Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated doctor to develop skills in medical education. The Clinical SIM Fellow will play a key role in delivering and developing SIMS and teaching for postgraduate-entry medical students undertaking a PBL-based curriculum.
This 9 month post offers 100% of time dedicated to education. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and delivery clinical SIM sessions, as well as bedside teaching and contribute to curriculum development, supporting student assessment and pastoral care. You will join an existing team of Clinical teaching fellows.
Main duties of the job
1. Key Responsibilities
To deliver high quality teaching to TCMS postgraduate-entry medical students in line with the TCMS curriculum requirements
Maintain up-to-date clinical knowledge and skills
Contribute to patient care in line with Trust policies and GMC standards
Participate in clinical governance and audit activities where appropriate
Details
- Date posted: 28 October 2026
- Closing date: 11 November 2026
- Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
- Band: Doctor - other
- Salary: £55,355 a year PA
- Contract: Fixed term
- Duration: 9 months
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: 318-26-SIMFEL
- Job locations: GHNHSFT, Gloucester Royal Hospital, Gloucester, GL1 3NN, United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. Key Responsibilities
To deliver high quality teaching to TCMS postgraduate-entry medical students in line with the TCMS curriculum requirements
Maintain up-to-date clinical knowledge and skills
Contribute to patient care in line with Trust policies and GMC standards
Participate in clinical governance and audit activities where appropriate
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Primary Medical qualification (MBBS/MBChB or equivalent)
- Full GMC registration with license to practice
- Existing right to work in UK visa
- Minimum of 2 years NHS working experience
- Completion of Foundation Training
Desirable
- Evidence of teaching qualification or willingness to undertake one
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Experience of teaching medical students
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- IT skills relevant to teaching delivery (eg PowerPoint etc)
- Ability to provide constructive feedback
Desirable
- Understanding of PBL or student centered learning
Clincial Experience
Essential
- UK clinical postgraduate experience
- Experience working within the NHS
- Interest in medical education
- Completion of Foundation training at the time of job start date
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Enthusiastic and motivated educator
- Strong organisational skills
- Ability to work independently and within a team
- Professional, approachable and supportive
- Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
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).
About us
We take pride in placing people at the centre of everything we do, working together as a united team. Driven by a shared ambition to continually grow, develop, and learn, we recognise and value every contribution. By combining our experience and skills, we not only support our vibrant, diverse communities, but also support one another.
With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire and rank among the top 10 largest Trusts in the South West region.By joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience in one or both of our innovative hospitals.
As well as generous annual leave allowance, you will have access to the excellent NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on-site nurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.
Employer details
- Employer name: Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Address: GHNHSFT, Gloucester Royal Hospital, Gloucester, GL1 3NN, United Kingdom
- Employer's website: https://www.gloshospitals.nhs.uk/