Fellow in Medical Education

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS foundation trust in the City of Westminster is seeking a Fellow in Medical Education. This 12-month full-time role is designed for Specialty Trainees in psychiatry and focuses on developing simulation-based education and training programmes. The ideal candidate will contribute to mental-health education, evaluate training impact, and support project management. Join a collaborative, supportive team to innovate in clinical education and make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• Specialty Trainee (Years 4-5) in psychiatry applying as an Out‑of‑Programme Experience (OOPE).
• Experience in simulation‑based education or training is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and deliver simulation-based education and training programmes.
• Evaluate courses and present results at conferences.
• Contribute to writing bids and reports for training projects.
• Support project management of courses and programmes.
• Act as first line of contact for simulation inquiries.

Skills

Simulation-based education

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Specialty Trainee (Years 4-5) in psychiatry

Job description

Overview

As a Fellow in Medical Education at Maudsley Learning, you will join a multi‑professional team in a high‑performing, fast‑paced yet supportive environment. The role is a fixed‑term, 12‑month full‑time post designed for a Specialty Trainee (Year 4‑5) in psychiatry to undertake as an Out‑of‑Programme Experience (OOPE).

You will contribute to the ongoing development and delivery of mental‑health simulation‑based education (SBE) and other training courses, ensuring high‑quality design, development and delivery. This position offers the chance to innovate in clinical education, support workplace practice and gain an unrivalled educational experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and deliver a series of simulation‑based education and other mental health training programmes and courses in collaboration with stakeholders, including commissioners.
• Evaluate the impact of courses and training programmes delivered, presenting results at relevant conferences and submitting for publication.
• Contribute to writing bids and reports for completed training projects.
• Participate in the development of the simulation team, attending relevant meetings and events.
• Support the project management of courses and programmes.
• Work with the Simulation Clinical Lead and other modality leads to develop business plans for new education and training programmes and bids.
• Act as the first line of contact, providing clear verbal and written information to agencies interested in mental‑health and physical‑health simulation scenarios.
• Collaborate with the Simulation Clinical Lead, research & development team, head of sales and head of operations to set up and maintain programme controls, timelines and deliverables.
• Attend weekly team meetings to support the review of project deliverables and monitoring.
• Engage with stakeholders, promoting diversity, equality and inclusion, and ensuring respectful and supportive communication.

Qualifications

• Specialty Trainee (Years 4‑5) in psychiatry applying as an Out‑of‑Programme Experience (OOPE).
• Experience in simulation‑based education or training is desirable.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust is a Disability Confident Employer. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, including those with protected characteristics. We are committed to treating applicants and staff with compassion, respect and dignity and to eliminating discrimination and harassment.

Application Process

All applications must be submitted online through the Trust’s portal. Please read the attached Job Description and Person Specification and submit your application before the closing date listed in the vacancy notice.