Medical Education Fellow

Please note that previous applicants need not apply.
We are looking for a highly motivated Medical Education Fellow to join our dynamic medical education team.
The role will allow the opportunity to develop teaching skills, extend knowledge of educational theory and undertake educational research. It will suit an individual who has an interest in medical education and educational research and there may be an opportunity to participate in one day of clinical work a week and to join the OOH rota following discussion with the Director of Medical Education.
The level will be ST4+ or equivalent. The Medical Education Fellow, as well as being responsible to the DME will also be supported by a dedicated team of medical education officers.
This is a very exciting time and an excellent opportunity for a doctor who is looking to develop their teaching skills in a supportive environment.
You will have access study leave and a budget which will allow you to attend courses related to your post.
The postholder will be an integral member of the educational faculty at Oxleas and will have the opportunity to observe and contribute to all aspects of the undergraduate and postgraduate programmes (including teaching medical students in various locations across the Trust) and gaining an understanding of the structure and governance within medical education.
You will assist the Director of Medical Education in the planning and delivery of medical student inductions, faculty development programmes, and other undergraduate and postgraduate educational activities. You will also support the DME with the Trainees interested in Medical Education (TiMEd) Scheme of the Trust and faculty facing courses such as the intensive clinical supervisors’ course and the ‘Teaching for Doctors’ workshop.
Additionally, the postholder will be expected to plan and deliver regular teaching sessions to various medical learner groups within Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust.
Furthermore, the postholder will be expected to deliver weekly tutorials to our Year 4 Medical Students as well as act as educational supervisor for up to four of these students.
At Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust, we offer a wide range of NHS healthcare services to people living in South-East London and to people in prison across England. Our wide array of services includes community health care, such as district nursing and speech and language therapy, care for people with learning disabilities and mental health such as psychiatry, nursing and therapies.
Oxleas is a great place to work. It has been recognised as one of the Top 10 Best Places to Work 2023 by the Sunday Times amongst very big employers. Our staff survey results show that we are in the Top 5 in England and the highest in London for staff experience amongst similar trusts.
“We are always delighted to welcome new colleagues to the Oxleas family. We care about making Oxleas a great place to work - it’s a big priority in our strategy. Come and join us - it’s a place where our values, teamwork, equity, and wellbeing matter and where you can really help to improve people’s lives.”
Ify Okocha - Chief Executive
To support the Director of Medical Education and the Trust Undergraduate Lead
To work with the Medical Education Team (Undergraduate and Postgraduate)
To develop, document and support structures for the delivery of high quality educational programmes
To evaluate and improve educational programmes
To be a Educational Supervisor for year four medical students
To facilitate medical student reflective practice groups
To be a year 4 medical student tutor
To conduct and disseminate original educational research
The postholder will have the opportunity to take part in a range of educational research activities, centred on the training of undergraduate medical students but may include other groups of medical learners. These options are aligned with existing research activity and include (but are not confined to) the evaluation of existing teaching programmes within the department. The postholder will be supported to generate publishable outputs, including conference presentations and publications in peer reviewed medical and educational journals.
To contribute to the completion of existing educational projects through description, data analysis or dissemination
To support and develop internal collaborations in education.
To support the the Director of Medical Education and the Trust Undergraduate Lead with external, collaborations, and deputising at local and national meetings
To understand and support curriculum design and development
Examples include the undergraduate GKT School of Medical Education psychiatry curriculum.
**To develop a range of educational materials**: website content, interactive platforms,webinars, medical education Apps, e-learning modules, written materials or handbooks
Examples might include continued review and development of the undergraduate psychiatry e-learning
To produce high-standard materials for written