This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated doctor to develop skills in medical education alongside clinical practice . The Clinical Teaching Fellow will play a key role in delivering and developing teaching for postgraduate-entry medical students undertaking a PBL-based curriculum.
This 12 month post offers a unique 80/20 split , with the majority of time dedicated to education. The successful candidate will supervise small-group teaching, facilitate PBL sessions, contribute to curriculum development, and support student assessment and pastoral care.
In addition, the Fellow will maintain clinical skills through 20% protected clinical time in a specialty aligned with their interests, supporting career development.
This role stands out due to:
- Strong emphasis on educational development and innovation
- Close involvement with a modern PBL curriculum
- Opportunities for formal teaching qualifications and portfolio development
- Supportive multidisciplinary teaching environment within a large, forward-thinking NHS Trust
We take pride in placing people at the centre of everything we do, working together as a united team. Driven by a shared ambition to continually grow, develop, and learn, we recognise and value every contribution. By combining our experience and skills, we not only support our vibrant, diverse communities, but also support one another.
With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire and rank among the top 10 largest Trusts in the South West region. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience in one or both of our innovative hospitals.
As well as generous annual leave allowance, you will have access to the excellent NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on-site nurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.
Clinical Responsibilities/Key Responsibilities
This post is offered with a 80/20 split of educational responsibilities (80%) and supernumerary clinical role of the successful candidate’s choice (20%), subject to discussion with the relevant clinical department.
Undertake clinical duties equivalent to 20% of working time within a chosen specialty
Maintain up-to-date clinical knowledge and skills
Contribute to patient care in line with Trust policies and GMC standards
Participate in clinical governance and audit activities where appropriate
To deliver high quality teaching to TCMS postgraduate-entry medical students in line with the TCMS curriculum requirements
Professional Development, Education and Training
Education: This post is not recognised by the Royal Colleges for General Professional Training nor by the Royal College of General Practitioners for Vocational Training.
Applicants must ensure they are aware of the implications to their career plans when they are applying for this post.
Deliver high-quality teaching to TCMS postgraduate-entry medical students
Facilitate Problem-Based Learning (PBL) sessions
Develop and deliver tutorials, clinical skills teaching, and simulation sessions
Support student learning through feedback, mentoring, and pastoral care
Contribute to curriculum design, review, and innovation
Participate in student assessment processes (formative and summative)
Engage in faculty development and educational training opportunities
Maintain a teaching portfolio
Successful candidates are encouraged to join University appointed Three Counties Clinical Teaching Fellows based in Worcester for CPD and training in PBL techniques. Opportunities to become further involved in TCMS teaching and facilitation will be supported. Support will be available if the post-holder wishes to apply for applicable teaching qualifications.
Management and Leadership
Successful candidates will be expected to;
Support the TCMS Educational Site Director in delivering the undergraduate programme
Contribute to quality improvement in teaching delivery
Assist in organising teaching timetables and sessions
Support peer educators and clinical teaching staff
Participate, as required, in PGME departmental meetings including the Medical Education Board.
Support specific programmes and/or courses as agreed with the TCMS UG team.
To be point-of-contact for TCMS colleagues for matters relating to student education.
To represent the Trust/PGME at internal and external education and academic meetings.
Planning and Organisation
Successful candidates will be expected to;
To collaborate closely with the PGME Simulation Teaching Fellow, providing mutual support/assistance to deliver high-impact projects/programmes related to education and/or simulation-based education of TCMS medical students.
To contribute to the design and delivery of teaching programmes for TCMS medical students placed within the Trust.
Plan and coordinate teaching sessions aligned with curriculum outcomes
Manage competing demands between clinical and educational responsibilities
Contribute to structured teaching programmes across placements
To support broader educational activities across the TCMS, including (but not limited to) teaching programmes, admissions interviews, formative and summative assessments.
To perform additional duties as agreed with the TCMS Educational Site Director.
Research and Development
Successful candidates will be expected to;
To receive supervision and mentoring from senior educators in to develop skills in teaching, problem-based learning facilitation and simulation-based education.
To develop specific skills in problem-based education including facilitation and feedback and support colleagues to develop these skills.
To research the benefits and educational theories pertaining to problem-based education and embed these into local practice.
To devise and implement research and improvement activity, with support to publish and/or present work at a national level.
To network and establish collaborative working relationships with local education providers, including local General Practices, the ICB, other educational institutions and Trust and the University of Worcester.
Following a training period, the TCMS UG Medical Education Fellow will be offered the opportunity to gain an educational qualification to the level of Certificate or above (e.g. Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Education).
Participate in medical education research and scholarship where possible
Contribute to evaluation of teaching programmes
Support innovation in educational delivery methods
To seek clinical duties/experiences (up to 1 day per week/20% FTE) to support ongoing development needs, to perform these duties in line with broader expectations as laid out in the Locally Employed Doctor Contract/Terms & Conditions of Service, and to organise appropriate specialty-specific educational supervision for these activities.
Maintain a personal development portfolio.
