Clinical Teaching Fellow
University of Worcester
Worcester, WR2 5JN
Salary
£48,309 to £56,763
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
20 September 2026
15 days left
Job description
To be considered for this role you must apply through our University of Worcester website: https://jobs.worcester.ac.uk/TCMS2609-R Alternatively, clic...
Applications are invited for Clinical Teaching Fellows at 0.6 FTE (3 days per week - Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday) in Anatomy, Physiology and Clinical Skills. These are career development posts at FY2/ST level to facilitate the learning of the next generation of doctors. You will be involved in developing and delivering active learning sessions in the practical application of anatomy, physiology and clinical skills primarily in Phase 1 (Years 1&2). You will receive training from a team of enthusiastic clinical educators and will have opportunities for professional development, including support with gaining a teaching qualification.
Applicants will have a keen interest in medical education and training. Applicants must be registered with the GMC and have a minimum of 2 years clinical experience after graduation from medical school. The Medical School has close relations with local NHS primary and secondary care providers, and we can support you in seeking clinical opportunities alongside academic commitments.
1. To work with colleagues in Three Counties Medical School, across all pre-registration courses, to organise, design and deliver teaching and assessment. This will include designing and facilitating interactive learning experiences for medical students under the supervision of the leads for clinical skills, physiology and anatomy, specifically for the resource carousel, procedural skills and including Integrated clinical method (ICM) and SIM / IPL as required.
2. To deliver podcasts, lectures, classes and seminars and facilitate small group work in core and specialist subjects as required with due regard to best practice and the Schools overall teaching strategy.
3. To contribute to and support the inclusion and diversity agenda within curricula.
4. To make innovations in teaching and learning through the development of teaching materials, forms of pedagogy, or appropriate teaching collaborations, including developing and delivering education to support specified outcomes of the MBChB and MSc Physician Associate programmes.
5. To liaise with lead academics throughout the curriculum in supporting the integration and application of core medical science alongside learning achieved through clinical placements.
6. To work with colleagues to develop and deliver the OSCE examinations through all years of the MBChB and MSc Physician Associate programmes.
7. As appropriate, to act as a Personal Academic Tutor, providing effective support to students, including referring to specialist services, as appropriate, and proactively identifying engagement issues at an early stage.
8. To contribute to a range of tutor training and staff development workshops to ensure the quality of teaching and support placement learning opportunities.
9. To undertake academic administration relevant to the needs of the post.
10. To contribute to research and scholarly activity in medical education in collaboration with colleagues.
11. To participate in student recruitment activity.
12. Participate in staff development and appraisal processes.
13. Participate fully in the life of the School and carry out any other reasonable duties as requested by the Dean of the Medical School or their nominee.
14. Maintain personal and professional development to meet the changing demands of the job; participate in appropriate training activities and encourage and support staff in their development and training.
15. Take steps to ensure and enhance personal health, safety, and well-being and that of other staff and students.
16. Carry out these duties in a manner that promotes equality of opportunity and supports diversity and inclusion, that supports the Universitys duty to secure and promote freedom of speech within the law and takes into account the Universitys commitment to environmentally sustainable ways of working.
- The above does not represent an exhaustive list of duties associated with this role.
The posts are based at the Severn campus. They will be fixed term appointments for 12 months. Subject to satisfactory performance, it may be possible to extend these for a second 12-month period.
Informal enquiries should be addressed to Dr Leo Donnelly (leo.donnelly@worc.ac.uk), Lead for Anatomy.
Qualifications
Essential
- Primary qualification (MBChB or equivalent).
- Registered with the GMC with a License to Practice and held in good standing.
Desirable
- Evidence of a Teaching and Learning qualification and / or eligibility to apply for Higher Education Academy Fellowship (HEA)*.
Experience
Essential
- At least 2 years clinical experience post-graduation - completion of Foundation Training or equivalent.
- Experience of teaching in a clinical setting.
Desirable
- Experience of delivering high quality education and Previous teaching experience with large and small groups within a relevant discipline, and or teaching medical students and / or postgraduate doctors in training.
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Evidence of an applied understanding of anatomy, physiology and clinical skills and willingness to develop this to facilitate learning in the TCMS MBChB Programme.
- Evidence of scholarly activity relating to medical education (e.g. quality improvement work, research, or publication).
- Competence in using information technology appropriate to an academic environment, including for the facilitation of learning.
- Excellent communication skills (oral and written). Ability to communicate effectively, professionally, and sympathetically with staff and students from a range of ages and backgrounds including giving, requesting, and receiving constructive feedback.
- Demonstrable commitment to diversity and inclusion, and to health and well-being issues for both staff and students.
- Evidence of making a contribution to both student recruitment and support activities, or a willingness to do so.
- Have adequate and appropriate clinical knowledge, experience, and skills to be able to participate in an associated clinical role.
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First seen
4 September 2026
Last checked
5 September 2026
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