Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a clinical teaching fellow. This role is a full time, 40 hours per week fixed term for one year commencing April 2026 to March 2027. Educational leads and clinical teams will determine an exact timetable of duties.
The Royal Free Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises the Royal Free, Barnet and Chase Farm Hospitals. The Royal Free Hospital forms one of the three core UCL Medical School Campuses, with up to 250 undergraduate medical students on site at any one time.
Undergraduate education forms an important feature of this post, with Endocrinology being a 6-12 weekly placement for approximately 6 Year 4 (first clinical year) students although this schedule is subject to changes as regulated by the Medical School. The Diabetes/Endocrinology teaching is predominantly based at the Royal Free Hospital, The post holder will also be expected to contribute to the Clinical activity at the Royal Free site. Endocrinology teaching has recently moved from Module C to Module A and is currently within a hybrid timetable with acute medicine where students will have days and weeks on and off acute medicine.
Main duties of the job
Responsibilities may include (but are not limited to):o Plan and deliver aspects of Diabetes/Endocrine teaching to studentso Facilitate mock examination stations for the studentso Setting up new student initiatives as demand and capacity warrant with a focus on enhancing inpatient and outpatient delivery of specialist teaching.o Delivery of substantive student examinations and OSCEs across all year groups and hospital siteso To play an active role in the delivery of high quality undergraduate medical student teaching, including cross cover for peers and assistance on other projects on a flexible basiso Troubleshooting of areas identified in student feedback to ensure optimal quality of the education deliveredo To evaluate aspects of the course and curricular deliveryo Local networking in order to exchange and share ideas and practice among peerso To help ensure the sustainability of changes beyond the duration of this posto Clinical responsibilities depending on experience level of candidate include out-patient and day ward opportunities with enhancement of skills and developing competency.o Participation on call acute medicine rota at Royal Free hospital to increase clinical exposure and development of competencies.
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top
For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/
Job description
Job responsibilities
Shared educational responsibilities
The post holder will join a growing and thriving community of education fellows across all Trust sites. This team forms an essential part of the delivery of the high quality student teaching for which UCL is renowned, and also provides a community with valuable peer support.Fellows all have their own specialities and projects but also hold shared responsibilities as detailed below. These may apply to all modules, all year groups and across all sites, and therefore this may include cross-site working over and above that specified here. The post holder would be expected to be flexible in this regard and must be a good team player able to share responsibilities with colleagues.
For the clinical component of the roles, the post holders will be expected to flexibly participate in the acute medical rota.Responsibilities may include (but are not limited to): Plan and deliver aspects of Diabetes/Endocrine teaching to students Facilitate mock examination stations for the students Setting up new student initiatives as demand and capacity warrant with a focus on enhancing inpatient and outpatient delivery of specialist teaching. Delivery of substantive student examinations and OSCEs across all year groups and hospital sites To play an active role in the delivery of high quality undergraduate medical student teaching, including cross cover for peers and assistance on other projects on a flexible basis Troubleshooting of areas identified in student feedback to ensure optimal quality of the education delivered To evaluate aspects of the course and curricular delivery Local networking in order to exchange and share ideas and practice among peers To help ensure the sustainability of changes beyond the duration of this post Clinical responsibilities depending on experience level of candidate include out-patient and day ward opportunities with enhancement of skills and developing competency. Participation on call acute medicine rota at Royal Free hospital to increase clinical exposure and development of competencies.
Support and mentorship
The candidate will be well supported to achieve these goals. The role is co-sponsored by Diabetes/Endocrinology and help will be provided at the highest level to support you in your role and providing the Diabetes/Endocrinology curriculum to students. The Diabetes/Endocrine Undergraduate Lead will provide supervision.Further support and oversight of the shared educational responsibilities is provided by Dr Paul Dilworth, UCLMS Site Sub Dean. Furthermore, there is an active community of clinical education fellows at both sites and there will be peer support and cross-cover available. There are also friendly and knowledgeable teams in the education centre at Barnet hospital and the UCL Campus at the Royal Free Hospital.
Personal development
The post holder will be invited to participate in a UCL training to teach course and will be encouraged to study for a Postgraduate Certificate of Medical Education. The post holder will be supported to build their portfolio to assist in gaining accreditation through the Higher Education Academy prior to completing their post.There will be a wealth of other opportunities for personal and educational development during this post and the candidate will be encouraged and supported to pursue their interests in this regard.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Shared educational responsibilities
The post holder will join a growing and thriving community of education fellows across all Trust sites. This team forms an essential part of the delivery of the high quality student teaching for which UCL is renowned, and also provides a community with valuable peer support.Fellows all have their own specialities and projects but also hold shared responsibilities as detailed below. These may apply to all modules, all year groups and across all sites, and therefore this may include cross-site working over and above that specified here. The post holder would be expected to be flexible in this regard and must be a good team player able to share responsibilities with colleagues.
For the clinical component of the roles, the post holders will be expected to flexibly participate in the acute medical rota.Responsibilities may include (but are not limited to): Plan and deliver aspects of Diabetes/Endocrine teaching to students Facilitate mock examination stations for the students Setting up new student initiatives as demand and capacity warrant with a focus on enhancing inpatient and outpatient delivery of specialist teaching. Delivery of substantive student examinations and OSCEs across all year groups and hospital sites To play an active role in the delivery of high quality undergraduate medical student teaching, including cross cover for peers and assistance on other projects on a flexible basis Troubleshooting of areas identified in student feedback to ensure optimal quality of the education delivered To evaluate aspects of the course and curricular delivery Local networking in order to exchange and share ideas and practice among peers To help ensure the sustainability of changes beyond the duration of this post Clinical responsibilities depending on experience level of candidate include out-patient and day ward opportunities with enhancement of skills and developing competency. Participation on call acute medicine rota at Royal Free hospital to increase clinical exposure and development of competencies.
Support and mentorship
The candidate will be well supported to achieve these goals. The role is co-sponsored by Diabetes/Endocrinology and help will be provided at the highest level to support you in your role and providing the Diabetes/Endocrinology curriculum to students. The Diabetes/Endocrine Undergraduate Lead will provide supervision.Further support and oversight of the shared educational responsibilities is provided by Dr Paul Dilworth, UCLMS Site Sub Dean. Furthermore, there is an active community of clinical education fellows at both sites and there will be peer support and cross-cover available. There are also friendly and knowledgeable teams in the education centre at Barnet hospital and the UCL Campus at the Royal Free Hospital.
Personal development
The post holder will be invited to participate in a UCL training to teach course and will be encouraged to study for a Postgraduate Certificate of Medical Education. The post holder will be supported to build their portfolio to assist in gaining accreditation through the Higher Education Academy prior to completing their post.There will be a wealth of other opportunities for personal and educational development during this post and the candidate will be encouraged and supported to pursue their interests in this regard.
Person Specification
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- oMB BS or equivalent
- oFull GMC Registration
- oSatisfactory Completion Foundation Training
- oExperience in acute general and diabetes & endocrinology
Desirable
- oMore experience after completion of foundation training is valuable
Experience
Essential
- oTeaching experience to include bedside teaching, small group and classroom
Desirable
- oExperience as a faculty member in simulation (team based and clinical skills)
- oResearch/QI experience
Skills and Aptitudes
Essential
- oEffective team member
- oGood communication skills
Desirable
- oAbility to take the lead where necessary
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential
- Time management
- Flexibility
- Commitment to personal development
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Person Specification
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- oMB BS or equivalent
- oFull GMC Registration
- oSatisfactory Completion Foundation Training
- oExperience in acute general and diabetes & endocrinology
Desirable
- oMore experience after completion of foundation training is valuable
Experience
Essential
- oTeaching experience to include bedside teaching, small group and classroom
Desirable
- oExperience as a faculty member in simulation (team based and clinical skills)
- oResearch/QI experience
Skills and Aptitudes
Essential
- oEffective team member
- oGood communication skills
Desirable
- oAbility to take the lead where necessary
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential
- Time management
- Flexibility
- Commitment to personal development
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
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).
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).
