University of Leicester 
Leicester, United Kingdom Offer Summary
The University of Leicester seeks a Clinical Teaching Fellow for its Medical School in Leicester, United Kingdom. This lecturer role supports undergraduate medical students, primarily in the first two years, by facilitating small-group problem-solving, clinical case discussions, and human cadaveric dissection. The position involves contributing to assessment methods such as OSCEs, curriculum development, and delivering lectures that connect basic science to clinical practice. Candidates must hold an MB ChB or equivalent, complete two years of Foundation Training, and possess full GMC registration with significant NHS experience. Desirable attributes include teaching experience and strong interpersonal skills. The salary ranges from £33,662 to £38,448 per annum. The university offers a competitive package including a pension scheme and generous annual leave, fostering an inclusive community committed to educational quality and staff wellbeing.
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Project Description
About the role
We are looking for a medically qualified practitioner to join Leicester Medical School as a Clinical Teaching Fellow in Medical Education. This is an exciting opportunity to develop your teaching and clinical education skills while supporting undergraduate medical students, principally during the first two years of their course. You will facilitate small-group problem-solving and clinical case discussions, contribute to human cadaveric dissection and clinical examination teaching, and have opportunities to lecture. You will also contribute to assessment and examining, including OSCEs, support students' learning needs and work with unit leads on curriculum development.
You will plan, prepare, deliver and evaluate your teaching and work closely with colleagues to inspire students and demonstrate the importance and relevance of basic science to clinical medicine and practice. You will also contribute to teaching students in the clinical phase of the programme and provide student reports as required. You will be allocated a mentor and meet regularly to review your development as an educator.
About you
You will hold an MB ChB or equivalent, have satisfactorily completed two years of Foundation Training, or equivalent, by the time you take up the post, and hold full GMC registration. You will bring significant NHS experience, good physical and clinical examination skills to Foundation doctor level and a clear interest in medical education. Experience of teaching, including online teaching, and evidence of engagement with peer education are desirable.
You will be an enthusiastic and committed educator with excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills and the ability to motivate and inspire learners. You will understand how undergraduate medical education is delivered and the attributes required of an effective teacher, while being able to plan and organise your workload, prepare effectively for teaching and undertake student evaluation consistently. Approachable and collaborative, you will work effectively as part of a team and share our commitment to quality in education and an inclusive University community.
Additional information
For informal enquiries, please contact Jaede Todner on HOSLMS@leicester.ac.uk
Applications for job share will be considered.
As part of the University’s ongoing commitment to professional development, this role will also be considered on a seconded basis for existing staff members. Please ensure this is discussed with your line manager prior to applying. More information regarding secondments can be found here
The University of Leicester has been changing the world, and changing people’s lives, for 100 years. When you join us, you’ll become part of a community of Citizens of Change, which includes not only our staff and our current students but also thousands of Leicester graduates around the world.
As a diverse and forward-thinking employer, we embed the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion into everything we do. That includes not just our core missions of teaching and research, but also our support for staff, students and our local community through our values of Inspiring, Impactful and Inclusive.
We’re committed to the wellbeing of all our staff and to the sustainability of our environment, on our campus and beyond. We offer a competitive salary package, excellent pension scheme and a generous annual leave allowance, along with opportunities to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.
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