Clinical Teaching Fellow and Honorary Lecturer in Neurology

St George's University of London

Institute of Medical and Biomedical Education

Clinical Teaching Fellow and Honorary Lecturer in Neurology

Further Information

As part of its commitment to delivering high quality clinical placements to medical students, the medical school wishes to appoint a Clinical Teaching Fellow in Neurology. This replacement post will commence in August 2020 for 12 months.

Applicants are invited to apply for the post which includes teaching undergraduate medical students, supporting senior staff in curriculum development and quality assurance. This now includes, working with our experienced e-learning and educational technology teams and other clinical academics, ongoing development and supporting the delivery of a blended clinical placement model combining remote activities with those onsite, in order to be able to support student learning and wellbeing as required in response to the COVID19 pandemic. Also, where required supporting  the development of a post-graduate education portfolio and undertaking clinical activities (including potentially clinical research/service improvement projects) typically with duties at ST3 (or above) level. However candidates at Core Training and above with relevant clinical neurosciences experience, an interest in undergraduate medical education are also encouraged to apply. The clinical element will be tailored to the successful candidates’ needs.

Applicants should demonstrate broad clinical experience and must hold full MRCP / MRCS (including PACES) or equivalent. Applicants with experience in teaching and a wish to continue a career in academic medicine would be preferred. The post is suitable for those aiming for speciality training numbers, or as an out of programme experience for those already in speciality training.  If the successful applicant does not already hold a teaching qualification or equivalent, they will be expected to apply for a place on the St George’s, University of London Postgraduate Certificate in Healthcare and Biomedical Education (PGCert HBE), a 12 month teaching in higher education course with a usual annual start date in the autumn of each academic year. 

The post is not accredited for specialist training but support for study leave will be given. Therefore, post holders are encouraged to complete audit and research projects and to submit papers / posters. 

Please note that CVs will not be accepted.  Applicants wishing to discuss the post should contact Professor Hannah Cock hannahrc@sgul.ac.uk  or the current postholder Dr Fiona Sutton at fsutton@sgul.ac.uk