Clinical Teaching Fellow - Paediatrics
Job overview
To commence August 2025
Job Overview
This post offers an exciting opportunity to gain training and experience in paediatrics and medical education. The aim of this post is to further develop and improve teaching of undergraduate medical students within South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Prior experience of working and teaching within the NHS is essential for this post.
Applications are invited from registered medical practitioners for a Teaching Fellow post, the post holder will be jointly supervised by the clinical collaborative and the undergraduate department. Close collaboration and flexible working between the departments is integral to the appointment, to balance clinical and teaching commitments.The post holder will be expected to contribute to work in the paediatric departments and provide high quality care for patients. The post-holder will be given the opportunity to undertake the Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Education. The post is for 12 months, and salary scale is the Locally Employed Doctors contract (2016).
Those wishing to apply who are working at a higher grade than CT1/2 are welcome. Salary can be matched when provided with evidence of current pay slip one month prior to commencement of the post.
Main duties of the job
This post will allow the post-holder to participate in clinical activities within the paediatric departments including on-call commitments. Fellows will also have a definite commitment to delivering and developing undergraduate teaching at all levels at South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.The balance of teaching and clinical activity will be determined by the needs of the individual and the changing requirements over the academic year, but it is expected that equal time can be spent in both areas. The post holder will also be expected to contribute to delivering simulation-based teaching as well as mentoring and supervising medical students on a regular basis and contributing to end of stage examinations and in-course assessments.
Working for our organisation
The close collaboration and flexible working between the departments is integral to the appointment.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria- GMC registration with licence to practice
- Completion of foundation competencies
- Registered Medical Degree (MB BS or equivalent)
- MRCPCH Part 1
- BSc or other intercalated degree
- APLS
Clinical Skills
Essential criteria- A minimum of 12 months experience of working as a doctor in the NHS at the start of post
- Clear logical thinking showing an analytical/scientific approach
- Experience of managing paediatric patients
Teaching Experience
Essential criteria- Evidence of UK teaching experience
- Knowledge of a UK undergraduate medical student curriculum
- Teaching qualifications
- Experience of simulation based teaching
- Evidence of exposure to different groups/teaching methods
Disclosure and Barring Checks (DBS)
It is now the policy of South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who are new to the Trust who require DBS clearance for the post they have been offered, are required to pay the cost of their DBS. The method of payment for this is via salary deduction from your first month's pay.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve.All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. We welcome applications from the Black and Minority Ethnic (BAME) Network; LGBT+ Network; Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions Network, Faith Network, Childless not by Choice Network and the Menopause Support Group.
As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you.
If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at [email protected]
The Trust encourages and supports all applicants to be fully vaccinated against both COVID19 and influenza.
Please be aware, there are occasions where some vacancies may close prior to the closing date advertised. This will only happen where sufficient applications are received AND will be made evident on the job advert.
Please note if you are successfully shortlisted, we will contact you via the email address that you have applied from so please ensure you check your emails regularly.
Existing employees of South Tees NHS Foundation Trust currently on the Redeployment Register, who meet the essential criteria for this post, will be shortlisted and interviewed prior to all other applicants.
IMPORTANT - Please ensure you read the 'Guidance Notes for Applicants' document attached to this advert before you start to complete your application form.
This document provides detailed advice regarding the completion of your application form.
The guidance document also provides in detail what identification and certificates you must provide at interview should you be shortlisted.
As part of our pre-employment screening process, all applicants are required to provide references from their last continuous 3 year employment and/or training/education. The referees MUST be a Line Manager/Supervisor. Applicants are requested to ensure email addresses for all referees are included on their application form.Personal references and references from colleagues are not acceptable.
Unfortunately we are unable to respond to all applicants and those who are not contacted within six weeks of the closing date should assume that their application has been unsuccessful.