Job overview This post would suit individuals who aim to pursue a career in Surgery with a specialist interest in Medical Education, both at undergraduate and postgraduate level. The successful candidate will be involved in coordinating and delivering the Trust’s undergraduate clinical teaching programme (five sessions per week per annual average) and will undertake five sessions of clinical duties and professional development. Advert The main educational duties will be delivering structured clinical teaching sessions, including bedside teaching, seminars, and teaching clinics, as well as running formative exams including OSCE and single best answer (SBA) for Year 3 Medical Students and some teaching and OSCE’s for Year 5 Medical Students. This will include three Saturdays per year for student assessments with time off in lieu. The main clinical duties will be to support the busy departments within the Division of Surgery. Specialist clinics and skills training can be arranged according to career interest. There are no on-call commitments to the post. Locum opportunities are commonly available, but can only be taken up as long as they do not impact on the educational service delivery. Supervision of the posts will be divided between the Director of Clinical Studies and the Clinical Supervisor. Working for our organisation We are dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our workforce and warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, with a particular emphasis on encouraging those from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as candidates from our local area. As part of our commitment to supporting our employees we offer a range of benefits including: Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days and increasing to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, in addition to the national Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff); Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme: Flexible working opportunities; Enhanced hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays; Opportunities for career development and training to help you progress in your role; Wellbeing support and activities to promote a healthy work environment; Access to our in-house physiotherapy service; On-site canteens offering subsidised meals; Subsidised staff parking (currently free); Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community. Detailed job description and main responsibilities Applications are invited from registered Medical Practitioners for the above post based within the Department of Medical & Dental Education, as well as the Division of Emergency & Medicine. The Trust provides undergraduate medical and surgical clinical teaching to medical students from the University Of Leicester School Of Medicine and the University Of Cambridge School Of Clinical Medicine – from year 3 ward based apprenticeships to year 5 clinical assistantships, and including year 4 specialty blocks. Teaching is provided in a variety of clinical settings and the post holders will be expected to spend approximately five sessions per week teaching undergraduate medical students from Leicester Medical School. The post holder will be expected to participate in student induction sessions and assessment sessions. It is expected that annual leave will be taken when students are not on placement to the Trust. If leave is taken during a student placement block a prospective cover will have to be agreed by the Medical Education Department. Disclosure & Barring Check Fee Where your role requires a DBS check, the Trust will pay the fee upfront and reclaim the cost (including a £5 admin fee) from your first month’s salary. Volunteers are exempt. Our Values – At the heart of all we do We recruit not just for skills but for behaviours aligned with our core values: dedication, care, courage, and innovation. Show us how you live these values in your application and interview. Early closure notice We may close this advert early if we receive enough applications—please apply without delay. International Applicants & Sponsorship We welcome applications from those needing UK sponsorship. From 2021, most non-UK/Republic of Ireland nationals need a visa to work in the UK. Important: Salary thresholds and visa rules changed in 2024 — check your eligibility here: www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa. If applying from overseas, you may also need to provide criminal record certificates for countries lived in for 12 months in the past 10 years.