Clinical Education Fellow in Core Medicine

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)

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Job summary

University Hospitals Bristol & Weston NHS Foundation Trust (Bristol site) seeks applicants for Post-F2 Clinical Education Fellows to commence in August 2025 for one year.

These posts provide an ideal opportunity for the successful candidates to work in a busy inner city university hospital and be part of the Postgraduate Medical Education Faculty. Successful candidates will be actively involved in a personalised post aimed at developing the candidate's skills and interests. This includes opportunities in organising and delivering undergraduate and/or postgraduate medical education and research.

The posts comprise 50% clinical service and the other 50% of the time will be individualised giving you the opportunity to develop your CV in undergraduate and/or postgraduate medical education, research and/or service development. There may be the opportunity to spend this time in the Bristol Medical Simulation Centre, subject to interview.

The post also includes home fees paid to study for a Postgraduate (PG) Certificate in Medical Education at the University of Bristol's Health Professions Education (HPE) department.

The appointments will be subject to the Terms and Conditions of Service of Trust grade Doctors (2017) and may be subject to amendment.

Main duties of the job

Duties will involve the ward based care of patients who have been admitted to hospital with a wide range of acute medical problems. The clinical aspect to the post is split with dedicated blocks as part of the Respiratory junior team in Respiratory Medicine (including patients on Respiratory High Care), and Care of Elderly. Study leave will be provided in accordance with Trust guidelines for CMT ST1/2 posts.

In 2020 a new Complex Medicine in Older People CMOP 4th Year undergraduate curriculum was commenced by the University of Bristol. South Bristol Academy (based at the BRI) currently supports two blocks of 25-30 students for 18 weeks each. The post holder will be responsible for delivering the core curriculum, Case Based Learning, Tutorial, SIM, OSCE and bedside teaching as well as supporting the 54 Consultant Tutors to provide pastoral support and assessment of the students. There are also opportunities to help with teaching the 3rd and 5th year students and medical school exams.

The post holder will rotate on and off Education/Respiratory/Education/Care of the Elderly wards one month at a time.

Educational supervision will be provided by Dr Rachel Bradley (Consultant in Medicine for the Elderly, CMOP Tutor), with additional support for Leadership and Quality Improvement projects, as appropriate. appropriate.

About us

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England.

UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.

Date posted

02 April 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£49,909 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

387-TS-6715-CB-A

Job locations

Bristol Royal Infirmary

Bristol

BS2 8HW

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

Full GMC Registration
Completion of Foundation Training Year 2 level (or equivalent)

Desirable

MRCP Part 1
Teaching qualification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Experience of acute clinical medicine
Experience of specialty care (in particular Care of the Elderly in the UK)
Experience of undergraduate training within the UK
At least 2 years of employed NHS clinical experience
Current ALS certification

Skills and Abilities

Essential

Ability to assess acutely ill patients
Ability to work within medical team
Desire to continue medical education and participate in appraisal
Willingness to work flexibly according to trusts need
Evidence of teaching experience and willingness to teach and supervise medical students
Interest in developing skills in Medical Education
Evidence of experience in Audit/QIP

Additional and Aptitudes

Essential

Respectful to everyone
Embrace change
Recognising success
Ability to work together
Be able to speak Fluent English to an appropriate standard

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

Full GMC Registration
Completion of Foundation Training Year 2 level (or equivalent)

Desirable

MRCP Part 1
Teaching qualification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Experience of acute clinical medicine
Experience of specialty care (in particular Care of the Elderly in the UK)
Experience of undergraduate training within the UK
At least 2 years of employed NHS clinical experience
Current ALS certification

Skills and Abilities

Essential

Ability to assess acutely ill patients
Ability to work within medical team
Desire to continue medical education and participate in appraisal
Willingness to work flexibly according to trusts need
Evidence of teaching experience and willingness to teach and supervise medical students
Interest in developing skills in Medical Education
Evidence of experience in Audit/QIP

Additional and Aptitudes

Essential

Respectful to everyone
Embrace change
Recognising success
Ability to work together
Be able to speak Fluent English to an appropriate standard

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).