About this role
Job summary
Applications are invited for the role of Clinical Teaching Fellow (Core) for a period of 12 months commencing on 05 August 2026.
This is a new and exciting role for suitably qualified doctors who will be key in the development, delivery and quality assurance of core curriculum teaching for the University of Cambridge Medical students placed at CUH/Addenbrooke's Hospital.
You will work in collaboration with a named educational supervisor in your department, the Clinical Sub-dean for medical students as well as the Director of Medical Education (DME) and other postgraduate doctors to support a learning culture, implement educational initiatives and provide peer support.
Main duties of the job
You will be part of a team of CUH doctors in Obstetrics and Gynaecology who will support the delivery of undergraduate/ medical education within the organisation as well as clinical service (50:50 education/clinical split with monthly rotation of duties). The role provides an opportunity for you to develop as a clinical educator while contributing to high-quality teaching and supporting learner development.
In order to be considered applicants must meet the following essential criteria; completion of UK based Foundation programme and competencies and a minimum of 4-6 months in surgery in the NHS Evidence of participation in educational activities relating to medical students will be required.
Please note that this post does not carry Postgraduate Dean's approval or training recognition.
Full Registration and a Licence to Practice with the General Medical Council at time of application is required.
About us
The applicant must have demonstrable skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking in English that enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, as set out in the GMC's Good Medical Practice (2013). Non-UK applicants must possess the IELTS/OET exam before obtaining a GMC licence to practice.
Applications from job seekers who require skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
It is a requirement for skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, 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) will also be subject to this requirement.
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please refer to the Job description and Person specification attached for further details on the main responsibilities and duties for this post.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Completion of a UK-based Foundation programme and Foundation Competencies Evidence of interest and participation in educational activities relating to medical students Logbook indicating validated experience of appropriate range and number of clinical procedures. Completed a minimum of four to six months in surgery in the NHS
Desirable
Completed a minimum of four to six months experience in Obstetrics and Gynaecology in the NHS Experience of clinical supervisor role to medical students or previous teaching experience Experience of being an undergraduate tutor
Qualifications Essential
ALS course Full Registration and a Licence to Practice with the General Medical Council MBBS or equivalent
Desirable
MRCOG part 1 PG Cert in medical education
Skills Essential
Basic surgical skills and patient care (surgery specific) Competence in pre-operative and post-operative management of general surgical patients (surgery specific)
Desirable
Experience of using an electronic patient record system
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 Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address Addenbrooke's Hospital
Hills Road
Cambridge
CB2 0QQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.cuh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)