Academic Teaching Fellow (Clinical Educator)

University of Buckingham; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading higher education institution in Aylesbury is seeking an Academic Teaching Fellow to enhance undergraduate medical education. This role focuses on demonstrating clinical skills and providing context for first- and second-year medical students. The ideal candidate will engage in teaching, student assessments, and assist in various academic tasks to promote a clinical understanding of the medical curriculum. This position offers an exciting opportunity for experienced professionals in the medical field.

Qualifications

• Experience in undergraduate medical education.
• Ability to demonstrate clinical skills effectively.
• Strong communication and assessment skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver undergraduate medical education.
• Facilitate group work sessions for medical students.
• Participate in student assessment and selection.

Skills

Teaching skills

Clinical skills

Group facilitation

Education

Medical degree

Postgraduate teaching qualification

Job description

This post is an ideal opportunity for a doctor wishing to develop educational insight and experience. Academic Teaching Fellows work with module leads to plan and deliver all aspects of undergraduate medical education to first‑ and second year medical students. The role has an emphasis on demonstrating clinical skills and providing clinical context to student learning in the first and second years of medical school. As part of the Academic Teaching Fellow team, the position offers the opportunity to be involved in a variety of academic tasks including student assessment and applicant selection. The primary role of an Academic Teaching Fellow is to facilitate group work sessions that provide a clinical context to the medical curriculum, ensuring the integration of biomedical science in a clinical context for the students' learning in the first and second years of Medical School. Secondary to this, Academic Teaching Fellows may be required to participate in a variety of tasks as opportunities arise.