# Clinical Teaching Fellow – Undergraduate Medical Education > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Whittington Health NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/clinical-teaching-fellow-undergraduate-medical-education/609dcdb1-57ec-415f-b28b-8fb4508e9849 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/clinical-teaching-fellow-undergraduate-medical-education/609dcdb1-57ec-415f-b28b-8fb4508e9849.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Whittington Health NHS Trust - **Town:** London - **Region:** London - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Medical doctor - **Grade:** Junior - **Salary:** £54,499 per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 40 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-08-13T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-30T11:30:53.186Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/London/London/Whittington_Health_NHS_Trust/Medical_Dental/Medical_Dental-v8149000 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8149000?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.whittington.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview The Clinical Teaching Fellow (CTF) team at Whittington Health NHS Trust delivers core elements of the Trust’s undergraduate medical education programme. The post is suitable for doctors post‑Foundation, core trainees or locally employed doctors. The Trust currently employs 6 Undergraduate Clinical Teaching Fellows in various specialties as well as a midwifery tutor. This role combines: - Undergraduate teaching - Simulation‑based education - Educational project leadership - Quality improvement - Clinical exposure (½ day per week or 1 day per fortnight) - Exam preparation and assistance with piloting and delivery CTFs contribute to curriculum delivery, assessment, simulation, bedside teaching, and faculty development and we expect the post holder to be able to work across multiple specialties. The fellow selects a primary educational project expected to lead to an abstract and/or publication. Applications to complete a PGCert or MSc in Medical education will be encouraged – and dedicated academic time (half a day per week) and partial funding could be made available with a financial contribution of up to £2300 per year. Please note that this post may close earlier if sufficient applications are received. ### Main duties of the job ### Main Duties of the Role - Maintain clinical practice for ½ day per week (or 1 day per fortnight) within the base specialty. - Support the Director and Deputy Directors of Undergraduate Medical Education in delivering undergraduate teaching programmes. - Plan, organise and deliver Year 4 and Year 5 teaching, including Introduction and Orientation Modules (IOM), bedside teaching, tutorials, lectures, clinical skills, simulation and case-based discussions. - Contribute to formative and summative assessments, including OSCEs and CPSA examinations. - Lead an educational quality improvement project aligned with the Undergraduate Medical Education (UGME) strategy, ensuring sustainable improvements to the student experience. - Develop simulation-based learning, procedural skills training and Foundation Programme teaching aligned with undergraduate education. - Lead the Student Education Tutor (SET) mentoring programme and contribute to undergraduate faculty meetings. - Provide pastoral support to medical students, responding appropriately to confidential and sensitive issues. - Monitor, evaluate and report on educational activities, using data to support quality assurance and continuous improvement. - Undertake educational research, disseminating findings through presentations or publications. - Maintain a teaching portfolio, participate in appraisal and professional development, and collaborate with Trust and partner organisations to share best practice and enhance undergraduate medical education. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities The Clinical Teaching Fellow will support the delivery of high-quality undergraduate medical education across the Trust, ensuring an excellent learning experience for medical students in line with General Medical Council (GMC) standards and the requirements of the affiliated medical school. The post holder will work closely with the Director of Undergraduate Medical Education, Undergraduate Medical Education Team, Clinical Tutors and clinical departments to coordinate, deliver and evaluate teaching programmes and student placements. ### Main Responsibilities - Deliver and facilitate high-quality undergraduate teaching through lectures, tutorials, bedside teaching, simulation and clinical skills sessions. - Support the planning, organisation and coordination of undergraduate clinical placements across the Trust. - Provide pastoral and educational support to medical students during their placements. - Assist in the development, review and evaluation of teaching programmes to ensure alignment with curriculum requirements and GMC standards. - Contribute to the assessment of medical students, including workplace-based assessments, OSCEs and other educational activities as required. - Participate in quality assurance, student feedback processes and educational governance activities. - Work collaboratively with clinical departments and the Undergraduate Medical Education Team to ensure effective delivery of teaching programmes. - Contribute to educational innovation, quality improvement and curriculum development projects. - Maintain accurate educational records and support reporting requirements. - Undertake continuing professional development and participate in appraisal and mandatory training in accordance with Trust policies. - Carry out any other duties appropriate to the grade of the post as required by the Director of Undergraduate Medical Education. ## Person Specification ### Personal qualities **Essential** - Demonstrate ability to meet Trust Values - Demonstratable understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties ### Skills and abilities **Essential** - Leadership role in education - Possesses good organisational skills - Experience of teaching formally and informally - Able to work across organisational and professional boundaries - Effective written and verbal communication skills - Able to prioritise and manage time effectively - Problem-solving approach **Desirable** - Demonstrate a flexible, intelligent, analytical approach to problem solving - Experience in developing and delivering educational programmes - Experience of teaching in a multi-professional setting - Evidence of theoretical and practical skills in Medical Education ### Knowledge and Experience **Essential** - Understanding of the NHS and Trust agenda for the development of UGME - Understanding of the Trust agenda on quality and safety and the contribution made by medical education **Desirable** - Educational research and publication in peer-reviewed journals ### Education and qualifications **Essential** - Primary Medical Degree (MBBS, MBChB or equivalent) - A doctor in good standing with the GMC **Desirable** - Education qualification (or equivalent - for example Fellow of the Higher Education Academy or the Academy of Medical Educators) ## Documents - [jd & ps (pdf, 376.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10496242) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.