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South Bristol Academy - Bristol Royal Infirmary
Start:September2026 | Duration: 12 monthsUniversity Hospitals Bristol & Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) - Bristol site
Are you ready to expand your teaching skills while staying clinically active?UHBW is recruitingClinical Teaching Fellowsto join our vibrant South Bristol Academy team.
If youareST3+ grade, and are interested in teaching, this could be the job for you.This position would suit Paediatric resident doctors - subject to OOPE approval from their Deanery.
Why this role?
You'llbe at the heart of a busy, supportive, inner-city teaching hospital--shaping the next generation of medical students while developing your own career in medical education.
What makes you perfect for this job
You'llthrive if you:
Main duties of the job
Whatyou'lldo
You'llspend8 sessions a weekteachingundergraduate students from the University of Bristol and2 sessions a weekina specialty of your choice.You'llalso have the chance to complete afully funded Certificate in Teaching & Learning for Healthcare Professionals.
Teaching responsibilitiesfocus on the Child Health block of the MBChB curriculum, encompassing:
You will alsohave the opportunity tohelp outwith other year groupteaching,andhelpingrun assessments both locally and with the Medical School.
The post holder will alsobe responsible forsupportinga small team ofjuniorPaediatricClinicalEducationFellows,and fororganisingthe timetable for the Child Health programme alongside an experienced administrator.
Clinical Work
You can undertake up toone day per week (average)of clinical work inanyspecialty that interests you. These sessions are flexible, and there isno out-of-hourscommitment.
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
Please see the attached documents section for the full Job Description. The Person Specification is contained within the Job Description document, and you will be assessed against these criteria in your application and interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached documents section for the full Job Description. The Person Specification is contained within the Job Description document, and you will be assessed against these criteria in your application and interview.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Good (English Language) communication skills
- Clinical experience of ST3, (candidate dependent) on call
- Experience of small and large group teaching
- Understand principles of audit and completed audit projects
- Understanding of the principles of Clinical Governance, adherence to/promotion of CNST standards
Desirable
- Previous involvement in undergraduate teaching
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Able to manage common paediatric emergencies
- Ability to work in stressful situations and to cope with stress
- Ability to work harmoniously and efficiently in a team, to undertake and to delegate responsibility.
- Teaching clinical skills in an undergraduate setting
- Commitment to continuing professional development
- Enthusiasm to undertake educational research projects
- Admin skills, including scheduling/ timetabling
Desirable
- Evidence of ability to deliver small group teaching, either at the bedside or in a classroom setting.
- Previous research publications
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Registered with GMC (UK)
- MBBS or equivalent primary medical qualification
- Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies by time of appointment in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely
- Evidence of experience of and enthusiasm for teaching.
- Evidence of having sought out teaching opportunities in current or previous roles.
Desirable
- Has undertaken additional teaching courses or qualification
- MRCPCH part 1
- MRCPCH part 2
Additional & Aptitudes
Essential
- IT skills on all Microsoft packages
- Sympathetic attitude: you will be required to provide pastoral support to students in difficulty at times
- Coping with pressure: capacity to recognise own limitations and develop appropriate coping mechanisms
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Good (English Language) communication skills
- Clinical experience of ST3, (candidate dependent) on call
- Experience of small and large group teaching
- Understand principles of audit and completed audit projects
- Understanding of the principles of Clinical Governance, adherence to/promotion of CNST standards
Desirable
- Previous involvement in undergraduate teaching
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Able to manage common paediatric emergencies
- Ability to work in stressful situations and to cope with stress
- Ability to work harmoniously and efficiently in a team, to undertake and to delegate responsibility.
- Teaching clinical skills in an undergraduate setting
- Commitment to continuing professional development
- Enthusiasm to undertake educational research projects
- Admin skills, including scheduling/ timetabling
Desirable
- Evidence of ability to deliver small group teaching, either at the bedside or in a classroom setting.
- Previous research publications
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Registered with GMC (UK)
- MBBS or equivalent primary medical qualification
- Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies by time of appointment in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely
- Evidence of experience of and enthusiasm for teaching.
- Evidence of having sought out teaching opportunities in current or previous roles.
Desirable
- Has undertaken additional teaching courses or qualification
- MRCPCH part 1
- MRCPCH part 2
Additional & Aptitudes
Essential
- IT skills on all Microsoft packages
- Sympathetic attitude: you will be required to provide pastoral support to students in difficulty at times
- Coping with pressure: capacity to recognise own limitations and develop appropriate coping mechanisms
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
South Bristol Academy, BRI
South Bristol Academy, Level 2, Dolphin House, Marlborough St
Bristol
BS2 8HW
Employer's website
https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
