Clinical Teaching Fellow, Level CT3+

Nhsayrshireandarran; Motherwell, Glasgow; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A public health organization in Motherwell is seeking a Clinical Teaching Fellow in General Adult Psychiatry. This role involves delivering undergraduate psychiatric teaching and providing clinical input to mental health services, with equal emphasis on clinical and teaching duties. The ideal candidate should possess a medical degree and relevant core medical training experience. The position is part of a supportive multidisciplinary team and offers a flexible working environment.

Qualifications

• Experience up to core medical training or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Deliver undergraduate psychiatric teaching sessions.
• Provide clinical input to hospital and community mental health services.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team.
• Participate in medical education activities.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Teaching skills

Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion

Education

Medical degree

Job description

Clinical Teaching Fellow (Level CT3+) (General Adult Psychiatry) Motherwell CMHT and UHW

The Directorate of Medical Education, in conjunction with the Mental Health and Learning Disability Directorate, seeks to appoint an enthusiastic individual to assist in the delivery of undergraduate psychiatric teaching combined with clinical input to a well-established, supportive multidisciplinary team providing input to individuals within hospital and community mental health services.

NHS Lanarkshire offers flexible and innovative ways of working with opportunities to develop staff according to their interests. The post is ideally suited to a trainee with medical experience up to core medical training or equivalent and will be in place until August 2026. The post holder will contribute to a team of Clinical Teaching Fellows within Medical Education in NHS Lanarkshire, with an equal 50:50 split in sessions between clinical and teaching commitments. It is directed by the University of Glasgow via the Psychiatry Undergraduate Lead in conjunction with the Sub‑deans on site.

Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering undergraduate psychiatric teaching sessions.
• Providing clinical input to hospital and community mental health services.
• Collaborating with the multidisciplinary team.
• Participating in medical education activities as directed by the University of Glasgow.

Competences and qualifications:

• Medical degree with experience up to core medical training or equivalent.
• Strong communication and teaching skills.
• Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

NHS Lanarkshire has a legal obligation to ensure that it does not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. Applicants requiring a Certificate of Sponsorship should refer to the UK Border Agency points system at www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk.

Contact for enquiries:

• Dr Matthew Cordiner, Consultant General Adult Psychiatrist – 01698 755366
• Dr Elizabeth Spence, Clinical Director – 01698 575700
• Dr Adam Brodie, Associate Medical Director – 01698 853 720
• Isabel Rankin – Medical and Dental HR – [e-mail]

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among its workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for the workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.