Clinical Teaching Fellow Obstetrics and Gynaecology
NHS Medical & Dental: Foundation Year 2
Job overview
The post is an exciting opportunity to receive training in undergraduate and postgraduate medical education, and to undertake a fully funded Certificate in Clinical Education at the University of Plymouth.
Plymouth University Peninsula School of Medicine and Dentistry (PUPSMD) has been praised by the GMC for its innovative approach to undergraduate medical education. The curriculum is based around problem-based learning and has been highly ranked by our graduates in how they felt prepared for postgraduate medicine. Your role will include important opportunities to engage with undergraduate education, in both the hospital environment and the school itself, to continue this vital job of producing tomorrow’s doctors and allied health care professionals.
Duties of the post will include the care of inpatients and outpatients alongside teaching medical students and the MDT. The role will also include non-teaching commitments in gynaecology and obstetrics.
Annual and study leave will need to be arranged around your teaching commitments although you will have protected time during your weekly schedule to study for the PG Certificate. As a valued member of the resident doctor team, you will be included in the educational and training activities of the unit and encouraged to contribute to the teaching of nurses, midwives and other junior doctors in the team.
For further information please contact Dr Claire Hein. Claire.Hein1@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
The appointment is for a clinical teaching fellow to facilitate delivery of the Obstetrics & Gynaecology components of the 3 rd and 4 th year medical school programme. The successful candidate will receive training in undergraduate medical education and will be able to undertake a fully funded Certificate in Medical Education at the University of Plymouth. The appointee will spend the remaining time on personal education and furthering their clinical experience at the SHO level. This post is jointly funded by UHP and PUPSMD.
Working for our organisation
We are a people business – where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
There will be no on calls, the work will be Monday – Friday 08.00 – 17.00. Some experience in Obstetrics and Gynaecology post medical school is desired and recommended for all applicants. Completion of Foundation jobs (F1 and F2) is essential. The post is for 1 year and available from 6 th August 2025.
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