Job summary
The Emergency Department in Leicester is inviting applications for an established Medical Education Fellow post from highly motivated Higher Specialty (Must have completed CT3 by August 2026) or post CCT Emergency Medicine doctors.
Main duties of the job
The ED in Leicester is inviting applications for a Medical Education Fellow from highly motivated higher specialty Emergency Medicine trainees with a desire to influence the delivery of Medical Education. This position is will be held in the Adults Emergency Department as a fixed one-year position. The position will consist of 50% Medical Education and 50% clinical throughout the year.
Leicester Emergency Department is the home of EM3learn.com (#EM3) and has a forward thinking multi-modality, multi-disciplinary approach to Emergency Medicine Education. The Education Fellow holds a pivotal role within the ED's multi-disciplinary education team and are involved in all aspects of the Department's Education strategy. These include: simulation (in-situ and simulation suite), shop floor teaching, CBD clinics virtual learning, FOAMED, FOANED, practical skills, induction, regional and local teaching programmes and much more.
The ED has a clear Education vision aligned with the UHL Educational Strategy under the direction of the Medical Director and Associate Medical Director for Education. We are currently developing the educational plan for the next 3 years which will offer plenty of opportunity for Educational QIPs and personal projects. The ED Education team also includes an Education Administrator and a Multimedia technologist who support the team (and work closely with the fellows).
The clinical element is at Registrar level (applicants must have completed CT3 by August 2026).
About us
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
high-quality care for all,
being a great place to work,
partnerships for impact, and
research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
we are compassionate,
we are proud,
we are inclusive, and
we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities
Aid the Post Graduate Education lead in overseeing education for all grades of medical practitioners in the department.
Contribute to the development and delivery of the educational programmes within the Emergency Department. This will include the Adult or Paediatric educational content of the East Midlands Healthcare Workforce Deanery.
Develop and enhance the Departmental Simulation programme.
Maintain and develop the departmental FOAMed content for EM3learn.com and contributing to RCEM Learning where able.
Support the facilitation of WBPAs (dedicated shop floor teaching sessions and CBD clinics).
Work within the Emergency Department Educational Team who will be responsible to the Medical Director and Associate Medical Director for Medical Education.
Link with the UHL Educational strategy focusing on quality and governance.
Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Education.
Understand the core principles and issues in Medical Education.
The principles of learning.
Teaching and Learning in the clinical setting.
Curriculum Design, implementation and monitoring.
Assessing the learner.
The fully funded certificate is preferably completed via the University of Sheffield.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities
Aid the Post Graduate Education lead in overseeing education for all grades of medical practitioners in the department.
Contribute to the development and delivery of the educational programmes within the Emergency Department. This will include the Adult or Paediatric educational content of the East Midlands Healthcare Workforce Deanery.
Develop and enhance the Departmental Simulation programme.
Maintain and develop the departmental FOAMed content for EM3learn.com and contributing to RCEM Learning where able.
Support the facilitation of WBPAs (dedicated shop floor teaching sessions and CBD clinics).
Work within the Emergency Department Educational Team who will be responsible to the Medical Director and Associate Medical Director for Medical Education.
Link with the UHL Educational strategy focusing on quality and governance.
Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Education.
Understand the core principles and issues in Medical Education.
The principles of learning.
Teaching and Learning in the clinical setting.
Curriculum Design, implementation and monitoring.
Assessing the learner.
The fully funded certificate is preferably completed via the University of Sheffield.
Person Specification
Experience and Qualifications
Essential
- Basic Medical Degree
- Will have completed Emergency Medicine CT3 by August 2025. Evidence of progress towards career goal
- Full registration with GMC
- FRCEM intermediate or equivalent
Desirable
- Previously worked at ST4 level or above in Emergency Medicine
Ability:
Essential
- Evidence of good communication skills and collaborative working
Teaching/Medical Education
Essential
- Experience of teaching - undergraduates and/or postgraduates
- Committed to improving patient care through professional education
Desirable
- Member of the Association for the Study of medical education.
Person Specification
Experience and Qualifications
Essential
- Basic Medical Degree
- Will have completed Emergency Medicine CT3 by August 2025. Evidence of progress towards career goal
- Full registration with GMC
- FRCEM intermediate or equivalent
Desirable
- Previously worked at ST4 level or above in Emergency Medicine
Ability:
Essential
- Evidence of good communication skills and collaborative working
Teaching/Medical Education
Essential
- Experience of teaching - undergraduates and/or postgraduates
- Committed to improving patient care through professional education
Desirable
- Member of the Association for the Study of medical education.
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).
