Teaching Fellow

Northumbria Healthcare Nhs Foundation Trust; North Shields; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in North Shields is seeking a skilled educator to provide high-quality undergraduate clinical teaching. The role involves developing educational materials, conducting small-scale projects, and enhancing skills in communication and collaboration. They offer a supportive environment for continuous professional development with flexible working opportunities, generous leave, and well-being programs, prioritizing diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Benefits

Extensive health and well-being programme

Flexible working opportunities

Generous annual leave

Professional development opportunities

Access to savings schemes

Qualifications

• Must meet Fit and Proper Person Requirements (FPPR).
• DBS certification if required, cost deducted from first salary.
• Applicants for visa sponsorship must meet UKVI eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Assist in development and delivery of undergraduate teaching.
• Participate in clinical teaching across medical curriculum.
• Conduct educational projects and develop innovative materials.
• Provide evidence-based clinical and educational practice.

Skills

Clinical teaching

Effective communication

Problem-solving

Knowledge of educational technology

Education

Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Education

Job description

Job Overview

To deliver high quality undergraduate clinical teaching within Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. Provide a broad range of educational experience to each fellow, progress their scholarship, teaching skills and clinical acumen. This post will allow the post holder independence to develop personal interests within medical education and study towards a recognised teaching qualification. Base site is Wansbeck or North Tyneside General Hospital, with allocation details provided upon appointment. Successful appointees with over four years post‑qualification experience will be appointed on speciality doctor 2021 terms and conditions. Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the closing date once the required number of suitable applications have been received.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development, co‑ordination, and delivery of undergraduate teaching for Sunderland University students across Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust sites, including but not limited to Hexham, North Tyneside, Wansbeck General Hospitals, Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital in Cramlington and community sites.
• Participate in delivering and monitoring courses and clinical teaching across year 3, 4 and 5 of the Sunderland University undergraduate medical curriculum.
• Register for the Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Education, with Home Fees funded by the Trust.
• Support the design, development, implementation and review of simulation and technology‑enhanced learning teaching sessions.
• Conduct a small‑scale educational project, e.g., an audit or the development of new innovative teaching material.
• Augment existing clinical, educational and intellectual skills to make decisions and problem‑solve for the benefit of patients, students and others within the Trust.
• Provide evidence‑based clinical and educational practice, making optimum use of available resources including local expertise and experience.
• Develop interpersonal and communication skills for effective collaboration and cooperation within teams.
• Develop confidence and competence as a ‘beginning’ specialist in clinical, educational and scholarly practice.
• Convey enthusiasm for the specialty to undergraduate medical students.
• Gain experience of teaching across curricula and within rotations.
• Develop academic and scholarship profile in the field of interest.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Applicants who are members of the Armed Forces, and those who have a disability that requires support in the workplace (two‑ticks pledge) and who meet the essential criteria will be interviewed under the Trust's interview guarantee scheme. We recognise the positive value of diversity and inclusion, and are committed to a workforce that is diverse, equal and inclusive. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, as BAME people are currently under‑represented in our workforce, along with other under‑represented groups such as LGBT+ and disabled candidates. We are a Disability Confident Employer, a Stonewall Diversity Champion, hold a Gold award from the Defense Recognition Scheme, and support Apprenticeships, Age Positive and are a mindful employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments to attend interview, please notify the HR Recruitment Team as soon as possible.

Qualifications and Checks

Applicants must meet Fit and Proper Person Requirements (FPPR), which will require additional pre‑employment checks in line with CQC and NHS England statutory guidance. Candidates applying for visa sponsorship must meet UKVI eligibility requirements; see the GOV.UK guide for skilled worker visa. All successful applicants are responsible for DBS certification if required, with the cost deducted from their first monthly salary.

Benefits

• Extensive staff health and well‑being programme including access to our specialist Wellbeing Hub.
• Support and connection through a variety of Staff Network groups.
• Flexible working opportunities, including flexible hours and job sharing.
• Generous annual leave and pension scheme.
• Access to lease‑car and home electronics schemes (qualifying criteria applies).
• Opportunities to improve professional development through our vast training programmes.
• Access to savings scheme via salary sacrifice with Northumberland Community Bank.
• Children's care through Kids First Nurseries located within our trust sites, with funding options such as Early Years Funding and Tax‑Free Childcare.
• A diverse and inclusive working environment across hospitals, community venues and people’s homes.

About Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

We are one of the country's top performing NHS trust, rated ‘outstanding’ overall by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). We provide a range of health and care services to support more than 500,000 people living in Northumberland and North Tyneside. Our hospitals include a specialist emergency care hospital, three general hospitals and community hospitals. We lead in innovation and quality, having launched our Community Promise and the Northumbria Healthcare Manufacturing and Innovation Hub.