Job summary
The Medical Education Fellow post is a unique and exciting opportunity which combines an educational role aimed at developing undergraduate and postgraduate education in Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust (BHT) with a one day a week clinical role in a speciality within the trust. It is a one year (usually non-training) fixed term post for prospective candidates who have at a minimum completed the Foundation Programme and would be suitable for candidates of any grade above FY2 up to pre-CCT.
The post holder would work with the Director of Medical Education, the Undergraduate Director of Medical Education, the Lead Education Fellow, and Undergraduate and Postgraduate Faculty to develop teaching at BHT. Time would be split between undergraduate teaching and the foundation teaching programme. There will be opportunities to develop teaching with service leads and directly deliver teaching, as well as continuing to develop supporting foundation doctors to develop their own teaching skills. As part of the role, fellows will undertake the Mastering Medical Education Programme for Clinical Teaching Fellows and Educators course, leading to accreditation with the Academy of Medical Educators.
The supernumerary clinical day will allow continued clinical exposure in the candidate's base speciality. We are currently offering clinical posts for any speciality based within BHT depending on applicants experience and preference.
Main duties of the job
Duties of the Education Fellow post holder
The main teaching duties of the post holder are to support the delivery of the BHT's high quality medical education including the development, delivery and evaluation of courses in undergraduate medical education (with students from University of Oxford Medical School, St George's Medical School and University of Buckingham Medical School) and postgraduate medical education and related activities.
The post holder would split their time 80:20 between their education role and base speciality. As part of the role fellow will undertake a medical education course leading to accreditation with the Academy of Medical Educators.
There are also opportunities to attain membership to AdvanceHE and apply for a Honorary Lectureship of the University of BuckinghamIt would be useful to highlight your clinical area(s) of interest on your application.
More extensive information can be found in the attached Job description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.
About us
Why colleagues think we are "a great place to work"
What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
Alongside NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme, you'll have access to NHS discount schemes.
We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
What do we stand for?
Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
We are working hard to increase diversity at all levels within the trust. We believe a diverse workforce can have a positive effect on both staff wellbeing and patient outcomes.
We welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, candidates with disabilities and care-experienced candidates.
We are proud to achieve the Gold award for the Armed Forces Covenant and support applications from the Armed Forces Community. Please contact (our Armed Forces Covenant Lead) if you would like guidance or assistance with your application.
We make employment decisions by matching our service needs with the skills and experience of candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.
Details
Date posted
24 February 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Doctor - other
Salary
£44,439 to £73,992 a year per annum, pro rata 2016 Resident Doctor Contract Pay scales
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
434-EDFELLOW-2026
Job locations
Stoke Mandeville Hospital/ Wycombe Hospital
Mandeville Road
Aylesbury
HP21 8AL
Job description
Job responsibilities
More extensive information can be found in the attached Job description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.If you have any further questions, please contact Joanne Rocks, Undergraduate Programme Manager on or
Please note that this job advert may close before its advertised closing date dependent upon the total volume of the applications received.
Job description
Job responsibilities
More extensive information can be found in the attached Job description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.If you have any further questions, please contact Joanne Rocks, Undergraduate Programme Manager on or
Please note that this job advert may close before its advertised closing date dependent upon the total volume of the applications received.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* MBChB or equivalent
* Full registration with GMC and Foundation 1-2 year or equivalent
Desirable
* Higher medical degree Eg. FRCA, MRCP etc
Experience
Essential
* Completed foundation programme or equivalent
* Relevant NHS paid Experience
Desirable
* Experience of Core training
* Previous educational fellow experience
Skills
Essential
* Experience of delivering clinical and simulation teaching
* Ability to design and run teaching programmes
* Ability to work independently and manage own workload
* Ability to be part of a team
* Good command of spoken and written English
Desirable
* Medical education qualification (Masters or postgrad diploma)
* PGCert Med Ed
* A teaching course
* Prepared to be flexible in working patterns and to deputise on occasions for absent colleagues
Trust Care Values
Essential
* Collaborate - Communicates openly, honestly and professionally, and actively promotes team working and building strong working relationships
* Aspire - Patients are always first. Drives service improvements. Strong self-awareness with a desire to grow.
* Respect - Treats all with compassion and kindness. Ensures everyone feels valued.
* Enable - Consults others and listens to their views/opinions. Enables others to take the initiative
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* MBChB or equivalent
* Full registration with GMC and Foundation 1-2 year or equivalent
Desirable
* Higher medical degree Eg. FRCA, MRCP etc
Experience
Essential
* Completed foundation programme or equivalent
* Relevant NHS paid Experience
Desirable
* Experience of Core training
* Previous educational fellow experience
Skills
Essential
* Experience of delivering clinical and simulation teaching
* Ability to design and run teaching programmes
* Ability to work independently and manage own workload
* Ability to be part of a team
* Good command of spoken and written English
Desirable
* Medical education qualification (Masters or postgrad diploma)
* PGCert Med Ed
* A teaching course
* Prepared to be flexible in working patterns and to deputise on occasions for absent colleagues
Trust Care Values
Essential
* Collaborate - Communicates openly, honestly and professionally, and actively promotes team working and building strong working relationships
* Aspire - Patients are always first. Drives service improvements. Strong self-awareness with a desire to grow.
* Respect - Treats all with compassion and kindness. Ensures everyone feels valued.
* Enable - Consults others and listens to their views/opinions. Enables others to take the initiative
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Stoke Mandeville Hospital/ Wycombe Hospital
Mandeville Road
Aylesbury
HP21 8AL
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Employer details
Employer name
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Stoke Mandeville Hospital/ Wycombe Hospital
Mandeville Road
Aylesbury
HP21 8AL
Employer's website
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