Job summary
We are currently seeking applications for a Clinical Teaching Fellow (ST3-7 Obs & Gynae) to start October 2025.
The post will provide an exciting opportunity to receive training in undergraduate and postgraduate medical education, and to undertake a fully funded Certificate in Clinical Education at the University of Plymouth.
Main duties of the job
Duties of the post will include the care of inpatients and outpatients alongside teaching medical students and the MDT. The role will also include labour ward and gynaecology sessions to maintain your own training standard. The 'out of hours' commitment will involve long days, weekends and night duty with compensatory scheduled time off duty.
About us
We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The appointment is for a clinical teaching fellow at ST3-7 level to facilitate delivery of the Obstetrics & Gynaecology components of the 3rd and 4th year medical school programme. The successful candidate will receive training in undergraduate medical education, and will be able to undertake a fully funded Certificate in Medical Education at the University of Plymouth. A maximum of five sessions each week are allocated for undergraduate medical education. The appointee will spend the remaining time on personal education and furthering their clinical experience at the ST3+ level and will take part in the on-call rota. Membership of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists would be an advantage and Part 1 MRCOG is essential. The post is for 1 year and available from 1st October 2025. This post is jointly funded by UHP and PUPSMD and will require the successful candidate to be granted an Out of Programme Experience (OOPE).
Job description
Job responsibilities
The appointment is for a clinical teaching fellow at ST3-7 level to facilitate delivery of the Obstetrics & Gynaecology components of the 3rd and 4th year medical school programme. The successful candidate will receive training in undergraduate medical education, and will be able to undertake a fully funded Certificate in Medical Education at the University of Plymouth. A maximum of five sessions each week are allocated for undergraduate medical education. The appointee will spend the remaining time on personal education and furthering their clinical experience at the ST3+ level and will take part in the on-call rota. Membership of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists would be an advantage and Part 1 MRCOG is essential. The post is for 1 year and available from 1st October 2025. This post is jointly funded by UHP and PUPSMD and will require the successful candidate to be granted an Out of Programme Experience (OOPE).
Person Specification
Academic Qualification
Essential
- GMC registration or eligibility for registration Medical degree (MB BS or equivalent) MRCOG part 1 PROMPT within the last 12 months
Desirable
Clinical Experience
Essential
Desirable
Person Specification
Academic Qualification
Essential
- GMC registration or eligibility for registration Medical degree (MB BS or equivalent) MRCOG part 1 PROMPT within the last 12 months
Desirable
Clinical Experience
Essential
Desirable
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
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Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
