Clinical Teaching Fellows - Medicine
Job Description
Job summary
Clinical Teaching Fellows for Peninsula Medical School, University of Plymouth
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is seeking Clinical Teaching Fellows in General Internal Medicine to join the team at Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton, starting on August 2025 for one year. This post is ideal for doctors who wish to develop their teaching skills while continuing clinical practice. The role is divided into 60% clinical duties in General Internal Medicine and 40% teaching responsibilities.
Successful candidates will be involved in undergraduate and postgraduate medical education, working closely with Peninsula Medical School, University of Plymouth, and supporting Foundation trainees and International Medical Graduates. This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience in teaching, simulation-based training, and quality improvement projects, with the option to complete a funded Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Education.
Main duties of the job
Teaching Responsibilities (40%)
- Deliver bedside teaching, tutorials, and simulation-based training for medical students and foundation trainees.
- Identify learning needs, develop teaching materials, and assess students' progress.
- Mentor students, provide study advice, and support pastoral care.
- Assist in the induction and training of International Medical Graduates.
- Participate in quality improvement projects and support trainees with portfolio development.
- Collaborate with other Clinical Teaching Fellows to enhance teaching programs.
Clinical Responsibilities (60%)
- Rotate through three General Internal Medicine specialties (e.g., Respiratory, Cardiology, Stroke, Care of the Elderly).
- Participate in ward rounds, board rounds, and manage acutely unwell patients.
- Contribute to a 1 in 15 medical on-call rota, including nights and weekends.
- Support junior doctors and participate in clinical governance activities, including M&M meetings and audits.
Additional Benefits
- Funded Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Education.
- Access to Somerset NHS Foundation Trust Simulation Training the Trainers course.
- Study leave allocation and support for educational conferences.
- Supervision and mentorship from the Undergraduate Education Faculty.
If you are passionate about medical education and looking to develop both your teaching and clinical skills, we encourage you to apply!
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
Please refer to the attached job description for full details and the persons specification for these exciting roles.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or recognised equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Full GMC RegistrationA minimum of 18 months full time hospital service in the UK,Basic level training certificate (BLTC)Able to carry out the duties described in the job description
Desirable
- Experience of UK foundation programmeTeaching experience of medical students, junior medical staff, or nursing staff.Training in evidence based medicineEvidence of teaching qualificationAbility to run SIM mannequin software
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Academic Achievements/ Research/Publications
- Evidence of participation in Audit
- Management/ Administrative Experience
- Willing and able to work with colleagues in management, nursing and other specialties to ensure the delivery of a high quality, safe and reliable service
- Familiar with clinical governance
- Proficient at Microsoft Teams, Excel, Powerpoint
- Personal Qualities
- Good communication skills
- Hardworking, enthusiastic, conscientious and flexible
- Works well as part of a team
Desirable
- Experience in clinical governance
- Successful QI project as a postgraduate doctor
- Experience of organising a rota
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
