Job summary This is an exciting position within the Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust (PHU) fixed term for 12 months. The post holder will play a lead role in the delivery of a major strategic partnership with King's College London (KCL) to deliver a Branch of the KCL MBBS GEM course at the University of Portsmouth (UoP) alongside the existing Undergraduate MBBS at the University of Southampton (UoS). This is of strategic importance to PHU, UoP and region, intending to help address the health and wellbeing needs of the Portsmouth, South East Hampshire and Isle of Wight health and care system. Main duties of the job PHU is seeking a number of talented Clinical Academic Fellows who can demonstrate an enthusiastic approach to enabling medical students achieve the learning objectives relevant to particular block themes across respective MBBS curricula. This involves the delivery of high quality teaching, learning and assessment and supervision of student cohorts from the UoP (KCL) and UoS. About us Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff. Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust Date posted 18 March 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Doctor - other Salary £49,909 a year Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number REF1410T Job locations Queen Alexandra Hospital Southwick Hill Road Cosham Hampshire PO6 3LY Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will carry out the duties listed below in close collaboration, liaison and consultation with the Undergraduate Educational Team and others as appropriate such as site block leads, local teachers, departmental specialty leads, UG educational supervisors, UG clinical supervisors, and the undergraduate administration team: Teach and contribute to the preparation, delivery and assessment of relevant placement blocks. This will include developing clinical skills provision for medical students, providing facilitation workshops and be an active participant and team member for OSCE exams. Involvement in the local induction and orientation of each block of students during the academic year. Attendance at each induction. Contribute to the continuing development of the curriculum active participation at subject group meetings Ensuring teaching material, methods and approaches are current through scholarly activity or professional practice and personal development Manage delivery of own teaching, scholarly and administrative activities with guidance where required Contribution to pastoral tutoring, ensuring that students feel supported enabling them to thrive and play an actively engaged part of our vibrant student community. Where appropriate, supervise students projects and placements. Act as a personal tutor to students to provide first line support and acting as a mentor when required Take part in relevant aspects of the student support and assessment processes (e.g. examination boards) Participate in internal networks for exchange of information and collaboration with colleagues, attending and contributing to subject group meetings for the benefit of education at the University of Portsmouth, KCL and University of Southampton Take part in marketing activities including preview / open days Signpost students in difficulties to appropriate support Notify senior colleagues should the level of performance, attitude or behaviour of a medical student give rise for a concern in relation to patient safety Participate in quality assurance and monitoring of the teaching delivery in secondary care, through direct observation, review of student feedback and discussion with colleagues. Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will carry out the duties listed below in close collaboration, liaison and consultation with the Undergraduate Educational Team and others as appropriate such as site block leads, local teachers, departmental specialty leads, UG educational supervisors, UG clinical supervisors, and the undergraduate administration team: Teach and contribute to the preparation, delivery and assessment of relevant placement blocks. This will include developing clinical skills provision for medical students, providing facilitation workshops and be an active participant and team member for OSCE exams. Involvement in the local induction and orientation of each block of students during the academic year. Attendance at each induction. Contribute to the continuing development of the curriculum active participation at subject group meetings Ensuring teaching material, methods and approaches are current through scholarly activity or professional practice and personal development Manage delivery of own teaching, scholarly and administrative activities with guidance where required Contribution to pastoral tutoring, ensuring that students feel supported enabling them to thrive and play an actively engaged part of our vibrant student community. Where appropriate, supervise students projects and placements. Act as a personal tutor to students to provide first line support and acting as a mentor when required Take part in relevant aspects of the student support and assessment processes (e.g. examination boards) Participate in internal networks for exchange of information and collaboration with colleagues, attending and contributing to subject group meetings for the benefit of education at the University of Portsmouth, KCL and University of Southampton Take part in marketing activities including preview / open days Signpost students in difficulties to appropriate support Notify senior colleagues should the level of performance, attitude or behaviour of a medical student give rise for a concern in relation to patient safety Participate in quality assurance and monitoring of the teaching delivery in secondary care, through direct observation, review of student feedback and discussion with colleagues. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Full registration with the General Medical Council. Participation in education training and, if not already held, an interest in obtaining a higher qualification in medical education. Experience Essential Expertise in medicine and clinical skills and competency to practice and teach extended practical and clinical skills. Knowledge and understanding of the use of e-learning and/or a willingness to undertake training in this area. Knowledge of clinical governance. Relevant teaching experience with indicators of success. Ability to motivate and support students. Keep up to date with CPD and clinical developments in clinical skills, maintaining clinical expertise necessary to act as a role model. Completion of 2 year Foundation Programme or CREST equivalence. Ability to work collegiately and effectively as part of a team. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to present ideas to a student audience. Committed to education and teaching. Enthusiasm for subject and student-centred. Commitment to values of equality, diversity, and inclusion. Prepared to work in the evening and weekends as equitably allocated across staff and where necessary. Prepared to travel and where necessary accompany students on educational visits. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Full registration with the General Medical Council. Participation in education training and, if not already held, an interest in obtaining a higher qualification in medical education. Experience Essential Expertise in medicine and clinical skills and competency to practice and teach extended practical and clinical skills. Knowledge and understanding of the use of e-learning and/or a willingness to undertake training in this area. Knowledge of clinical governance. Relevant teaching experience with indicators of success. Ability to motivate and support students. Keep up to date with CPD and clinical developments in clinical skills, maintaining clinical expertise necessary to act as a role model. Completion of 2 year Foundation Programme or CREST equivalence. Ability to work collegiately and effectively as part of a team. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to present ideas to a student audience. Committed to education and teaching. Enthusiasm for subject and student-centred. Commitment to values of equality, diversity, and inclusion. Prepared to work in the evening and weekends as equitably allocated across staff and where necessary. Prepared to travel and where necessary accompany students on educational visits. 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 Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust Address Queen Alexandra Hospital Southwick Hill Road Cosham Hampshire PO6 3LY Employer's website https://www.porthosp.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)