Job summary
Looking for something a little different? We invite applications for three Clinical Teaching Fellow posts within our friendly and enthusiastic undergraduate teaching team based on the doorstep of the magnificent Lake District.
The undergraduate team at the Cumberland Infirmary are responsible for delivering teaching to around one hundred students spanning years one through to five of the Newcastle University MBBS course.
It goes almost without saying that with the Lake District on the doorstep there are ample opportunities for a variety of leisure activities. Students and faculty are often to be found hiking, fell running, paddle boarding, mountain biking and swimming their way around Cumbria in their spare time.
The posts will commence in August 2025 for a fixed term period of 12 months with the option to extend for a further 12 months subject to negotiation with the Undergraduate Programme Director and will be based at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle.
The hours of duty will be 40hrs/week with no out-of-hours or weekend working.
The posts offer an exciting opportunity for a forward thinking doctor with a strong interest in medical education, plus you will have the opportunity to undertake the PG Cert in Medical Education.
Main duties of the job
Teaching is a major component of the role with time in the post being dividedbetween undergraduate education and a specialty area negotiated with the candidate at the time of commencement in post.
The timetable will necessarily remain flexible as the teaching commitment varies throughout the academic year. However, overall, eight sessions (half days) per week will be allocated to teaching or teaching preparation and two sessions to the postholder's chosen specialty.
About us
At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.
Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time':
- Being a clinically led organisation
- Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust
- A positive patient experience every time
- A great place to work
- Managing our money well
As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.
Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a Clinical Teaching Fellow at NCIC you will have a responsibility to help co-ordinate and deliver the Newcastle Undergraduate Medical Education Programme together with other members of the Undergraduate Team.
As the courses are very patient-centred and practical in nature, you will be required to assist in the recruitment and co-ordination of patients for teaching sessions. You will participate in teaching medical students across all years of the MBBS course.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a Clinical Teaching Fellow at NCIC you will have a responsibility to help co-ordinate and deliver the Newcastle Undergraduate Medical Education Programme together with other members of the Undergraduate Team.
As the courses are very patient-centred and practical in nature, you will be required to assist in the recruitment and co-ordination of patients for teaching sessions. You will participate in teaching medical students across all years of the MBBS course.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current Full Registration with the General Medical Council
- Evidence of Completion of the UK Foundation Programme
Desirable
- Teach the Teachers Course
- PG Cert Med Ed or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- At least 2yrs of UK postgraduate clinical experience
- Experience of recent direct patient care
- Experience of recent working in NHS
Desirable
Communication Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills - verbal and written as evidenced by job application and presentation skills at interview
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Evidence of good clinical skills as evidenced by references and interview
Personality and Disposition
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to organise workload efficiently
- Ability to be self-directed
- Enthusiastic, problem solving approach to tasks
- Take pride in delivering a high quality service
- Unblemished record to date
- No probity issues identified
Personal Circumstances
Essential
- Ability to commit to the requirements of the post
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current Full Registration with the General Medical Council
- Evidence of Completion of the UK Foundation Programme
Desirable
- Teach the Teachers Course
- PG Cert Med Ed or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- At least 2yrs of UK postgraduate clinical experience
- Experience of recent direct patient care
- Experience of recent working in NHS
Desirable
Communication Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills - verbal and written as evidenced by job application and presentation skills at interview
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Evidence of good clinical skills as evidenced by references and interview
Personality and Disposition
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to organise workload efficiently
- Ability to be self-directed
- Enthusiastic, problem solving approach to tasks
- Take pride in delivering a high quality service
- Unblemished record to date
- No probity issues identified
Personal Circumstances
Essential
- Ability to commit to the requirements of the post
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).
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).
