Overview
This post is for 20 hours per week Undergraduate Medical Education. An exciting opportunity for a motivated doctor with a strong interest in medical education to join the Christie Institute of Cancer Education as an Education Fellow. The role is entirely education‑focused and offers protected time to develop skills in teaching, curriculum delivery and educational governance, with no clinical service commitment.
The postholder will play a key role in delivering high‑quality undergraduate medical education, particularly supporting Years 3 and 5 medical students during their placements. Working closely with the Medical Education team, clinical colleagues and university partners, the Education Fellow will contribute to teaching delivery, student support, assessment and placement organisation. The role suits an individual who is enthusiastic about teaching, organised, approachable and keen to develop a portfolio in medical education. The Trust provides supervision, mentorship and support to complete a postgraduate qualification in Medical or Healthcare Education.
The Christie offers a supportive, collaborative environment, excellent educational infrastructure and the opportunity to gain valuable experience within a nationally and internationally recognised specialist Trust. This post is ideal for those considering a future career in medical education, academia or leadership in training and workforce development.
Main Duties
* Deliver and support high‑quality undergraduate medical education within the Trust, focusing on Years 3 and 5 medical students.
* Plan and deliver small‑group teaching, case‑based discussions, clinical skills and examination teaching, and seminar‑based sessions across clinical and education settings.
* Work closely with clinical teams, university partners and the Medical Education team to support effective timetabling, placement organisation and curriculum delivery.
* Provide supervision, guidance and feedback to students, contribute to assessment processes, and support learners with identified educational needs.
* Assist in developing teaching materials and educational resources, including online and blended learning.
* Participate in educational audit, quality improvement and research activities, contributing to ongoing enhancement of undergraduate medical education.
* Support placement organisation, timetabling and student allocation; liaise with clinical teams, university partners and education administrators.
* Provide pastoral support to students and contribute to assessment and evaluation processes.
* Participate in educational audit, evaluation and quality improvement; support innovation in undergraduate education delivery.
* There are no on‑call or out‑of‑hours clinical commitments; a detailed timetable will be agreed locally.
* Weekend working will consist of clinical activities that are scheduled in advance and reviewed where required, as work schedules are reviewed, taking account of service needs.
Continuing Professional Development
The Trust supports the requirements for continuing professional development (CPD) as laid down by the GMC and surgical colleges and is committed to providing time and financial support for these activities. There will be the opportunity to be funded on a PG Cert in Education with the University of Manchester or the University of Greater Manchester.
Qualifications
Essential
* Basic Medical Qualification (MBBS)
* GMC Registration and licensed to practice
* Demonstrates understanding of the importance of research
* Evidence of attainment of UK Foundation Training competencies
* Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery Degree from a UK Medical School
Desirable
* Postgraduate qualification in Medical Education (e.g. PGCert, PGDip, MSc) or willingness to work towards achieving this as part of the role.
Experience
Essential
* On commencement, 2 years of postgraduate experience
* Demonstrates understanding of the importance of audit
* Previous involvement in Clinical/Medical Education
Desirable
* Prior experience in Medical Education
* Evidence of active participation in audit
Personal Skills
Essential
* Good interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
* Capacity to work under pressure and manage/prioritise time and information effectively
* Recognise personal limitations but work competently within these boundaries
Other Requirements
* Within 30 minutes of travel time to the hospital
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