O&G Clinical Teaching Fellow

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Birmingham seeks a Clinical Teaching Fellow in Obstetrics & Gynaecology for a one-year educational programme. The role emphasizes high-quality clinical teaching, supporting undergraduate students and involves curriculum development and educational research. Ideal candidates should possess MRCOG Part I, demonstrated enthusiasm for teaching, and be IT literate. The position supports an innovative approach to medical education within a vibrant learning environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated substantial interest and experience in medical education.
• Ability to understand and respond in emergencies.
• Experience in student assessment and small group teaching.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality education to undergraduate medical students.
• Lead small group clinical teaching sessions.
• Develop and participate in educational research.

Skills

MRCOG Part I

IT literate

Teaching experience

Ability to work on own initiative

Education

Demonstrated interest in medical education

Job description

Go back Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust

O&G Clinical Teaching Fellow

The closing date is 31 January 2026

We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Specialist Trainee in Obstetrics and Gynaecology to undertake this one year, out of training programme post in medical undergraduate education. This post is specifically designed to deliver high quality education to the substantially increased numbers of undergraduates in obstetrics and gynaecology in line with the changes to the curriculum. The emphasis of the post is on clinical teaching; the post holder will lead specific small group clinical teaching sessions in all clinical areas (wards, outpatients, acute settings), allowing assessment of clinical core competencies (obstetrics and gynaecology history taking and examination). The successful applicant would be expected to develop and participate in educational research, and development of innovative teaching materials. We would encourage and fund registration for a higher qualification in medical education.

The post holder would be expected to have a demonstrated interest and enthusiasm for teaching undergraduates and be IT literate. They would aid the continuing improvement of the undergraduate teaching programme at the Birmingham Women's Hospital.

As part of the post, there will be sessions protected in the weekly timetable to allow specialist clinical interests to be pursued.

Informal enquiries are most welcome to Professor Justin Clark, Head of Academy on:

0121472 1377 extn. 5408

Main duties of the job

PROFESSIONAL

To support teaching and assessment of increased number of undergraduate medical students within our Trust

To provide an opportunity for a Specialist Registrar to opt for a 12 month educational secondment prior to completing CCST

To support the School Education Unit (University of Birmingham and University of Aston) in curriculum development and educational research.

Birmingham Women's Hospital has a lead role in developing and guiding the new curriculum for undergraduates in Obstetrics & Gynaecology (Development 1)

The post will support this evidence based education programme and further develop the module in line with the modern education strategy to fulfil the requirements for Teaching Quality Assurance criteria

The post holder will have significant responsibility for the teaching programmes e.g. take part in teaching clinics, small group teaching, academic in days and student assessment

The continued improvement of the undergraduate teaching programme at the Birmingham Women's Hospital

The active collaboration with the School Education Unit at The University of Birmingham in educational research.

Develop new teaching innovations for Undergraduate Medical Education.

Conduct research into undergraduate medical education

About us

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care.

Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas.

Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care.

Parkview Clinic is a Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service Mental Health (CAMHS) facility in Moseley, for young people aged 11-18 years who require admission due to significant psychiatric difficulties.

Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.

Job responsibilities

This post is specifically designed to deliver high quality education to the substantially increased numbers of undergraduates in obstetrics and gynaecology in line with the changes to the curriculum. The emphasis of the post is on clinical teaching; the post holder will lead specific small group clinical teaching sessions in all clinical areas (wards, outpatients, acute settings), allowing assessment of clinical core competencies (obstetrics and gynaecology history taking and examination).

The successful applicant would be expected to develop and participate in educational research, and development of innovative teaching materials. We would encourage and fund registration where necessary for a higher qualification in medical education.

The post holder would be expected to have a demonstrated interest and enthusiasm for teaching undergraduates and be IT literate. They would aid the continuing improvement of the undergraduate teaching programme at the Birmingham Womens Hospital.

As part of the post, there will be sessions protected in the weekly timetable to allow specialist clinical interests to be pursued

The post is suitable for a Specialist Registrar in Obstetrics and Gynaecology who wishes to gain experience and skills in delivering medical education.

Person Specification

• MRCOG Part I
• Working Clinically in UK
• Education: Demonstrated substantial interest, experience and enthusiasm for undergraduate and/or postgraduate educational can show evidence of this
• Education: Participation is student assessment. Small group teaching. Post graduate education, development of lesson plan for teaching sessions
• Ability to understand and respond in emergencies
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Ability to produce clear, accurate, written, verbal and electronic reports
• A knowledge of and practical use of information technology
• Awareness of the national Trust and agendas
• Exposure to technology dependent patients that are relevant to post
• Research: Teaching/education. Design of UG curriculum student assessment

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.

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust