Job overview

Please note that previous applicants need not apply.

We are looking for a highly motivated Medical Education Fellow to join our dynamic medical education team.

The role will allow the opportunity to develop teaching skills, extend knowledge of educational theory and undertake educational research. It will suit an individual who has an interest in medical education and educational research and there may be an opportunity to participate in one day of clinical work a week and to join the OOH rota following discussion with the Director of Medical Education.

The level will be ST4+ or equivalent. The Medical Education Fellow, as well as being responsible to the DME will also be supported by a dedicated team of medical education officers.

This is a very exciting time and an excellent opportunity for a doctor who is looking to develop their teaching skills in a supportive environment.

You will have access study leave and a budget which will allow you to attend courses related to your post.

Main duties of the job

The postholder will be an integral member of the educational faculty at Oxleas and will have the opportunity to observe and contribute to all aspects of the undergraduate and postgraduate programmes (including teaching medical students in various locations across the Trust) and gaining an understanding of the structure and governance within medical education.

You will assist the Director of Medical Education in the planning and delivery of medical student inductions, faculty development programmes, and other undergraduate and postgraduate educational activities. You will also support the DME with the Trainees interested in Medical Education (TiMEd) Scheme of the Trust and faculty facing courses such as the intensive clinical supervisors’ course and the ‘Teaching for Doctors’ workshop.

Additionally, the postholder will be expected to plan and deliver regular teaching sessions to various medical learner groups within Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust.

Furthermore, the postholder will be expected to deliver weekly tutorials to our Year 4 Medical Students as well as act as educational supervisor for up to four of these students.

Working for our organisation

At Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust, we offer a wide range of NHS healthcare services to people living in South-East London and to people in prison across England.  Our wide array of services includes community health care, such as district nursing and speech and language therapy, care for people with learning disabilities and mental health such as psychiatry, nursing and therapies.

Oxleas is a great place to work.  It has been recognised as one of the Top 10 Best Places to Work 2023 by the Sunday Times amongst very big employers. Our staff survey results show that we are in the Top 5 in England and the highest in London for staff experience amongst similar trusts. 

“We are always delighted to welcome new colleagues to the Oxleas family.  We care about making Oxleas a great place to work - it’s a big priority in our strategy.  Come and join us - it’s a place where our values, teamwork, equity, and wellbeing matter and where you can really help to improve people’s lives.”

Ify Okocha - Chief Executive