Job Description

Grade AMN2: 48,288 - 91,753 Per Annum

CMVM / Edinburgh Medical School

Full Time - 40 Hours Per Week

Fixed Term: 12 Months

The Opportunity:

We are looking to appoint a Clinical Education Fellow (CEF) based in Medical Education / Edinburgh Medical School. This post offers an exciting opportunity for a trainee clinician to develop their skills in teaching and training medical students, and to support the undergraduate MBChB programme to deliver excellent teaching and assessment.


This role will support ethics and professionalism teaching.


These posts will be for one year, with an optional additional year with mutual agreement. The role is suitable for anyone who has completed FY2 training, including Specialty Trainees who are more than 12 months from completing their training.


A strong interest in medical education and experience of teaching in a health care setting are essential.


This post is full-time (40 hours per week). We are open to considering requests for hybrid working (on a non-contractual basis) that combines a mix of remote and regular on-campus working.

Your skills and attributes for success:

Interest in and experience of teaching medical students. Excellent communication skills. Works well as part of a team. Motivation and organisation. Planning and prioritisation.

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As a valued member of our team you can expect:

A competitive salary An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work. To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community. Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our

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Championing equality, diversity and inclusion

The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.


Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our

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The University may be able to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. This will depend on a number of factors specific to the successful applicant.

Key dates to note

The closing date for applications is

18th August 2025.

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