Junior Locally Employed Doctor in Medical Education | Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in Manchester is seeking a part-time Clinical Teaching Fellow to join its Clinical Education Team. The role involves delivering high-quality clinical teaching, participating in curriculum development, and engaging in innovative educational practices. Candidates should be enthusiastic doctors with a knack for education. The position supports professional development within a leading NHS Trust.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and innovative doctor with clinical skills.
• Experience in teaching or education is beneficial.
• Ability to facilitate case-based discussions.

Responsibilities

• Deliver clinical teaching and curriculum development.
• Engage in medical education research.
• Facilitate simulation-based training.

Skills

Clinical teaching

Curriculum development

Medical education research

Simulation-based training

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

The Undergraduate Medical Education Department at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (Oxford Road and North Manchester Campuses) is seeking a dedicated, enthusiastic and innovative doctor to join our Clinical Education Team as a part-time Clinical Teaching Fellow for 6 months to cover a secondment.

Manchester Medical School is one of the largest providers of healthcare graduates in the Northwest, playing a key role in training future doctors. A world-class clinical curriculum is at the heart of this training, and the Undergraduate Medical Education Department at Manchester Foundation Trust has a strong reputation for delivering high-quality, engaging, and innovative teaching. Our team includes clinical skills tutors, lecturers, and experienced doctors, all working together to provide an excellent learning experience.

As a Clinical Teaching Fellow, you will use your clinical skills and knowledge to educate the next generation of doctors while receiving structured support to develop as a medical educator. You will play a key role in delivering and enhancing the undergraduate medical curriculum for Years 3–5, as well as supporting students in their transition to the Foundation Programme.

Responsibilities

• Clinical teaching (including bedside teaching, history-taking, and consultation skills).
• Curriculum development and educational innovation.
• Medical education research is encouraged.
• Simulation-based training, working alongside the Head of Clinical Skills to develop and deliver a comprehensive simulation programme.
• Facilitating case-based discussions, communication workshops, and clinical examination & procedural skills.
• You will be encouraged to collaborate with other Clinical Teaching Fellows within the Trust and across the Northwest to develop new and innovative approaches to medical education.

About the Trust and Opportunity

MFT is England’s largest NHS Trust with a turnover of £3bn and operates at a scale that supports ambitious opportunities across Manchester, Trafford and beyond. We champion collaborative working and transformation, supporting a 30,000-strong workforce to pursue ambitious goals. We have created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient and staff experience, operational effectiveness, and research and innovation through the implementation of Hive, our Electronic Patient Record system launched in September 2022. We are a major academic Research Centre & Education provider with a robust infrastructure to support high-quality research programmes and are progressing with our Green Plan to make healthcare more sustainable.

Equal Opportunities

At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing, and shaping the future of our organisation together. Diversity matters: MFT is committed to equality of opportunity and eliminating unlawful discrimination. All individuals are encouraged to apply. If you have special requirements to help with your application, email our team at [e-mail].

To find out more about key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience required, refer to the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the “Supporting Documents” heading. The Candidate Essentials Guide with details about the Trust, benefits, and how we care for you sits with the Job Description and Person Specification.

This advert closes on Tuesday 30 Sep 2025.