Clinical Teaching Fellow in Undergraduate Medical Education

Information about the Department

The Clinical Teaching Fellow role exists to support, develop, and deliver undergraduate medical education within Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust (LTHT) to University of Leeds Medical Students and associated undergraduate allied health professionals in line with multi-professional learning. This role is based at The Undergraduate Hub (The Hub), St James's University Hospital (SJUH) but will involve work across the Trust sites. The Hub plays a crucial role in the undergraduate MBChB student experience at LTHT and is well recognised by students for not only delivering a quality core curriculum but also as a place that promotes individualised learning and student support. Each year the Clinical Teaching Fellows develop a dynamic and high-quality teaching programme that is in line with educational reform, innovation, educational theory, and gold standard guidelines.

This work is completed with the guidance of Senior Educators and is underpinned by the team's dedication to innovation and collaboration within the Trust. The Clinical Teaching Fellow role is an exciting role which provides a range of excellent opportunities for clinicians to develop their teaching, leadership, and personal development skills.

Knowledge, Skills, And Experience Required

Please see Person Specification for details.

Duties of the Post and Level of Responsibility

Student Experience

Scope to work with all years of undergraduate medical students on clinical placements, with the predominant workload being 3rd year students. Deliver teaching for The Undergraduate Hub programme in line with the University of Leeds MBChB curriculum. The Hub's current programme themes include: History and examination skills Practical skills and procedures Clinical reasoning Communication skills Prescribing Recognition and Responding to Acute Patient Illness and Deterioration (RRAPID) Multi-professional learning Teaching methods currently in use: Face-to-face small group classroom Workshops More bespoke 1-to-1 sessions Simulation Ward based and bedside teaching Participate in ongoing programme evaluation and development. Ensure education is delivered to the highest quality, in line with The Hub ethos and departmental strategy. Provide individualised support students, for example to: Appreciate and adapt to the needs of individual students and their unique circumstances. Identify students who may be struggling or have additional/different learning or support needs. Refer students as appropriate to services providing further support. Research and Innovation

Where need is identified, innovate, and develop new teaching methods and materials. Develop and enhance teaching through quality improvement projects and regular PDSA cycles. Contribute to research, audit, and innovation. Support is available for study towards Post Graduate Certificate in Medical Education (or diploma modules if PGCert in medical education completed).

Management and Leadership

Active engagement with The Hub management team. Collaboration with the wider education faculty both within the Trust and University.

Further Potential Opportunities

OSCE (Objective Structured Clinical Examinations) examination (formative and summative). Support with study leave for career development and progression, in line with training allowance. Support with continuing professional development (CPD) activities.