Job Description

Applications are invited from CT3 Trainees and SpR/ST4-6 for appointment to a Fellow in Medical Education (FME) placement.
We would like the successful applicant to start in post on the 5th of August 2026.
This unique post offers an exciting opportunity to develop experience and skills as a medical educator. The Fellowship will consist of an out of programme experience for a period of twelve months attached to the Department of Medical Education within North East London NHS Foundation Trust.
The role follows a hybrid work structure where the postholder can work remotely, from the Simulation centre or any other site depending on service requirements.
We recommend that you discuss this with your Training Programme Director(s) before applying
INTERVIEW DATE: 15TH DECEMBER 2025 AM
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will play an active role in the teaching and training of undergraduate medical students, resident doctors and other medical staff within: NELFT; Barts & The London School of Medicine and Dentistry (SMD); and the London Deanery. .
About us
NELFT covers a large geographical area and the role requires you to have the ability to travel effectively throughout these sites when required.
Details
Date posted
20 November 2025
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Doctor - other
Salary
52,656 to 65,048 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
395-MED246-25
Job locations
NELFT Simulation Centre
House 3 Hawkwell Court, 34 Colvin Gardens
Chingford
E4 6PF
Job description
Job responsibilities
The main responsibilities within the role involves collaboration with the Associate Dean for undergraduate Medical Education to develop and deliver the in-house teaching programme for undergraduate medical students undertaking Psychiatry placements within the Trust.This will include contributing to regular student induction days, coordinating fellow psychiatric resident doctors to teach students, organizing and delivering clinical interview skills simulation training, leading weekly student reflective practice groups and organising the Trusts annual A-level student work experience summer school programme
The role expects the post holder to actively contribute to the development and delivery of the Trusts postgraduate education programme for Resident doctors and other medical professionals.
The post holder will undertake projects in medical education, under the supervision of the Director of medical education, Undergraduate Associate Dean. postgraduate tutors and the medical education manager, and will be supported to attend a formal university course in medical education, with potential to pursue this to diploma or masters level.
To ensure that the post holder maintains their clinical involvement during the attachment it would be beneficial to carry out two sessions of clinical work per week in a psychiatric subspecialty of choice within NELFT.
The successful applicant has an optionalon call commitment at either core or higher trainee level, which will be remunerated appropriately.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The main responsibilities within the role involves collaboration with the Associate Dean for undergraduate Medical Education to develop and deliver the in-house teaching programme for undergraduate medical students undertaking Psychiatry placements within the Trust.This will include contributing to regular student induction days, coordinating fellow psychiatric resident doctors to teach students, organizing and delivering clinical interview skills simulation training, leading weekly student reflective practice groups and organising the Trusts annual A-level student work experience summer school programme
The role expects the post holder to actively contribute to the development and delivery of the Trusts postgraduate education programme for Resident doctors and other medical professionals.
The post holder will undertake projects in medical education, under the supervision of the Director of medical education, Undergraduate Associate Dean. postgraduate tutors and the medical education manager, and will be supported to attend a formal university course in medical education, with potential to pursue this to diploma or masters level.
To ensure that the post holder maintains their clinical involvement during the attachment it would be beneficial to carry out two sessions of clinical work per week in a psychiatric subspecialty of choice within NELFT.
The successful applicant has an optionalon call commitment at either core or higher trainee level, which will be remunerated appropriately.
Person Specification
Application form and interview
Essential

• CT3 Trainees and ST4-6 trainees

Desirable

• Teaching experience

Desirable Criteria
Essential

• Evidence of educational leadership potential

Desirable
Essential

• Teaching Experience

Person Specification
Application form and interview
Essential

• CT3 Trainees and ST4-6 trainees

Desirable

• Teaching experience

Desirable Criteria
Essential

• Evidence of educational leadership potential

Desirable
Essential

• Teaching Experience

Skills Required