Clinical Teaching Fellow in Birmingham

Aston Medical School is focused on promoting social mobility, leadership and international connectivity whilst addressing the needs of its community through its widening participation pathway, research strategy and emphasis on primary care education and healthcare leadership. We now offer an exciting opportunity for clinical trainees seeking experience and training within medical education.

We seek an FTE medically trained Clinical Teaching Fellow (CTF) to contribute to the delivery and management of an innovative undergraduate curriculum, to commence immediately. This post will not normally count towards the required clinical training. Working within a supportive and dynamic multi-professional MBChB team, the post-holder will principally facilitate small group tutorials on basic clinical skills to Years 1 and 2 but may also support medical school days in Years 3, 4 and 5.

The CTF will also contribute to programme development, including electives and assistantships, admissions, and assessments, and act as a Personal Tutor. In addition, the postholder will have opportunities to develop their lecturing skills, create and use teaching resources, and contribute to the design, management and faculty development of the MBChB programme. Full training and support will be provided along with comprehensive teaching materials.

Post holders who intend to continue to a second year will be expected and supported to undertake the PG Certificate/Diploma/Masters in Higher Education provided by Aston University, depending on previous training, and there will be opportunities for collaborative evaluation or research projects. It is essential that applicants have a passion for supporting undergraduate medical education and an enthusiasm for cross-disciplinary working with colleagues in the University and the NHS.

Applications are open to those who have completed FY2 and/or core training and are not proceeding to speciality training this academic year. Potential applicants are advised to discuss their application with their Training Programme Director before applying. The School will work with successful applicants and local Trusts to help them continue with one clinical session per week.

We encourage informal discussion of the post before the interview, and a tour of facilities will be arranged for the day of the interview; please contact Dr Claire Stocker at c.stocker@aston.ac.uk. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to give a short presentation.

What we offer:

• Aston University is a vibrant campus located within Birmingham city centre, which has excellent transport links via bus or train.
• Hybrid working is possible for this role, which means working both on campus and from home depending on the activity.
• Excellent training and development opportunities.
• A generous annual leave scheme with 30 days bookable leave and a further 13 days of bank holiday and University closure days.
• Everyday discounts to a number of activities and retailers.
• Great family-friendly policies.
• On-site gym and pool with discounted staff membership available.

Further details: The University celebrates the rights of freedom of speech and academic freedom and is committed to maintaining and protecting these rights within the law. An offer to work at Aston University will never be denied on the basis of an individual's lawful expression of their beliefs, ideas or opinions. Aston University is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. It promotes equality and diversity in all aspects of its work. We strive to have robust inclusivity strategies in place, to encourage colleagues to have the confidence and freedom to be themselves in the workplace.

We recognise the value of flexible working. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss what flexible working options are available for particular roles. If you require the job details document or an application form in an alternative format please contact the recruitment team at recruitment@aston.ac.uk.