Job summary
The Clinical Teaching Team Lead (CTTL) plays a pivotal
leadership role in the delivery, coordination, and continuous improvement of
undergraduate medical education across County Durham and Darlington NHS
Foundation Trust.
The post-holder will manage clinical educators and teaching
fellows, oversee MBBS rotations, and ensure teaching aligns with GMC and
university standards. They will support student wellbeing, lead on quality
improvement in education, and collaborate with local and regional partners to
enhance learning environments.
This role offers the opportunity to shape the
next generation of healthcare professionals, contribute to strategic educational
initiatives, and be part of an organisation that values innovation, inclusion,
and excellence. With access to a strong support network, leadership development
opportunities, and a culture committed to improving lives through education,
this is a rewarding and impactful position for someone passionate about
clinical teaching and workforce development.
Main duties of the job
As Clinical Teaching Team Lead, you will play a central role
in shaping the future medical workforce by leading a dedicated team of
educators and fostering a dynamic, supportive learning environment for medical
students across the Trust.
Youll drive innovation in teaching, support the
professional growth of education staff, and ensure students are well-prepared
for clinical practice. Working closely with university partners and clinical
teams, youll contribute to curriculum development, promote interprofessional
collaboration, and champion student wellbeing.
This is a tactical and hands-on leadership
opportunity for someone passionate about high-quality clinical education and
improving patient care through workforce excellence.
About us
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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
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Job description
Job responsibilities
The Clinical Teaching Team Lead (CTTL) role entails
providing both tactical and operational leadership for undergraduate medical
education across County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust. This
includes:
Leading a
multidisciplinary teaching team, including Clinical Teaching Fellows, nurse
educators, and academic F2 doctors.
Coordinating
MBBS student placements across multiple hospital sites in line with medical
school and GMC standards.
Designing,
delivering, and evaluating teaching programmes, including bedside, classroom,
simulation, and digital learning.
Supporting
student wellbeing, providing pastoral care, and managing sensitive issues such
as academic difficulty or safeguarding.
Collaborating
with internal and external partners, including universities, clinical leads,
NHS Education England, and GP practices.
Driving
quality improvement and innovation in education delivery and assessment
methods.
Managing
teaching resources and governance, including health & safety, asset
tracking, and workforce planning.
Its a leadership role that combines educational
excellence, operational oversight, and hands-on teaching to ensure a safe,
effective, and enriching experience for medical students
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Clinical Teaching Team Lead (CTTL) role entails
providing both tactical and operational leadership for undergraduate medical
education across County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust. This
includes:
Leading a
multidisciplinary teaching team, including Clinical Teaching Fellows, nurse
educators, and academic F2 doctors.
Coordinating
MBBS student placements across multiple hospital sites in line with medical
school and GMC standards.
Designing,
delivering, and evaluating teaching programmes, including bedside, classroom,
simulation, and digital learning.
Supporting
student wellbeing, providing pastoral care, and managing sensitive issues such
as academic difficulty or safeguarding.
Collaborating
with internal and external partners, including universities, clinical leads,
NHS Education England, and GP practices.
Driving
quality improvement and innovation in education delivery and assessment
methods.
Managing
teaching resources and governance, including health & safety, asset
tracking, and workforce planning.
Its a leadership role that combines educational
excellence, operational oversight, and hands-on teaching to ensure a safe,
effective, and enriching experience for medical students
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant clinical experience within a relevant field
- Highly developed specialist knowledge of education acquired through experience and study
- Experience of learner mentorship, education experience, clinical teaching and providing support and feedback to a range of learners
Desirable
- Proven experience of delivering clinical skills training & support in a variety of settings
- Leadership experience within a clinical or educational field
- Project Management experience
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of excellent communication and interpersonal skills with all levels of professional staff.
- Ability and evidence of working independently and across disciplines as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Ability to work flexibly and manage competing priorities.
- Consistently high attention to detail and quality of work.
- Ability to work in a busy and varied work environment and respond to change
- Reflective practitioner.
- Self-motivated and able to motivate others.
- Proficient keyboard skills, use of Microsoft PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel and other IT skills relating to teaching. Ability to use AV equipment used in education delivery.
- Ability to concentrate for prolonged periods of time and to deal with unpredictable work patterns.
- Knowledge of General Medical Council Good Medical Practice and standards relating to undergraduate and postgraduate training.
Desirable
- Knowledge of contemporary issues in medical education.
- Detailed understanding of curriculum development including the generation of learning outcomes.
- Proven skills in delivery, facilitation development and evaluation of training programmes.
- Demonstrate the ability to engage and build effective relationships in stakeholder organisations.
Special Requirements
Essential
- Able to travel across Trust sites to meet the requirements of the post.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered healthcare professional e.g. nurse, midwife.
- Degree in nursing/midwifery/other relevant subject or equivalent
- Certificate in teaching and assessing
- Physical skills assessment training (or equivalent) or willing to undertake within first year of the role
- Evidence of study at level 7 (Masters) level e.g. Postgraduate certificate of clinical/medical education/PGCE or willingness to undertake a Postgraduate Certificate of Medical Education within the first three years of the role
Desirable
- Diploma or Masters in Medical/Clinical Education or equivalent
Statutory Registration
Essential
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant clinical experience within a relevant field
- Highly developed specialist knowledge of education acquired through experience and study
- Experience of learner mentorship, education experience, clinical teaching and providing support and feedback to a range of learners
Desirable
- Proven experience of delivering clinical skills training & support in a variety of settings
- Leadership experience within a clinical or educational field
- Project Management experience
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of excellent communication and interpersonal skills with all levels of professional staff.
- Ability and evidence of working independently and across disciplines as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Ability to work flexibly and manage competing priorities.
- Consistently high attention to detail and quality of work.
- Ability to work in a busy and varied work environment and respond to change
- Reflective practitioner.
- Self-motivated and able to motivate others.
- Proficient keyboard skills, use of Microsoft PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel and other IT skills relating to teaching. Ability to use AV equipment used in education delivery.
- Ability to concentrate for prolonged periods of time and to deal with unpredictable work patterns.
- Knowledge of General Medical Council Good Medical Practice and standards relating to undergraduate and postgraduate training.
Desirable
- Knowledge of contemporary issues in medical education.
- Detailed understanding of curriculum development including the generation of learning outcomes.
- Proven skills in delivery, facilitation development and evaluation of training programmes.
- Demonstrate the ability to engage and build effective relationships in stakeholder organisations.
Special Requirements
Essential
- Able to travel across Trust sites to meet the requirements of the post.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered healthcare professional e.g. nurse, midwife.
- Degree in nursing/midwifery/other relevant subject or equivalent
- Certificate in teaching and assessing
- Physical skills assessment training (or equivalent) or willing to undertake within first year of the role
- Evidence of study at level 7 (Masters) level e.g. Postgraduate certificate of clinical/medical education/PGCE or willingness to undertake a Postgraduate Certificate of Medical Education within the first three years of the role
Desirable
- Diploma or Masters in Medical/Clinical Education or equivalent
Statutory Registration
Essential
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)
