Clinical Teaching Fellow (4 posts)

Applications are invited for 4 Teaching Fellow vacancies with responsibility for teaching:
+ Undergraduate medical students in line with the universities' and RCOphth ophthalmology curricula.
+ Postgraduate learners (Foundation Doctors, GPs and MSc students)
+ Undergraduate & Postgraduate Physicians Associates
Candidates may request that the clinical duties of this post be attached to any sub-specialty Service at Moorfields Eye Hospital (with clinical work at any of the hospitals clinical sites)., Clinical Duties:
1. Full management of patients attending hospital clinics / casualty departments as required.
2. The post holder will be required to attend specified clinics as established by Service / Training Director of their chosen service(s).
3. Supervision of junior medical staff in the Service and participation in informal and formal clinical teaching.
4. There will be opportunities for undertaking clinical research, audit and quality improvement projects.
5. There are no surgical lists attached to this post but this is at the discretion of the Service Director of the chosen Service (but any surgical experience would not occur on surgical lists used for training of Specialist Ophthalmology trainees).
The clinical duties of this post are to be undertaken in a manner satisfactory to the Service Director.
Teaching Duties
1. Preparation, development and upkeep of teaching material (including websites), and equipment
2. Student projects, supervision and feedback,
3. Assessment of coursework and dissertations
4. Mentoring of medicals students in preparing course work, abstracts posters, publications as required
5. Identifying underperforming learners, and offering additional teaching
6. Audit / Research / Quality Improvement Projects into Education / Training methods
7. Mandatory attendance at and highly active contributory role in the running of the Moorfields Academy.
8. Writing exam questions, Case based PBL
9. Marking and assessments (oral and written)

Working for our organisation
The Undergraduate Education team is a diverse and close knit team who provide teaching for over 1000 students. The cohesion of the team enables us to seamlessly provide teaching for our students and be creative and innovative in the way we teach.
During the teaching fellowship you will be able to develop a comprehensive teaching portfolio. You will gain experience of small and large group teaching in both virtual and face-to-face settings. You will have the opportunity to develop teaching material, design assessments, take part in interviews for medical school, deliver courses and incorporate technology into your teaching. You will also be expected to undertake an education related project, with a view to publication.
We will part-fund a PGCert level higher degree in medical education and time for fulfilling course-work assignments can be organised. If all 4 teaching fellows are keen to undertake higher degrees this may require all 4 to opt for online learning courses or blended learning (not courses requiring predominantly face-to- face tuition)., This is a post within Moorfields Eye Hospital and can be associated with a subspecialty department of the candidate's choice within the Hospital. It will mainly involve sessions at City Road and St George's, but can include sessions at any of the Moorfields satellite units.
Applicants at the final stages of their training are very welcome.
There are no on-call or regular surgical sessions associated with this post. The post is not recognised towards completion of continuum of training (CCT).
This is a fulltime post. Part-time working may be arranged.
The teaching timetable is known in advance, but will change from week to week. The post holder will have a timetable with 8 PA and 2 SPA/ RSTA sessions a week. Over the period of the year, 50-60% of the post holders' weekly time is spent on teaching duties with 40-50% on clinical work and associated duties.
Training, Quality Improvement and Research (into Educational Methods and Clinical Ophthalmology) is very much encouraged and there may be an opportunity to undertake a distance learning degree in Medical Education for all those interested who stay in post for 1 year or more.
Teaching fellows undertaking / holding higher degrees in medical education are particularly welcome. Every effort is made to allow sufficient time for medical education study and research in order to ensure completion of higher degrees and publications in the 12 months period of the teaching fellowship.
The PGcert level higher degree in medical education is part funded by the department and time for fulfilling course assignments and CPD / journal club events can be organised.
Due to the nature of this position, employment is subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK, completion of a satisfactory DBS disclosure and two references. We do not offer visa sponsorship for roles unless clearly stated in our adverts, so please consider this before applying.
Our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion is at the heart of our organisational culture. As part of our pledge to take positive action in recruitment we encourage applications from under-represented candidates including BAME (Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic) and Disabled candidates as we work towards a representative workforce that is able to provide the quality, the dignity and respect and to deliver above and beyond.
Moorfields is a flexible working friendly organisation, and we are committed to helping our employees achieve a work-life balance that is beneficial for health and wellbeing, motivation levels and job satisfaction. Every employee of the Trust has the right to request to work flexibly. Please speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
If we receive sufficient applications, we will close this ad prior to the closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.
If you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments before applying or would like an accessible version of any recruitment documents, please contact the recruitment team at [email protected].

Candidates should be at least at a level of ST3 (or equivalent) and be able to provide evidence of formal and informal teaching experience. Those nearing the end of their clinical training (or post CCT) candidates are welcome to apply.

We are Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. Founded in 1804, Moorfields Eye Hospital is a world-class centre of excellence for eye health services, ophthalmic research, and education.
With more than 2,300 staff we are proud to be supported by one of the most diverse workforces in the NHS. Every year we treat more than 700,000 patients at City Road in central London and at our 22 satellites sites, and, in partnership with the UCL Institute of Ophthalmology and Moorfields Biomedical Research Centre we lead one of the most impactful ophthalmic research programmes in the world.
We train many of the leading eye care clinicians in the UK and internationally and have a global reputation for quality and professionalism in ophthalmic care. In addition, we also operate commercial divisions that provide care to private patients in both London and the Middle East.
This is an exciting time to join Moorfields. The pandemic fast-tracked a huge amount of innovation which is changing the way we work and deliver care. Construction is under way on Oriel, our new eye care, research, and education centre being built in Camden. The new centre will be flexible and modern, enabling us to bring together healthcare, eye research and education under one roof for the first time.
If you want to be part delivering world class eye health services and you share our values: excellence, equity, and kindness, then we would love to hear from you!