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Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Teaching Fellow in Medical Education

The closing date is 25 March 2026

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Job summary

The Fellow in Medical Education (Psychiatry) is a 12 month fixed term role designed to develop advanced skills in undergraduate medical education, educational leadership, and academic scholarship. Based at Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare Foundation Trust and working closely with the University of Portsmouth (a branch campus of KCL), the fellow contributes to the design, delivery, and evaluation of innovative psychiatry teaching across GEM2, GEM3, and the Core Psychiatry Course. The post offers hands on experience in curriculum development, assessment creation, educational research, and facilitation of small group learning, reflective practice, and clinical supervision. Fellows collaborate with senior educators, medical school faculty, and wider educational partners, gaining insight into governance and organisational structures in medical education. The role includes opportunities to develop digital learning resources, support outreach initiatives such as Psychiatry Summer Schools, and participate in examinations and admissions processes. Administrative support and funded professional development are provided, with optional progression toward postgraduate qualifications in medical education. Commitment levels range from 2 to 5 PAs weekly, allowing flexibility to combine clinical training with a structured educational fellowship.

Main duties of the job

*To support the Portsmouth Mental health leads: Dr Julie Waine and Dr Emma Nash.

*To work with the Medical Education Managers and the Undergraduate Business Manager.

*To develop, document and support structures for the delivery of educational programmes.

*To evaluate and improve educational programmes.

*To conduct and disseminate original educational research.

*To support and develop internal collaborations in education.

*To understand and support curriculum construction and development.

*To develop a range of educational materials: website content, interactive platforms, e-learning modules, written materials or handbooks.

*Producing high-standard materials for written examinations and OSCE stations.

*To take part in medical school examinations and admissions assessments

*To develop schemes and materials to inform school students about careers in psychiatry.

*To support/organize the Summer and Autumn Psychiatry Schools for school students.

*To participate and contribute to educational development activities for the Portsmouth faculty and for the Trust.

About us

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve.

Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time.

Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working.

Details

Date posted

13 March 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£65,048 to £65,048 a year Pro Rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

348-MED-CORP-10611

Job locations

Tatchbury Mount

Calmore

Southampton

Hampshire

SO40 2RZ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.

We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.

We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Fully registered with the General Medical Council (A)
  • 3 years of experience in postgraduate psychiatry (A)
  • Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists or equivalent (A/I)
  • An active and proven interest in medical education (A/I)
  • Enthusiasm and confidence in teaching and facilitating roles and willingness to develop those skills to a high degree (A/I)
  • Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) (A/I)
  • Excellent presentation and descriptive skills (A/I)
  • Critical appraisal and data analysis to a high level (A/I)
  • Well-developed IT skills including word processing (A/I)
  • Self-motivating and ability to work in a team (A/I)
  • Excellent organizational skills (A/I)
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Fully registered with the General Medical Council (A)
  • 3 years of experience in postgraduate psychiatry (A)
  • Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists or equivalent (A/I)
  • An active and proven interest in medical education (A/I)
  • Enthusiasm and confidence in teaching and facilitating roles and willingness to develop those skills to a high degree (A/I)
  • Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) (A/I)
  • Excellent presentation and descriptive skills (A/I)
  • Critical appraisal and data analysis to a high level (A/I)
  • Well-developed IT skills including word processing (A/I)
  • Self-motivating and ability to work in a team (A/I)
  • Excellent organizational skills (A/I)

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Tatchbury Mount

Calmore

Southampton

Hampshire

SO40 2RZ


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Tatchbury Mount

Calmore

Southampton

Hampshire

SO40 2RZ


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Hiring Manager

Carlos Hoyos

carlos.hoyos3@nhs.net

02380835577

Details

Date posted

13 March 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£65,048 to £65,048 a year Pro Rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

348-MED-CORP-10611

Job locations

Tatchbury Mount

Calmore

Southampton

Hampshire

SO40 2RZ


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