University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Respiratory Teaching Fellow

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Job summary

The purpose of this post is to develop learning opportunities by providing teaching and support for students on the Peninsula Medical School BMBS Programme during their Respiratory placements. The post will predominantly provide teaching and support to year 3 students. There will be some teaching and support of year 5 medical students but teaching for students in other years may be required. The post holder will work with Dr Derry and the Clinical Liaison Team in the Medical School to support teaching in Respiratory medicine. This will include teaching groups of 3 to 5 students on Respiratory placements in a variety of clinical areas, assessing clinical competencies, providing tutorials, delivering clinical skills teaching and developing teaching resources. Other activities related to the smooth running of the pathway weeks and placement blocks may be included. Teaching will be during academic termtime and as such the post holder is required to take annual leave during the medical student holidays.

Main duties of the job

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

The post holder will support Dr. Derry and the Clinical Liaison Team in delivering high-quality undergraduate Respiratory education to Peninsula Medical School students at Plymouth University Hospitals NHS Trust.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Acting as the main clinical liaison for students during placements.
  • Coordinating and enhancing Respiratory Pathway Week teaching by working with Clinical Teacher Leads and clinical teams.
  • Teaching practical and clinical skills in both clinical and simulated settings.
  • Leading and developing departmental teaching during pathway weeks.
  • Collaborating with nurses, junior doctors, senior staff, and others to support the BMBS programme.
  • Delivering tutorials, lectures, clinical skills, and simulation sessions, both in-person and remotely.
  • Participating in ward and multidisciplinary rounds to support teaching.
  • Assisting with quality assurance of clinical teaching as directed by the Pathway Lead.
  • Attending Clinical Teacher Leads Meetings and other Medical School working groups as needed.

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.

Details

Date posted

29 May 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£49,909 a year Pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

216-G2-THO7226243

Job locations

Derriford Hospital

Derriford

Plymouth

PL6 8DH


Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will comply with all local policies including dress code. Annual and study leave will be in line with local trust policy. Other than in exceptional circumstances, leave will be taken only during medical student holidays. It is anticipated these duties and hours will be undertaken across Tuesday to Friday. Specific work patterns will be agreed with candidates following successful interview. The successful applicants will all be key members of the Undergraduate Medical Education Team and will take responsibility for supporting clinical learning within the clinical environment.

Successful post holders may have the option to undertake a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCert) or equivalent appropriate Postgraduate Certificate (e.g. Simulation and Patient Safety or Health Leadership and Management), which is funded up to a maximum of £3,500 by the Peninsula Medical School. Generally, this will be done through the University of Plymouth.

Doctors who are enthusiastic about working within Medical Education and delivering excellent teaching opportunities to students will be rewarded with a wide and rewarding medical educational and clinical teaching experience. Post holders will also be given an honorary title from the University of Plymouth.

There may be opportunities for successful applicants to undertake research or quality improvement projects with clinicians within the Respiratory department.

The Medical School will run a series of Wednesday afternoon sessions throughout the year with all Teaching Fellows as a development and support opportunity.

Flexibility is required for some teaching sessions; the role may require occasional early starts and evening sessions with notice. You will receive time off in lieu.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will comply with all local policies including dress code. Annual and study leave will be in line with local trust policy. Other than in exceptional circumstances, leave will be taken only during medical student holidays. It is anticipated these duties and hours will be undertaken across Tuesday to Friday. Specific work patterns will be agreed with candidates following successful interview. The successful applicants will all be key members of the Undergraduate Medical Education Team and will take responsibility for supporting clinical learning within the clinical environment.

Successful post holders may have the option to undertake a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCert) or equivalent appropriate Postgraduate Certificate (e.g. Simulation and Patient Safety or Health Leadership and Management), which is funded up to a maximum of £3,500 by the Peninsula Medical School. Generally, this will be done through the University of Plymouth.

Doctors who are enthusiastic about working within Medical Education and delivering excellent teaching opportunities to students will be rewarded with a wide and rewarding medical educational and clinical teaching experience. Post holders will also be given an honorary title from the University of Plymouth.

There may be opportunities for successful applicants to undertake research or quality improvement projects with clinicians within the Respiratory department.

The Medical School will run a series of Wednesday afternoon sessions throughout the year with all Teaching Fellows as a development and support opportunity.

Flexibility is required for some teaching sessions; the role may require occasional early starts and evening sessions with notice. You will receive time off in lieu.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • oGMC Registration with a current Licence to Practise and up to date with revalidation.
  • oCertificate of completion of Foundation Training +/- further training.
  • oMinimum 2 full years NHS experience in the UK as a doctor, a year of which must be in the last 2 years.
  • oA sound knowledge of basic clinical sciences and the ability to apply this knowledge to clinical practice.
  • oExperience of teaching in any setting.

Desirable

  • oKnowledge of the Peninsula Medical School and experience of teaching BMBS students

Qualifications

Essential

  • oMBBS or equivalent.

Desirable

  • oPG Cert & desire to work towards.
Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • oGMC Registration with a current Licence to Practise and up to date with revalidation.
  • oCertificate of completion of Foundation Training +/- further training.
  • oMinimum 2 full years NHS experience in the UK as a doctor, a year of which must be in the last 2 years.
  • oA sound knowledge of basic clinical sciences and the ability to apply this knowledge to clinical practice.
  • oExperience of teaching in any setting.

Desirable

  • oKnowledge of the Peninsula Medical School and experience of teaching BMBS students

Qualifications

Essential

  • oMBBS or equivalent.

Desirable

  • oPG Cert & desire to work towards.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Address

Derriford Hospital

Derriford

Plymouth

PL6 8DH


Employer's website

https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Address

Derriford Hospital

Derriford

Plymouth

PL6 8DH


Employer's website

https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Consultant Respiratory Physician

Dr David Derry

david.derry@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

29 May 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£49,909 a year Pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

216-G2-THO7226243

Job locations

Derriford Hospital

Derriford

Plymouth

PL6 8DH


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