The British Geriatrics Society (BGS) is advertising for a healthcare professional to support the development of a new elearning course on rehabilitation for older people.
The BGS is now looking to expand our range of elearning courses, which are a comprehensive resource covering the skills, knowledge and behaviours expected of healthcare professionals involved in the health, care and support of older people, aligned to Tier 3 of the capabilities framework.
The work would be undertaken in coordination with the BGS’s Digital Education Manager and supported by an Expert Review Group (ERG) as a steering committee. There will also be support from our existing elearning partner, who will develop the materials for our elearning platform.
The Clinical Fellow will deliver key elements of the course content, coordinating inputs from subject matter experts and reviewing the course modules from a user perspective as to accessibility and suitability. You do not need to be an elearning expert to apply for this exciting role.
Background and context
The BGS Education and Training Committee, Finance Committee and Trustee Board agreed to fund the development of a series of elearning courses. You can see our current live courses on our website: https://www.bgs.org.uk/elearning
Over 16,000 healthcare professionals have accessed these courses to date. These are free to BGS members, but cost £150 for non-members and are accredited for 10 CPD credits by the RCP (London).
The role
The post will be for the duration of the project, which is provisionally estimated to be 6 - 7 months from initiation to delivery. The Clinical Fellow will need to ensure there is sufficient time available from their current role or training (approx. 180 hours/1 day a week).
They may be from any profession involved in delivering healthcare to older people and must be experienced in the delivery of rehabilitation services to older people.
Role purpose
The Clinical Fellows will lead the development of the course, directly delivering many of the activities and supporting/coordinating the work of others, all under the project goal of delivering an interactive, multi-chapter, comprehensive elearning course for a multidisciplinary Tier 3 audience. Further input into the course through the first 2 years of its life to accommodate feedback would also be appreciated.
Essential skills and experience required
- A minimum of six months’ time commitment, of approximately a day a week. This can be flexibly spread across the 6 - 7 months of the project
- An interest in improving the quality of education available to those healthcare professionals working with older people
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team that provides rehabilitation for older people
- Ability to manage projects and to drive progress
- Good communication skills, written and verbal
- Initiative and good organisational skills
- Experience of working collaboratively, inclusively and respectfully with colleagues
- Problem-solving, adaptability and creativity
- Applicants should be a member of the BGS or willing to join
You do not have to be an elearning expert to apply for this role.
Desirable skills and experience
- Experience leading or contributing to a Quality Improvement or research project
- Experience of working with intermediate and community care teams to deliver care in different settings
- Familiarity with BGS and other resources relevant to rehabilitation services for older people
- Prior experience in developing educational content
Funding
The total remuneration for this work will be £5,000.
This will be paid to the Clinical Fellow in instalments, as key project milestones are met.
Application process
Applicants are asked to submit a CV and a supporting statement of up to 400 words, outlining why they are applying for this role and what they would bring to it. The deadline for applications is 26 January 2026 9am.
Applications should be sent to Anthony Blackman (Digital Education Manager) via a.blackman@bgs.org.uk
Timeline:
- Application deadline Monday 26 January 2026 9am
- Interviews (20-30 min) week commencing early February 2026
- Appointment: to begin work in March 2026
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Clinical Fellow, Registrar, Advanced Clinical Practitioner or other experienced professional to work with the BGS to contribute to an important BGS workstream. It will also help you to develop skills, make contacts with experts and add to your personal portfolio.
