Clinical Teaching Fellow in Emergency Medicine

Job summary

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Clinical Teaching Fellow (CTF) to join our team at Musgrove Park Hospital, part of Somerset NHS Foundation Trust. This exciting role offers a unique opportunity to split your time evenly between clinical practice and undergraduate medical education, working with students from Peninsula Medical School.

You'll be working in a dynamic Emergency Department that serves a broad and diverse semi-rural population, while also playing a pivotal role in shaping the next generation of doctors. This post is ideally suited for doctors at ST4+ level (or equivalent), looking to enhance their teaching portfolio, clinical experience, or prepare for a future in medical education.

Main duties, tasks & skills required

Clinical Responsibilities (50%)

Participate in the ED middle grade rota alongside ST3-6 doctors, including nights and weekends.

Lead the initial management of critically ill and injured patients.

Provide direct clinical supervision for more junior trainees (F1-F2, GPVTS, ST1-2).

Participate in clinical governance, audit and departmental teaching activities.

Teaching Responsibilities (50%)

Deliver clinical skills sessions, tutorials and bedside teaching for years 3-5 Peninsula Medical School students.

Provide weekly induction and orientation to the Emergency Department.

Assess student performance and provide timely feedback and mentorship.

Participate in simulation-based teaching and contribute to the wider education programme.

Play a supportive role in student welfare, providing guidance and referral where needed.

If you are passionate about medical education and looking to develop both your teaching and clinical skills, we encourage you to apply!

About us

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

• Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
• NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
• Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
• A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.

We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.

The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.

Job description

Please refer to the attached job description for full details and the persons specification for these exciting roles.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS or recognised equivalent
• Full GMC registration and right to work in the UK

Experience

Essential

Minimum 36 months clinical experience in Emergency Medicine or ACCS

Evidence of teaching/educational interest or experience

Desirable

Current ALS/ATLS/EPLS (minimum two)

Excellent communication and team-working skills

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.

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.

UK Professional Registration

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

For help with your application, contact:

Katy Sizer

Katy.sizer@somersetft.nhs.uk