Medical Education Fellow

Job summary

The Medical Education Department at Buckinghamshire have a 6 month Fixed Term post available from February 2027 based across Stoke Mandeville & Wycombe Hospitals.The Medical Education Fellow post is a unique and exciting opportunity which combines an educational role aimed at developing undergraduate and postgraduate education in Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust (BHT) with a one day a week clinical role in a speciality within the trust.

It is a one year This is a 6 month (usually non-training) fixed term post for prospective candidates who have at a minimum completed the Foundation Programme and would be suitable for candidates of any grade above FY2 up to pre-CCT. However, an earlier start date or extension to 12 months will be considered by mutual agreement.

Candidates must hold a full GMC Registration with a Licence to Practice in the UK.

Interviews will be held online.We anticipate this to be a popular post, therefore we encourage interested candidates to apply early. This advert may close earlier than the advertised closing date.

Main duties of the job

Duties of the Education Fellow post holder:The main teaching duties of the post holder are to support the delivery of the BHT's high quality medical education including the development, delivery and evaluation of courses in undergraduate medical education (with students from University of Oxford Medical School, St George's Medical School and University of Buckingham Medical School) and postgraduate medical education and related activities.

The post holder would split their time 80:20 between their education role and base speciality. As part of the role, fellows will undertake the Mastering Medical Education Programme for Clinical Teaching Fellows and Educators course, leading to accreditation with the Academy of Medical Educators.

There are also opportunities to attain membership to AdvanceHE and apply for an Honorary Lectureship of the University of Buckingham.For further details about this role, please review the Job Description & Person Specification attached to this advert.

About us

Why colleagues think we are "a great place to work!"

What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

• As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• Alongside NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme, you'll have access to NHS discount schemes.
• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

What do we stand for?

Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.

Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.

We are working hard to increase diversity at all levels within the trust. We believe a diverse workforce can have a positive effect on both staff wellbeing and patient outcomes.

We welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, candidates with disabilities and care-experienced candidates.

We are proud to achieve the Gold award for the Armed Forces Covenant and support applications from the Armed Forces Community. Please contact [email protected] (our Armed Forces Covenant Lead) if you would like guidance or assistance with your application.

We make employment decisions by matching our service needs with the skills and experience of candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

Job responsibilities

Specific aspects of the undergraduate teaching role: Participate in the development, coordination, delivery and evaluation of undergraduate courses and assessment Work with specific departments to develop and improve the undergraduate experience Planning and providing dedicated bedside teaching, tutorials and lectures Support undergraduate clinical skills and simulation training

Specific aspects of the postgraduate medical education role: Organise Foundation Programme induction Review and develop the weekly Foundation Programme teaching Support and continue to develop the Foundation Forum Mentorship Support postgraduate clinical skills and simulation trainingIt is helpful if candidates have some experience in clinical skills and simulation training.

Development opportunitiesThe post holder will be encouraged to further their own continuing professional development and will be provided with opportunities to take part in a wide range of medical education activities available within the Trust.More extensive information can be found in the attached Job description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MBChB or equivalent
• Full GMC Registration with a Licence to Practice in the UK
• Completed foundation 1-2 year or equivalent

Desirable

• Higher medical degree Eg. FRCA, MRCP etc

Experience

Essential

• Completed foundation programme or equivalent
• Relevant NHS paid Experience

Desirable

• Experience of Core training
• Previous educational fellow experience

Skills, knowledge & Person attributes

Essential

• Experience of delivering clinical and simulation teaching
• Prepared to be flexible in working patterns and to deputise on occasions for absent colleagues
• Ability to work independently and manage own workload
• Ability to be part of a team
• Good command of spoken and written English

Desirable

• Medical education qualification (Masters or postgrad diploma)
• PGCert Med Ed
• Ability to design and run teaching programmes
• Experience of delivering clinical and simulation teaching

Trust Care Values

Essential

• Collaborate - Communicates openly, honestly and professionally, and actively promotes team working and building strong working relationships
• Aspire - Patients are always first. Drives service improvements. Strong self-awareness with a desire to grow.
• Respect - Treats all with compassion and kindness. Ensures everyone feels valued.
• Enable - Consults others and listens to their views/opinions. Enables others to take the initiative

Other requirements

Essential

• Ability to travel to and between sites