Job summary
We
are looking to recruit Clinical Teaching Fellows for a fixed term contracts from
August 2025 to August 2026 to support our Undergraduate MBBS programmes
formedical students years 1-5 across Darlington Memorial Hospital, University Hospital of North Durham and Bishop Auckland Hospital.
Clinical Teaching Fellows
will deliver teaching and facilitate learning for undergraduate medical
students and Postgraduate Trainees. Teaching will be delivered within the classroom,
Simulation Centre and clinical areas. They will further develop innovative
teaching resources to supplement the existing central teaching folder. They
will support the exam lead with the delivery of formative and summative
assessments.
There are opportunities
within the role to develop organisational skills in supporting the clinical
leads in the planning and day to day delivery of rotations and university
exams.
There
will be opportunities and support to gain experience in educational research
and quality improvement projects (where the timetable and teaching
responsibilities permit). During semester two, fellows will be able to spend
approximately two sessions per week in a clinical area of their choice in a
supernumerary capacity to support their own career development.
Main duties of the job
The post involves supporting the clinical leads with rotation
planning and collaborative working across the Trust site to ensure equity and
appropriate teaching cover across all rotations. The post holder will be
responsible in supporting the clinical lead in the day to day organisation of
allocated teaching timetables. Candidates will network across clinical areas to
support the recruitment of clinicians to deliver bedside teaching for some
rotations.
A key part of the post is teaching and facilitating learning
to all levels of undergraduate students and postgraduate trainees within the
clinical area, via the virtual platform, within the classroom, Simulation
Centre and clinical skills lab. This includes the academic support for students
where remediation following a period of absence has been identified by the
pastoral lead/leads. Teaching fellows maybe an immediate point of contact for
those students in difficulty and will work closely to refer students to the
pastoral lead/leads.
Although the post is based within a nominal site
there is an expectation to cover Trust wide teaching, to be part of the
simulation faculty for both undergraduate students and post graduate trainees.
About us
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager
You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented
From April 1 2024 we are unable to offer sponsorship for healthcare roles that do not meet the minimum salary, If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post.
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical teaching fellows will work under the direct
supervision of the Teaching Team Lead who co-ordinates the day to day teams
duties and teaching commitments. They will deliver teaching across specialities
including Medicine, Surgery O&G and Paediatrics
Work in conjunction with clinical educators, medical
education admin and clinical leads to deliver Newcastle university MBBS
curriculums to first, second, third,
fourth and fifth year medical students
Provide teaching using a variety of teaching methods with a
focus upon clinical reasoning and simulation
Facilitating and feeding back on clinical case
presentations and clinical examinations
Performing formative in-course clinical assessments with
associated feedback
Undertake simulation training to become part of the
simulation faculty to support the delivery of high and low fidelity simulation
sessions for undergraduate students, foundation doctors, Trainees and other
allied health professionals
Provide bedside teaching and clinical teaching with patients
where required for specific rotations
Acting as a tutor for third and final year medical students
providing both academic support and an initial contact for pastoral care in
collaboration with the pastoral lead/leads
Supporting the planning and delivery of summative exams
including the recruitment of patients, team marking and standard setting
Undertake assessment training to support OSCE assessment
for year 1, 2 and 3 medical students
Providing Foundation Programme teaching on the mandatory
teaching programme
Supporting the clinical rotation leads with the planning
and organisation of undergraduate
rotations
Working Trust wide to support the clinical rotation leads
with the planning of rotations to ensure consistency and equity across the
Trust. To cover teaching cross site as needed
Acting as a role model for medical students and junior
doctors within the Trust
Helping with Trust-led work experience programmes
Attending university events such as medical school
selection interviews, clinical teaching forums and standard setting
Completing small educational research project/ quality
improvement projects
Opportunities for an average of two clinical sessions per
week in a specialty of choice in a supernumerary capacity during semester 2
only. There may be options to attend a block of clinical sessions in agreement
with the LEP team manager
Supporting the education and assessment of Physician
Associates
Fellows who voluntarily undertake out-of-hours emergency
duties will be subject to the current New Deal provisions with respect to hours
of work, rest periods and pay banding arrangements. No Fellow should undertake out of hours
duties which will impact on the designated education sessions during Monday to
Friday per week. Fellows are encouraged
to register with the Staff Bank if they wish to undertake additional work in
other clinical areas of the Trust.
Funding is provided for up to £2000 for the
candidate to complete a certificate/diploma or masters in Medical Education.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical teaching fellows will work under the direct
supervision of the Teaching Team Lead who co-ordinates the day to day teams
duties and teaching commitments. They will deliver teaching across specialities
including Medicine, Surgery O&G and Paediatrics
Work in conjunction with clinical educators, medical
education admin and clinical leads to deliver Newcastle university MBBS
curriculums to first, second, third,
fourth and fifth year medical students
Provide teaching using a variety of teaching methods with a
focus upon clinical reasoning and simulation
Facilitating and feeding back on clinical case
presentations and clinical examinations
Performing formative in-course clinical assessments with
associated feedback
Undertake simulation training to become part of the
simulation faculty to support the delivery of high and low fidelity simulation
sessions for undergraduate students, foundation doctors, Trainees and other
allied health professionals
Provide bedside teaching and clinical teaching with patients
where required for specific rotations
Acting as a tutor for third and final year medical students
providing both academic support and an initial contact for pastoral care in
collaboration with the pastoral lead/leads
Supporting the planning and delivery of summative exams
including the recruitment of patients, team marking and standard setting
Undertake assessment training to support OSCE assessment
for year 1, 2 and 3 medical students
Providing Foundation Programme teaching on the mandatory
teaching programme
Supporting the clinical rotation leads with the planning
and organisation of undergraduate
rotations
Working Trust wide to support the clinical rotation leads
with the planning of rotations to ensure consistency and equity across the
Trust. To cover teaching cross site as needed
Acting as a role model for medical students and junior
doctors within the Trust
Helping with Trust-led work experience programmes
Attending university events such as medical school
selection interviews, clinical teaching forums and standard setting
Completing small educational research project/ quality
improvement projects
Opportunities for an average of two clinical sessions per
week in a specialty of choice in a supernumerary capacity during semester 2
only. There may be options to attend a block of clinical sessions in agreement
with the LEP team manager
Supporting the education and assessment of Physician
Associates
Fellows who voluntarily undertake out-of-hours emergency
duties will be subject to the current New Deal provisions with respect to hours
of work, rest periods and pay banding arrangements. No Fellow should undertake out of hours
duties which will impact on the designated education sessions during Monday to
Friday per week. Fellows are encouraged
to register with the Staff Bank if they wish to undertake additional work in
other clinical areas of the Trust.
Funding is provided for up to £2000 for the
candidate to complete a certificate/diploma or masters in Medical Education.
Person Specification
Statutory Registration
Essential
Qualifications
Essential
- Completion of the Foundation programme
- ALS
- To apply for PG cert in medical education
Desirable
- PG cert in medical education
Special Requirements
Desirable
- Record of innovation & implementation of change
- Project management
Special Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Enthusiasm for teaching & interest in medical education
- Excellent IT skills -MS office/Virtual platforms
- Critical appraisal skills/ audit
Desirable
- Awareness of the Newcastle medical school curriculum
- Paediatric experience or interest
- Human factors / High fidelity simulation teaching
- Research skills
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of clinical experience & Team working within an MDT
- Teaching experience
- Organisation & Time management skills
Desirable
Person Specification
Statutory Registration
Essential
Qualifications
Essential
- Completion of the Foundation programme
- ALS
- To apply for PG cert in medical education
Desirable
- PG cert in medical education
Special Requirements
Desirable
- Record of innovation & implementation of change
- Project management
Special Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Enthusiasm for teaching & interest in medical education
- Excellent IT skills -MS office/Virtual platforms
- Critical appraisal skills/ audit
Desirable
- Awareness of the Newcastle medical school curriculum
- Paediatric experience or interest
- Human factors / High fidelity simulation teaching
- Research skills
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of clinical experience & Team working within an MDT
- Teaching experience
- Organisation & Time management skills
Desirable
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
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust
Hollyhurst Road
Darlington
County Durham
DL3 6HX
Employer's website
https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
