Clinical Teaching Fellow Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Job Description
Job summary
Clinical Teaching Fellow - Obstetrics and Gynaecology
This 12 month post is an excellent opportunity for candidates to work as a Clinical Teaching Fellow in Medical Education whilst gaining clinical experience in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. All training will take place at the Royal Berkshire Hospital.
The teaching fellow posts include a fully funded place on the PGCert in Health Education at University of Reading.
The Royal Berkshire Hospital hosts students from University of Oxford, University of Southampton and Brunel Medical School, in addition to Physician Associate students from University of Reading. The Trust successfully welcomed its first cohort of students from Brunel Medical School in 2024 and will have a larger intake in forthcoming years. The CTF roles posts have been established to enhance the teaching of students and maintain the Royal Berkshire Hospital's reputation as a centre of excellence for medical education.
The successful applicant must have a license to practice from the GMC, and ideally completed core training and hold MRCOG. Applicants with at least 2 years NHS post-graduate experience and a strong interest in medical education will be considered
40% of the post holder's time will be spent on teaching activities with the remaining 60% of time spent doing clinical work, including relevant on call rota.
All teaching fellows will have access to a tutor who will provide mentorship with educational projects as well as an educational supervisor.
Main duties of the job
Undergraduate Teaching
The post will be tailored to the successful applicant and their specific interests and the roles could include any of the following
Responsibility for facilitating the medical attachments and placements of medical students
This includes production of teaching resources and delivery of formal teaching sessions
Helping develop and adapt existing teaching models and courses for medical students
Taking on a leadership and mentorship role for medical students and providing a forum to give feedback and help develop and enhance their learning and well being
Engage in quality improving projects and developing potential teaching courses
Bedside teaching including demonstration of clinical signs and examination
Procedural skills teaching
Coordinating student timetabling
Contribute to running and developing simulation sessions
Assisting the Undergraduate Managers in delivering key medical student inductions
Contributing to University activities including student examination question writing and piloting
We encourage development of teaching skills and publication of work and projects. Previous teaching fellows have successfully presented work at national and international meetings
Collaboration and shared teaching opportunities for different groups of students is encouraged and organising postgraduate sessions will also be welcomed by the department. There may also be opportunities to attend training workshops provided by Brunel and Southampton University.
About us
Diversity makes us interesting... Inclusion is what will make us outstanding.
Inequality exists and the journey to eliminate it is not easy. Every step we take will be a purposeful step forward to deliver a truly inclusive culture where all our people are enabled to deliver outstanding care, where background is no barrier, and where everyone can be their authentic self and we truly represent our patient community.
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where possible. All applicants who have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the post can opt for a guaranteed interview.
If you need additional help with your application please get in touch by calling the recruitment team on 0118 322 6997 or 0118 322 5342.
Our primary method of communication will be via email. However, if you would prefer to be contacted through a different method, please inform the recruitment team.
Job responsibilities
Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Medical education iswellrecognised and valued as part of professional and team development within the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department. The clinical teaching fellow post positions itself well to combine both clinical work, study of postgraduate certificate in healthcare education and the application of this learning to the workplace. The role is primarilyaimed at supporting undergraduate educationbut enables thebringing togetherofPA and medical students from partner universities,as well assupporting with delivery of post-graduate education in the department. There are opportunities fordeveloping innovativesimulationtraining, multi-professional learningandcontributing to improvingoverallquality of training, supervision and education. There is akeypastoral and mentoring aspect totherole as clinical fellows, working with other educators in the department.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBChB, MBBS or equivalent
- Full GMC Registration
Desirable
- MRCOG or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Broad Medical Experience
- Previous experience of working within the NHS (2 years)
Desirable
- Minimum of six months experience in obstetrics & gynaecology
- Post registration experience of working in other specialties relevant to role
Ability and Knowledge
Essential
- Good basic and wide-ranging knowledge of clinical medicine and surgery
- Good communication skills
Desirable
- Ability to teach and enthuse other medical staff
Motivation
Essential
- Strong interest in delivering high quality medical education
Desirable
- Experience of delivering medical education including experience of developing teaching programme.
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.
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
Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Berkshire Hospital
Reading
RG1 5AN
