Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a clinical teaching fellow. This role is a full time, 40 hours per week fixed term for one year commencing April 2026 to March 2027. Educational leads and clinical teams will determine an exact timetable of duties.

The Royal Free Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises the Royal Free, Barnet and Chase Farm Hospitals. The Royal Free Hospital forms one of the three core UCL Medical School Campuses, with up to 250 undergraduate medical students on site at any one time.

Undergraduate education forms an important feature of this post, with Endocrinology being a 6-12 weekly placement for approximately 6 Year 4 (first clinical year) students although this schedule is subject to changes as regulated by the Medical School. The Diabetes/Endocrinology teaching is predominantly based at the Royal Free Hospital, The post holder will also be expected to contribute to the Clinical activity at the Royal Free site. Endocrinology teaching has recently moved from Module C to Module A and is currently within a hybrid timetable with acute medicine where students will have days and weeks on and off acute medicine.

Main duties of the job

• Plan and deliver aspects of Diabetes/Endocrine teaching to students
• Facilitate mock examination stations for the students
• Setting up new student initiatives as demand and capacity warrant with a focus on enhancing inpatient and outpatient delivery of specialist teaching.
• Delivery of substantive student examinations and OSCEs across all year groups and hospital sites
• To play an active role in the delivery of high quality undergraduate medical student teaching, including cross cover for peers and assistance on other projects on a flexible basis
• Troubleshooting of areas identified in student feedback to ensure optimal quality of the education delivered
• To evaluate aspects of the course and curricular delivery
• Local networking in order to exchange and share ideas and practice among peers
• To help ensure the sustainability of changes beyond the duration of this post
• Clinical responsibilities depending on experience level of candidate include out-patient and day ward opportunities with enhancement of skills and developing competency.
• Participation on call acute medicine rota at Royal Free hospital to increase clinical exposure and development of competencies.

About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out over 17million tests. Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top. For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/

Details
Date posted: 03 July 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Doctor - other
Salary: £54,499 a year per annum Plus £2162 London Weighting
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 391-RFL-7794528-C
Job locations: Royal Free Hospital, Pond St, London, NW3 2QG, United Kingdom

Person Specification
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential

• MB BS or equivalent
• Full GMC Registration
• Satisfactory Completion Foundation Training
• Experience in acute general and diabetes & endocrinology

Desirable

• More experience after completion of foundation training is valuable

Experience
Essential

• Teaching experience to include bedside teaching, small group and classroom

Desirable

• Experience as a faculty member in simulation (team based and clinical skills)
• Research/QI experience

Skills and Aptitudes
Essential

• Effective team member
• Good communication skills

Desirable

• Ability to take the lead where necessary

Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential

• Time management
• Flexibility
• Commitment to personal development

Royal Free World Class Values
Essential

• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

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.
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.

Employer details
Employer name: Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Royal Free Hospital, Pond St, London, NW3 2QG, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:
Diabetes/Endocrinology Consultant, Dr Dipesh Patel, dipesh.patel3@nhs.net