Job summary Applicants must have a minimum of 12 monthsexperience of delivering care in the NHS. The Education Teaching Fellow/ Surgical Teaching Fellow posts are designed to develop the career of clinicians with an interest in leadership and medical education.The posts offer development opportunities in medical education for 12 months before the Fellow returns to training/clinical work in their own specialty. Successful applicants will be offered either an Education Teaching Fellow post or a Surgical Teaching Fellow post, dependant on their career aspirations and interest. Please read the job description for each role and indicate, in your supporting information which role you would prefer to be considered for. Applicants for either role must be able to demonstrate an established interest in medical education, for example through previous teaching or postgraduate qualifications. Main duties of the job All Fellows will be involved in medical education project work and undergraduate teaching. The Education Teaching Fellow role has more focus on education projects and research with some bedside teaching for Phase 1 (year 2 students). The Surgical Teaching Fellow principally supports Year 3 undergraduate teaching and will be a combination of informal bedside teaching and more formal tutorial/seminar based teaching. There will be some opportunities to undertake project work. Both roles will offer opportunities to Facilitate simulation-based teaching. Get involved in assessment activities - acting as a clinical tutor/examiner in formative OSCEs and helping to examine in summative examinations, for which training will be provided. Gain some experience of standard setting for examinations and writing examination questions/cases. While much of the learning will be experiential, it will be supported by a Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Education or Leadership. Time and resources (up to a set value) will be provided to facilitate this. About us Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030). We have four primary goals: high-quality care for all, being a great place to work, partnerships for impact, and research and education excellence And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities. Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all: we are compassionate, we are proud, we are inclusive, and we are one team This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve. About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust: http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/ Date posted 14 March 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Doctor - other Salary Depending on experience Dependant on experience Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 358-7018375-COR Job locations Leicester Royal Infirmary Infirmary Square Leicester LE1 5WW Job description Job responsibilities Education Teaching Fellow- please see job description for more detail: An example of a weekly timetable is shown below: Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday AM Admin/ meetings Bedside Teaching Self-development/ study time (Postgraduate qualification or agreed activity) Management/ leadership work Project work PM Project work Project work Project work Teaching activities The duties and responsibilities outlined above are not intended to be exhaustive, may vary over time and are subject to management review and amendment. Please note, whilst the role is non-clinical, it is expected that the candidate will take part in some clinical activities during their self-development time in order to maintain skills and complete an annual appraisal with their supervisor at the end of the post. NB: this does not apply if the postholder is undertaking an OOPE Locum shifts as part of the staff bank can also be negotiated. Surgical Teaching Fellow- please see job description for more detail: An example of a weekly timetable is shown below: Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday AM Project work Bedside teaching Educational time in intended specialty or study time for Medical Education qualification (personal development time) Teaching/related activities Project work PM Bedside teaching Admin/ meetings Clinical Skills/simulation teaching session Teaching activities The duties and responsibilities outlined above are not intended to be exhaustive, may vary over time and are subject to management review and amendment. Please note, it is not anticipated the candidate will take part in any direct clinical activities during the normal working hours although out of hours work, including locum shifts can be negotiated. Please note once sufficent applicants have been recieved this post will be closed. Job description Job responsibilities Education Teaching Fellow- please see job description for more detail: An example of a weekly timetable is shown below: Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday AM Admin/ meetings Bedside Teaching Self-development/ study time (Postgraduate qualification or agreed activity) Management/ leadership work Project work PM Project work Project work Project work Teaching activities The duties and responsibilities outlined above are not intended to be exhaustive, may vary over time and are subject to management review and amendment. Please note, whilst the role is non-clinical, it is expected that the candidate will take part in some clinical activities during their self-development time in order to maintain skills and complete an annual appraisal with their supervisor at the end of the post. NB: this does not apply if the postholder is undertaking an OOPE Locum shifts as part of the staff bank can also be negotiated. Surgical Teaching Fellow- please see job description for more detail: An example of a weekly timetable is shown below: Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday AM Project work Bedside teaching Educational time in intended specialty or study time for Medical Education qualification (personal development time) Teaching/related activities Project work PM Bedside teaching Admin/ meetings Clinical Skills/simulation teaching session Teaching activities The duties and responsibilities outlined above are not intended to be exhaustive, may vary over time and are subject to management review and amendment. Please note, it is not anticipated the candidate will take part in any direct clinical activities during the normal working hours although out of hours work, including locum shifts can be negotiated. Please note once sufficent applicants have been recieved this post will be closed. Person Specification Training and qualifications Essential Full GMC registration with licence to practice Completed FY2 training or equivalent by commencement in post Desirable Teaching qualification MRCP/MRCS or professional qualification Experience Essential 12 months experience of delivering care in the NHS Evidence of interest and commitment to medical education Teaching experience at UG and PG level Simulation experience at UG or PG level Desirable Examples of teaching innovation or initiatives Prizes or publications for teaching Planning and organisation skills Essential Ability to plan and organise effectively Time management skills Communication Essential High level of proficiency in English Understanding of attributes required for an effective educator Ability to inspire learners Desirable Effective presentation skills Analytical and judgement skills Essential Experience in using technology to deliver effective teaching Person Specification Training and qualifications Essential Full GMC registration with licence to practice Completed FY2 training or equivalent by commencement in post Desirable Teaching qualification MRCP/MRCS or professional qualification Experience Essential 12 months experience of delivering care in the NHS Evidence of interest and commitment to medical education Teaching experience at UG and PG level Simulation experience at UG or PG level Desirable Examples of teaching innovation or initiatives Prizes or publications for teaching Planning and organisation skills Essential Ability to plan and organise effectively Time management skills Communication Essential High level of proficiency in English Understanding of attributes required for an effective educator Ability to inspire learners Desirable Effective presentation skills Analytical and judgement skills Essential Experience in using technology to deliver effective teaching 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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 University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust Address Leicester Royal Infirmary Infirmary Square Leicester LE1 5WW Employer's website https://www.jobsatleicestershospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)