Postgraduate Clinical Teaching Fellow

Job overview

We're hiring a Postgraduate Medicine Clinical Teaching Fellow at Frimley Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, a role split across Frimley Park and Wexham Park Hospitals. Primarily, this post involves Medical Education (4 days/week) and one day per week in a clinical speciality aligned to the applicant's interests.

The role supports return-to-training trainees and locally employed doctors, particularly international medical graduates, through the development of tailored teaching programmes. Responsibilities include facilitating communication skills training, introducing the NHS system, aiding in UK integration for international doctors, and potentially assisting junior doctors with their portfolios.

The successful applicant will receive Sim Facilitation training and funding contribution toward a (non-university) teaching qualification. This position requires a postgraduate medical professional at an FY3+ level with strong interpersonal and communication skills, and a keen interest in medical education.

Main duties of the job

• Develop and implement tailored teaching programmes for return-to-training trainees and locally employed doctors, particularly international medical graduates.
• Facilitate simulation support, primarily for foundation training.
• Provide guidance on communication skills, understanding of the NHS system, and aid in the UK integration process for international doctors.
• Potentially support junior doctors in managing their portfolios.
• Carry out clinical duties one day a week, in a speciality aligned with the applicant's interests.
• Liaise and collaborate with various key stakeholders including the Director of Clinical Education, FYTPDs, Clinical Tutors, and others.
• Engage in self-development, including Sim Facilitation training and completion of a teaching AoME accredited qualification.
• Regularly assess the needs and expectations of the trainees to ensure the teaching programmes remain effective and relevant.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached job description for a more detailed understanding of the role and responsibilities.