Job summary Clinical Teaching Fellow Brunel Medical School - 2 posts available These 12 month posts are an excellent opportunity for candidates to work as a Clinical Teaching Fellow in Medical Education whilst gaining clinical experience. All training will take place at the Royal Berkshire Hospital. These posts have been established to enhance the teaching of students and maintain the Royal Berkshire Hospital's reputation as a centre of excellence for medical education. The role will be specifically responsible for students from Brunel Medical School, including supporting the development of new cohorts of students this year in Oncology, Haematology, Palliative Care, Elderly Care, Neurology, Opthalmology, ENT, Dermatology, Paediatrics, and Obstetrics and Gynaecology. The successful applicant must have a license to practice from the GMC and experience in providing clinical teaching. Applicants with at least 2 years NHS post-graduate experience and a strong interest in medical education will be considered The students are present in the trust for set blocks covering 30 weeks of the year. The remaining weeks of the post holder's time will be spent on doing clinical work, in a medical specialty of their choice depending on availability. There is no on-call commitment with this role. All teaching fellows will have access to a tutor who will provide mentorship with educational projects as well as an educational supervisor. Main duties of the job Undergraduate Teaching The post will be tailored to the successful applicant and their specific interests and could include any of the following; Responsibility for facilitating the medical attachments and placements of medical students This will include production of teaching resources and delivery of formal teaching sessions Helping develop and adapt existing teaching models and courses for medical students Taking on a leadership and mentorship role for medical students and providing a forum to give feedback and help develop and enhance their learning and well being Engage in quality improving projects and developing potential teaching courses Bedside teaching including demonstration of clinical signs and examination Procedural skills teaching Coordinating student timetabling Contribute to running and developing simulation sessions Assisting the Undergraduate Managers in delivering key medical student inductions Contributing to University activities including student examination question writing and piloting We encourage development of teaching skills and also publication of work and projects. Previous teaching fellows have successfully presented work at national and international meetings Collaboration and shared teaching opportunities for different groups of students is encouraged and organising postgraduate sessions will also be welcomed by the department. There may also be opportunities to attend training workshops provided by Brunel and Southampton University About us Diversity makes us interesting Inclusion is what will make us outstanding. Inequality exists and the journey to eliminate it is not easy. Every step we take will be a purposeful step forward to deliver a truly inclusive culture where all our people are enabled to deliver outstanding care, where background is no barrier, and where everyone can be their authentic self and we truly represent our patient community. We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where possible. All applicants who have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the post can opt for a guaranteed interview. If you need additional help with your application please get in touch by calling the recruitment team on 0118 322 6997 or 0118 322 5342. Our primary method of communication will be via email. However, if you would prefer to be contacted through a different method, please inform the recruitment team. Date posted 08 April 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Doctor - other Salary £49,909 a year ST level 1-2, depending on previous service Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 193-MS1188COR Job locations Royal Berkshire Hospital Reading RG1 5AN Job description Job responsibilities The clinical part of this post during weeks when the students are not on site, can be in any medical or surgical specialty in which the applicant has a special interest dependent on availability. Job description Job responsibilities The clinical part of this post during weeks when the students are not on site, can be in any medical or surgical specialty in which the applicant has a special interest dependent on availability. Person Specification Qualifications Essential MBChB, MBBS or equivalent Full GMC Registration Desirable MCEM / MRCP / MRCS or equivalent Experience Essential Broad Medical Experience Previous experience of working within the NHS (2 years) Desirable Minimum of four months experience in General Medicine. Post registration experience of working in other specialties relevant to role Ability and Knowledge Essential Good basic and wide-ranging knowledge of clinical medicine and surgery Good communication skills Desirable Ability to teach and enthuse other medical staff Motivation Essential Strong interest in delivering high quality medical education Desirable Experience of delivering medical education including experience of developing teaching programme. Person Specification Qualifications Essential MBChB, MBBS or equivalent Full GMC Registration Desirable MCEM / MRCP / MRCS or equivalent Experience Essential Broad Medical Experience Previous experience of working within the NHS (2 years) Desirable Minimum of four months experience in General Medicine. Post registration experience of working in other specialties relevant to role Ability and Knowledge Essential Good basic and wide-ranging knowledge of clinical medicine and surgery Good communication skills Desirable Ability to teach and enthuse other medical staff Motivation Essential Strong interest in delivering high quality medical education Desirable Experience of delivering medical education including experience of developing teaching programme. 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. 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. 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 Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust Address Royal Berkshire Hospital Reading RG1 5AN Employer's website https://www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)