Undergraduate Fellow in Medical Education (Psych)

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NELFT North East London Foundation Trust Undergraduate Fellow in Medical Education (Psych)

The closing date is 15 November 2026

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Job summary

JOB TITLE: Fellow in Medical Education (Undergraduate)

BAND: CT3 or ST 4-6 (at current level) 12 months fixed term Out of Programme Experience (OOPE)

RESPONSIBLE TO: Director of Medical Education

KEYRELATIONSHIPS: Associate Dean for Undergraduate Medical Education

Main duties of the job

Applications are invited from CT3 trainees and Specialty Registrars (SpR/ST4ST6) for the position of Undergraduate Fellow in Medical Education (FME). This unique post offers an exciting opportunity to develop knowledge, skills and experience as a medical educator. The Fellowship will be undertaken as a 12-month out-of-programme placement within the Department of Medical Education at North East London NHS Foundation Trust.

This post is designed to support CT3/ST4-6s who wish to make a commitment to education as part of their career. The 12-month out of programme experience (OOPE) post, based at North East London NHS Foundation Trust, is aimed at those who wish to build on their experience of teaching, develop expertise in educational theory and practice or undertake supervised educational research. The postholder will have a designated educational mentor who will oversee their development as an educator during the placement and co-ordinate opportunities for personal development. A customised programme of training and educational experience will be designed around the needs of the individual.

About us

NELFT NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health and community services for over 4.9 million people living in the London Boroughs of Waltham Forest, Redbridge, Barking and Dagenham, Havering, and across Essex. We work to ensure our patients, their friends and family, feel confident that their health needs are well met. With an excellent reputation for research and development, our skilled health professionals are at the cutting edge of evidence-based innovation, opening up the possibilities for better ways of working and delivery of care.

Details

Date posted

02 November 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty registrar

Salary

£55,355 to £67,998 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

NDD-002416

Job locations

Hawkwell Court

London

Greater London

E4 6PF

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The main responsibilities within the role involves collaboration with the Associate Dean for undergraduate Medical Education to develop and deliver the in-house teaching programme for undergraduate medical students undertaking Psychiatry placements within the Trust.

This will include:

Contributing to regular student induction days, Coordinating fellow psychiatric resident doctors to teach students, organizing and delivering clinical interview skills simulation training, Providing support and leading on the Year 2 medical students modules. Leading weekly student reflective practice groups Organising the Trust’s annual A-level student work experience summer school programme The role expects the post holder to actively contribute to the development and delivery of the Trust’s postgraduate education programme for Resident doctors and other medical professionals.

The post holder will undertake projects in medical education, under the supervision of the Director of medical education, Undergraduate Associate Dean, postgraduate tutors and the medica

For an informal chat or to arrange a visit, please contact:

Name: Nana Adesanya

Job title: Medical Education Manager

Contact Number: 07801178940

Email: [email protected]

Job description

Job responsibilities

The main responsibilities within the role involves collaboration with the Associate Dean for undergraduate Medical Education to develop and deliver the in-house teaching programme for undergraduate medical students undertaking Psychiatry placements within the Trust.

This will include:

Contributing to regular student induction days, Coordinating fellow psychiatric resident doctors to teach students, organizing and delivering clinical interview skills simulation training, Providing support and leading on the Year 2 medical students modules. Leading weekly student reflective practice groups Organising the Trust’s annual A-level student work experience summer school programme The role expects the post holder to actively contribute to the development and delivery of the Trust’s postgraduate education programme for Resident doctors and other medical professionals.

The post holder will undertake projects in medical education, under the supervision of the Director of medical education, Undergraduate Associate Dean, postgraduate tutors and the medica

For an informal chat or to arrange a visit, please contact:

Name: Nana Adesanya

Job title: Medical Education Manager

Contact Number: 07801178940

Email: [email protected]

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• A CT3 or ST4-6 in a recognised Psychiatry specialty training programme.
• Satisfactory progression through training as demonstrated by satisfactory ARCP outcomes
• By the time of taking up the post will have completed 1 year (WTE) or more of an approved training
• programme.

Desirable

• Prizes or distinctions.
• Presentation of work at a national or international meeting.
• Publications in peer reviewed journals.
• Additional degree or MSc in relevant subject area.

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience in medical education.
• Understands and can apply a range of educational concepts.
• Able to demonstrate personal and educational reasons for applying for this
• Fellowship.
• Shows a commitment to continuing professional development.

Desirable

• Demonstrates knowledge of career pathways in medical education.
• Good general knowledge/broad interest in academic medicine.
• Research experience.
• Demonstrates how the post will benefit patients in future.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• A CT3 or ST4-6 in a recognised Psychiatry specialty training programme.
• Satisfactory progression through training as demonstrated by satisfactory ARCP outcomes
• By the time of taking up the post will have completed 1 year (WTE) or more of an approved training
• programme.

Desirable

• Prizes or distinctions.
• Presentation of work at a national or international meeting.
• Publications in peer reviewed journals.
• Additional degree or MSc in relevant subject area.

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience in medical education.
• Understands and can apply a range of educational concepts.
• Able to demonstrate personal and educational reasons for applying for this
• Fellowship.
• Shows a commitment to continuing professional development.

Desirable

• Demonstrates knowledge of career pathways in medical education.
• Good general knowledge/broad interest in academic medicine.
• Research experience.
• Demonstrates how the post will benefit patients in future.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

NELFT North East London Foundation Trust

Address

Hawkwell Court

London

Greater London

E4 6PF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nelft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

NELFT North East London Foundation Trust

Address

Hawkwell Court

London

Greater London

E4 6PF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nelft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Fellow In Medical Education (Undergraduate)

Nana Adesanya

[email protected]

Details

Date posted

02 November 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty registrar

Salary

£55,355 to £67,998 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

NDD-002416

Job locations

Hawkwell Court

London

Greater London

E4 6PF

United Kingdom

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