Job Description
Role Snapshot
This one-year fellowship is designed for a specialty registrar who wants to build practical expertise in medical education while continuing limited clinical work. You’ll join the Postgraduate Medical Education (PGME) team during a period of active innovation — helping shape teaching programmes, faculty development, and inter-professional learning across the Trust.
Your week is split between education leadership (4 days) and clinical practice (up to 1 day) in a specialty of your choice, allowing you to grow as an educator without stepping away from patient care.
What You’ll Be Doing
Working closely with senior education leaders, you will:
- Co-design and deliver high-quality postgraduate teaching
- Support multi-professional learning initiatives and evaluation
- Help develop faculty capability and teaching standards
- Strengthen the Resident Doctors Forum and educational governance
- Organise membership teaching and mock exam preparation (including MRCPCH-focused support)
- Assist in planning and delivering the annual hospital education conference
- Apply educational theory to real-world programme development
- This role emphasizes hands-on learning, reflection, and measurable improvement in educational delivery.
Who This Fellowship Suits
Ideal for a doctor who:
- Wants to develop a long-term interest in medical education
- Enjoys curriculum design and collaborative teaching
- Values inclusive learning environments
- Seeks structured exposure to education leadership
Essential Qualifications
Applicants must hold:
- Full registration with the General Medical Council
- Primary medical degree (MBBS or equivalent)
- ST4+ training level (or non-training equivalent)
- Membership of a Royal College (MRCP, MRCPCH, MRCS, FRCA, or equivalent)
- Minimum two years’ NHS clinical experience
- Understanding of core educational principles
Desirable Experience
- Formal education qualification
- Teaching or curriculum development experience
- Awareness of current postgraduate education challenges
- Academic presentations or publications
Workplace Culture & Values
The Trust promotes a culture built on:
- Welcoming behaviour
- Helpful collaboration
- Clinical and educational expertise
- Team-focused working
- Applicants are expected to demonstrate commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusive practice.
Professional & Legal Requirements
- Employment requires safeguarding clearance via the Disclosure and Barring Service and valid UK professional registration.
Helpful UK Government Resources
To support applicants — especially international candidates — here are relevant official guides:
- Â Skilled Worker visa guidance
- Â Professional registration overview
- Â DBS background checks explained
- Â Equality and diversity in employment
- Â NHS workforce & health policy overview
Why Consider This Fellowship
Develop advanced medical education skills
Maintain clinical involvement
Lead innovative teaching initiatives
Gain faculty development experience
Strengthen academic and professional networks