Princess Alexandra Hospital Nhs Trust jobs

Job overview

We invite applicants for the role of Junior Clinical Teaching Fellow split post with the Emergency Medicine at the Princess Alexandra Hospital. This is a fixed term role for 6 months until August 2027.

The post is deigned to allow part time educational activities, Any arrangements agreed will be for a maximum of 4 sessions per week in medical education and 6 sessions with emergency medicine. This represents a unique opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge in medical education as well as providing experience in the emergency department. it will be enjoyable, fulfilling and relevant to the future practise of any doctor. The post will allow sufficient time to explore this area in detail and develop original ideas. it will enhance professional and personal development and be flexible enough to allow independent study.

Previous experience of working in an Emergency Department is desirable but not essential as the post-holder will receive a period of induction tailored to their individual requirements and experience.

The Medical Education component of the post will be supervised by the Senior Medical Education Fellow and will work closely alongside a group of 4 junior clinical fellows who are employed full time in the trust.

Prior experience in teaching is ideal as well as an enthusiasm for education and sound clinical skills. On the job training and mentoring in educational development will be provided.

Main duties of the job

The ED element of the job will be supervised by an ED Consultant and will include 3 shifts (6 sessions) per week working at Senior House Officer level in the hospitals Emergency Department. Our busy Emergency Department sees around 110,000 new patients per year and predominantly serves the population of West Essex and East Hertfordshire.

The successful applicant will be expected to coordinate and actively participate in the planning and delivery and evaluation of medical education to undergraduate students from Queen Mary's University London (QMUL) Medical School and Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) Medical School.

Clinical Teaching Fellows will be involved in the delivery of a wide variety of teaching including:

o Bedside teaching on wards

o Small group problem solving / tutorials

o Clinical skills teaching

o Simulation suite scenarios

o Course induction and feedback sessions

o Mock OSCE

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is proud to care for the communities of West Essex, delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality services. We are part of the Neighbourhood Wavea national programme that’s changing how care is delivered by focusing on prevention, early support, and more joined-up services across health, social care, and the voluntary sector.

This means we’re working more closely with local partners to bring care closer to home and support people to live healthier, more independent lives.

We’re a supportive and inclusive organisation that values its people. We offer development opportunities, flexible working, and a strong focus on wellbeing. As a Disability Confident and equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.

Join us and help shape the future of care in West Essex.

Non-teaching activities of the post

Audit and research

In addition to these fixed educational and clinical activities outlined above, the post holder would be expected to participate in audit and evaluation of educational activities with the support of the Audit Coordinator. An active involvement in educational research and development will be encouraged and the participation and presentation of novel research will be supported.

For more information about the responsibilities of this role please see the attached job description and person specification

We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.