Job summary
We
are looking to recruit Clinical Teaching Fellows for fixed term contracts starting August 2026 to August 2027 to support our Undergraduate MBBS programme for medical students years 1-5.
Applicants will have completed or be expected to complete the Foundation Programme in August 2026, and have relevant NHS employment experience.
Vacancies:
4 posts Prospect House
(University Hospital of North Durham)
3 posts Darlington Memorial
Hospital
1 post Simulation Centre
Bishop Auckland Hospital
Interviews date 17/02/26 at the SIM Centre at BAH
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
Trustwide teaching, to be part of the SIM 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.
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents.
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For the most up-to-date information on visa requirements and eligibility, please check online to determine whether you can apply.
From April 9th 2025 - Healthcare assistants - You must have been employed for a minimum of two years
of as a HCA within the NHS for the Trust to consider
sponsorship (we will only consider sponsorship if you meet this criteria and
have a current visa expiring within 3 months).
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical
teaching fellows will work under the direct supervision of the Senior Nurse
Teaching Fellow/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/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
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of relevant NHS employment
- 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
Special Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel across Trust sites to meet the requirements of the post.
Statutory Registration
Essential
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of completion of UK Foundation Programme, or expectation to complete in August 2026.
- UK Resus Council ALS Certificate.
Desirable
- PG Cert in Medical Education
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
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of relevant NHS employment
- 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
Special Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel across Trust sites to meet the requirements of the post.
Statutory Registration
Essential
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of completion of UK Foundation Programme, or expectation to complete in August 2026.
- UK Resus Council ALS Certificate.
Desirable
- PG Cert in Medical Education
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
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)
