Junior Clinical Teaching Fellow - Obstetrics and Gynaecology
In the event of excessive applications being received this vacancy may close earlier than the stated closing date, you are encouraged to submit your application as soon as possible
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All new entrants to the NHS will be appointed on the minimum of the pay scale in line with Terms & Conditions.
Job overview
(Please note this post is only open to applicants with appropriate NHS experience)
Applications are invited from registered Medical Practitioners for a Clinical Teaching Fellow post, within the department of Department of Obstetrics and General Gynaecology in Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust. This is a fixed term post, for a period of 12 months which will commence in August 2025
Main duties of the job
This post would suit an individual with an interest in medical education, an awareness of the undergraduate curriculum relating to Reproductive Health, and a desire to expand their teaching skills and experience. The post includes the opportunity to undertake a formal qualification in Medical Education through the (Certificate or Diploma) during their employment within the Trust.(International applicants may not be eligible for this funding and if wishing to pursue a qualification, it is recommended to confirm eligibility prior to application).
Working for our organisation
Based in the North East of England we provide a range of hospital and community health services from our leading facilities, including the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Blaydon urgent care centre and Bensham Hospital, all within Gateshead.
Established in 2005, we were one of the first foundation trusts in the country and since then have consistently achieved the highest levels of care for patients.
We now employ around 4,800 staff and currently provide 444 hospital beds across the Gateshead region.
Our values should be the ‘golden thread’ which runs through everything we do – they are the core of who we are. Our five values can easily be remembered by the simple acronym ICORE; Innovation, Care, Openness, Respect, Engagement.
We have a number of staff networks including the BAME network, D-Ability network, LGBTQ+ Network and the Women’s Network, to challenge us and help us to constantly improve. Our armed forces network is one of our emerging networks.
The health and wellbeing of our staff is one of our highest priorities, and we offer a range of support and initiatives as part of our ‘Balance’ programme balancegateshead.com to cater for our diverse workforce, so that your individual needs can be supported, allowing you a happy and healthy working experience with us.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Additionally, this post are best suited to someone who is considering pursuing a career in Obstetrics and Gynaecology in the future and provides a good foundation for embarking on Specialty Training. An interest in Obstetrics and Gynaecology should be evident within applicants’ CVs/application forms, and it would be highly beneficial if Part 1 MRCOG had been obtained or was in the process of being obtained, although not an essential requirement.
The post is advertised for a doctor who would function at Tier 1 level, (SHO grade/Junior Clinical Teaching Fellow).
The successful candidate will be key members of the undergraduate education team within the department, working alongside the Midwife Teaching Fellow and the Consultant Lead for Undergraduate Education, and therefore an ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team is a key requirement.The post will involve co-ordinating timetables and providing the undergraduate clinical teaching programme for both year 3 and year 5 Medical Students from Newcastle University, and also providing academic mentorship for a small number of final year students throughout the year.
The Clinical Teaching Fellow will join the wider group of teaching fellows within the Trust in supporting the assessment and examination of students at certain points in the year and will be expected to be available for these specified dates.
On average, there will be 5 teaching sessions and 5 clinical/professional development sessions per week. This post does not have an on-call commitment, but there would be opportunities for locum on call shifts, which would enhance the experience for the post holder within the specialty.The main clinical duties are to support a busy obstetric department (approximately 2000 deliveries per year) and to support in O&G surgical lists and outpatient clinics. Specialist clinics and training can be arranged according to career interests.
Person specification
Essential
Essential criteria- Meet the requirements of the GMC’s Good Medical Practice
- Basic knowledge of physiology/anatomy pertaining to Reproductive Health
- Examination skills (within Obstetrics and Gynaecology) at SHO level
- Appropriate NHS experience
- Eligibility or valid / relevant GMC registration.
- Experience in formal and informal teaching, especially undergraduate education.
- Clinical experience in O&G at SHO level
- Commitment to continuing educational and personal development.
- MBBS or equivalent
Desirable
Desirable criteria- Advanced knowledge of IT
- Advanced teaching/presentation skills
- Progress towards Higher Medical Qualification.
- Aiming to pursue a career in OG
- Research experience
Applicants who have not been contacted within 4 weeks of the closing date are to assume that their application has been unsuccessful.
Applications from job seekers who require Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications where the post is eligible. 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).
Candidates who require sponsorship are strongly advised to visit the UK Border Agency website and familiarise themselves with what is required. There is a facility on this site to access the points based calculator and work through an example which should assist candidates in their understanding of the process.