Job requirements
Essential
9 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
Previous experience in medical education.
- Experience
Understands and can apply a range of educational concepts.
- Experience
Able to demonstrate personal and educational reasons for applying for this
- Experience
Fellowship.
- Experience
Shows a commitment to continuing professional development.
- Qualifications
A CT3 or ST4-6 in a recognised Psychiatry specialty training programme.
- Qualifications
Satisfactory progression through training as demonstrated by satisfactory ARCP outcomes
- Qualifications
By the time of taking up the post will have completed 1 year (WTE) or more of an approved training
- Qualifications
programme.
Desirable
8 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Demonstrates knowledge of career pathways in medical education.
- Experience
Good general knowledge/broad interest in academic medicine.
- Experience
Research experience.
- Experience
Demonstrates how the post will benefit patients in future.
- Qualifications
Prizes or distinctions.
- Qualifications
Presentation of work at a national or international meeting.
- Qualifications
Publications in peer reviewed journals.
- Qualifications
Additional degree or MSc in relevant subject area.
Job summary
JOB TITLE: Fellow in Medical Education (Undergraduate)
BAND: CT3 or ST 4-6 (at current level) 12 months fixed term Out of Programme Experience (OOPE)
RESPONSIBLE TO: Director of Medical Education
KEYRELATIONSHIPS: Associate Dean for Undergraduate Medical Education
Main duties of the job
Applications are invited from CT3 trainees and Specialty Registrars (SpR/ST4ST6) for the position of Undergraduate Fellow in Medical Education (FME). This unique post offers an exciting opportunity to develop knowledge, skills and experience as a medical educator. The Fellowship will be undertaken as a 12-month out-of-programme placement within the Department of Medical Education at North East London NHS Foundation Trust.
This post is designed to support CT3/ST4-6s who wish to make a commitment to education as part of their career. The 12-month out of programme experience (OOPE) post, based at North East London NHS Foundation Trust, is aimed at those who wish to build on their experience of teaching, develop expertise in educational theory and practice or undertake supervised educational research. The postholder will have a designated educational mentor who will oversee their development as an educator during the placement and co-ordinate opportunities for personal development. A customised programme of training and educational experience will be designed around the needs of the individual.
About us
NELFT NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health and community services for over 4.9 million people living in the London Boroughs of Waltham Forest, Redbridge, Barking and Dagenham, Havering, and across Essex. We work to ensure our patients, their friends and family, feel confident that their health needs are well met. With an excellent reputation for research and development, our skilled health professionals are at the cutting edge of evidence-based innovation, opening up the possibilities for better ways of working and delivery of care.
Details
- Date posted: 02 November 2026
- Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
- Salary: £55,355 to £67,998 a year
- Contract: Fixed term
- Duration: 12 months
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: NDD-002416
- Job locations: Hawkwell Court, London, Greater London, E4 6PF, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
The main responsibilities within the role involves collaboration with the Associate Dean for undergraduate Medical Education to develop and deliver the in-house teaching programme for undergraduate medical students undertaking Psychiatry placements within the Trust.
This will include:
Contributing to regular student induction days, Coordinating fellow psychiatric resident doctors to teach students, organizing and delivering clinical interview skills simulation training, Providing support and leading on the Year 2 medical students modules. Leading weekly student reflective practice groups Organising the Trust’s annual A-level student work experience summer school programme The role expects the post holder to actively contribute to the development and delivery of the Trust’s postgraduate education programme for Resident doctors and other medical professionals.
The post holder will undertake projects in medical education, under the supervision of the Director of medical education, Undergraduate Associate Dean, postgraduate tutors and the medica
For an informal chat or to arrange a visit, please contact:
Name: Nana Adesanya
Job title: Medical Education Manager
Contact Number: 07801178940
Email: nana.adesanya@nhs.net
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This advert is for Undergraduate Fellow in Medical Education (Psych) with North East London NHS Foundation Trust in Ilford, England. It is listed as a Senior Medical doctor Education role. The advertised salary is £55355.00 to £67998.00. The contract type is Fixed-Term. The application deadline is 15 Nov 2026.
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