Job summary
We have an exciting new opportunity to become UCLH's Medical Education Fellow in Acute Medicine from August 2025. This is an ideal post for doctors training in any medical specialty with a general internal medicine component looking to undertake an out of programme experience, or doctors looking for opportunities before entering higher specialty training.
This 12-month role is aimed at post-MRCP doctors who are passionate about delivering substantial teaching to resident doctors. The post holder will direct the training programme for the 38 resident doctors in acute medicine. There will undergo training to become expert simulation trainers and deliver teaching on Foundation and IMT simulation training programmes. They will help deliver bespoke feedback sessions for individual residents to help with the professional development.
All applicants must be eligible for full GMC registration. Applicants must be post- MRCP (or equivalent) and be competent to work at ST3 and above. UK-based trainees would be encouraged to seek prospective approval for Out of Programme Experience from their Training Programme Director.
Main duties of the job
This will be alongside a commitment to clinical work in acute medicine, working at a registrar level in Same Day Emergency Care and the Enhanced Care Unit within the AMU. The post is divided into a roughly 50/50 split between educational work and clinical work. Fellows will operate on a rota separate to the core medical staff, though would be expected to lead the acute medical take as the Departmental Medical Registrar in the event of any absences or rota gaps (during day shifts only).
The post holder will support the local Postgraduate Medical Education lead to address important training issues, enhance training experiences and support department-wide education. The department will contribute £2000 towards pursuit of a formal education qualification, eg postgraduate certificate in education.Clinically they will work under direct supervision of the Acute Medicine service consultants and their educational supervisor in Acute Medicine.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Person Specification
1.Education/Qualifications/ Training
Essential
- Medical Degree
- Completion of Core Medical Training or equivalent
- MRCP or equivalent
- Full GMC registration
Desirable
- Postgraduate Qualification in Teaching/Medical Education
2.Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels
- Ability to teach and facilitate in a multiprofessional setting
- Interest in developing skills in medical education
3.Experience
Essential
- Understanding of IMT Programme requirements
Desirable
- Involvement in medical education
- Experience of teaching formally and informally
- Evidence of innovation in the development and delivery of teaching/educational/trainee wellbeing initiatives
4.Personal qualities
Essential
- Commitment to education and training
- Ability to multi-task effectively on a number of projects simultaneously
- A highly organised approach and the ability to prioritise effectively
- A flexible approach, good leadership and communication skills
- Teamworking abilities
- Ability to work under pressure
- Able to consider problems, seek advice and support from others, take decisions, and propose and implement solutions
Person Specification
1.Education/Qualifications/ Training
Essential
- Medical Degree
- Completion of Core Medical Training or equivalent
- MRCP or equivalent
- Full GMC registration
Desirable
- Postgraduate Qualification in Teaching/Medical Education
2.Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels
- Ability to teach and facilitate in a multiprofessional setting
- Interest in developing skills in medical education
3.Experience
Essential
- Understanding of IMT Programme requirements
Desirable
- Involvement in medical education
- Experience of teaching formally and informally
- Evidence of innovation in the development and delivery of teaching/educational/trainee wellbeing initiatives
4.Personal qualities
Essential
- Commitment to education and training
- Ability to multi-task effectively on a number of projects simultaneously
- A highly organised approach and the ability to prioritise effectively
- A flexible approach, good leadership and communication skills
- Teamworking abilities
- Ability to work under pressure
- Able to consider problems, seek advice and support from others, take decisions, and propose and implement solutions
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).
