Clinical Teaching Fellow | and Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Overview

York & Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with Hull York Medical School (HYMS), is seeking Clinical Teaching Fellows to deliver high-quality undergraduate medical education.

This 12-month, full-time post comprises four days per week dedicated to teaching and one day per week in an agreed clinical specialty. The role is cross-site, with teaching delivered across York and Scarborough hospitals.

Clinical Teaching Fellows support teaching across all years of the HYMS MBBS programme, delivering small‑group and bedside teaching, simulation‑based education, student inductions, and assessment support. Fellows also contribute to curriculum development, teaching innovation, and student support.

The post offers strong educational development opportunities, including faculty development, appraisal, and encouragement to undertake a Postgraduate Certificate in Health Professions Education or equivalent. An Honorary Teaching Appointment with Hull York Medical School will be sought.

Applicants must hold full GMC registration (or be eligible) and have a minimum of 24 months’ NHS clinical experience. Teaching experience is desirable but not essential.

To learn more about the role, please watch our short video on working as a Clinical Teaching Fellow:

• Deliver high‑quality undergraduate medical teaching across all years of the HYMS MBBS programme, including small‑group tutorials, bedside teaching, and simulation‑based education (mannequin and virtual reality).
• Contribute up to 7–8 teaching sessions per week, with teaching content aligned to the agreed HYMS curriculum and faculty guidance.
• Support student inductions, assessments, and clinical examinations, including end‑of‑year assessments where required.
• Provide one day per week of clinical activity in an agreed specialty to maintain and develop clinical skills, ensuring teaching commitments are prioritised.
• Liaise with HYMS administrative and faculty teams to ensure teaching is appropriately scheduled, deliverable, and of high quality.
• Participate in faculty development, peer observation, appraisal, and continuing professional development activities.
• Support student welfare by raising pastoral or professionalism concerns appropriately and contributing to remedial teaching where required.
• Contribute to teaching development, innovation, and the wider role and presence of HYMS within York & Scarborough Teaching Hospitals.

• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
• A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
• Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
• NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers

JOB TITLE:

Clinical Teaching Fellow

CLINICAL SPECIALTY:
Undergraduate Medical Education (HYMS)

DIRECTORATE:
Medical Governance Directorate Hull York Medical School Department

WORK BASE:
York / Scarborough

RESPONSIBLE TO:
Professor Vijay Jayagopal, HYMS Clinical Dean Consultant in Diabetes and Endocrinology

SUPERVISED BY:
Professor Vijay Jayagopal

TEACHING COMMITMENTS: 4 days per week; 1 day per week clinical

CONTRACT LENGTH: 12 months

CLINICAL: 1 day per week in agreed clinical specialty.

The principal duty of this post is to deliver teaching sessions to students from the Hull York Medical School and, where clinical session is agreed, to provide comprehensive clinical care to patients. The post is whole time, and the post holder will receive a salary, paid monthly, that is laid down in the terms and conditions of service for Hospital Medical and Dental Staff.

All posts are subject to the NHS pre‑employment check standards. Accordingly, all post holders must have satisfactory Occupational Health and a Disclosure & Barring Service (Enhanced level) clearance. At the interview…