Job summary
We are appointing 18 Clinical Teaching Fellows to support our new BMBS Curriculum in Plymouth. Two or three Fellows will be allocated to our Stage 3 Clinical Blocks.

Cardiovascular
Child Health
Gastrointestinal and Liver
Mental Health
Neuroscience
Obs, Gynae and Sexual Health
Renal, Haematology, Endocrine
Respiratory

The blocks are all for four weeks, two weeks academic then two-week placements in a range of clinical areas linked to the block including medical and surgical (where appropriate).

The purpose of these posts is follow a group of students every four week by providing some of the academic content then following them into the clinical environment to provide clinical placements, teaching and support. Each Clinical Block is supported by an Education and Placement Lead.

The posts will predominantly provide teaching and support to Stage 3 medical students but may also provide teaching for Stage 5 students. This will include teaching groups of students in the John Bull Building (approx. 12 students) and on clinical placements in a variety of clinical areas, supporting clinical departments with teaching, providing tutorials, delivering clinical skills teaching and developing teaching resources.

Main duties of the job
The post holder will work closely with the Director of Undergraduate Medical Education (Hospital) and Stage 3 Education and Placement Leads for the eight clinical blocks, and the Clinical Liaison Team to deliver high-quality undergraduate education to Peninsula Medical School students based in Plymouth University Hospitals NHS Trust and Livewell Southwest.

The main duties of the role will include:

• Acting as key clinical liaison for medical students during their clinical blocks (academic and placement).
• Coordinating and organising teaching for clinical placements. Liaising with the relevant Education and Placement Lead and clinical teams to improve delivery of teaching.
• Demonstrating and teaching practical and clinical skills within both the clinical environment and simulated teaching scenarios.
• Leading clinical teaching within clinical placements and developing local departmental teaching opportunities for students.
• Liaison with nurses, resident doctors, other health care providers, patients, relatives as well as senior medical staff within departments to support the successful facilitation of the BMBS programme within allocated departments.
• Undertaking formal teaching both face to face and using remote platforms, when required. This could include the delivery of tutorials, lectures, Clinical Skills and simulation sessions across a range of specialities, both medical and surgical.
• Attending ward rounds and multi-disciplinary rounds as required to support the delivery of the medical education undergraduate teaching programme.
• Supporting quality assurance arrangements for clinical teaching within departments, as directed by the Education and Placement Leads / Director of Undergraduate Medical Education (Hospital).
• Attending monthly Clinical Fellow Development Sessions (Wednesday afternoons 1400-1600).
• Contributing to revision sessions for students through preparation of materials and delivery of sessions for Medical Licensing Assessments Applied Knowledge Test (AKT), Clinical and Professional Skills Assessments (CPSA), OSCEs and Prescribing Safety Assessment.
• Attending, when required, Medical School Working Groups.
• Supporting general medical school activity, e.g. Offer Holder Days and Student Interviews as required.

About us
We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure.

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Details
Closing date: 11 November 2026
Date posted: 04 November 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Doctor - other
Salary: £55,355 a year per annum
Contract: Fixed term, 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 216-G2-CTF8318269

Essential Knowledge and Experience

• GMC Registration with a current Licence to Practise and up to date with revalidation.
• Certificate of completion of Foundation Training +/- further training.
• Minimum 2 full years NHS experience in the UK as a doctor, a year of which must be in the last 2 years.
• A sound knowledge of basic clinical sciences and the ability to apply this knowledge to clinical practice.
• Experience of teaching in any setting.
• Good IT skills.
• MBBS or equivalent.

Desirable

• Knowledge of the Peninsula Medical School / Experience of teaching PMS BMBS students.
• Proven record of teaching any undergraduate medical students such as clinical skills or small group tutorials.
• Teaching Qualification e.g. PG Certificate.
• College Examinations.

Essential Aptitude and Abilities

• Well organised with excellent interpersonal and time management skills.
• Excellent communication skills - verbal and written communication.
• Problem solving abilities and a flexible, practical approach.
• Team working and demonstrate an understanding of teamwork.
• Presentation skills.
• Good leadership qualities and ability to work independently.
• Ability to prioritise.
• Ability to navigate sensitive and confidential situations in a compassionate manner.

Essential Motivation and Attitude

• Have genuine enthusiasm and an interest in medical education.

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

Employer details
Employer name: University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
Address: John Bull Building, Research Way, Plymouth, PL6 8BU, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/

Contact for questions about the job
Clinical Liaison Manager, Jodene Prior, jodene.prior@plymouth.ac.uk, 01752583425

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