Medical Education and Quality Improvement Fellow

Location: Greater London

Job Location s

Chamberlain House, St Charles Hospital, Exmoor Street, London, W10 6DZ

Job Summary

The post has been designed to take a leadership role within the Trust looking at the experience and quality of postgraduate medical training within CNWL. The post holder will work closely with both the Postgraduate Medical Education Team & Director of Medical Education and the Quality Improvement Team & QI Clinical Lead for the Trust. The post will start on 5th August 2026 in line with most junior doctor rotation dates.

Main

Duties

• Build on current Quality Improvement projects in relation to Medical Education.
• Involve in key priority areas of the Quality Improvement Team such as improving safety on mental health wards and reducing moderate and severe harm incidents.
• Provide support to the post‑holder to project plan, deliver and publish work in peer‑reviewed journals related to medical education and quality improvement.
• Reporting to the Trust Board and other strategic meetings concerning QI initiatives.

Induction and Development Plan

• Induction into the Trust, QI Supervisor/Manager, QI Team, and QI.
• Agreement on work schedule through a Development Plan with the Trust Quality Improvement Clinical Lead and the Director of Medical Education.
• Regular review of outcomes and deliverables with the PGME and QI teams.

Learning Opportunities – Quality Improvement

• Introduction to IHI model and Trust‑led QI methodology.
• Experiential learning on QI projects with a focus on postgraduate trainee concerns.
• Opportunity to publish QI work in peer‑reviewed journals.

Learning Opportunities – Teaching And Training

• Training as a QI Champion/Mentor and involvement in the QI Teaching Faculty.
• Deliver QI Learning Programme to staff, including lectures and workshops.
• Engage, train and support trust‑based postgraduate clinical trainees in the QI approach.
• Develop and deliver bespoke QI training for staff across the Trust.
• Collaborate with the Medical Education team to identify educational needs and design teaching for trainees.

Learning Opportunities – Leadership And Management Experience

• Regular participation in QI Team management processes.
• Attend trust‑level strategic meetings and report to the Trust Board.
• Work closely with the Director of Medical Education to gain a deep understanding of Postgraduate Medical Training.
• Opportunity to enroll in the Trust 2‑week Executive Shadowing Programme.

Learning Opportunities – Academic Programme

• Attend CNWL Academic Programme events, including Trust‑wide Learning Rounds.
• Participate in the annual Medical Conference and annual Research Conference.

Learning Opportunities – Research

• Participate in research programmes in partnership with universities such as Imperial, UCL and Brunel.

Study Leave

Two weeks (10 working days) available subject to educational approval.

Person Specification Essential – Education and Qualifications

• Medical degree.

Desirable – Education and Qualifications

• Additional degree or MSc in a relevant subject area.

Essential – Experience

• Progression through medical training to SpR in the NHS.

Desirable – Experience

• Prizes or distinctions, presentations at national or international meetings, publications in peer‑reviewed journals.

Essential – Skills and Knowledge

• Commitment to continuing professional development.
• Knowledge of education principles and concepts as applied to professional learning.

Desirable – Skills and Knowledge

• Experience with improvement methodology and/or Postgraduate Medical Education.
• Knowledge of career pathways in health care education in the NHS.
• Good general knowledge / broad interest in academic medicine.
• Research experience.
• Demonstrated benefits of post to patients and staff.

Attitudes, Aptitudes and Personal Characteristics Essential

• Good communication skills.
• Able to work well in a team.
• Approachable and friendly.
• Tolerant and empathetic.

Desirable

• Evidence of educational leadership potential.
• Good organisational and problem‑solving skills.
• Evidence of delivering teaching with positive feedback.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information see the NHS Careers website.

Employer Details

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
Chamberlain House, St Charles Hospital
Exmoor Street
London, W10 6DZ

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