Job summary
North Somerset Academy - Weston General HospitalStart: August 2026 | Duration: 12 monthsUniversity Hospitals Bristol & Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) - Weston site
Are you GMC registered? Have you worked in the NHS as a Doctor for at least 2 years? Are you interested in teaching? University Hospitals Bristol & Weston NHS Foundation Trust is seeking three Clinical Teaching Fellows to join the North Somerset Academy at Weston General Hospital. These posts offer a fantastic opportunity to develop a career in Medical Education while maintaining clinical experience in a supportive learning environment.
The Clinical Teaching Fellow (CTF) is a key member of the Undergraduate Medical Education Team of North Somerset Academy, based in Weston General Hospital. This post offers the opportunity to become intensively involved in Medical and Surgical Education of Medical and Dental Students, whilst maintaining clinical exposure and experience in a supportive educational environment. The prime function of the post holder is as a teacher delivering core content and tutorials for medical students in Years 2,3 and 5 of the undergraduate curriculum of the University of Bristol MBchB programme. Teaching will take place in a variety of forms: Small group tutorials, larger group tutorials, skill based practical sessions, bedside clinical teaching and clinic based history and examination and simulation of clinical scenarios.
Main duties of the job
About the role
Clinical Teaching Fellows play a key role in delivering Undergraduate Medical Education for University of Bristol medical students (Years 2,3 and 5).
- 9 teaching sessions per week: Teaching, tutoring, and pastoral support
- 1 clinical session per week: in an area of your choice
- Opportunity to complete a funded Postgraduate Medical Education Certificate (from an approved list)
- Involvement in educational research
Teaching responsibilities span Years 2-5, including:
o Year 2: Effective Consulting Clerkship
o Year 3: Full-time clerkships across medicine, surgery & specialties
o Year 5: Assistantships in Acute & Critical Care, Primary Care and Ward-Based Care
You'll get involved in bedside teaching, small group teaching, tutorials, and helping run assessments both locally and with the Medical School. You will join a wider faculty of Clinical Teaching Fellows across UHBW, contributing to high-quality teaching, student support, and curriculum delivery.
This role isbased in Weston Super Mare -- please check this fits your preferences before applying.
About us
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
Job description
Job responsibilities
North Somerset Academy is one of 8 Academies forming the University of Bristol Medical School.
This full-time post is for 9 teaching sessions and 1 clinical session (supernumerary) undertaken in a department within the Hospital, of the post holders choosing.
Objectives of the Post:
To develop competence in teaching and develop teaching skills through studying a Certificate in Medical Education
To develop and deliver the MBchB curriculum for Medical Students in years 2,3 or 5. The post holder will be allocated a year group and work closely with the Undergraduate Medical Education team to plan and deliver the units. New course design will require some flexibility.
To support the other year undergraduate teaching programmes, including the development of teaching materials and enhancement of learning within the clinical skills lab with the other CTFs.
Act as a professional role model and mentor for the student body during their placements.
Supervise the generic professional behaviours/skills that are expected of the students - and demonstrate these at all times.
Contribute and participate in the assessment process for medical students
The post holder should be flexible, professional and co-operative within the evolving needs of the clinical academy.
It may be necessary to attend university meetings in Bristol or examine in other academies.
You will be expected work 40 hours per week - clinical work limited to set days on all other days teaching takes priority.
Job description
Job responsibilities
North Somerset Academy is one of 8 Academies forming the University of Bristol Medical School.
This full-time post is for 9 teaching sessions and 1 clinical session (supernumerary) undertaken in a department within the Hospital, of the post holders choosing.
Objectives of the Post:
To develop competence in teaching and develop teaching skills through studying a Certificate in Medical Education
To develop and deliver the MBchB curriculum for Medical Students in years 2,3 or 5. The post holder will be allocated a year group and work closely with the Undergraduate Medical Education team to plan and deliver the units. New course design will require some flexibility.
To support the other year undergraduate teaching programmes, including the development of teaching materials and enhancement of learning within the clinical skills lab with the other CTFs.
Act as a professional role model and mentor for the student body during their placements.
Supervise the generic professional behaviours/skills that are expected of the students - and demonstrate these at all times.
Contribute and participate in the assessment process for medical students
The post holder should be flexible, professional and co-operative within the evolving needs of the clinical academy.
It may be necessary to attend university meetings in Bristol or examine in other academies.
You will be expected work 40 hours per week - clinical work limited to set days on all other days teaching takes priority.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Able to assess, resuscitate and stabilise acutely sick patients.
- Appropriate defined level of clinical knowledge and clinical competence
- Understand Audit/governance processes
- Show awareness of limitations
- Evidence of experience of teaching medical students
Desirable
- Shows knowledge of evidence based practice.
- Exposure to different groups/teaching methods.
- Knowledge of University of Bristol curriculum.
- Hands on experience of research
- Publications - abstracts/articles
- Demonstrate interest in research and audit.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload
- Honesty and reliability
- Flexibility
- Critical approach to work
- Ability to gain confidence of and communicate effectively with students, staff, patients and their relatives
- Willing to undertake additional duties when necessary, including cover for teaching colleagues on leave
- Ability to perform routine procedures including e.g. Foundation competencies etc.
Desirable
- Clear logical thinking showing an analytical/scientific approach
- Enthusiasm, commitment and common sense.
- Demonstrates initiative
- Ability to work effectively within an MDT environment
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- MBBS (or equivalent)
- Current full registration with the GMC
- Completed Foundation Training programme or equivalent in a UK hospital, by commencement of the post.
- Must have worked in paid employment as a Doctor in the NHS for a minimum of 2 years
Desirable
- Good Academic Record
- Intercalated BSc/higher degree/Teaching qualification
- ACLS/ATLS/APLS
- MRCP/MRCS/MRCGP
Additional and Aptitudes
Essential
- IT skills on all Microsoft packages
- Able to explain complex ideas clearly and effectively
- Able to demonstrate and describe appropriate clinical skills
Desirable
- Awareness of patient safety issues
- Awareness of Clinical Risk Management.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Able to assess, resuscitate and stabilise acutely sick patients.
- Appropriate defined level of clinical knowledge and clinical competence
- Understand Audit/governance processes
- Show awareness of limitations
- Evidence of experience of teaching medical students
Desirable
- Shows knowledge of evidence based practice.
- Exposure to different groups/teaching methods.
- Knowledge of University of Bristol curriculum.
- Hands on experience of research
- Publications - abstracts/articles
- Demonstrate interest in research and audit.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload
- Honesty and reliability
- Flexibility
- Critical approach to work
- Ability to gain confidence of and communicate effectively with students, staff, patients and their relatives
- Willing to undertake additional duties when necessary, including cover for teaching colleagues on leave
- Ability to perform routine procedures including e.g. Foundation competencies etc.
Desirable
- Clear logical thinking showing an analytical/scientific approach
- Enthusiasm, commitment and common sense.
- Demonstrates initiative
- Ability to work effectively within an MDT environment
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- MBBS (or equivalent)
- Current full registration with the GMC
- Completed Foundation Training programme or equivalent in a UK hospital, by commencement of the post.
- Must have worked in paid employment as a Doctor in the NHS for a minimum of 2 years
Desirable
- Good Academic Record
- Intercalated BSc/higher degree/Teaching qualification
- ACLS/ATLS/APLS
- MRCP/MRCS/MRCGP
Additional and Aptitudes
Essential
- IT skills on all Microsoft packages
- Able to explain complex ideas clearly and effectively
- Able to demonstrate and describe appropriate clinical skills
Desirable
- Awareness of patient safety issues
- Awareness of Clinical Risk Management.
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
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
Address
Weston General Hospital
Grange Road, Uphill
Weston-super Mare
BS23 4TQ
Employer's website
https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
