Clinical Scientist jobs in United Kingdom

The closing date is 13 February 2026

The post is a one-year fixed term contract starting in August.

It will be based at the Great Western Hospital Swindon (GWH). This is an exciting and unique opportunity for a trainee with an interest in education. The post will be 50% in Paediatrics and Post Graduate Medical Education 50%. The post will also include the opportunity to be involved in the exciting field of simulation.

This post would typically suit a ST3 - ST5 level doctor at start of appointment, such as those wishing to undertake further training in medical education as part of an Out of Programme Experience (OOPE) from their Specialist training programme. Opportunity to undertake PG Certification in Clinical Education

To assist the Director Medical Education and relevant clinical specialty in their educational strategy to design, develop, deliver & evaluate Postgraduate training programmes which encompass essential clinical skills, simulation training, quality improvement work and trainee support.

1. Provision of clinical education for postgraduate clinical trainees including simulation (where relevant) and clinical skills for trainees.
2. To take part in ongoing research projects or undertake original work under supervision with the aim of producing peer-reviewed publications and presentations at national and international meetings in relation to speciality.
3. Bedside and classroom teaching of postgraduate trainees in various specialties.
4. Coordination of post graduate trainees' teaching opportunities
5. Supporting Clinical Skills Teaching and ward-based assessment to post graduate trainees.
6. Evaluation of teaching in conjunction with the relevant administrator.
7. Undertaking any training that is identified as necessary for the candidate to teach effectively.
8. Promote and deliver simulation as an effective educational tool

Our STAR values are at the heart of everything we do. You can expect to see them in the way we act and the way we treat each other. Our values make us who we are. We will expect your values and behaviours to reflect the STAR Values of the organisation:

Service We will put our patients first

Teamwork We will work together

Ambition We will aspire to provide the best service

Respect We will act with integrity

1. The post would be divided 50/50 Direct Clinical Care and Educational activity.
2. Work clinically as part of the team within Paediatrics.

• GMC Registration with a Licence to Practice
• Eligible to work at ST3-ST5 at the time of appointment.
• Post graduate courses or qualifications in medical education

• Substantive NHS experience in Paediatrics
• Experience of teaching postgraduate medical resident doctors on training programmes
• Experience of the ARCP process
• Experience of engaging with quality assessment of postgraduate medical training programmes such as the GMC trainee survey and National Educational and Training Survey
• Experience of using e-portfolios / appraisal systems for evidence collection
• Representing the views and needs resident doctors

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.

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust