Job summary Interviews are scheduled for Monday 16th & Tuesday 17th December **Applications for Posts Commencing August 2025** These posts are part of an innovative and ongoing teaching initiative which seeks to professionalise clinical teaching, at the same time as allowing individuals to develop their own teaching skills and expertise in medical education.
Suited to individuals with a keen interest in undergraduate teaching who wish to pursue a career in a teaching hospital.
The posts could be offered as a full time Clinical Teaching Fellow or a 50/50 post with varied roles and responsibilities in the established team structure.
Which form an important arm of the clinical teaching staff of Warwick Medical School's principal teaching hospital: the University Hospitals of Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust.
The posts are aimed at Postgraduate Doctors of all training grades from post FY2 up to senior level Doctors in Training who wish to strengthen their educational credentials and gain additional teaching experience.
Every effort will be made to tailor each post to their overall clinical and career needs.
We reserve the right to close a vacancy before the closing date if we receive a high volume of applications or if there has been a change in organisational priorities.
Main duties of the job Educational Responsibilities.
Appointees will be expected to contribute in the following areas: Original work on research projects of relevance to medical education.
Fellows will have individual projects in their own areas.
It is expected that this work should lead to presentations at appropriate professional meetings and publication in relevant journals.
Responsible for delivering curriculum MB ChB across the 4 year Programme including the involvement in teaching, assessments pastoral care and quality assurance.
Post holders are responsible for supporting the well-established Acute Block.
This includes leading clinical simulation sessions and debrief, small group teaching and mentoring.
Supporting the teaching within Phase 3 Specialty Clinical Placements (Musculoskeletal, Child Health, Women's Health, Care of Surgical Patient and Care of Medical Patient) within individual fellow's specialty areas.
Supporting clinical simulation in delivering acute block simulation and opportunities in Postgraduate simulation training.
There are additional simulation activities and projects available to a fellow with a particular interest in simulation, playing a key role in the design, development, delivery, and evaluation of simulation-based education.
Assorted other educational activities which may vary according to the needs of the service.
These will include organisation and participation in clinical exams, a revision course before finals, marking elective and other reports.
About us University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.We are extremely proud of our skilled employees across our hospital sites in Coventry and Rugby, with high quality patient care positioned at the heart of everything we do.Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a national and international leader in healthcare.By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities.There has never been a better time to join our team.
Job description Job responsibilities Clinical Responsibilities Full time Teaching Fellow Fellows are encouraged to spend one session per week working in their clinical specialty by arrangement.
This is a good opportunity to allow participation in specialist clinics or training areas within this University Teaching Hospital.
Clinical time can be condensed to allow appropriate clinical experience, for example a full day for a theatre list.
50/50 Teaching Fellow Fellows will spend 50% of their time working within their chosen specialty.
Clinical time will be within the normal working day, with no commitment to on-call working (this is reflected in the salary).
Organising suitable clinical positions forms part of the recruitment process.
Opportunity for clinical on-call working may be negotiated locally after appointment when shifts are deemed to have no impact on the daytime working pattern.
Personal Development It is the intention that fellows to emerge from these posts appropriately qualified to continue a specialty career and carry recognition as educators.
You will be allocated an educational supervisor for your education activities.
Appraisals of your progress will form part of the supervision.
You will be expected to complete PGCert in Medical Education (if not already undertaken a similar qualification) at Warwick University.
Warwick Medical School Medical Education This is the starting block for undertaking a Masters Medical Education if you so wish.
Specific training for the post includes specific certification as a WMS clinical examiner.
Opportunity to apply for a second year in post for doctors demonstrating desirable progression in teaching, research, and leadership skills as evaluated by lead CTF supervisors.
This is not a training post and out of program permission will need to be obtained for those currently in training posts.
For more information on this role, please kindly refer to the job description and person specification.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Meets all essential Desirable Meets all desirable Experience Essential Meets all essential Desirable Meets all desirable Knowledge Essential Meets all essential Desirable Meets all desirable Skills Essential Meets all essential Personal qualities Essential Meets all essential Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours Essential Meets all essential