NHS Lothian - University Hospitals Division
Western General Hospital, Edinburgh
Clinical Teaching Fellow
Medicine for the Elderly & Stroke / Medical Education
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To this end, NHS Lothian welcomes applications from all sections of society.
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Applications are welcome for the above Fixed Term, full time (40 hours per week) post based in Western General Hospital
This clinical teaching fellow post provides an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic, enthusiastic and supportive team. You will work within the Medicine of the Elderly team providing comprehensive care to older adults with a range of medical conditions in inpatient and front door settings. You will join a team of around 24 other resident doctors including FY1, FY2, GPSTs, clinical fellows and registrars. You will be allocated an Educational Supervisor.
In addition to clinical work, this role will include 50% dedicated sessions in Medical Education, working within a supportive team led by Dr Rowan Harrison, Consultant Geriatrician and departmental Lead in Medical Education. You will be involved in the development and delivery of teaching for Year 4 medical students. Teaching delivery will include small group tutorials and bedside teaching sessions. In addition, there will be opportunities to work with Dr Harrison to develop resources and other methods of teaching, including simulation to improve the student experience.
More detailed departmental and specialty information can be found in the job description available via email address / link below.
Closing Date 21/10/2025
For An Informal Discussion Please Contact
Dr Rowan Harrison (departmental Education Lead)
Dr Elizabeth Keane (Clinical Director)
via Secretary Ms Deborah Cherry (Tel: / email: )
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