Clinical Teaching Fellow in Medical Education

Somerset NHS Charity; Bristol; On-site; GBP 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS hospital in Bristol is seeking a Clinical Teaching Fellow in Medical Education with a focus on Geriatrics. The role involves supporting the teaching of medical students and working in a Frailty Assessment Unit. Qualified candidates will have full GMC registration and a medical specialty background. This position offers an excellent opportunity for professional development within a supportive learning environment.

Benefits

Supportive learning environment

Comprehensive wellbeing program

Access to simulation resources

Qualifications

• Held CT post in a Medical Specialty.
• 2 year minimum working in the NHS.
• Evidence of experience of teaching medical students.

Responsibilities

• Develop competence in teaching.
• Support the teaching of MB21 Year 4 Geriatric block.
• Act as a role model and junior mentor for students.

Skills

Ability to interact well with medical students

Well organized and able to organise own learning

Flexibility

Enthusiasm

Education

Full GMC registration with a licence to practice

MRCS or MRCP

ALS, APLS and/or ATLS

Tools

Simulation Suite

Computer literacy

Job description

Employer Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Royal United Hospital Town Bath Salary £52,656 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 22/02/2026 23:59

Clinical Teaching Fellow in Medical Education - interest in Geriatrics

CT 1-2

Job overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a full-time post from 5th August 2026 to 3rd August 2027 in Undergraduate Medical Education, with a specialist interest in Geriatrics.

This full-time post will have 60% in Undergraduate Medical Education with 40% working on the new Frailty Assessment Unit in the Older People’s Unit.

This post offers the opportunity to become intensively involved in medical education of our Bristol medical students, working in conjunction with local unit co-ordinators and tutors. The successful candidate would support the teaching of the 4 th year Geriatric teaching block and would also support the other 9 CTF’s with teaching students from other years in different specialities. It would ideally suit someone currently in a CT post in a Medical specialty or an individual with significant experience in Geriatric Medicine.Teaching will take place in a variety of forms: small group tutorials, larger group tutorials, skill based practical sessions, bedside clinical teaching and clinic based history and examination and simulation of clinical scenarios in the well-equipped Simulation Centre.

You should be self -motivated and innovative to help develop this post, with a particular emphasis on using simulation in clinical teaching.

For informal contact please ring Dr Alastair Kerr, , Becky Weston on 01225 825339

Main duties of the job

• To develop competence in teaching
• To support the teaching of the MB21 Year 4 Geriatric block and assist with the teaching of the 2 nd , 3 rd and 5th year undergraduate programmes, this includes the development of teaching materials and enhancement of learning within the clinical skills lab.
• Develop teaching skills through studying for the Certificate in Medical Education
• Act as a role model and junior mentor for students during their stay in Bath.
• Contribute and participate in the assessment process for the 2 nd , 3 rd , 4 th and final year medical students.

The post holder should be flexible, professional and co-operative within the evolving needs of the clinical academy.

Working for our organisation

At the RUH we’re proud to put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone’s contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.

We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks – celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.

A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.

We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We’ve even got a pool!

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Held CT post in a Medical Specialty
• Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
• MRCS or MRCP
• ALS, APLS and/or ATLS.

NHS History

• 2 year minimum working in the NHS

Experience

• Ability to interact well with medical students
• Experience of performing routine procedures [e.g. lumbar puncture, chest drains etc.].
• Experience of using Simulation Suite and mannequins for teaching.
• Keyboard skills and Computer literacy

Knowledge

• Evidence of experience of teaching medical students.
• Ability to interact well with medical students.
• Knowledge of Bristol University Medical Curriculum.
• Experience of using Simulation Suite and mannequins for teaching.

Skills

• Ability to work well within a team
• Well organised and able to organise own learning.
• • Flexibility and enthusiasm

Please note - Due to recent changes in UK immigration and visa rules applicants who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be considered unless an alternative right to work solution can be provided. Candidates requiring sponsorship (or will need sponsorship at the end of a current visa e.g. those with graduate visa's) should reviewthe eligibility criteria on the gov.uk website before applying: Prove your right to work to an employer: Overview - GOV.UK

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.