Clinical Education Fellow (A990)

University of Edinburgh; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious medical school in Edinburgh is seeking a Clinical Fellow in Medical Education to provide academic support for MBChB students, assisting them in preparation for Canadian medical licensing exams and residency applications. The role offers a competitive salary, flexible working options, and a vibrant international community. Ideal candidates should possess a primary medical qualification and experience in teaching.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Competitive pension schemes

Staff discounts

Family-friendly initiatives

Qualifications

• Completion of Foundation training or equivalent.
• Experience of teaching in the clinical setting.
• Experience of working in the Canadian or US healthcare system (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Provide academic support to students in Years 4, 5 and 6 of the MBChB program.
• Optimize students' preparation for Canadian medical licensing examinations.
• Ensure success in postgraduate residency training programme applications.

Skills

Primary medical qualification (MBChB or equivalent)

Experience of teaching in a clinical setting

Experience in Canadian or US healthcare system

Education

Completion of Foundation training or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Grade AMN2: £48,288 - £91,753

CMVM / Medical School / Medical Education

Full-Time: 40 hours per week

Fixed-Term: 12 months (with possibility of extension up to 2 years)

Edinburgh Medical School is seeking to appoint a Clinical Fellow in Medical Education who will provide academic support to students in Years 4, 5 and 6 of the Edinburgh MBChB who are part of the Scottish-Canadian International Medical Programme (A990), in order to optimise their preparations for Canadian medical licensing examinations and to ensure success in postgraduate residency training programme applications and interviews.

This post is full-time (40 hours per week); however, we are open to considering flexible working patterns. We are also open to considering requests for hybrid working (on a non-contractual basis) that combines a mix of remote and regular on-campus working.

Your skills and attributes for success:

• A primary medical qualification (MBChB or equivalent)
• Completion of Foundation training or equivalent
• Experience of teaching, learning and assessment in the clinical setting
• Experience of working in the Canadian or US healthcare system (desirable)
• Completion of Canadian or US medical licensing exams (desirable)

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Application Information

Please ensure you include the following documents in your application:

• CV
• Cover letter/supporting statement

As a valued member of our team you can expect:

• A competitive salary
• An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
• To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community
• Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, competitive pension schemes, staff discounts, and family-friendly initiatives. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page(opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits

Championing equality, diversity and inclusion

The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.

Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages(opens new browser tab)

The University may be able to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. This will depend on a number of factors specific to the successful applicant.

Key dates to note

The closing date for applications is 18th August 2025.

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About Us

As a world-leading research-intensive University, we are here to address tomorrow's greatest challenges. Between now and 2030 we will do that with a values-led approach to teaching, research and innovation, and through the strength of our relationships, both locally and globally.

About the Team

Formally established in 1726, Edinburgh Medical School is one of two schools at the College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine , the other being the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies.

Edinburgh Medical School is a large medical school by UK standards, spread across several campuses at the BioQuarter, Western General Hospital, the University central area and Royal Edinburgh Hospital. We deliver a first-class education in first-class facilities by dedicated people who are at the cutting edge.

We offer an excellent experience in an environment where research is cherished and prosecuted. We believe research is an important component of the life of every student, equipping them to effect real change in the world in whatever context they end up working.

The school is divided into three deaneries:

the Deanery of Clinical Sciences, which is largely based on the BioQuarter site

the Deanery of Biomedical Sciences, which is mainly based around the George Square campus in the centre of Edinburgh

the Deanery of Molecular, Genetic and Population Health Sciences.

For more information visit https://www.ed.ac.uk/medicine-vet-medicine/edinburgh-medical-school/about