Job summary
- Main area
- Education
- Grade
- FY3/CT1/CT2 Grade
- Contract
- Fixed term: 12 months (End Date - 03/08/2027)
- Hours
- Part time - 18.75 hours per week (This is a 0.5 WTE (2.5 days per week) role. While the specific days are flexible, the successful candidate will be expected to attend relevant meetings and support training sessions as required.)
- Job ref
- 372-CORP-MD10
- Employer
- Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Calderdale & Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
- Town
- Halifax
- Salary
- £52,656 Pro Rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 19/04/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Education Fellow
FY3/CT1/CT2 Grade
Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust (CHFT) are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics.
We are committed to recruiting to our values. Leading One Culture of Care underpins our values by creating an environment, tone and behaviours across all parts of the Trust that are fundamentally rooted in compassionate care.
We are open to considering a wide range of flexible working arrangements. There are opportunities to flex the days of the week, hours and times of work and place of work including: part-time, job-share, flexible working hours and the possibility to work from home when appropriate. Please talk to us during the interview process to discuss any flexibility that you may require.
We received our Silver Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers. This means that we provided its statement of intent to support all Defence personnel and we welcome application to work for us.
Our Future Plans
The Department of Health and Social Care has awarded capital funding to invest in local health services at both Calderdale Royal Hospital and Huddersfield Royal Infirmary. This is a significant investment and an opportunity to enhance services for our populations in Calderdale and Huddersfield and West Yorkshire for generations to come. To find out more, please visit https://future.cht.nhs.uk/
Job overview
We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Education Fellow to join our Medical Education Team for a 1-year, fixed-term contract at 0.5 WTE. This role is ideal for clinicians with a passion for education who wish to develop their teaching, leadership, and training skills within a supportive environment.
The post-holder will contribute to the planning, delivery, and evaluation of high-quality educational programmes for medical trainees, including resident doctors, GP trainees, and medical students, with a particular focus on simulation-based learning and clinical skills teaching.
Main duties of the job
The Education Fellow will support the delivery of high-quality teaching and supervision for both Undergraduate and Postgraduate programmes, including bedside teaching, simulation, and skills sessions. They will assist with curriculum development, quality assurance, and trainee inductions, contributing to feedback, assessment, and educational improvement initiatives. The role involves leadership and administrative support, including acting as a point of contact for trainees, maintaining records, and participating in committees and planning activities. The post holder will also engage in professional development and support colleagues in fostering reflective practice and learning.
Working for our organisation
CHFT is an integrated Trust of 6,500+ colleagues providing hospital and community services to patients and communities across Calderdale and Kirklees. We are rated as ‘Good’ by the Care Quality Commission, are a top performing Trust for Elective Recovery, Emergency and Cancer Care and widely acknowledged as a national digital lead when it comes to caring for people across our local and regional systems.
Our people are at the core of everything we do, hence our commitment to One Culture of Care. Our focus is to care for and support each other in order to provide outstanding compassionate care to our patients. That is why we are looking for an inclusive collaborative, creative, innovative and compassionate leader to join us in this role.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Educational Delivery
Facilitate and deliver teaching sessions across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, including simulation, clinical skills, and professional development.
Support bedside teaching and clinical supervision in alignment with curriculum requirements.
Assist in designing innovative teaching materials and e-learning resources.
Simulation and Skills Programmes
Lead simulation-based learning sessions and workshops for trainees.
Support development of scenarios, assessment frameworks, and reflective learning exercises.
Maintain and prepare simulation equipment and clinical skills resources.
Curriculum and Quality Assurance
Assist in monitoring and evaluating educational programmes to ensure compliance with GMC and other relevant standards.
Contribute to feedback collection, reporting, and quality improvement initiatives in education.
To take a lead role in the support with Resident Doctor and Medical Student inductions
Leadership and Administration
Support trainee progression, appraisal processes, and portfolios as required.
Participate in departmental meetings, educational committees, and planning activities.
Maintain accurate records of teaching activities, attendance, and outcomes.
Act as a point of contact for trainees and medical students during placements.
Professional Development
Engage in personal development in medical education through workshops, conferences, and formal training.
Support colleagues and trainees in professional growth and reflective practice.
Person specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential criteria
- Full Registration with GMC and fitness to practice
- Currently in a recognised training post (FY2, CT1-CT2) or equivalent experience as a Locally Employed Doctor
- Successful outcomes for ARCP/Appraisals
Desirable criteria
- Postgraduate Qualification in Medical Education (eg PGCert, PGDip or equivalent)
Knowledge, Experience & Expertise
Essential criteria
- Experience in clinical practice at FY2, CT1-CT2 Level
- Interest in medical education, teaching and/or training
- Experience in delivering teaching, tutorials or clinical supervision (formal or informal)
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities
- Ability to provide constructive feedback to trainees
- Competent with IT systems, e-Learning platforms and simulation equipment
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of GMC training standards and UK Postgraduate medical education framework
- Experience of assessment and evaluation tools for trainee learning
- Confidence in delivering teaching in a variety of formats (face to face, simulation, virtual)
- Experience in simulation-based education and clinical skills teaching
- Experience leading induction sessions or trainee/student orientation programmes
- Participation in curriculum development, assessment or quality assurance activities
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria
- Enthusiastic, motivated and proactive approach to teaching and learning
- Flexible and adaptable, able to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team
- Professional, approachable and able to build positive relationships with trainees, peers and faculty
- Committed to personal and professional development in medical education
Desirable criteria
- Leadership potential in medical education and simulation
- Creative and innovative in designing educational sessions and resources
- Demonstrates reflective practice and encourage it in others
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Becky Colwill
- Job title
- Medical Education Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01422224190
- Additional information
Dr Adris Razaq - Director of Medical Education - [email protected]
Miss Tamsyn Grey - Deputy Director of Medical Education - [email protected]
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