PGME Medical Education Fellow
The closing date is 25 February 2026
This is an excellent opportunity for a doctor with an interest in Medical Education, to join Great Ormond Street Hospital as a Fellow in Medical Education. The post holder will be joining the PGME team at a point of great opportunity for innovation in medical education. This role is aimed at a Speciality Registrar seeking to develop their skills in medical education while being able to continue limited clinical activity in the area of their choice.
The post holder will work within the education department four days a week and in their chosen clinical area for the other day. This post is offered as a one year full‑time Fellowship to work with the Director of Medical Education and the PGME Team at Great Ormond Street Hospital to develop and run a number of innovative educational initiatives and maintain teaching and training across the Trust.
The post holder will engage with faculty development supporting the Medical Education Steering Group, developing the Resident Doctors Forum team and helping to establish a robust teaching and training programme across the Trust.
Main duties of the job
* Support the Postgraduate Medical Education Team (PGME) in the design and delivery of high quality education, working with the Director of Medical Education (DME), Deputy Director of Medical Education (DDME), Head of PGME, Education Leads, College Tutors and the Director of Education.
* Contribute to the development, delivery, and evaluation of multi‑professional learning opportunities through support of the PGME Operational Group and the Resident Doctors Forum team, to help establish a robust inter‑professional teaching and training programme across the Trust.
* Develop knowledge of pedagogy, education design and delivery through teaching skills and mixed methodology for evaluation. Through this career development pathway it is expected that the successful candidate will develop knowledge through experiential learning.
* Work with the Directors of Medical Education, Head of PGME, Education Leads, College Tutors, and the Director of Education, providing training as required for the Trust, with a particular focus on postgraduate medical education.
* Work with the Deputy Director of Medical Education and Head of PGME to develop and facilitate the annual GOSH conference.
* Coordinate postgraduate membership teaching and contribute to the organisation of mock exams. At Great Ormond Street Hospital this is mostly (but not exclusively) delivery of support to resident doctors working towards MRCPCH.
About us
GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.
We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.
We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long‑term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.
We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.
GOSH Culture and Values
* Always welcoming
* Always helpful
* Always one team
* Knowledge and understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives
* Understanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace
* Demonstrable contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
Skills and abilities
* Enthusiasm for medical education and training
* Excellent networking abilities
* Critical appraisal skills
* Presentations or papers
* Teaching and training
Education, training and qualifications
* Full registration with General Medical Council
* ST4 or higher, or non‑training equivalent
* MRCP, MRCPCH, MRCS, FRCA or equivalent
* Primary medical qualification – MBBS or equivalent
Knowledge and experience
* At least two years of experience working in the NHS in the UK
* Knowledge of basic educational principles and their application within clinical settings
* Formal experience of teaching
* Good understanding of current issues and challenges within postgraduate medical education
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) will be required to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Salary
£52,291 to £67,610 a year Pro rata per annum + £2,162 Inner London
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full‑time
Reference number
271‑PGM‑7771789
Job locations
Great Ormond Street Hospital – PGME Office
Address
Great Ormond Street Hospital - PGME Office
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