Clinical Teaching Fellow Obstetrics and Gynaecology

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as a Clinical Teaching Fellow in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, where you will receive comprehensive training in undergraduate medical education. This role offers the chance to engage with future healthcare professionals while providing essential patient care. You will participate in a fully funded Certificate in Clinical Education and gain valuable clinical experience. Join a dedicated team focused on innovation and excellence in patient care, all within a vibrant city known for its rich history. This position promises a fulfilling journey in medical education and clinical practice.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Career development opportunities

Support for diverse backgrounds

Qualifications

• Experience in relevant clinical settings is essential.
• Completion of Foundation jobs (F1 and F2) is required.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate delivery of Obstetrics & Gynaecology components in medical education.
• Engage in teaching medical students and multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Teaching and Education

Clinical Experience

Education

Foundation jobs (F1 and F2)

Certificate in Clinical Education

Job description

Clinical Teaching Fellow Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Job summary
The post offers an exciting opportunity to receive training in undergraduate and postgraduate medical education, including undertaking a fully funded Certificate in Clinical Education at the University of Plymouth.

Plymouth University Peninsula School of Medicine and Dentistry (PUPSMD) has been praised by the GMC for its innovative approach to undergraduate medical education. The curriculum is based around problem-based learning and is highly ranked by graduates for its effectiveness in preparing students for postgraduate medicine. Your role will involve engaging with undergraduate education in both hospital and academic settings, contributing to the training of future doctors and healthcare professionals.

Duties include caring for inpatients and outpatients, teaching medical students and the multidisciplinary team (MDT). The role also involves non-teaching commitments in gynaecology and obstetrics.

Annual and study leave will be scheduled around your teaching commitments, with protected time allocated weekly for PG Certificate study. As part of the resident doctor team, you will participate in educational activities and contribute to teaching nurses, midwives, and junior doctors.

For further information, please contact Dr. Claire Hein at [e-mail].

Main duties of the job

The appointment is for a clinical teaching fellow to facilitate the delivery of the Obstetrics & Gynaecology components of the 3rd and 4th year medical school programme. The successful candidate will receive training in undergraduate medical education and undertake a fully funded Certificate in Medical Education at the University of Plymouth. The remaining time will focus on personal education and clinical experience at the SHO level. This post is jointly funded by UHP and PUPSMD.

About us

We are a people-focused organization where every staff member matters. Patients are central to our work. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a dedicated team committed to innovation, clinical excellence, and excellent patient care. The Trust offers career development opportunities in a progressive environment, located in a vibrant city with a rich history. Please note all communications will be electronic; check your email regularly. For application support or reasonable adjustments, contact the recruitment team at 01752 432100. We support flexible working arrangements and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds. Vacancies may close early; if you haven't heard within 4 weeks post-closing, consider your application unsuccessful.

Job description

Job responsibilities

There will be no on-call duties. Working hours are Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 17:00. Some experience in Obstetrics and Gynaecology post-medical school is preferred. Completion of Foundation jobs (F1 and F2) is essential. The position is for 1 year, starting from 6th August 2025.

Person Specification

On review of application

• Essential: Previous experience in relevant clinical settings

Other requirements

This post is subject to a DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants require current UK professional registration. Applications from those requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome; further details are available on the Trust's website. Applicants must also provide a criminal record certificate from any country of residence over 12 months in the past 10 years.

Employer details

Employer name: University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Address: Derriford Hospital, Derriford Road, Plymouth, PL6 8DH

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