Senior Clinical Fellow in General Psychiatry and Medical Education

TN United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Clinical Fellow in Psychiatry and Medical Education. This unique role offers an exciting opportunity to blend clinical practice with educational development, working alongside the University of Edinburgh. Ideal for those looking to enhance their skills between core and specialty training, the position involves a balanced focus on clinical work and teaching. Join a supportive department with a commitment to quality improvement and professional growth, making a significant impact on mental health services in Lothian.

Qualifications

• Experience in psychiatry and medical education is essential.
• Candidates should have a strong foundation in clinical skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care in mental health services.
• Engage in undergraduate medical education and training.

Skills

Psychiatry

Medical Education

Quality Improvement

Clinical Skills

Education

Medical Degree

Specialty Training in Psychiatry

Job description

Job Title: Senior Clinical Fellow in Psychiatry and Medical Education

Term: Fixed term for 12 months

10 sessions (50% clinical, 50% education)

This advert is for 1-year fixed-term posts working in mental health services in Lothian. The Senior Clinical Fellow (SCF) role offers a unique combination of opportunities in clinical experience, teaching, professional development, and educational Quality Improvement within Lothian and in collaboration with the University of Edinburgh. The posts are split 50:50 between clinical work and undergraduate medical education. These roles are ideal for candidates looking to spend a year between core and specialty training to develop their knowledge, skills, and expertise in psychiatry, education, and quality improvement. The postholders will join a well-established department with strong support from colleagues including consultants, senior nurses, and higher trainees.

NHS Lothian is the largest educational partner to the University of Edinburgh Medical School and the South-East Scotland regional office of the Scotland Deanery; hosting 800 clinical students and employing 1500 doctors in training programs. NHS Lothian’s psychiatric services are based in Edinburgh, Midlothian, East Lothian, and West Lothian. The main site is the Royal Edinburgh Hospital, providing psychiatric and mental health services, including treatment for learning disabilities and dementia, along with a wide range of specialist services.

Evaluation of the new role and its impact on the service will be a built-in component, supported by the Quality Improvement Team at the Royal Edinburgh Hospital.

For more detailed departmental and specialty information, please refer to the job description available via email or the provided link.