Job Description

The Undergraduate Medical Education Department at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (Oxford Road and North Manchester Campuses) is seeking a dedicated, enthusiastic, and innovative doctor to join our Clinical Education Team as part-time Clinical Teaching Fellows for 6 months to cover a secondment.
Manchester Medical School is one of the largest providers of healthcare graduates in the Northwest, playing a key role in training future doctors. A world-class clinical curriculum is at the heart of this training, and the Undergraduate Medical Education Department at Manchester Foundation Trust has a strong reputation for delivering high-quality, engaging, and innovative teaching. Our team includes clinical skills tutors, lecturers, and experienced doctors, all working together to provide an excellent learning experience.
As a Clinical Teaching Fellow, you will use your clinical skills and knowledge to help educate the next generation of doctors while receiving structured support to develop as a medical educator.
Main duties of the job
You will play a key role in delivering and enhancing the undergraduate medical curriculum for Years 3-5, as well as supporting students in their transition to the Foundation Programme.
Clinical teaching (including bedside teaching, history-taking, and consultation skills).
Curriculum development and educational innovation.
Medical education research is encouraged.
Simulation-based training, working alongside the Head of Clinical Skills to develop and deliver a comprehensive simulation programme.
Facilitating case-based discussions, communication workshops, and clinical examination & procedural skill.
You will also be encouraged to collaborate with other Clinical Teaching Fellows within the Trust and across the Northwest to develop new and innovative approaches to medical education.
About us
MFT is England's largest NHS Trust with a turnover of 3bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 30,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our brand-new Electronic Patient Record system which we've launched in September 2022.
We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our new Green Plan which will set out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.
At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing, and shaping the future of our organisation together.
Details
Date posted
23 September 2025
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Doctor - other
Salary
52,656 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
6 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
349-COR-7457934*
Job locations
Manchester Royal Infirmary & North Manchester General Hospital
Manchester
M13 9WL
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you! Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Fully GMC registered medical practitioner with licence to practice
• Successful completion of the Foundation Programme (on commencement of post)

Desirable

• Nomination for, or completion of, the Generic Instructor Course (GIC)
• Completion of a recognised teaching course
• Resuscitation Council (UK) Advanced Life Support Course (ALS)

Skills
Essential

• Reflection on, and evidence of teaching skills
• Reflection on, and evidence of good communication skills
• Reflection on, and evidence of organisational skills
• Reflection on, and evidence of workload management skills

Desirable

• Reflection on, and evidence of leadership

Aptitudes
Essential

• Reflection on and evidence of an enthusiasm for teaching
• Reflection on and evidence of a commitment to medical education
• Reflection on and evidence of a flexible approach to workload
• Reflection on and evidence of good timekeeping
• Reflection on and evidence of an ability to use initiative
• Reflection on and evidence of a responsible attitude
• Reflection on and evidence of an ability to work as member of large team
• Reflection on and evidence of an interest in continued professional development

Knowledge
Essential

• Reflection on and evidence of knowledge and skills to a level that can be communicated to undergraduates

Experience
Essential

• 2 years of experience of working within the NHS as a doctor on commencement
• Reflection on, and evidence of teaching Medical Students, above and beyond the normal requirements of a Foundation Doctor
• Reflection on, and evidence of experience at teaching using a variety of methodologies and across a variety of subjects
• Reflection on, and evidence of knowledge of the Manchester Medical School curriculum

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Fully GMC registered medical practitioner with licence to practice
• Successful completion of the Foundation Programme (on commencement of post)

Desirable

• Nomination for, or completion of, the Generic Instructor Course (GIC)
• Completion of a recognised teaching course
• Resuscitation Council (UK) Advanced Life Support Course (ALS)

Skills
Essential

• Reflection on, and evidence of teaching skills
• Reflection on, and evidence of good communication skills
• Reflection on, and evidence of organisational skills
• Reflection on, and evidence of workload management skills

Desirable

• Reflection on, and evidence of leadership

Aptitudes
Essential

• Reflection on and evidence of an enthusiasm for teaching
• Reflection on and evidence of a commitment to medical education
• Reflection on and evidence of a flexible approach to workload
• Reflection on and evidence of good timekeeping
• Reflection on and evidence of an ability to use initiative
• Reflection on and evidence of a responsible attitude
• Reflection on and evidence of an ability to work as member of large team
• Reflection on and evidence of an interest in continued professional development

Knowledge
Essential

• Reflection on and evidence of knowledge and skills to a level that can be communicated to undergraduates

Experience
Essential

• 2 years of experience of working within the NHS as a doctor on commencement
• Reflection on, and evidence of teaching Medical Students, above and beyond the normal requirements of a Foundation Doctor
• Reflection on, and evidence of experience at teaching using a variety of methodologies and across a variety of subjects
• Reflection on, and evidence of knowledge of the Manchester Medical School curriculum

Skills Required