Gilbert Bain Hospital
Clinical Development Fellow (Medical Education) Ref: 241835
A&E / General Medicine or General Surgery
Full Time 40 hours per week
Fixed Term from August 2026 for 12 months
£49,217 to £65,112 per annum plus banding supplement
This post also attract a relocation package up to £4000
Distant Islands Allowance of £2,578 per annum (pro rata)
a study budget for educational & advanced life support
This is a unique opportunity to gain high quality educational experience at an early stage of your career whilst combining this with gaining valuable acute clinical experience.
Successful applicants will have the opportunity to experience acute care before committing to a programme of training through a Core or Specialty application. Post provides the opportunity to develop clinical and professional competencein a purposeful and supervised manner assisting personal development. Full GMC registration with a current licence to practice is essential for this role.
The clinical development will be combined with supervised and directed activity linked to an area of mutual professional interest including clinical teaching and more formal teaching opportunities with the University of Aberdeen MBChB programme, quality improvement and safety management and leadership development. The post holder will be offered Honorary Lecturer status with the University of Aberdeen for the period of their appointment and have tailored access to mentorship to support their development as a clinical educator. For more information go to
There will be funding toward a recognised certificate in Medical Education as well as funding towards an advanced life support course or similar (study budget for £1,500 per annum).
NHS Shetland is the most northerly Health Service in the UK and a unique setting in which to develop your career. We are, of course, a small organisation, with circa 700 staff looking after the health needs of some 23,000 people spread across 15 islands. However, what we lack in size, we more than make up for by way of the tight-knit, highly professional ethos that characterises every aspect of our operations. To find out more about living in Shetland go to .
Posts are based at the Gilbert Bain Hospital in Lerwick and attract a relocation package depending on length of contract.
Informal enquiries should be addressed to Dr Pauline Wilson (Consultant Physician) at the Gilbert Bain Hospital.
Contact via the hospital switchboard on 01595 743000 or via email on @
Closing Date: Sunday 19th April 2026
Telephone/Teams Interview: Week Commencing 4th May 2026
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If you require assistance or encounter any technical issues with your application, please e-mail support at support/home including the vacancy reference number and NHS Shetland in the subject line or by calling 0161 850 2004.
Preferred candidates will be required to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update prior to a formal offer of employment being made.
In promoting equal opportunities, we welcome applications from all sections of the community.
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