Teaching Fellow in Obstetrics & Gynaecology (ST1-2 equivalent)
The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Exciting opportunities have arisen for dynamic, engaging and committed Teaching Fellows to work in specific roles in Medical Education within the Trust to support undergraduate education for Newcastle University Medical School students.
The post would suit trainees who have a special interest in Clinical Education and the post holders will have the opportunity to study for the Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Education. Applicants will have completed Foundation Training and / or Core Training. The post will provide a solid basis from which to apply for either a CT post or an ST post.
The posts are available from Wednesday 06.08.25 - Tuesday 04.08.26 and you must have full GMC registration with a license to practice. You must have worked in the NHS for two years as of August 2025.
Main duties of the job
The individual will be expected to perform duties and take clinical responsibility to ST1-2 level. The duties of the post holder include supporting the delivery of high-quality medical education including the development, delivery and evaluation of courses. Clinical duties of the post holder will be post-specific.
The Teaching Fellow posts span a variety of clinical areas and research domains within Newcastle-upon-Tyne Hospitals, with varied time allocated for clinical and teaching-based work within different posts (posts range from between 30% and 50% allocated teaching time). The clinical opportunities are dependent on the department and equivalent grade of the teaching fellow, however many posts offer ward-based experience, time to attend clinics and theatre lists, as well as the chance to be involved in or lead departmental teaching, audits and quality improvement projects.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement.
About us
Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the busiest, largest and most successful teaching NHS foundation trusts in the country, with around 16,000 staff and an annual income of £1 billion. We have a long history of providing high quality care, clinical excellence, and innovation in medical research regionally, nationally and internationally.
We're also proud to be the second largest provider of specialised services in the country. This means we support people with a range of rare and complex medical, surgical and neurological conditions, cancers and genetic orders.
Our staff oversee around 1.84 million patients 'contacts' each year, delivering high standards of healthcare.
Job responsibilities
Teaching:
The successful applicant will be responsible for delivering clinical teaching sessions to Newcastle University medical students attached to Newcastle Hospitals. The Trust has a role in the delivery of teaching to all 5 years of the undergraduate MBBS programme but most of the teaching will be delivered to students in years 3, 4 and 5.
Clinical:
They will contribute to the acute and elective care of women with a wide range of obstetric and gynaecological problems on the Delivery Suite, Maternity Assessment Unit, and Antenatal Clinics.
Personal Education:
All staff are encouraged to learn from the extensive clinical education activities that take place in the Trust.
Administrative:
Successful applicants will be expected to carry out all administrative tasks allocated to him/her by the Medical Education Manager, or clinical supervisor.
Research/Audit:
The medical education department has a strong reputation for excellent medical education and there are many ongoing projects.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
* Primary Medical Qualification
* Full GMC registration with a licence to practise
* At least 2 years of previous experience working in the NHS
* Foundation competencies or equivalent
* ALS/ ATLS
Clinical Skills and Knowledge
* To be clear, fluent and articulate in communication in English
* Good history & examination skills
* Experience and interest in the specialty
Teaching
* Experience of teaching undergraduate medical students & Foundation Doctors
* PGCert MED ED
* Evidence with teaching QI/research/audit
Communication, Relationships and Working with Colleagues
* Ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and other people within a team
* Ability to work as a team with professional colleagues in all disciplines
Personal Attributes
* Alignment with the Trust's Values
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.
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