Clinical Teaching Fellow in General Surgery (ST1-ST2)
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is pleased to offer two exciting Clinical Teaching Fellow (CTF) posts in General Surgery, based at Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton, in partnership with Bristol Medical School. These ST1/2 level roles provide a 50/50 split between clinical surgical practice and undergraduate medical education, ideal for doctors completing foundation training or taking time out of specialty training.
You will join a vibrant community of 11 CTFs across multiple specialties, with strong support from the Undergraduate Education Faculty and Medical Education Team. Each post includes opportunities to develop as a clinical educator, pursue a PGCert in Education (funded up to 4,000), participate in simulation faculty development, contribute to educational projects, and gain experience across surgical specialties including colorectal, upper GI, vascular, urology and emergency surgery.
These roles provide an exceptional balance of teaching, clinical development, and surgical training within a busy, well supported department.
Both posts are permanent, full time positions.
Main duties of the job
Main Duties of the Job
Educational Responsibilities (50%)
Deliver teaching to Bristol Medical School students across Years 2-5, including case-based learning, seminars, lectures, anatomy, clinical skills, and simulation.
Develop and refine teaching materials with support from senior educators.
Identify student learning needs, set clear learning objectives, and ensure teaching aligns with curriculum outcomes.
Provide academic support, supervise student work, and offer constructive feedback through assessments, including OSCEs, long cases, and workplace-based assessments.
Act as a mentor, contributing to pastoral support and identifying students who may require additional help.
Support and collaborate with other Clinical Teaching Fellows.
Develop and supervise student-selected components (SSCs).
Engage in educational projects, quality improvement, and research, with opportunities to present work at Trust events.
Clinical Responsibilities (50%)
Participate in the full range of general surgical activity including colorectal, upper GI, vascular, urology and emergency surgery.
Gain exposure to elective and emergency theatres, clinics, day surgery, MDTs and ambulatory emergency pathways.
Take part in the CT on-call rota (shared slot between the two teaching fellows), covering Surgery, Vascular and Urology, and ENT overnight.
Engage in departmental audit, clinical governance, and quality improvement, with encouragement to lead or contribute to audit projects.
About us
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, were committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:
* Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
* NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
* Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
* A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential
Additionally, youll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.
We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.
Job responsibilities
General
Honorary status with the University of Bristol will be provided.
Study leave allowance available, including reimbursement for teaching related travel.
Free place on the Trusts Simulation "Training the Trainers" course
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Full Registration with the GMC with a licence to practice
* Medical Degree.
* RCUK Advanced Life Support
* Additional postgraduate degree or equivalent
* Studying towards Part I or Part II of Membership Exams i.e. MRCS.
* Advanced Trauma Life
* Support or European Trauma
* Course holders
Experience
* At least 2 years experience within NHS environments
* Completion of UK Foundation
* Programme or equivalent.
* Demonstrates working at level of CT1/ST1 level doctor
Additional Criteria
* Competent in history taking and examination skills.
* Evidence of ability to analyse and diagnose situations, prioritise and act accordingly.
* Ability to undertake on call/shift working.
* Organisational and communication skills.
* Sets realistic goals and deadlines.
* Good oral and written presentation skills.
* Enthusiasm for teaching especially undergraduate
* Ability to communicate in a learning environment
* Evidence of teaching involvement
* Desire to develop as a teacher
* Evidence of understanding and application in knowledge.
* Interested in and understands principals of medical audit.
* Accepts responsibility and participation in the management of emergencies.
* Management Skills.
* Knowledge of teaching/education theory and process
* Understanding of UK undergraduate curriculum
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.
£52,656 a yearThe role includes out of hours work for the Surgical CT Rota
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