Clinical Teaching Fellow in Medical Education
Job Description
Job title: Clinical Teaching Fellow in Medical Education
Company: NHS Scotland
Job description: NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.Clinical Teaching Fellow in Medical EducationFull Time Fixed Term for 1 year (at ST4 level)1 year fixed term from 7th August 2024 until 6th August 2025Salary Scale – £40,995 – £64,461 (pro rata)Looking for a new and exciting challenge? Then think about working in NHS Forth Valley in the heart of Scotland.NHS Forth Valley Department of Medical Education seeks an enthusiastic trainee wishing to develop an interest in teaching and training. Working in association with the Director of Medical Education, Deputy Director of Medical Education, Head of service, the Undergraduate Co-ordinator and the three Hospital Sub-Deans (representing the Scottish Medical Schools), the holder of this clinical teaching fellow post will help provide and enhance the quality of undergraduate teaching and training provided by NHS Forth Valley.This post will also provide opportunities for involvement in educational research and development and may provide the post holder an opportunity to get involved in developing skills in the Scottish Clinical Simulation Centre, which is located adjacent to the Medical Education Department. The holder will be expected to undertake a Certificate or Diploma in Medical Education and will be financially supported (partially) in this.These posts will be for one year, subject to satisfactory performance, and is designed to be undertaken as out-of-programme experience (OOPE) during specialty training. It is hoped that the post-holder will be able to continue some sessions (one or two each week) of clinical work in Forth Valley hospitals.Candidates with a minimum of 4 years full GMC registration experience in a hospital specialty, a strong interest in medical education, excellent communication skills and a high level of personal initiative are invited to apply. Candidates with 3 years’ experience may apply if in possession of an additional higher degree.Informal enquiries, which we encourage, should be made to Tanya Somerville, Head of Service (tanya.somerville@nhs.scot), Dr Nicholas Simpson, Dr Madeleine Jamison and Dr Arman Shirandami, current Clinical Teaching Fellows, 01324 567478 or to Margot Robinson, Undergraduate Co-ordinator, 01324 567619 or margot.robinson@nhs.scot.You can look forward to a warm welcome and strong support from colleagues. Our hospital is situated in the heart of Scotland, nestled against the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park, and close to vibrant towns that are richly endowed with excellent cultural and sporting facilities, offering good transport links to Edinburgh and Glasgow.To apply for these posts, please visit the job posting on the NHS Scotland Job Train website. Applicants should have full GMC registration and a licence to practise.Closing date: Sunday 14th AprilInterview date: TBCPlease quote reference number 182382 on all correspondence.
Expected salary: £40995 – 64461 per year
Location: Larbert, Falkirk
