South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

Undergraduate Coordinator

The closing date is 11 July 2025

Job summary

The Medical Undergraduate Team have an exciting opportunity within South Tyneside and Sunderland Foundation Trust to appoint an Undergraduate Co-ordinator. The Undergraduate Co-ordinator will work alongside Teaching Fellows and Clinical Educators to facilitate the delivery of the University of Sunderland Medical School Curriculum.

We are available to meet prospective candidates and give them the opportunity to visit the department and meet colleagues with whom they will be working. We find this helps candidates to gain a greater understanding of the department and the post and to find out if they would be happy joining our team.

Main duties of the job

Medical Education is a dynamic and fast paced environment, and the post holder will be expected to work to tight timeframes, organise their own workload and be able to prioritise tasks. Candidates must have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal and be flexible and committed to team working.

The post is full time over a 5-day week with the potential for flexible working arrangements. The job will be based at the Sunderland site but the post holder will be expected to travel to South Tyneside District Hospital, when the job requires.

Working and supporting the Undergraduate Manager to successfully implement, maintain and further develop the University of Sunderland MBchB curriculum within the Trust. This will include data collection and basic analysis to identify student capacity in the clinical areas.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate that their level of skill and experience reflect the requirements in the job description and person specification

About us

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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.

The Trust employs around 8,600 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements. The Trust will not accept applications which are found to be AI generated.

Details

Date posted

27 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£26,530 to £29,114 a year £27,485 - £30,162 (25/26 pay award pending)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

C9155-CRAC-0625-49

Job locations

Sunderland Royal Hospital

Kayll Road

Sunderland

SR4 7TP


Job description

Job responsibilities

The Medical Education Department is responsible for the provision and quality control of undergraduate and postgraduate medical education to meet national requirements for training, with the purpose improving standards of patient care.

Led by the Director of Medical Education (DME), Clinical Tutors and Medical Education Manager (MEM) the department works towards improving and assuring quality of undergraduate and postgraduate medical teaching and learning that is provided within the Trust and aims to improve teaching and lifelong learning.

The post holder will fulfil a key administration role to ensure the delivery of an effective medical education service to the highest quality and standards in line with the requirements of the Trust, GMC and Health Education England. Directly providing comprehensive day-to-day support and administration to some training programmes the post holder will support the Director of Undergraduate Clinical Studies, college tutor/training programme directors in the delivery of education to specific groups of doctors and will ensure the competencies are delivered appropriately. Working and supporting the Undergraduate Manager to successfully implement, maintain and further develop the University of Sunderland MBchB curriculum within the Trust. This will include data collection and basic analysis to identify student capacity in the clinical areas.

PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE

Please note the Trust are not able to offer Skilled Worker Sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the UKVI threshold requirements. Applicants are requested to consider this when making their application. Please visit Gov.UK for further information

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Medical Education Department is responsible for the provision and quality control of undergraduate and postgraduate medical education to meet national requirements for training, with the purpose improving standards of patient care.

Led by the Director of Medical Education (DME), Clinical Tutors and Medical Education Manager (MEM) the department works towards improving and assuring quality of undergraduate and postgraduate medical teaching and learning that is provided within the Trust and aims to improve teaching and lifelong learning.

The post holder will fulfil a key administration role to ensure the delivery of an effective medical education service to the highest quality and standards in line with the requirements of the Trust, GMC and Health Education England. Directly providing comprehensive day-to-day support and administration to some training programmes the post holder will support the Director of Undergraduate Clinical Studies, college tutor/training programme directors in the delivery of education to specific groups of doctors and will ensure the competencies are delivered appropriately. Working and supporting the Undergraduate Manager to successfully implement, maintain and further develop the University of Sunderland MBchB curriculum within the Trust. This will include data collection and basic analysis to identify student capacity in the clinical areas.

PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE

Please note the Trust are not able to offer Skilled Worker Sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the UKVI threshold requirements. Applicants are requested to consider this when making their application. Please visit Gov.UK for further information

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of ability to work as part of a team and independently on own initiative.
  • Experience of working in a challenging administrative environment with ability to escalate issues when necessary.
  • Sound knowledge and understanding in the use and maintenance of databases.
  • Experience of report writing/minute taking.
  • Data collection and basic analysis.
  • Demonstrable knowledge of Microsoft Office Packages.
  • Experience of service improvement/ project planning

Desirable

  • Knowledge of Medical Education
  • Experience of working in NHS or health sector organisation.

Physical skills

Essential

  • Moving and handling
  • Ability to sit at workstation to perform the post.
  • Concentration required for checking data and computer inputting.
  • Ability to meet the travel requirements of the post

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

  • Excellent communication skills across a wide range of stakeholders.
  • Ability to interact effectively with all levels of staff.
  • Excellent organisation, administrative and time management skills.
  • Data collection and basic analysis
  • Adaptable/flexible approach to work.
  • Team player.
  • Demonstrate attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Able to work under pressure with interruptions, prioritising and managing own deadlines according to varying needs.
  • Able to demonstrate significant problem-solving skills

Desirable

  • Customer care qualification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ 3 administrative or equivalent knowledge gained in an administrative/secretarial role.
  • 5 GCSEs grade A-D (9-4) including Numeracy and Literacy or equivalent.
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of ability to work as part of a team and independently on own initiative.
  • Experience of working in a challenging administrative environment with ability to escalate issues when necessary.
  • Sound knowledge and understanding in the use and maintenance of databases.
  • Experience of report writing/minute taking.
  • Data collection and basic analysis.
  • Demonstrable knowledge of Microsoft Office Packages.
  • Experience of service improvement/ project planning

Desirable

  • Knowledge of Medical Education
  • Experience of working in NHS or health sector organisation.

Physical skills

Essential

  • Moving and handling
  • Ability to sit at workstation to perform the post.
  • Concentration required for checking data and computer inputting.
  • Ability to meet the travel requirements of the post

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

  • Excellent communication skills across a wide range of stakeholders.
  • Ability to interact effectively with all levels of staff.
  • Excellent organisation, administrative and time management skills.
  • Data collection and basic analysis
  • Adaptable/flexible approach to work.
  • Team player.
  • Demonstrate attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Able to work under pressure with interruptions, prioritising and managing own deadlines according to varying needs.
  • Able to demonstrate significant problem-solving skills

Desirable

  • Customer care qualification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ 3 administrative or equivalent knowledge gained in an administrative/secretarial role.
  • 5 GCSEs grade A-D (9-4) including Numeracy and Literacy or equivalent.

Employer details

Employer name

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Sunderland Royal Hospital

Kayll Road

Sunderland

SR4 7TP


Employer's website

https://www.stsft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Sunderland Royal Hospital

Kayll Road

Sunderland

SR4 7TP


Employer's website

https://www.stsft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Undergraduate Services Manager

Leanne Taylor

leanne.taylor39@nhs.net

01915656256

Details

Date posted

27 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£26,530 to £29,114 a year £27,485 - £30,162 (25/26 pay award pending)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

C9155-CRAC-0625-49

Job locations

Sunderland Royal Hospital

Kayll Road

Sunderland

SR4 7TP


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