Medical Education Fellow; interest in simulation

Medical Education Fellow (interest in simulation)

The closing date is 20 January 2026

We are looking to recruit a highly motivated medical education fellow in medical education with an interest in simulation training. The aim of this post is to work together with the Postgraduate and Undergraduate Medical Education teams to help coordinate, deliver and develop medical education, across the interdisciplinary spectrum, at our main site, the Princess Alexandra hospital NHS Trust in Harlow.

There will be an emphasis on helping to deliver and support medical simulation training within the department as well as helping deliver medical education to medical students from Queen Marys University London (QMUL) and Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) Medical Schools. In addition, the successful applicant will be supported in their personal educational development and encouraged to seek opportunities of further postgraduate qualifications in this area.

• Fixed commitments for reporting and attendance at meetings.
• Attend the Undergraduate Education Committee & report on activity of all teaching fellows.
• Attend bimonthly Medical Education Committee Meetings and provision of SCTF report to the meeting.
• Formal attendance at the annual school site visit is mandatory.
• Written reports or attendance to the quarterly medical education committee.
• Senior resident will chair a regular forum for the FY3 teaching fellows to report on activity.
• Fortnightly meeting with the Associate Dean for person development.
• 1:1 access to the Chief Medical Officer at regular scheduled meetings.
• Supporting other members of the Education Department when requested.
• Assisting in interviews for new FY3 Teaching Fellows and Senior Clinical Teaching Fellow.
• SCTF will chair a regular forum for the FY3 teaching fellows to report on activity.
• Coordinating bimonthly meetings with the AD, SCTF and FY3 Teaching Fellows.
• Managing areas of difficulty for the FY3 Teaching Fellows.

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is proud to care for the communities of West Essex, delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality services. We are part of the Neighbourhood Wave; a national programme thats changing how care is delivered by focusing on prevention, early support, and more joined‑up services across health, social care, and the voluntary sector. This means we're working more closely with local partners to bring care closer to home and support people to live healthier, more independent lives.

We're a supportive and inclusive organisation that values its people. We offer development opportunities, flexible working, and a strong focus on wellbeing. As a Disability Confident and equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. Join us and help shape the future of care in West Essex.

Scope and range:
Close working relationships will be vital to the successful applicant and the ability to communicate and work flexibly in a multi-professional environment will be vital.

• Royal College tutors
• Transfusion Practitioner
• Library staff

• Health Education East of England
• Simulation/clinical skills networks from neighbouring organisations
• Higher Education Institute Providers (e.g. QMUL SMD, ARU)

The post holder will be supported by the Medical Education team. The medical education fellow will help to supervise and work closely alongside a group of FY3 teaching fellows who are employed in joint clinical and educational roles within the trust. The post is designed to allow full time educational activities but includes time allowance to maintain clinical practice in your chosen speciality area for one day per week, at a level dependant on the applicant’s experience and qualification.

The post holder will be encouraged and supported to further their educational development through the formal study of medical education. Enrolment in a formal programme such as a postgraduate certificate would be supported and time allowed in the programme for study. Mentoring and development of FY3 Teaching Fellows as educators, providing guidance on…