"Clinical Teaching Fellow"

Aston University - Medicine, Pharmacy & Biosciences

Location: Birmingham

Salary: £38,784 to £46,049 per annum (pro-rata) Grade: 08

Hours: Full Time

Contract Type: Fixed-Term/Contract

Placed On: 3rd March 2026

Closes: 16th March 2026

Job Ref: 0309-26

Location: Aston University Main Campus

Contract Type: Fixed Term (12 months)

Basis: Full Time

Interview Date: To be confirmed

We now offer an exciting opportunity for clinical trainees seeking experience and training within medical education. We seek a 7 FTE medically trained Clinical Teaching Fellow (CTF) to contribute to the delivery and management of an innovative undergraduate curriculum, to commence immediately. This post will not normally count towards the required clinical training.

Working within a supportive and dynamic multi-professional MBChB team, the post-holder will principally facilitate small group tutorials basic clinical skills to Years 1 and 2 but may also support medical school days in Years 3, 4 and 5. The CTF will also contribute to programme development, including electives and assistantships, admissions, and assessments, and act as a Personal Tutor. In addition, the postholder will have opportunities to develop their lecturing skills, create and use teaching resources, and contribute to the design, management and faculty development of the MBChB programme.

Full training and support will be provided along with comprehensive teaching materials. Post holders who intend to continue to a second year will be expected and supported to undertake the PG Certificate/Diploma/Masters in Higher Education provided by Aston University, depending on previous training; and there will be opportunities for collaborative evaluation or research projects.

It is essential that applicants have a passion for supporting undergraduate medical education, and an enthusiasm for cross-discipline working with colleagues in the University and NHS.

Application is open to those who have completed FY2 and/or core training and are not proceeding to specialty training this academic year. Potential applicants are advised to discuss their application with their Training Programme Director before applying. The School will work with successful applicants and local Trusts to help them continue with one clinical session per week.

We encourage informal discussion of the post before interview please contact Dr Claire Stocker at c.stocker@aston.ac.uk

What we offer:

• Aston University is a vibrant campus located within Birmingham city centre, which has excellent transport links via bus or train.
• Hybrid working is possible for this role, which means working both on campus and from home depending on the activity. Further information on hybrid working can be found here.
• Excellent training and development opportunities.
• A generous annual leave scheme with 30 days bookable leave and a further 13 days of bank holiday and University closure days.
• Great family-friendly policies.
• On-site gym and pool with discounted staff membership available.
• Further information on our Benefits and Rewards can be found here.

This role may meet the requirements for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship.

If you require sponsorship, Aston University will assess eligibility if you are shortlisted for the role.

Please note we are unable to confirm individual eligibility before shortlisting.

See here for more information on Skilled Worker visa eligibility: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa