Postgraduate Medical Education Fellow

We are an award winning organisation providing care at two main hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—and a number of community-based services across London, such as sexual health and HIV clinics.

With 6,700 members of staff, we are proud to care for a diverse population of one million people. We are committed to ensuring that our workforce is just as diverse with a strong mix of skills and abilities.

Our staff are at the very heart of our organisation and we recognise the valuable contribution that each and every person working at the Trust makes. One of our Trust priorities is to be an employer of choice—a place where people want to start their career and to grow with us through continued education, professional development and support .

Site Chelsea and Westminster Hospital Town London Salary £45,715 - £59,406 Per annum+ London Weighting Closing 14/10/2026 23:59

Job overview

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is looking to appoint a Postgraduate Education Fellow with a Respiratory component. This post is an exciting opportunity for a Resident Doctor to formally develop their Medical Education experience and for those who want to make a commitment to education as part of their career.

This is one-year fixed term ‘out of programme’ post, based at the Chelsea Hospital site commencing anytime between Oct-Nov 2026

Please note you should only apply for the post if the following criteria are met:

• Fully GMC registered.
• Have significant experience of working in the NHS.
• At a more senior level of training than IMT2/CT2.
• Able to attend either virtual or face-to-face interview if shortlisted – anticipated October 2026
• Able to take post anywhere between Oct-Nov 2026 for a 1-year fixed term post – some flexibility may be afforded here depending on speciality rotation dates.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant should aim to use the year to build on their personal teaching experience, develop expertise in education theory and practice and undertake supervised educational research. Please review the PS/JD for a more complete duties/expectations breakdown.
There is no on-call work with this role.

Working for our organisation

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—along with award-winning clinics across North West London.

Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children’s services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.

We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.

We are committed to equal opportunities and believe that diversity drives innovation and excellence. As part of our dedication to equity, we actively welcome applications from individuals from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that diverse teams bring and are committed to creating an environment where all voices are heard, respected, and empowered to succeed.

If you haven’t heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.

Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.

Education and Qualifications

• A Core-StR or SpR in a recognised specialty training programme.
• Full GMC registration
• Educational Qualification e.g. PGCert or MSc

Experience

• Significant experience of working within the NHS (at least 3 years)
• Presentation of work at a national or international meeting
• Publications in peer reviewed journals
• Demonstrates knowledge of career pathways in medical education

Skills and Knowledge

• Able to demonstrate personal and educational reasons for applying for this Fellowship programme
• Shows a commitment to continuing professional development

  Important

  • There may be some occasions when we have to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date, this will be due to a high volume of applications. You are therefore advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
  • Please check your emails regularly (and your junk folder) as this is how we will communicate with you throughout the recruitment process.
  • In submitting an application, you authorise the Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process, should you be appointed to the post.
  • During the recruitment process your identity documentation (ie passport, driving licence, visa etc) will be scanned using a device which recognises UV, infrared and machine-readable zone security features of the documents provided.
  • Employment at the Trust is offered subject to successful completion of a six month probationary period.
  • We operate a joint recruitment hub across the North West London Acute Provider Collaborative Group. As part of this, your application and personal data may be shared with partner trusts within the group for recruitment and workforce purposes, in line with General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

  Right to work

  If you need sponsorship to work in the UK, please visit the Home Office website for information on sponsorship and visa status before you fill in your application form. Due to recent changes in the UK immigration rules which affect Skilled Worker Visas, Global Business Mobility, Higher Skill Level and Increased Salary Thresholds, please ensure that you are able to meet the requirements to live and work in the UK before applying. Further information about eligibility is available on UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK

  Employer certification / accreditation badges

  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.

  Application numbers

  This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.

  The recruitment team are available to provide support from 9am–5pm, Mon–Fri. To contact the team please call the Trust switchboard and ask for ‘Recruitment team, Human Resources Department’.

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