Trosolwg o'r swydd

This 12 month post is an excellent opportunity for candidates to work as a Clinical Teaching Fellow in Medical Education (40%) whilst gaining clinical experience in Paediatrics (60%). All training will take place at the Royal Berkshire Hospital.

The teaching fellow posts include a fully funded place on the Postgraduate Certificate in Health Education at University of Reading.

The Royal Berkshire Hospital hosts students from the University of Oxford, the University of Southampton and Brunel Medical School, in addition to Physician Associate students from the University of Reading. The Trust successfully welcomed its first cohort of students from Brunel Medical School in 2024 and will have a larger intake in the forthcoming years.  The CTF roles posts have been established to enhance the teaching of students and maintain the Royal Berkshire Hospital’s reputation as a centre of excellence for medical education. 

The successful applicant must have a license to practice from the GMC, and ideally completed core training and hold MRCPCH.  Applicants with at least 2 years NHS post-graduate experience and a strong interest in medical education will be considered.

40% of the post holder’s time will be spent on teaching activities with the remaining 60% of time spent doing clinical work, including relevant on call rota.

All teaching fellows will have access to a tutor who will provide mentorship with educational projects as well as an educational supervisor.

Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd

Undergraduate Teaching

The post will be tailored to the successful applicant and their specific interests and the roles could include any of the following;

·       Responsibility for facilitating the medical attachments and placements of medical students

·     This will include production of teaching resources and delivery of formal teaching sessions.

·    Helping develop and adapt existing teaching models and courses for medical students

·    Taking on a leadership and mentorship role for medical students and providing a forum to give feedback and help develop and enhance their learning and well being

·       Engage in quality improving projects and developing potential teaching courses.

·  Bedside teaching including demonstration of clinical signs and examination

·       Coordinating student timetabling

·    Contribute to running and developing simulation sessions for Medical Students and liaising with the department of Simulation.

·      Assisting the Undergraduate Managers in delivering key medical student inductions

We encourage development of teaching skills and also publication of work and projects

Gweithio i'n sefydliad

Diversity makes us interesting… Inclusion is what will make us outstanding.

Inequality exists and the journey to eliminate it is not easy. Every step we take will be a purposeful step forward to deliver a truly inclusive culture where all our people are enabled to deliver outstanding care, where background is no barrier, and where everyone can be their authentic self and we truly represent our patient community.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where possible. All applicants who have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the post can opt for a guaranteed interview.

If you need additional help with your application please get in touch by calling the recruitment team on 0118 322 6997 or 0118 322 5342.

Our primary method of communication will be via email. However, if you would prefer to be contacted through a different method, please inform the recruitment team.