Time Out Of Programme Experience (OOPE) Fellowship In Primary Care Medical Education x2

About the role:

Imperial College London is seeking applications for two twelve-month OOPE Fellowships in Primary Care Medical Education starting August 2025, providing GP trainees with the unique opportunity to enhance their knowledge and skills in medical education.

What you would be doing:

You will be based within the multi-award winning Undergraduate Primary Care Education Unit, one of the largest of its kind in the UK. The team oversees the primary care placements in Phases 1 and 3 of the MBBS degree and contributes to the wider MBBS curriculum. You will be immersed within all aspects of the team’s activities, including contributing to the undergraduate primary care curriculum and developing skills and experience in curriculum design, development, implementation, assessment and evaluation. You will have access to the team’s unique model of educational support and development through the eCoPs (educational communities of practice). You will also have access to the department’s Medical Education Innovation and Research Centre (MEdIC).

You will widen their experience and develop the foundations for a career in medical education. At the end of the post, you will have gained a wide range of educational skills which will equip them for undergraduate and postgraduate education roles after qualification. You will work closely with the Faculty Development Lead who will provide educational and pastoral support and supervision over the year. You will be expected to participate generally in the Unit’s activities and may take on other duties relating to undergraduate primary care education in agreement with the Director of the Undergraduate Primary Care Education Unit.

What we are looking for:

• Current GP trainee in any NHS England Healthcare Education Workforce region completing ST2 at the end of July 2025
• Current satisfactory ARCP outcome on application
• Satisfactory ARCP on commencement of post confirming end of year ST2 sign off
• Broad-based clinical experience to date
• Demonstrable interest in medical education
• Effective organisational, planning and administrative skills
• Sound understanding of the organisation of general practice and current developments in primary care
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Able to work well individually and in a team
• Evidence of effective personal time management

What we can offer you:

• The opportunity to develop your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to continue science for humanity by sharing your passion and inspiring the next generation.
• Gain access to Imperial's top-tier Educational Development Unit, offering a wide range of tailored educational development services to meet your specific needs.
• Join a diverse and innovative learning and teaching community at an institution that values research-led educational provision.
• Sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 39 days off a year and generous pension schemes)
• Be part of a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources designed to support your personal and professional wellbeing.

Further Information

This is a full-time, fixed term role for one year.

If you require any further details on the role please contact:

Dr Sian Powell– sian.powell@impeial.ac.uk or

Ms Nadine Engineer – n.engineer@imperial.ac.uk

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