bedside teaching
o Clinical skills-based practical teaching
o Simulation-based teaching
This post involves an on-call commitment in obstetrics and gynaecology at an ST3+ level.
The post holder will have at least one session in their week to undertake a clinical activity that may be beneficial for the development of their skills in obstetrics and gynaecology
Person Specification
Education/Training/Qualifications
Essential
- Current General Medical Council (GMC) registration and licence to practise
- MBBS or equivalent primary medical qualification
- Successful completion of 2 year Foundation Programme
Desirable
- part 1 MRCOG /ACLS
- Medical education teaching qualification
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Evidence of experience and enthusiasm for teaching
- Good written communication skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with students, peers, administrative staff, patients, and other health professionals
- Fluent in the English language
Work Experience
Essential
- Eligibility to work in the UK
- Is up to date with current clinical practice and fit to practise safely
Desirable
- ST3 level or above with at least 24 months O&G experience
Personal Qualities/Special Circumstances
Essential
- Evidence of excellent organisational and time management skills
- Evidence of team working
- Ability to fulfil all duties of the post
- Enthusiasm, commitment and common sense
Desirable
- Prepared to be flexible in working patterns
Person Specification
Education/Training/Qualifications
Essential
- Current General Medical Council (GMC) registration and licence to practise
- MBBS or equivalent primary medical qualification
- Successful completion of 2 year Foundation Programme
Desirable
- part 1 MRCOG /ACLS
- Medical education teaching qualification
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Evidence of experience and enthusiasm for teaching
- Good written communication skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with students, peers, administrative staff, patients, and other health professionals
- Fluent in the English language
Work Experience
Essential
- Eligibility to work in the UK
- Is up to date with current clinical practice and fit to practise safely
Desirable
- ST3 level or above with at least 24 months O&G experience
Personal Qualities/Special Circumstances
Essential
- Evidence of excellent organisational and time management skills
- Evidence of team working
- Ability to fulfil all duties of the post
- Enthusiasm, commitment and common sense
Desirable
- Prepared to be flexible in working patterns
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).
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).
