About this role
Job summary
We have an exciting new opportunity to become UCLH's Medical Education Fellow in Acute Medicine from August 2026. This is an ideal post for doctors training in any medical specialty with a general internal medicine component looking to undertake an out of programme experience, or doctors looking for opportunities before entering higher specialty training.
This is an opportunity for a motivated registrar with full MRCP and a passion for education to shape the learning culture of Acute Medicine at UCLH. The role offers a unique balance of clinical practice and protected time to develop as a medical educator within one of the UK's most dynamic and academically active acute trusts.
We are looking for an enthusiastic clinician who is organised, collaborative and keen to innovate. Whether you are exploring a longer-term career in education or seeking dedicated time to consolidate leadership and teaching skills, this fellowship provides the platform, autonomy and support to make a meaningful impact on resident doctor training -- while continuing to develop your own clinical and professional practice.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will direct the training programme for the 38 resident doctors in acute medicine. There will undergo training to become expert simulation trainers and deliver teaching on Foundation and IMT simulation training programmes. They will help deliver bespoke feedback sessions for individual residents to help with the professional development.
This will be alongside a commitment to clinical work in acute medicine, working at a registrar level in Same Day Emergency Care and the Enhanced Care Unit within the AMU. The post is divided into a roughly 50/50 split between educational work and clinical work.
The post holder will support the local Postgraduate Medical Education lead to address important training issues, enhance training experiences and support department-wide education. The department will contribute £2000 towards pursuit of a formal education qualification, eg postgraduate certificate in education.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Job description Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application. The Acute Medicine Medical Education Fellow will undertake a dual role combining clinical service in Acute Medicine with dedicated time for medical education. Approximately half of the post will be focused on registrar-level clinical duties within Acute Medicine, with the remaining time protected for the development and delivery of educational activity.
Main responsibilities include: Delivering registrar-level clinical care to acutely unwell medical patients within AMU, SDEC and ECU. Providing senior support and supervision to resident doctors and other members of the multidisciplinary team. Contributing to the acute medical take and supporting safe, high-quality patient care. Organising, developing and delivering a structured teaching programme for resident doctors in Acute Medicine. Facilitating bedside teaching, case-based discussions, simulation sessions and exam-focused teaching (including PACES preparation). Providing workplace-based assessments, constructive feedback and informal mentorship to resident doctors. Participating in faculty development opportunities and educational meetings. Engaging with the Clinical Education and Simulation team to develop skills as a simulation trainer and facilitator.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications Essential
Medical Degree Completion of Internal Medical Training or equivalent
Desirable
Postgraduate Qualification in Teaching/Medical Education
2.Skills/Abilities Essential
Ability to teach and facilitate in a multiprofessional setting Interest in developing skills in medical education Ability to assess acutely ill patients
Experience Essential
MRCP or equivalent o Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practise
Desirable
Involvement in medical education Experience of teaching formally and informally Evidence of innovation in the development and delivery of teaching/educational/trainee wellbeing initiatives
Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion Essential
Demonstrable understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and/or Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address UCLH
235 Euston Road
London
NW1 2BU
Employer's website https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)