Clinical Teaching Fellows - Medicine

Job summary

Clinical Teaching Fellows for Peninsula Medical School, University of Plymouth

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is seeking Clinical Teaching Fellows in General Internal Medicine to join the team at Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton, starting on August 2025 for one year. This post is ideal for doctors who wish to develop their teaching skills while continuing clinical practice. The role is divided into 60% clinical duties in General Internal Medicine and 40% teaching responsibilities.

Successful candidates will be involved in undergraduate and postgraduate medical education, working closely with Peninsula Medical School, University of Plymouth, and supporting Foundation trainees and International Medical Graduates. This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience in teaching, simulation-based training, and quality improvement projects, with the option to complete a funded Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Education.

Main duties of the job

Teaching Responsibilities (40%)

• Deliver bedside teaching, tutorials, and simulation-based training for medical students and foundation trainees.
• Identify learning needs, develop teaching materials, and assess students' progress.
• Mentor students, provide study advice, and support pastoral care.
• Assist in the induction and training of International Medical Graduates.
• Participate in quality improvement projects and support trainees with portfolio development.
• Collaborate with other Clinical Teaching Fellows to enhance teaching programs.

Clinical Responsibilities (60%)

• Rotate through General Internal Medicine specialties.
• Participate in ward rounds, board rounds, and manage acutely unwell patients.
• Contribute to a 1 in 15 medical on-call rota, including nights and weekends.
• Support junior doctors and participate in clinical governance activities, including M&M meetings and audits.

Additional Benefits

• All CTFs are encouraged to undertake a PG Cert in Education, and you will receive a study leave allowance for this purpose of up 3,780 towards the course fees aligned to our preferred provider.
• Access to Somerset NHS Foundation Trust Simulation Training the Trainers course.
• Study leave allocation and support for educational conferences.
• Supervision and mentorship from the Undergraduate Education Faculty.

If you are passionate about medical education and looking to develop both your teaching and clinical skills, we encourage you to apply!

About us

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

• Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
• NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
• Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
• A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.

We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.

The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.