Medical Education Fellow

Brunel University London; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical school in London is seeking a Medical Education Fellow. The role involves teaching clinical and communication skills to medical students and contributing to the design and evaluation of curriculum materials. Candidates should have an MBBS or equivalent qualification, be registered with the GMC, and have experience in educational settings. This position offers a salary of £45,390 with additional allowances. The fellow will be part of a growing team in medical education.

Qualifications

• Fully registered with the General Medical Council.
• Experience of teaching a range of topics to UG/PG students.
• Interest in/experience of interprofessional learning.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to teaching clinical skills and communication skills.
• Involvement in curriculum development and assessment.
• Participate in student selection processes.

Skills

Teaching clinical skills

Feedback provision

Curriculum design

Online education experience

Interprofessional learning

Education

MBBS or equivalent medical qualification

Registered with General Medical Council (GMC)

Job description

Applicationsare invited for Medical Education Fellow positions at Brunel Medical School to startas soon as possibleuntil Tuesday 4th August 2026. , either as anout-of-programme experience or stand-alone experience. Full time is preferredbut 0.8 FTE will be considered.

Applicants shouldbe individuals from any clinical discipline who are fully registered with theGeneral Medical Council and have a keen interest in medical education. You willhave completed your Foundation.

TheseMedical Education Fellow positions represent an excellent opportunity to bepart of the growing team developing and delivering an innovative MBBS programmefor the newest medical school in London. The experience gained will enhanceyour medical education portfolio.

Main duties of the job

Successful applicants will join a team of Medical Education Fellows and work collaboratively to contribute to various aspects of the programme. This may include teaching clinical skills, communication skills or anatomy. Other areas of contribution may include curriculum development, assessment and student selection. In-house training will be provided.

About us

Brunel Medical School welcomed its first intake of students in September 2022. The MBBS programme has a number of distinctive features, including team-based learning, programmatic assessment, clinical anatomy using a collection of plastinated specimens and radiological imaging and early exposure to patients in community settings. A range of digital technologies are being used to enhance learning, and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion are embedded across all aspects of the student experience.

You will be expected to work on the Brunel University Campus in Uxbridge, London.

Job responsibilities

Key duties andresponsibilities

The successfulpost holder will be part of a team of medical education fellows MEFs contributing to the teaching of phase 1 year 1 and 2 student cohorts, and tothe ongoing development of the 5-year MBBS programme.

Key duties andresponsibilities include one or more of the following:

Teachingclinical skills and communication skills to first- and second-year students.

TeachingPhysician Associates (PA) students

You may also beinvolved with the delivery of anatomy teaching

Contribute tothe planning, development and review of curriculum materials.

Contribute tostudent selection, including multiple mini-interviews.

Contribute toassessment, including OSCE.

Administrationand Management

Contribute toDepartmental, College and/or University committees.

Communication

Liaise withinternal and external stakeholders, as required.

Support anacademically rigorous and evidence-based approach to the design and developmentof curriculum, informed by a scholarly understanding of educational theory andpractice.

ExternalEngagement

Participate inexternal networking, generating opportunities for collaborative learning andteaching projects.

Present plannededucational initiatives at appropriate internal and external meetings.

ProfessionalDevelopment

Undertakecontinuous professional development CPD in medical education, according toprior experience and performance.

This jobdescription indicates the expectations and responsibilities of staff at thislevel. This does not mean that staff will be expected to do all the listedactivities all of the time, nor does it guarantee that they will be given theopportunity to do all of these activities, although it does mean that theUniversity can expect and require a member of staff at this level to undertakethese activities when requested, with reasonable notification and support.Similarly, the job description is not exhaustive and a post holder may berequired to undertake unlisted duties of a similar level andresponsibility.

EffectiveBehaviours

Punctuality

Communicationand networking

Networking groupacross colleges

Ability tonegotiate and influence

Ability to planand organise own workload

Ability to adaptto a flexible approach to the demands of a busy College/Department in order toaccommodate changes in priorities when required

Ability to adopta flexible approach, according to the demands of the project, changingpriorities when required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent medical
• qualification
• Registered with the General Medical Council (GMC), with the licence to practise
• Experience of teaching a range of topics in the subject area to UG/PG students
• Ability to provide clear and
• constructive feedback to colleagues
• Ability to respond positively to constructive feedback
• Professional approach to work
• Experience of contributing to the design, delivery and/or evaluation of written and/or Objective Structured
• Clinical Examinations (OSCEs)
• Experience of producing high-quality teaching materials and resources
• Experience of online education; development of materials and/or delivery
• Interest in/experience of
• interprofessional learning
• Involvement in scholarly / educational and/or professional/practice-based projects
• Experience of interactive learning such as problem-based or team-based learning
• Experience of managing significant administrative duties linked to teaching or assessment
• Understanding of the principles of curriculum design and development
• Sound understanding of education theory and evidence-based medical
• education practice
• Good understanding of issues affecting undergraduate medical training
• Ability to provide academic leadership in the context of
• curriculum design and development
• Ability to coordinate and prioritise a range of activities effectively

Experience

• Experience of teaching a range of topics in the subject area to UG/PG students
• Experience of contributing to the design, delivery and/or evaluation of written and/or Objective Structured
• Clinical Examinations (OSCEs)
• Experience of producing high-quality teaching materials and resources
• Experience of online education; development of materials and/or delivery
• Interest in/experience of
• interprofessional learning
• Involvement in scholarly / educational and/or professional/practice-based projects
• Experience of interactive learning such as problem-based or team-based learning
• Experience of managing significant administrative duties linked to teaching or assessment
• Understanding of the principles of curriculum design and development
• Sound understanding of education theory and evidence-based medical
• education practice
• Good understanding of issues affecting undergraduate medical training
• Ability to provide academic leadership in the context of
• curriculum design and development
• Ability to coordinate and prioritise a range of activities effectively
• Communicate new and complex information effectively engaging the interest and enthusiasm of the target audience
• Ability to provide clear and
• constructive feedback to colleagues
• Ability to respond positively to constructive feedback

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Reader - Lead for Clinical Practice / Skills | BMS

£45,390 a yearIncludes London Weighting allowance; £2,580 per annum