Job summary We invite applications for 2 Junior Clinical Teaching Fellow posts. Two posts are available working between Royal Bournemouth Hospital and Poole General Hospital. It is a fantastic time to join our enthusiastic team as we look to strengthen our, already highly regarded, undergraduate training programme. University Hospitals Dorset is currently undergoing a £500 million pound transformation process which will make us one of the largest acute trusts in the south of England. Come and enjoy the wonderful mix of stunning coastline, idyllic countryside and vibrant nightlife and join our cohesive and happy educational team We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Main duties of the job Clinical Teaching Fellows will be involved in the delivery of a wide variety of teaching including: o Bedside teaching on wards o Small group problem solving / tutorials o Clinical skills teaching o Simulation suite scenarios o Course induction and feedback sessions The successful candidate will help to develop and organise teaching sessions for medical students and will liaise with speciality lead clinicians to do so. The successful candidate will organise and deliver exam preparation training including a mock OSCE for final year students. CTFs will offer pastoral support for medical students. CTFs will be role models for medical students in all aspects of professional and clinical life. CTFs will be as flexible and adaptable as possible and will try to offer personalised support and training for students. The CTF role is primarily educational and the successful candidates will adapt and spend all of their time providing education at key times of year with the flexibility to experience more clinical work at other times of year (average 2 clinical sessions per week). About us Our values define who we are as TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues. UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme. This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview. Travel between the postholder's home and work base will be classified as a commute. Any other changes unrelated to this, will be handled in line with Trust/National terms and conditions. Date posted 04 March 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Doctor - other Salary £49,909 a year per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 153-M3618 Job locations University Hospitals Dorset Bournemouth / Poole BH7 7DW Job description Job responsibilities JOB SUMMARY These posts are full time, one year fixed term post based on 10 sessions per week: 8 sessions of educational work and 2 sessions of clinical work in a speciality of your choice. The successful candidates will be encouraged to undertake a Certificate in Medical Education which will be funded. The successful candidates will work alongside the Associate Clinical Sub Deans and the Undergraduate Co-ordinators to deliver outstanding training to medical students. The successful candidates will be involved in organising and delivering clinical teaching to students in the final 2 years of their course at Southampton University Medical School. Successful candidates will be encouraged to undertake medical education research projects and quality improvement projects and will be encouraged to submit abstracts and attend medical education conferences (for example the Association for the Study of Medical Education, ASME). ACCOUNTABILITY You will report to the Associate Clinical Sub Dean; Mr James Manners for the RBH site and Dr Nick Evans for the PGH site. You will be expected to engage in regular meetings with an educational supervisor and to develop a personal development plan for your post. You will be assigned a clinical supervisor who will oversee your 2 weekly clinical sessions. You will be expected to remain up to date with all mandatory training and competences. MAIN DUTIES OF THE POST Clinical Teaching Fellows will be involved in the delivery of a wide variety of teaching including: o Bedside teaching on wards o Small group problem solving / tutorials o Clinical skills teaching o Simulation suite scenarios o Course induction and feedback sessions The successful candidate will help to develop and organise teaching sessions for medical students and will liaise with speciality lead clinicians to do so. The successful candidate will organise and deliver exam preparation training including a mock OSCE for final year students. CTFs will offer pastoral support for medical students. CTFs will be role models for medical students in all aspects of professional and clinical life. CTFs will be as flexible and adaptable as possible and will try to offer personalised support and training for students. The CTF role is primarily educational and the successful candidates will adapt and spend all of their time providing education at key times of year with the flexibility to experience more clinical work at other times of year (average 2 clinical sessions per week). SAMPLE TIMETABLE Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday AM Clinical work Admin / Meetings Study time for Certificate in Medical Education Educational project / QI work Teaching activities PM Bedside Teaching Clinical skills / Simulation Suite Small group tutorials Clinical work Bedside Teaching Job description Job responsibilities JOB SUMMARY These posts are full time, one year fixed term post based on 10 sessions per week: 8 sessions of educational work and 2 sessions of clinical work in a speciality of your choice. The successful candidates will be encouraged to undertake a Certificate in Medical Education which will be funded. The successful candidates will work alongside the Associate Clinical Sub Deans and the Undergraduate Co-ordinators to deliver outstanding training to medical students. The successful candidates will be involved in organising and delivering clinical teaching to students in the final 2 years of their course at Southampton University Medical School. Successful candidates will be encouraged to undertake medical education research projects and quality improvement projects and will be encouraged to submit abstracts and attend medical education conferences (for example the Association for the Study of Medical Education, ASME). ACCOUNTABILITY You will report to the Associate Clinical Sub Dean; Mr James Manners for the RBH site and Dr Nick Evans for the PGH site. You will be expected to engage in regular meetings with an educational supervisor and to develop a personal development plan for your post. You will be assigned a clinical supervisor who will oversee your 2 weekly clinical sessions. You will be expected to remain up to date with all mandatory training and competences. MAIN DUTIES OF THE POST Clinical Teaching Fellows will be involved in the delivery of a wide variety of teaching including: o Bedside teaching on wards o Small group problem solving / tutorials o Clinical skills teaching o Simulation suite scenarios o Course induction and feedback sessions The successful candidate will help to develop and organise teaching sessions for medical students and will liaise with speciality lead clinicians to do so. The successful candidate will organise and deliver exam preparation training including a mock OSCE for final year students. CTFs will offer pastoral support for medical students. CTFs will be role models for medical students in all aspects of professional and clinical life. CTFs will be as flexible and adaptable as possible and will try to offer personalised support and training for students. The CTF role is primarily educational and the successful candidates will adapt and spend all of their time providing education at key times of year with the flexibility to experience more clinical work at other times of year (average 2 clinical sessions per week). SAMPLE TIMETABLE Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday AM Clinical work Admin / Meetings Study time for Certificate in Medical Education Educational project / QI work Teaching activities PM Bedside Teaching Clinical skills / Simulation Suite Small group tutorials Clinical work Bedside Teaching Person Specification Skills, Knowledge and Aptitude Essential Evidence of teaching and enthusiasm for teaching Ability to prioritise workload and use initiative Ability to know own limitations and when to seek advice Meets requirements of GMC Good Medical Practice Desirable Computer / IT skills Research skills Experience Essential Eligible to work in the UK Up to date with current NHS clinical practice Minimum 2 years post graduate clinical work experience (at commencement of post) Trained at UK medical school or familiar with the curriculum and requirements of University of Southampton Medical School Desirable Evidence of involvement in audit and research projects Evidence of commitment to medical education Interpersonal skills Essential Approachable manner Good communication, interpersonal and organisational skills Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team Demonstrates good time management skills Desirable Prepared to be flexible in working patterns Qualifications and Training Essential Current GMC registration and licence to practice Basic Medical Qualification Successful completion of 2 year Foundation Programme Desirable Medical Education Teaching Qualification Compliant with all mandatory training Clinical experience in paediatrics, obstetrics and gynaecology General Experience Essential Able to communicate in written and spoken english as necessary for the role Desirable Evidence of other attributes, hobbies or skills that may provide transferrable skills to the post Person Specification Skills, Knowledge and Aptitude Essential Evidence of teaching and enthusiasm for teaching Ability to prioritise workload and use initiative Ability to know own limitations and when to seek advice Meets requirements of GMC Good Medical Practice Desirable Computer / IT skills Research skills Experience Essential Eligible to work in the UK Up to date with current NHS clinical practice Minimum 2 years post graduate clinical work experience (at commencement of post) Trained at UK medical school or familiar with the curriculum and requirements of University of Southampton Medical School Desirable Evidence of involvement in audit and research projects Evidence of commitment to medical education Interpersonal skills Essential Approachable manner Good communication, interpersonal and organisational skills Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team Demonstrates good time management skills Desirable Prepared to be flexible in working patterns Qualifications and Training Essential Current GMC registration and licence to practice Basic Medical Qualification Successful completion of 2 year Foundation Programme Desirable Medical Education Teaching Qualification Compliant with all mandatory training Clinical experience in paediatrics, obstetrics and gynaecology General Experience Essential Able to communicate in written and spoken english as necessary for the role Desirable Evidence of other attributes, hobbies or skills that may provide transferrable skills to the post 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 Dorset NHS Foundation Trust Address University Hospitals Dorset Bournemouth / Poole BH7 7DW Employer's website https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)