Clinical Teaching Fellow in Medicine | Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust; Epsom and Ewell; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution is seeking a Clinical Teaching Fellow in Medicine to join their Undergraduate Education Team. This 6-month role involves teaching medical students primarily in their 3rd year, while also allowing for personal career development. Applicants must have completed their training in the UK and be at least Foundation year 2. The position offers a balanced involvement in teaching and self-directed learning, with opportunities for audit and research involvement. Teaching will be conducted across multiple hospital sites, with elements of pastoral care integrated into the role.

Qualifications

• Must have completed Foundation year 2 training in the UK.
• Must be engaging and approachable.
• Must have strong clinical knowledge and student support skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach medical students in their 3rd year.
• Plan and deliver tutorials and clinical skills.
• Support international students and organize assessments.

Skills

Teaching ability

Time management

Communication skills

Knowledge of clinical skills

Education

Completed training in the UK

Foundation year 2

Job description

We are looking for an engaging and motivated doctor to join our friendly Undergraduate Education Team.

The rare opportunity has arisen for a 6 month teaching post, supporting small groups of UK and international medical students.

This Clinical Teaching Fellow post is a 50/50 split between Undergraduate obligations and self development.

Applicants must have completed their training in the UK and be at least Foundation year 2.

The main expectation is to teach medical students in their 3rd year of medical school. This includes bedside, clinical skills, case based discussions, tutorials and exam prep.

There will also be opportunities to work alongside other CTF's to deliver simulations, OSCEs and workshops.

Our CTF's look after their student groups holistically, from induction, scheduling, teaching, any pastoral needs, and general support. Therefore we are looking for a professional but approachable doctor who has a good knowledge base, is good with people, has excellent time management and generally has the motivation and inclination to do their very best for the students and the department.

St George’s, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey. Our sites include St George’s Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC). After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000‑strong workforce.

Job Description

Job Title: Clinical Teaching Fellow in Medicine

Reporting Relationships: Clinical Sub‑Dean, Undergraduate Manager

Department: Undergraduate Medical Education

Base: Epsom General Hospital

Contract: Fixed term 6 Months

Salary: Aligned to level of experience

Brief Outline of the Post

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust is a teaching hospital affiliated with City St. George’s University of London and is proud of its strong commitment to medical student teaching. This post offers an ideal opportunity to gain experience in medical student teaching while giving flexibility to enhance one’s own learning in a clinical setting. There will also be opportunities for involvement in audit, research and quality improvement which may lead to presenting cases and papers both regionally and nationally.

This post is for six months due to the previous postholder relocating, however the possibility to extend is negotiable.

Applicants must have fulfilled their training in the UK and have completed Foundation year 2.

The Undergraduate Medical Education Team is a friendly department that thrives on cohesive working and provision of a high‑quality service. Each site has an admin team and multiple Clinical Teaching Fellows who come together regularly for group workshops and skills sessions, to support each other and share best practice, discuss challenges and celebrate successes.

Duties of the Post

i) Teaching

Successful applicant will spend 50% of their time in the planning and delivery of teaching in a variety of formats including:

• Tutorials
• Clinical skills
• Bedside teaching
• Clinical Problem Based Learning (CPBL)
• Student Grand Rounds

The postholder will mainly be expected to fully support City St. George’s students in their 3rd year of the MBBS course. While following curriculum and learning outcomes set by the university, this post has responsibilities to design a teaching programme for their own student cohort, providing placement information, various teaching opportunities, timetables and general support. They will also liaise with different teams and provide necessary inductions and pastoral care.

This CTF role also has obligations to teach international students and final year students, but on a smaller scale.

Annual leave on the important dates like inductions on the first day of student placement are strongly discouraged.

Although the post is based at Epsom Hospital, the post holder will be expected to teach at all sites within the Trust and occasionally at St George’s Hospital. This role may also be required to plan, organise and facilitate OSCEs both as part of the student's final assessment for their core rotations at Epsom and for the Trust’s involvement with OSCE Workshops. There could be occasions whereby they are asked to support the FY1 teaching programme in the Trust. Although uncommon, there may be the possibility for weekend or evening teaching in conjunction with promotional events held but notice will be given several months in advance.

ii) Career Progression

Successful applicant will spend 50% of the time in activities to further their career. A bespoke timetable will be developed with the successful applicant as it will depend on the career aspirations of the individual. There is an expectation that a proportion of progression time will be in a clinical setting, via research, quality improvement or audits which will be of benefit to the Trust. Our team will fully support in the arrangements and to ensure that the role remains led by our team with no on‑call commitments or firm rota obligations.

Previous CTF post holders have subsequently secured posts in their chosen training post or career, underlining the success of these innovative posts and the growing demand for clinicians trained in medical education. Opportunity for Appraisal will be provided.

Further Information

Period of appointment is for 6 months commencing in February.

Applicants are invited to and encouraged to obtain further information about this post by contacting:

Undergraduate Manager / Current Clinical Teaching Fellows 01372735203

This advert closes on Wednesday 31 Dec 2025.