Medical Education Undergraduate Fellow

Kent and Medway NHS & Social Care Partnership Trust; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is looking for a Medical Education Undergraduate Fellow to support undergraduate medical training. The role involves teaching, educational research, and maintaining clinical practice. Candidates must have a medical degree and full GMC registration. This is a full-time position with the potential for teaching and project management opportunities.

Benefits

Funding for a Postgraduate Qualification in Education

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must hold a full GMC registration with a License to Practise in the UK.
• At least 12 months working in the NHS.
• Audit experience required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct teaching for medical students as part of the Trust's education programme.
• Participate in educational research activities.
• Maintain clinical involvement one day per week with the Trust.

Skills

Sound basic clinical skills

Teaching delivery

Project management

Competent in management of emergencies

Excellent written and verbal communication

Education

First medical degree

MRCPsych or equivalent

Job description

Overview

We have an exciting opportunity to join KMPT as a Medical Education Undergraduate Fellow, Trust Grade ST4-ST7 doctor. This is a full-time post, 40 hours per week, with an option to join the Tier 2 on-call rota for section 12 approval holders. Part-time applications will also be considered. The post is available with immediate effect up until 4th August 2026. The post holder may be required to attend meetings, teaching sessions and events at various locations in Kent; the base of the post can be flexible to suit the appointed candidate.

This Medical Education Fellow post is hosted by Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust (KMPT). The fellowship supports Undergraduate workstreams concerning Medical Student Psychiatry Placements linked to the Medical Schools: King\'s College London School of Medicine (GKT) and Kent and Medway Medical School (KMMS).

Funding for a Postgraduate Qualification in Education will be available to the appointed candidate during the year.

Main duties of the job

This post is designed to support ST4-7s who wish to commit to education as part of their career. The "out of programme experience" (OOPE) post, based at Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust, is aimed at those who wish to build on teaching experience, develop expertise in educational theory and practice, and undertake supervised educational research. The post holder will have a designated educational mentor who will oversee development as an educator and coordinate opportunities for personal development. A customised programme of training and educational experience will be designed around the needs of the individual. Hands-on teaching will be central, with critical engagement on educational issues around undergraduate and postgraduate training in a changing context, both nationally and locally.

About us

Come and work with us in the Garden of England where we combine professional development opportunities with a high quality of life. We are Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust (KMPT), providing mental health, learning disability and specialist services, serving 1.8 million people across the county. The Trust is rated Good overall by the CQC and Outstanding for care, with 3,283 staff across 66 buildings in 33 locations. You will join friendly, diverse colleagues committed to providing excellent care to service users and their families.

The nature of our work is grounded in kindness and compassion as standard; everyone from cleaners and porters to the chief executive plays a vital role in delivering an exemplary service.

Job description and responsibilities

Job responsibilities

For detailed information regarding the role, refer to the attached job description and person specification, which outline the main duties and required qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience. The Fellowship includes the following components:

1. Teaching – Maintain a regular teaching schedule and contribute to the development and delivery of the Trust\'s undergraduate education programme for Medical Students. In collaboration with the Trust Undergraduate Tutor, take a lead role in supporting and delivering the in-house teaching programme for undergraduate medical students undertaking Psychiatry placements within the Trust. This includes contributing to induction days, coordinating teaching fellows, supporting simulation training, and student meetings. Undergraduate Administrators will assist with feedback and organise teaching topics; there may be opportunities to audit aspects of the undergraduate programme.
2. Educational Research and Improvement – Participate in educational research activities and improvement projects focused on undergraduate medical education and other learner groups. The Trust has a large Research department and Improvement Team to support this work. The post holder will be supported to generate publishable outputs, including conference presentations and publications in peer-reviewed journals.
3. Clinical commitment – A clinical commitment of 1 day per week with the Trust to maintain clinical involvement; details depend on the appointee\'s specialty and experience (e.g., outpatient clinic). Remuneration will align with the level of training at appointment.
4. Learning about Medical Education Structures and Roles – Attend the Trust Medical Education Committee meetings and have opportunities to attend KMMS (Canterbury) and GKT (London) meetings and shadow UG tutors and the Director of Undergraduate Medical Education.
5. Simulation – Support simulation training for undergraduates delivered face to face at teaching events.

*PLEASE NOTE: All applicants MUST hold a FULL GMC registration with a Licence to Practise in the UK. Early applications are welcomed. The advert may close earlier than the advised end date.

Part-time hours will be considered.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• First medical degree
• Appropriate professional postgraduate qualification e.g. MRCPsych

Desirable

• Higher specialty qualifications
• Distinctions/Honours/Prizes

Skills

Essential

• Sound basic clinical skills
• Competent in management of emergencies
• Computer literacy and keyboard skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Experience in delivery of teaching and education
• Project management skills – experience of participating in or leading projects
• Full GMC Registration with Licence to practise

Desirable

• Experience of setting up courses or faculty on local or national courses
• Experience of Quality Improvement projects

Experience/Achievements

Essential

• At least 12 months working in the NHS
• Audit experience

Desirable

• Peer reviewed publications

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Good organisational and time management skills
• Ability to function effectively under pressure; interest in learning, development and service improvement
• Commitment to continuing personal development

Desirable

• Academic excellence

Employer details

Employer name
Kent & Medway NHS & Social Care Partnership Trust

Address
Kent

ME16 9PH

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