Job summary
We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Education Fellow to join our Medical Education Team for a 1-year, fixed-term contract at 0.5 WTE. This role is ideal for clinicians with a passion for education who wish to develop their teaching, leadership, and training skills within a supportive environment.
The post-holder will contribute to the planning, delivery, and evaluation of high-quality educational programmes for medical trainees, including resident doctors, GP trainees, and medical students, with a particular focus on simulation-based learning and clinical skills teaching.
Main duties of the job
The Education Fellow will support the delivery of high-quality teaching and supervision for both Undergraduate and Postgraduate programmes, including bedside teaching, simulation, and skills sessions. They will assist with curriculum development, quality assurance, and trainee inductions, contributing to feedback, assessment, and educational improvement initiatives. The role involves leadership and administrative support, including acting as a point of contact for trainees, maintaining records, and participating in committees and planning activities. The post holder will also engage in professional development and support colleagues in fostering reflective practice and learning.
About us
CHFT is an integrated Trust of 6,500+ colleagues providing hospital and community services to patients and communities across Calderdale and Kirklees. We are rated as 'Good' by the Care Quality Commission, are a top performing Trust for Elective Recovery, Emergency and Cancer Care and widely acknowledged as a national digital lead when it comes to caring for people across our local and regional systems.
Our people are at the core of everything we do, hence our commitment to One Culture of Care. Our focus is to care for and support each other in order to provide outstanding compassionate care to our patients. That is why we are looking for an inclusive collaborative, creative, innovative and compassionate leader to join us in this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Educational Delivery
Facilitate and deliver teaching sessions across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, including simulation, clinical skills, and professional development.
Support bedside teaching and clinical supervision in alignment with curriculum requirements.
Assist in designing innovative teaching materials and e-learning resources.
Simulation and Skills Programmes
Lead simulation-based learning sessions and workshops for trainees.
Support development of scenarios, assessment frameworks, and reflective learning exercises.
Maintain and prepare simulation equipment and clinical skills resources.
Curriculum and Quality Assurance
Assist in monitoring and evaluating educational programmes to ensure compliance with GMC and other relevant standards.
Contribute to feedback collection, reporting, and quality improvement initiatives in education.
To take a lead role in the support with Resident Doctor and Medical Student inductions
Leadership and Administration
Support trainee progression, appraisal processes, and portfolios as required.
Participate in departmental meetings, educational committees, and planning activities.
Maintain accurate records of teaching activities, attendance, and outcomes.
Act as a point of contact for trainees and medical students during placements.
Professional Development
Engage in personal development in medical education through workshops, conferences, and formal training.
Support colleagues and trainees in professional growth and reflective practice.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Educational Delivery
Facilitate and deliver teaching sessions across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, including simulation, clinical skills, and professional development.
Support bedside teaching and clinical supervision in alignment with curriculum requirements.
Assist in designing innovative teaching materials and e-learning resources.
Simulation and Skills Programmes
Lead simulation-based learning sessions and workshops for trainees.
Support development of scenarios, assessment frameworks, and reflective learning exercises.
Maintain and prepare simulation equipment and clinical skills resources.
Curriculum and Quality Assurance
Assist in monitoring and evaluating educational programmes to ensure compliance with GMC and other relevant standards.
Contribute to feedback collection, reporting, and quality improvement initiatives in education.
To take a lead role in the support with Resident Doctor and Medical Student inductions
Leadership and Administration
Support trainee progression, appraisal processes, and portfolios as required.
Participate in departmental meetings, educational committees, and planning activities.
Maintain accurate records of teaching activities, attendance, and outcomes.
Act as a point of contact for trainees and medical students during placements.
Professional Development
Engage in personal development in medical education through workshops, conferences, and formal training.
Support colleagues and trainees in professional growth and reflective practice.
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Full Registration with GMC and fitness to practice
- Currently in a recognised training post (FY2, CT1-CT2) or equivalent experience as a Locally Employed Doctor
- Successful outcomes for ARCP/Appraisals
Desirable
- Postgraduate Qualification in Medical Education (eg PGCert, PGDip or equivalent)
Knowledge, Experience & Expertise
Essential
- Experience in clinical practice at FY2, CT1-CT2 Level
- Interest in medical education, teaching and/or training
- Experience in delivering teaching, tutorials or clinical supervision (formal or informal)
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities
- Ability to provide constructive feedback to trainees
- Competent with IT systems, e-Learning platforms and simulation equipment
Desirable
- Knowledge of GMC training standards and UK Postgraduate medical education framework
- Experience of assessment and evaluation tools for trainee learning
- Confidence in delivering teaching in a variety of formats (face to face, simulation, virtual)
- Experience in simulation-based education and clinical skills teaching
- Experience leading induction sessions or trainee/student orientation programmes
- Participation in curriculum development, assessment or quality assurance activities
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Enthusiastic, motivated and proactive approach to teaching and learning
- Flexible and adaptable, able to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team
- Professional, approachable and able to build positive relationships with trainees, peers and faculty
- Committed to personal and professional development in medical education
Desirable
- Leadership potential in medical education and simulation
- Creative and innovative in designing educational sessions and resources
- Demonstrates reflective practice and encourage it in others
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Full Registration with GMC and fitness to practice
- Currently in a recognised training post (FY2, CT1-CT2) or equivalent experience as a Locally Employed Doctor
- Successful outcomes for ARCP/Appraisals
Desirable
- Postgraduate Qualification in Medical Education (eg PGCert, PGDip or equivalent)
Knowledge, Experience & Expertise
Essential
- Experience in clinical practice at FY2, CT1-CT2 Level
- Interest in medical education, teaching and/or training
- Experience in delivering teaching, tutorials or clinical supervision (formal or informal)
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities
- Ability to provide constructive feedback to trainees
- Competent with IT systems, e-Learning platforms and simulation equipment
Desirable
- Knowledge of GMC training standards and UK Postgraduate medical education framework
- Experience of assessment and evaluation tools for trainee learning
- Confidence in delivering teaching in a variety of formats (face to face, simulation, virtual)
- Experience in simulation-based education and clinical skills teaching
- Experience leading induction sessions or trainee/student orientation programmes
- Participation in curriculum development, assessment or quality assurance activities
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Enthusiastic, motivated and proactive approach to teaching and learning
- Flexible and adaptable, able to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team
- Professional, approachable and able to build positive relationships with trainees, peers and faculty
- Committed to personal and professional development in medical education
Desirable
- Leadership potential in medical education and simulation
- Creative and innovative in designing educational sessions and resources
- Demonstrates reflective practice and encourage it in others
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Calderdale & Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
The Learning Centre, Dryclough Close, Calderdale Royal Hospital, Salterhebble
Halifax
HX3 0PW
Employer's website
https://www.cht.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
