GP Education Fellow

The University of Plymouth Peninsula Medical School is seeking to appoint a GP Education Fellow. This post would be suitable for someone with a keen interest in medical education who has recently completed GP speciality training. You will work at the Peninsula Medical School contributing to delivering the undergraduate curriculum, promoting General Practice to Undergraduates and liaising with the GP Specialist trainees locally.

This is a part-time, fixed-term position for 2 years, due to specialist experience, working 11.1 hours a week.

The role will be 2 sessions (one full day) per week at the Medical School with a 3rd session (half day) per week at Plymouth GP Vocational Training Scheme for a fixed term of 2 years. The post is a developmental education post.

You should have a good understanding of the principles of learning, professional and reflective practice and be passionate about medical education. This post would ideally suit a newly qualified GP who is looking to develop their educational skills and contribute to both undergraduate of medical students and post-graduate training of GPs.

For informal discussion of the role or for more information, please contact Dr Lucy Hillman, Community Sub Dean, by email lucy.hillman@plymouth.ac.uk.

Please demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement.

Closing Date:  12 Midnight, Thursday 5 January 2023

Interviews are likely to take place on Wednesday 25 January 2023 at the John Bull Building, Peninsula Medical School, Plymouth Science Park, Derriford, Plymouth. 

All shortlisted candidates will be required to give a 5 minute presentation on “Developing links between GP speciality training and Medical Undergraduates to improve the profile of Primary Care”.

We offer a competitive salary package and a generous pension and holiday scheme. We also offer a range of other benefits, including ongoing development opportunities.

The Faculty of Health holds a Silver Athena Swan Award and the University holds a Bronze Athena SWAN Award which recognises commitment to advancing women’s careers in STEMM academia.

You must currently be registered with the following registration board: General Medical Council (GMC)

The University of Plymouth is a diverse, welcoming community where everyone makes a difference and is encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. To find out more about our inclusive community, initiatives such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter and our range of benefits / support mechanisms such as flexible working, staff networks and enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption leave please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages

We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups such as BAME/BIPOC and LGBT+.

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