Teaching Fellow in Specialty of Choice (FY2,ST1-2,ST3+ Equivalent)

Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking clinical teachers to train and mentor medical students. This role offers a unique opportunity to develop essential teaching skills while engaging with students in both clinical and classroom settings. Candidates will play a pivotal role in shaping the next generation of healthcare professionals by delivering high-quality education and support. The position is not just about teaching but also involves curriculum evaluation and participation in student assessments. Join a dedicated team committed to excellence in medical education in a picturesque area of England.

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching medical students in clinical and non-clinical settings.
• Strong communication skills for effective teaching and coordination.

Responsibilities

• Teach medical students in various clinical settings including wards and clinics.
• Coordinate student activities and evaluate curriculum delivery.

Skills

Clinical Teaching

Communication Skills

Curriculum Evaluation

Assessment Techniques

Education

Medical Degree

Postgraduate Qualification in Medical Education

Job description

Job overview

The purpose of this post is to identify and train doctors to be clinical teachers. It is aimed at applicants looking for posts at FY2/ST1-2/ST3+ scale. This is a challenging post that will test skills that are not the focus of most clinical training roles yet are highly relevant and transferable to senior clinical roles. This post will encompass more than just teaching.

Main duties of the job

1. Teaching of medical students in various clinical settings such as wards, ITU, theatre, clinics, or assessment units.
2. Teaching in non-clinical settings including seminar rooms, clinical skills labs, and lecture theatres.
3. Providing clinical and communication skills teaching across the entire course, in liaison with the clinical skills lead and staff.
4. Teaching both Year 4 and Year 5 students.
5. Supporting and organising clinical skills training and the critical care programme.
6. Delivering classroom and seminar-based teaching.
7. Coordinating medical student activities, liaising with clinical teachers, the practice educator team, and secretariat.
8. Evaluating aspects of curriculum and its delivery.
9. Participating in student assessments such as mini-CEX, DOPs, case-based discussions, and OSCE examinations.
10. Completing formal studies in medical education.
11. Maintaining clinical skills.
12. Being fully involved in the weekly teaching programme for Year 5 students.
13. Covering for tutors during bedside teaching if required.

Working for our organisation

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) is the main provider of acute hospital services for approximately half a million people in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin, and mid Wales.

Encompassing some of the most picturesque parts of England and Wales, the Trust’s catchment area extends from the Cambrian Mountains in the west to Newport and the Black Country in the east. Main towns include Bridgnorth, Ludlow, Market Drayton, Oswestry, Shrewsbury, and Whitchurch in Shropshire; Newport, Telford, and Wellington in Telford & Wrekin; and Newtown and Welshpool in Powys. All are beautiful and unique.

Our main service locations are the Princess Royal Hospital (PRH) in Telford and the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital (RSH) in Shrewsbury, located approximately 20 minutes apart. These hospitals provide 99% of our activity, offering a wide range of acute services including emergency care, outpatient services, diagnostics, inpatient medical care, and critical care.