Clinical Teaching Fellow - General Surgery

Pacomarine Limited; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 53,000; Full time

Job summary

An NHS health service in Peterborough seeks a Medical Practitioner for a role focusing on medical education and surgical duties. You'll coordinate undergraduate clinical teaching and partake in evaluations, ensuring the integration of theoretical knowledge with clinical practice. Ideal for individuals pursuing a career in surgery, this position offers training opportunities and a collaborative environment. Benefits include generous leave, NHS pension, and professional development support.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme

Flexible working opportunities

Enhanced hourly rates for unsociable hours

Opportunities for career development

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Registered Medical Practitioner with GMC registration.
• Experience in formal and informal teaching.
• Commitment to continuing educational and personal development.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver the undergraduate clinical teaching program.
• Deliver structured clinical teaching sessions and formative exams.
• Participate in student induction and assessments.

Skills

Good communication skills

Ability to prioritise workload

Collaborative in a multidisciplinary team

Education

GMC registration and Licence to Practice

Indication of career path

Tools

Knowledge of IT

Job description

Job Summary

This post would suit individuals who aim to pursue a career in Surgery with a specialist interest in Medical Education, at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The successful candidate will coordinate and deliver the Trust's undergraduate clinical teaching programme, comprising five sessions per week on average, and undertake five sessions of clinical duties and professional development.

Educational Duties

The main educational duties include delivering structured clinical teaching sessions – bedside teaching, seminars, teaching clinics – and running formative exams such as OSCEs and single best answer (SBA) for Year 3 Medical Students, as well as teaching and OSCEs for Year 5 Medical Students. The role also involves three Saturdays per year for student assessments, with time off in lieu.

Clinical Duties

The main clinical duties support the busy departments within the Division of Surgery. Specialist clinics and skills training can be arranged according to career interest. There are no on‑call commitments; locum opportunities are available only if they do not impact the educational service delivery. Supervision is provided by the Director of Clinical Studies and the Clinical Supervisor.

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our workforce and warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, with a particular emphasis on encouraging those from disabled, Black Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as local candidates.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days and increasing to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years, plus national Bank Holidays (pro‑rata for part‑time staff)
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme
• Flexible working opportunities
• Enhanced hourly rates for unsociable hours (e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays)
• Opportunities for career development and training to help you progress in your role
• Wellbeing support and activities to promote a healthy work environment
• Access to our in‑house physiotherapy service
• On‑site canteens offering subsidised meals
• Subsidised staff parking (currently free)
• Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

Job Details

Date posted: 23 January 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Doctor – other
Salary: £52,656 per annum
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full‑time
Reference number: 176-C-SY-7645941
Job locations: Peterborough City Hospital, Bretton Gate, PE3 9GZ

Job Description

Applications are invited from registered Medical Practitioners for the post based within the Department of Medical & Dental Education and the Division of Emergency & Medicine. The Trust provides undergraduate medical and surgical clinical teaching to students from the University of Leicester School of Medicine and the University of Cambridge School of Clinical Medicine, from year 3 ward‑based apprenticeships to year 5 clinical assistantships, including year 4 specialty blocks. The post holder is expected to spend approximately five sessions per week teaching undergraduate medical students from Leicester Medical School, participate in student induction and assessment sessions, and take annual leave when students are not on placement to the Trust. If leave is taken during a student placement block, a prospective cover must be agreed by the Medical Education Department.

Person Specification

Essential Skills, Knowledge and Attitude

• Ability to prioritise workload & use initiative
• Ability to recognise own limitations & when to seek advice
• Good communication skills
• the requirements of the GMC's Good Medical Practice
• ILS or equivalent

Desirable Skills, Knowledge and Attitude

• Knowledge of IT
• Evidence of research developments
• ALS or ATLS certificate

Essential Qualifications and Training

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

Desirable Qualifications and Training

• MRCS Part 1
• Medical Education qualification

Essential Experience

• Experience in formal and informal teaching
• Foundation Year 2 or equivalent competency
• 12 months’ experience of working in the NHS

Desirable Experience

• Evidence of formal teaching experience

Essential Disposition

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

Essential 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 and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information see the NHS Careers website.

Employer Details

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
Peterborough City Hospital, Bretton Gate, PE3 9GZ
Website: https://www.nwangliaft.nhs.uk/