Job summary
We are looking to recruit Clinical Teaching Fellows for a
fixed term contract from August 2025 to August 2026 to support our
Undergraduate MBBS programmes for
medical students years 1-5.
Completion of the UK
Foundation Programme(FPCC) or expected to be achieved by August
2025 is an essential requirement for these
Clinical Teaching Fellow vacancies.
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 Senior Nurse Teaching Fellow and Clinical Simulation Centre
Manager who co-ordinates the day to day teams duties and teaching commitments.
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
Organisational planning and facilitation of foundation
doctors simulations, in line with the foundation curriculum
Facilitate high fidelity simulations for a range of
disciplines
Create and design simulations and VR simulations
Think creatively to identify solutions to improve the
immersion of high fidelity simulations
Provide teaching using a variety of teaching methods with a
focus upon clinical reasoning and simulation
Supporting the planning and delivery of summative exams
Undertake assessment training to support OSCE assessment
for year 1, 2 and 3 medical students
To cover teaching and work 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.
To act as mentor and to support the education and
assessment of Physician Associates Students on placement with CDDFT
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 Senior Nurse Teaching Fellow and Clinical Simulation Centre
Manager who co-ordinates the day to day teams duties and teaching commitments.
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
Organisational planning and facilitation of foundation
doctors simulations, in line with the foundation curriculum
Facilitate high fidelity simulations for a range of
disciplines
Create and design simulations and VR simulations
Think creatively to identify solutions to improve the
immersion of high fidelity simulations
Provide teaching using a variety of teaching methods with a
focus upon clinical reasoning and simulation
Supporting the planning and delivery of summative exams
Undertake assessment training to support OSCE assessment
for year 1, 2 and 3 medical students
To cover teaching and work 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.
To act as mentor and to support the education and
assessment of Physician Associates Students on placement with CDDFT
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
Special Requirements
Essential
- Able to travel across Trust sites to meet the requirements of the post
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Enthusiasm for teaching & interest in medical education
- Excellent IT skills -MS office/Virtual platforms
- Critical appraisal skills/ audit
Desirable
- An interest or experience in Paediatrics
- An interest or experience in Obstetrics & Gynaecology
- Awareness of the Newcastle Medical School curriculum
- Record of innovation & implementation of change Project management
Qualifications
Essential
- Completion of the UK Foundation Programme
- UK Resus Council ALS Certificate
Desirable
- PG cert in medical education
Statutory Registration
Essential
Experience
Essential
- NHS Experience
- Evidence of Human Factors/High Fidelity Simulation Teaching
- Evidence of Teaching experience
- Evidence of clinical experience & Team working within an MDT
- Organisation & Time management skills
Person Specification
Special Requirements
Essential
- Able to travel across Trust sites to meet the requirements of the post
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Enthusiasm for teaching & interest in medical education
- Excellent IT skills -MS office/Virtual platforms
- Critical appraisal skills/ audit
Desirable
- An interest or experience in Paediatrics
- An interest or experience in Obstetrics & Gynaecology
- Awareness of the Newcastle Medical School curriculum
- Record of innovation & implementation of change Project management
Qualifications
Essential
- Completion of the UK Foundation Programme
- UK Resus Council ALS Certificate
Desirable
- PG cert in medical education
Statutory Registration
Essential
Experience
Essential
- NHS Experience
- Evidence of Human Factors/High Fidelity Simulation Teaching
- Evidence of Teaching experience
- Evidence of clinical experience & Team working within an MDT
- Organisation & Time management skills
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)
