Clinical Teaching Fellow in General Medicine
Job Description
Job summary
Bristol Clinical Teaching Fellow - General Medicine
This post is for aClinical Teaching Fellow in General Medicine at Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, based at Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton. The position will run from 6th August 2025 to 4th August 2026.
This combined clinical and teaching post is ideal for individuals who have completed an F2 year (or equivalent) and wish to gain formal experience in undergraduate teaching and clinical medicine before beginning Core Training. The role is split equally between clinical duties and teaching Bristol medical students. The post holder will be encouraged to pursue a Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Education, funded by the Academy.
There is a strong emphasis on providing high-quality tuition to students from Bristol University Medical School nd offering the best possible educational supervision to trainees. The Clinical Teaching Fellow team consists of 11 posts across various specialties, including ENT, Medicine, Trauma and Orthopaedics, Critical Care, Paediatrics, O&G and General Surgery and a 100% education post. This provides an excellent opportunity for cross-specialty collaboration and knowledge-sharing.
Main duties of the job
To work 50/50 split between clinical work in medicine and undergraduate medical education.
To gain experience in general Medicine and encouraged to keep an up-to-date portfolio for ST applications. Interview practise and help with the portfolio is available, and the successful candidate will be encouraged to take part in audit and other projects.
This is not a recognised training post but provides an excellent opportunity to develop teaching and clinical skills as well as portfolio preparation. You will be fully supported to develop your portfolio, interview skills etc.
The post holders will help facilitate the delivery of the University of Bristol undergraduate curriculum to year 3, 4 & 5 medical students at Musgrove Park Hospital.
- Clinical teaching fellows (CTFs) deliver core curriculum content, act as tutors and are involved with the assessment of medical students.
- The post holder will be expected to act as a role model and mentor to the medical students.
- The post holder will help develop teaching materials.
- Clinical teaching fellow are expected to be able to deliver several types of teaching including induction sessions, small group tutorials, clinical-based history and examination sessions, facilitation of inter-Academy Hub sessions, Bedside teaching, Teaching clinics, Clinical reasoning skills and simulation based teaching.
About us
At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:
- Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
- NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
- Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
- A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential
Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.
We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.
Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.
The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.
Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.
Job responsibilities
On average you will alternate weeks between teaching Bristol Medical Students and clinical.
The clinical half of these posts will be based in General medicine.
The successful candidates will gain experience in medicine and encouraged to keep an up-to-date portfolio for ST applications. Interview practise and help with the portfolio is available, and the successful candidate will be encouraged to take part in surgical audit and other projects.
This is not a recognised training post but provides an excellent opportunity to develop teaching and clinical skills as well as portfolio preparation. You will be fully supported to develop your portfolio, interview skills etc.
- The post holders will help facilitate the delivery of the University of Bristol undergraduate curriculum to year 3, 4 & 5 medical students at Musgrove Park Hospital.
- Clinical teaching fellows (CTFs) deliver core curriculum content, act as tutors and are involved with the assessment of medical students.
- The post holder will be expected to act as a role model and mentor to the medical students.
- The post holder will help develop teaching materials.
- Clinical teaching fellow are expected to be able to deliver several types of teaching including induction sessions, small group tutorials, clinical-based history and examination sessions, facilitation of inter-Academy Hub sessions, Bedside teaching, Teaching clinics, Clinical reasoning skills and simulation based teaching.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC registration of adequate duration
Desirable
- BSc, BA or equivalent with grade 1 or 2:1
Experience
Essential
- Appropriate for level of experience
- ALS
Desirable
- Experience in the assessment and management of unselected medical emergencies at foundation level
- Experience of acute medical speciality at foundation level
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Enthusiasm for teaching especially undergraduate
- Ability to communicate in a learning environment
- Evidence of teaching involvement
- Desire to develop as a teacher
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
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Musgrove Park Hospital
Musgrove Road
Taunton
Somerset
TA1 5DA
