Clinical Teaching Fellow for General Medicine

Transformationunitgm; Leicester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Clinical Teaching Fellow for General Medicine in Leicester. This role involves delivering structured clinical teaching to medical students, along with significant clinical duties in a busy department. The ideal candidate will have GMC registration, teaching experience, and at least 12 months in the NHS. This position offers a full-time contract with a salary of £52,656 per annum. An opportunity to grow within a diverse and inclusive healthcare environment is available.

Benefits

Diversity and inclusion support

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• GMC registration required for practice in the UK.
• Evidence of teaching experience in educational settings.
• Experience in NHS for at least 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver clinical teaching sessions.
• Undertake clinical duties supporting busy departments.
• Participate in assessments and feedback sessions.

Skills

Ability to prioritise workload

Knowledge of IT

Experience in formal and informal teaching

Education

GMC registration and Licence to Practice

Job description

Main area medicine Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Trainee (ST1/2) Contract Fixed term: 12 months (50% Educational and 50% Clinical) Hours Full time - 40 hours per week Job ref 176-C-SY-7645977

Employer North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Peterborough City Hospital Town Peterborough Salary £52,656 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 30/01/2026 23:59

Clinical Teaching Fellow for General Medicine - Leicester

NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Trainee (ST1/2)

Job overview

This post would suit individuals who aim to pursue a career in General Medicine with a specialist interest in Medical Education, both at undergraduate and postgraduate level. The successful candidate will be involved in coordinating and delivering the Trust’s undergraduate clinical teaching programme (five sessions per week per annual average) and will undertake five sessions of clinical duties and professional development.

The main educational duties will be delivering structured clinical teaching sessions, including bedside teaching, seminars as well as running formative exams including OSCE and single best answer (SBA), mid-block and end of block summative feedback for year 3 students and some teaching and OSCE’s for Year 5 Medical Students. Year 3 OSCEs will include three Saturdays per year for student assessments with time off in lieu. Year 5 OSCEs will be during their regular time in a week.

Main duties of the job

The main clinical duties will be to support the busy departments within the Division of Medicine. Specialist clinics and skills training can be arranged according to career interest.

TIMETABLE

The work pattern will alternate between week A: “clinical” and week B: “medical education”.

Clinical duties consist of a mix of standard day shifts 08:00-16:00 or 09:00-17:00pm. No on-calls.

On occasions, when on clinical duty the teaching fellows are expected to support in bedside teaching.

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Working for our organisation

We are committed to diversity and inclusion and welcome applicants from all backgrounds — especially people from ethnic minority groups, disabled individuals, and those living locally.

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff — see the attached leaflet for details and are proud to be a supportive, inclusive workplace where you will feel valued and empowered. Join us and help make a difference in our community.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Teaching is provided in a variety of clinical settings, and the post holders will be expected to spend

One week in clinical/formal teaching as programmed in their timetable and one week doing clinical work. The post holder will be expected to participate in student induction sessions, assessments and end of block formal feedback sessions.

Person specification

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ATITUDE

• • Ability to prioritise workload & use initiative
• • Ability to know own limitations & when to seek advice
• • Meet the requirements of the GMC’s Good Medical Practice
• • Knowledge of IT
• • Evidence of research developments

QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING

• • GMC registration and Licence to Practice
• • Indication of career path

EXPERIENCE

• • Experience in formal and informal teaching
• • At least 12 months of experience working in the NHS
• • Evidence of formal teaching experience

DISPOSITION

• • Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary team
• • Commitment to current post
• • Flexibility in the work environment

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• • Commitment to continuing educational and personal development
• • Valid permit / status to remain / work in the UK
• • Evidence of continuing education and personal development
• • Ability to travel to Medical School meetings

Disclosure & Barring Check Fee

Where your role requires a DBS check, the Trust will pay the fee upfront and reclaim the cost (including a £5 admin fee) from your first month’s salary. Volunteers are exempt.

Our Values – At the heart of all we do
We recruit not just for skills but for behaviours aligned with our core values: dedication, care, courage, and innovation. Show us how you live these values in your application and interview.

Early closure notice

We may close this advert early if we receive enough applications—please apply without delay.

International Applicants & Sponsorship
We welcome applications from those needing UK sponsorship. From 2021, most non-UK/Republic of Ireland nationals need a visa to work in the UK.
Important: Salary thresholds and visa rules changed in 2024 — check your eligibility here: www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa.

If applying from overseas, you may also need to provide criminal record certificates for countries lived in for 12+ months in the past 10 years.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Application numbers

This vacancy may close earlier if it received a high number of applications and therefore we recommend that you complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.

Name Dr Subhash Kandikattu Job title Director of Clinical Studies University Leicester Email address [emailprotected] Additional information

Undergraduate Administrator (Leicester Medical Students)

Joanne Beeken [emailprotected]

Address North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
Resourcing Department
Hinchingbrooke Hospital
Hinchingbrooke Park
Huntingdon
Cambs
PE29 6NT
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