Time out of Programme Experience (OOPE) Fellowship in Primary Care Medical Education x 2
- Job number: MED06047
- Faculties: Faculty of Medicine
- Departments: School of Public Health
- Salary or Salary range: £57,075 - £64,619 per annum
- Location/campus: White City Campus - Hybrid
- Contract type work pattern: Full time - Fixed term
- Posting End Date: 3 Dec 2026
About the role
Imperial College London is seeking applications for two twelve-month OOPE Fellowships in Primary Care Medical Education, providing GP trainees who have completed their ST2 year with the unique opportunity to enhance their knowledge and skills in medical education.
What you would be doing
The post holders will broaden their experience and build foundations for a career in medical education, gaining skills to support future roles in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching. They will receive educational and pastoral supervision from the Faculty Development Lead, participate in Unit activities, and may take on additional duties in agreement with the Director.
The core duties of the post consist of teaching and examining medical students, curriculum planning, design, implementation and evaluation. Ongoing training is provided in house, and opportunities for external training and attending relevant conferences and meetings may also be available. These include courses provided by the Educational Development Unit (EDU), with the potential to apply for Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) where timelines allow.
What we are looking for
- Current GP trainee in any NHS England Healthcare Education Workforce region.
- Completed ST2 between 1 June - 1 Sept 2027 and not yet commenced ST3 year.
- Current satisfactory ARCP outcome on application.
- Satisfactory ARCP on commencement of post confirming end of year ST2 sign off
- Demonstrable interest in medical education.
- Evidence of formal teaching role and evaluation.
- Effective organisational, planning and administrative skills.
What we can offer you
- The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to use science for humanity by sharing your passion and inspiring the next generation.
- Gain access to Imperial's top-tier Educational Development Unit, which offers a wide range of tailored educational development services to meet your 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 43 days off a year and generous pension schemes).
- Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources to support your personal and professional wellbeing.
Further information
The post holders will be based in the multi-award-winning Undergraduate Primary Care Education Unit, one of the largest of its kind in the UK, fellows will contribute to MBBS teaching and assessment, gain experience in curriculum design and evaluation.
This is a full-time post (35 hours per week).
This role is for a fixed-term contract for 12 months.
If you require any further details about the role, please contact Dr Sian Powell - sian.powell@imperial.ac.uk
Please note that job descriptions are not exhaustive, and you may be asked to take on additional duties that align with the key responsibilities mentioned above.
We reserve the right to close the advert before the stated closing date, should we receive a high volume of applications. Please submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
If you have any general queries about this vacancy, please contact the hiring manager listed in the ‘Further Information’ section. Alternatively, you can contact the Recruitment Hub at recruitmenthub@imperial.ac.uk, and we will be happy to assist you.
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About Imperial
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