Job summary Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has the exciting opportunity for enthusiastic doctors to join our Undergraduate Medical Education team. This is a perfect opportunity for those with a keen interest in developing their skills in medical education, who want to work within a friendly, supportive and highly experienced team of educators. Successful candidates will be involved in creating, innovating and delivering teaching across the Undergraduate medical curriculum using a variety of teaching formats. There will also be opportunities to develop special interests within education, including the potential support to study for a PGCert in Medical Education. Interviews for this role will be held virtually on the following dates: 21/03/2025 12pm-4pm 24/03/2025 8am-4pm 25/03/2025 8am-12pm Slots will be allocated within these times. Main duties of the job The Clinical Teaching Fellow (CTF) role is a trust doctor role that exists to support, develop and deliver undergraduate medical education within Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust (LTHT) across the MBChB programme. The role includes teaching core curriculum and student guided topics, alongside supporting clinical placements. The educational resources are constantly refreshed and reviewed, allowing CTFs to be involved in all stages of their development. The teaching produced is innovative, using a range of different modalities, including small group, simulation, bedside and technology enhanced learning. Student support and wellbeing is a key focus within the role and all the team work collaboratively to ensure an inclusive and equitable learning environment for all. About us You will be part of an award-winning team of experienced educators and support staff who pride themselves in delivering a high-quality learning experience. The team promotes a warm welcoming environment to facilitate professional and personal progression. This role is based at The Undergraduate Hub at St James's University Hospital (SJUH) but will involve work across all Trust sites. The Hub plays a crucial role in the student experience at LTHT and is well recognised by students for not only delivering a quality core curriculum but also as a place to receive individualised learning and welfare support. Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any questions. Date posted 17 February 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £49,909 a year Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number C9298-MED-687 Job locations Leeds General Infirmary Great George Street Leeds LS1 3EX Job description Job responsibilities INFORMATION ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT The Clinical Teaching Fellow role exists to support, develop, and deliver undergraduate medical education within Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust (LTHT) to University of Leeds Medical Students and associated undergraduate allied health professionals in line with multi-professional learning. This role is based at The Undergraduate Hub (The Hub), St James's University Hospital (SJUH) but will involve work across the Trust sites. The Hub plays a crucial role in the undergraduate MBChB student experience at LTHT and is well recognised by students for not only delivering a quality core curriculum but also as a place that promotes individualised learning and student support. Each year the Clinical Teaching Fellows develop a dynamic and high-quality teaching programme that is in line with educational reform, educational theory, and gold standard guidelines. This work is completed with the guidance of Senior Educators and is underpinned by the team's dedication to innovation and collaboration within the Trust. The Clinical Teaching Fellow role is an exciting role which provides a range of excellent opportunities for clinicians to develop theirteaching, leadership, and personal development skills. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED Please see Person Specification for details DUTIES OF THE POST AND LEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITY Student Experience Scope to work with all years of undergraduate medical students on clinical placements, with the predominant workload being 3rd year students To deliver teaching for The Undergraduate Hub programme in line with the University of Leeds MBChB curriculum: The Hubs current programme themes include: History and examination skills Practical skills and procedures Clinical reasoning Communication skills Prescribing Recognition and Responding to Acute Patient Illness and Deterioration (RRAPID) Multi-professional learning Teaching methods currently in use: Face-to-face small group classroom Workshops More bespoke 1-to-1 sessions Simulation Ward based and bedside teaching To participate in ongoing programme evaluation and development To ensure education is delivered to the highest quality, in line with The Hub ethos and departmental strategy To provide individualised support to students, for example to: Appreciate and adapt to the needs of individual students and their unique circumstances Identify students who may be struggling or have additional/different learning or support needs Refer students as appropriate to services providing further support Research and Innovation Where need is identified, innovate, and develop new teaching methods and materials Develop and enhance teaching through quality improvement projects and regular PDSA cycles Contribute to research, audit and innovation Personal Development Support is available for study towards Post Graduate Certificate in Medical Education (or diploma modules if PGCert completed) Management and leadership Active engagement with The Hub management team Collaboration with the wider education faculty both within the Trust and University Further Potential Opportunities OSCE (Objective Structured Clinical Examinations) examination (formative and summative) Support with study leave for career development and progression, in line with training allowance Support with continuing professional development (CPD) activities Job description Job responsibilities INFORMATION ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT The Clinical Teaching Fellow role exists to support, develop, and deliver undergraduate medical education within Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust (LTHT) to University of Leeds Medical Students and associated undergraduate allied health professionals in line with multi-professional learning. This role is based at The Undergraduate Hub (The Hub), St James's University Hospital (SJUH) but will involve work across the Trust sites. The Hub plays a crucial role in the undergraduate MBChB student experience at LTHT and is well recognised by students for not only delivering a quality core curriculum but also as a place that promotes individualised learning and student support. Each year the Clinical Teaching Fellows develop a dynamic and high-quality teaching programme that is in line with educational reform, educational theory, and gold standard guidelines. This work is completed with the guidance of Senior Educators and is underpinned by the team's dedication to innovation and collaboration within the Trust. The Clinical Teaching Fellow role is an exciting role which provides a range of excellent opportunities for clinicians to develop theirteaching, leadership, and personal development skills. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED Please see Person Specification for details DUTIES OF THE POST AND LEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITY Student Experience Scope to work with all years of undergraduate medical students on clinical placements, with the predominant workload being 3rd year students To deliver teaching for The Undergraduate Hub programme in line with the University of Leeds MBChB curriculum: The Hubs current programme themes include: History and examination skills Practical skills and procedures Clinical reasoning Communication skills Prescribing Recognition and Responding to Acute Patient Illness and Deterioration (RRAPID) Multi-professional learning Teaching methods currently in use: Face-to-face small group classroom Workshops More bespoke 1-to-1 sessions Simulation Ward based and bedside teaching To participate in ongoing programme evaluation and development To ensure education is delivered to the highest quality, in line with The Hub ethos and departmental strategy To provide individualised support to students, for example to: Appreciate and adapt to the needs of individual students and their unique circumstances Identify students who may be struggling or have additional/different learning or support needs Refer students as appropriate to services providing further support Research and Innovation Where need is identified, innovate, and develop new teaching methods and materials Develop and enhance teaching through quality improvement projects and regular PDSA cycles Contribute to research, audit and innovation Personal Development Support is available for study towards Post Graduate Certificate in Medical Education (or diploma modules if PGCert completed) Management and leadership Active engagement with The Hub management team Collaboration with the wider education faculty both within the Trust and University Further Potential Opportunities OSCE (Objective Structured Clinical Examinations) examination (formative and summative) Support with study leave for career development and progression, in line with training allowance Support with continuing professional development (CPD) activities Person Specification Experience Essential Evidence that career progression is consistent with personal circumstances Evidence that present achievement and performance is commensurate with totality of their period of training Demonstrates understanding of research, including awareness of ethical issues Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management, evidence-based practice, patient safety, and clinical quality improvement initiatives Demonstrates knowledge of evidence-informed practice Experience of teaching undergraduate medical students Willingness and enthusiasm to develop teaching skills Experience in providing feedback with evidence Ability to foster a supportive learning environment Awareness of different teaching methodologies Able to work well in multi-professional teams with evidence Excellent time management, organisational and prioritisation skills Desirable Evidence of high-quality self-reflective practice with evidence of learning Evidence of regular participation in audit or quality improvement work. Number of projects should be in line with totality of their period of training Evidence of educational audit or quality improvement work Evidence of publication of educational work or national/international presentation of educational work Evidence of commitment and passion to Medical Education. Evidence of teaching occasionally with evidence Evidence of providing regular teaching as part of a defined course, over a period of approximately three months or longer, with evidence Evidence of working with local tutors to organise a teaching programme (series of sessions) on which I regularly taught over a period of approximately three months or longer, with evidence. Experience of teaching in a variety of settings Experience of facilitating simulation-based medical education Evidence of attending debrief course or similar Evidence of reflection on teaching Evidence of feedback from learners on teaching Qualifications Essential MBChB or equivalent medical qualification Full GMC registration Evidence of achievement of foundation competences in line with person spec and https://medical.hee.nhs.uk/medical-training-recruitment/medical-specialty-training/foundation-competencies Fit to practise safely Demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication including clinical terminology, and able to adapt language as required- see person Spec Desirable Evidence of CPD in educational courses PgCert/ PGDip/Masters in education Educational Prize/educational commendation Person Specification Experience Essential Evidence that career progression is consistent with personal circumstances Evidence that present achievement and performance is commensurate with totality of their period of training Demonstrates understanding of research, including awareness of ethical issues Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management, evidence-based practice, patient safety, and clinical quality improvement initiatives Demonstrates knowledge of evidence-informed practice Experience of teaching undergraduate medical students Willingness and enthusiasm to develop teaching skills Experience in providing feedback with evidence Ability to foster a supportive learning environment Awareness of different teaching methodologies Able to work well in multi-professional teams with evidence Excellent time management, organisational and prioritisation skills Desirable Evidence of high-quality self-reflective practice with evidence of learning Evidence of regular participation in audit or quality improvement work. Number of projects should be in line with totality of their period of training Evidence of educational audit or quality improvement work Evidence of publication of educational work or national/international presentation of educational work Evidence of commitment and passion to Medical Education. Evidence of teaching occasionally with evidence Evidence of providing regular teaching as part of a defined course, over a period of approximately three months or longer, with evidence Evidence of working with local tutors to organise a teaching programme (series of sessions) on which I regularly taught over a period of approximately three months or longer, with evidence. Experience of teaching in a variety of settings Experience of facilitating simulation-based medical education Evidence of attending debrief course or similar Evidence of reflection on teaching Evidence of feedback from learners on teaching Qualifications Essential MBChB or equivalent medical qualification Full GMC registration Evidence of achievement of foundation competences in line with person spec and https://medical.hee.nhs.uk/medical-training-recruitment/medical-specialty-training/foundation-competencies Fit to practise safely Demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication including clinical terminology, and able to adapt language as required- see person Spec Desirable Evidence of CPD in educational courses PgCert/ PGDip/Masters in education Educational Prize/educational commendation 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 Leeds Teaching Hospitals Address Leeds General Infirmary Great George Street Leeds LS1 3EX Employer's website https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)