Acute Medicine Undergraduate Medical Education Fellow

Job description

Acute Medicine Undergraduate Medical Education FellowClosing date: 17 May 2026

We have an exciting new opportunity to become UCLH's Undergraduate Medical Education Fellow in Acute Medicine from August 2026. This is an ideal post for doctors training in any medical specialty with a general internal medicine component looking to undertake an out of programme experience, or doctors looking for opportunities before entering higher specialty training.

This role offers a unique balance of clinical practice and protected time to develop as a medical educator within one of the UK's most dynamic and academically active acute trusts.

Main duties of the jobThe post holder will direct the training programme for medical students attached to acute medicine, support the local Undergraduate Medical Education lead, and deliver education while fulfilling registrar-level clinical duties in Acute Medicine.

Administration, delivery and evaluation of high-quality Acute Medicine teaching to students

Completion of supervised learning events assessments

Troubleshooting areas for improvement as identified in student feedback

Facilitation of mock examination stations for students

Participation in student examinations and OSCEs across all year groups and sites

Mentorship and guidance for students expressing keenness to pursue Acute Medicine

Networking to exchange and share ideas and practice among peers

Setting up new student initiatives as demand and capacity allow

Ensuring sustainability of any changes beyond the duration of this post

Clinical duties depending on experience level at Medical SpR level

Additional educational opportunities include participation in a UCL Introduction to Clinical Teaching course, study for postgraduate certification in Medical Education, and building a teaching portfolio to assist in obtaining Higher Education Academy accreditation.

Person SpecificationEducation / Qualifications / Training

Medical Degree

Completion of Core Medical Training or equivalent

Postgraduate Qualification in Teaching / Medical Education

Skills / Abilities

Ability to assess acutely ill patients

Ability to teach and facilitate in a multiprofessional setting

Interest in developing skills in medical education

Experience

MRCP or equivalent

Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practise

Involvement in medical education

Experience of teaching formally and informally

Evidence of innovation in the development and delivery of teaching / educational / trainee wellbeing initiatives

Responsibilities towards promoting Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Demonstrable understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and/or Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties

Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Salary: £65,048 a year + London weighting (+ out-of-hours)

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

21-05-2026

Profession type

Teaching / Instructors / Guides

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English