Junior Locally Employed Doctor - Clinical Teaching Fellow in Med Ed

Job overview

The Undergraduate Medical Education Department at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (Oxford Road and North Manchester campuses) is seeking dedicated, enthusiastic and innovative doctors to join our Clinical Education Team as Clinical Teaching Fellows from August.

Manchester Medical School is one of the largest medical schools in the UK and plays a key role in training future doctors. High-quality clinical teaching is central to this, and the Undergraduate Medical Education Department at Manchester Foundation Trust has a strong reputation for delivering engaging and innovative education. Our multidisciplinary team includes administrators, student support staff, academics, clinical skills tutors, clinical teaching fellows and clinical educators, working together to provide an excellent learning experience.

As a Clinical Teaching Fellow, you will use your NHS clinical experience to help educate the next generation of doctors while receiving structured support to develop as an educator.

Essential criteria: • Full GMC registration with a licence to practise • Completion of the Foundation Programme by the start of the post • At least two years’ NHS experience as a doctor • A commitment to medical education and student support

Candidates who do not meet these criteria will not be shortlisted.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop teaching skills, gain formal experience in medical education, and contribute to training future NHS clinicians.

Main duties of the job

You will play a key role in delivering and enhancing the undergraduate medical curriculum for Years 3–5, as well as supporting students in their transition to the Foundation Programme.

• Clinical teaching (including bedside teaching, history-taking, and consultation skills).
• Curriculum development and educational innovation.
• Medical education research is encouraged.
• Simulation-based training, working alongside the Head of Clinical Skills to develop and deliver comprehensive simulation programmes.
• Facilitating case-based discussions, communication workshops, and clinical examination & procedural skill.

You will also be encouraged to collaborate with other Clinical Teaching Fellows within the Trust and across the Northwest to develop new and innovative approaches to medical education

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading. So that you’re even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you’ll need to take time to read the ‘Candidate Essentials Guide’ that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how ‘we care for you as you care for others’. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you’ll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.

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Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application!

Diversity Matters

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.