Job summary
Are you a motivated doctor with a strong interest in medical education, leadership, and shaping the future of the medical workforce?
This is an exciting Leadership and Education Fellowship at University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust - a unique role that puts you at the forefront of innovation, education, and workforce development.
You will play a pivotal role in developing education and support structures for Locally Employed Doctors (LEDs) and Specialty and Associate Specialist (SAS) doctors, helping them on their journey to specialist registration and consultancy.
From designing simulation-based training to developing a digital learning platform, you'll create practical resources that directly impact professional development and patient care.
This fellowship is an opportunity to gain experience in leadership, educational design, and strategic workforce development - skills that will accelerate your own career.
Main duties of the job
We're seeking a motivated doctor with experience in medical education, including supervising, appraising, and teaching trainees, students, and healthcare professionals.
The ideal candidate will understand the unique experiences of LED and SAS doctors, be familiar with assessment methods that support learning and development, and work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams, valuing all contributions.
Key responsibilities include:
Resource Development: Create an online CESR/Portfolio Hub with specialty guidance, templates, checklists, and case studies
Education & Simulation: Design and deliver training in leadership, communication, teamwork, and ethics; provide formative assessments and feedback
Mentorship & Peer Support: Build a mentorship network linking LEDs/SAS doctors with consultants or successful CESR applicants and facilitate peer review and reflective practice groups
Workshops & Training: Organise sessions on reflective writing, portfolio building, CESR applications, and QI/Audit mapping
Workforce Planning: Identify CESR/portfolio pathway doctors and collaborate to create opportunities aligned with consultant-level competencies
Policy & Strategy: Draft Trust-level CESR support policy and advocate for its inclusion in job planning and CPD structures
About us
At UHSussex (UHSx), diversity is our strength, & we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness & experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, & can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) & a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients & staff with the same compassion & empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above & beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our candidate information pack & wellbeing programme,for staff which is extensive & designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching & training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us & throughout your career we will help you to grow & develop.We hope that in choosing UHSx you are choosing a long & happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make & feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application & the start of your journey with UHSx.
Candidate Information Pack: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a unique opportunity to shape and improve the professional development pathways for a key segment of the medical workforce, while gaining valuable experience in leadership, educational design, and strategic workforce development. This one-year fellowship is designed for a resident doctor (ST3+ or equivalent). The Fellow will:
- Lead the design and delivery of educational resources, simulation training, and a digital learning hub to support Locally Employed and SAS doctors on the CESR/GMC Portfolio Pathway
- Working closely with Medical Education and clinical leaders, the Fellow will help doctors identify, develop, and document the skills and evidence required by the GMC and Royal Colleges to achieve consultant-level recognition
- Coordinate mentorship, run portfolio workshops, and contribute to strategic workforce development across the Trust
- Have the opportunity to innovate new ways of learning and developing with the aim of improving the working lives and educational experience of LED and SAS Doctors
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a unique opportunity to shape and improve the professional development pathways for a key segment of the medical workforce, while gaining valuable experience in leadership, educational design, and strategic workforce development. This one-year fellowship is designed for a resident doctor (ST3+ or equivalent). The Fellow will:
- Lead the design and delivery of educational resources, simulation training, and a digital learning hub to support Locally Employed and SAS doctors on the CESR/GMC Portfolio Pathway
- Working closely with Medical Education and clinical leaders, the Fellow will help doctors identify, develop, and document the skills and evidence required by the GMC and Royal Colleges to achieve consultant-level recognition
- Coordinate mentorship, run portfolio workshops, and contribute to strategic workforce development across the Trust
- Have the opportunity to innovate new ways of learning and developing with the aim of improving the working lives and educational experience of LED and SAS Doctors
Person Specification
Professional Registration
Essential
Desirable
- Postgraduate medical education, leadership or management qualification (PGCert, Diploma, Masters)
Experience/ Qualifications
Essential
- Eligible to enter ST3+ training in chosen specialty
- Full Royal College Membership
- Breadth of experience in appraisal and medical education e.g. training and supervision of doctors, students and other healthcare professionals
- Knowledge of assessment methods
- Experience as a representative
- Experience of teaching & training, including medical trainees, students of all healthcare disciplines and allied health professionals
- Proven ability to contribute to effective multidisciplinary teams Positive attitude towards multiprofessional working
Desirable
- Experience in leadership or management within a formal role or as part of a team in related activity
- Evidence of teaching abilities - positive feedback and/or teaching observation
- Team or service-based quality improvement work as a project or part of a programme
Communication
Desirable
- Presentations at local, regional and national conferences
People Management and Development
Essential
- Evidence of understanding of management of change
Desirable
- Evidence of contribution to service development
Personal / Freedom to Act
Desirable
- Ability to take responsibility for own professional actions
Person Specification
Professional Registration
Essential
Desirable
- Postgraduate medical education, leadership or management qualification (PGCert, Diploma, Masters)
Experience/ Qualifications
Essential
- Eligible to enter ST3+ training in chosen specialty
- Full Royal College Membership
- Breadth of experience in appraisal and medical education e.g. training and supervision of doctors, students and other healthcare professionals
- Knowledge of assessment methods
- Experience as a representative
- Experience of teaching & training, including medical trainees, students of all healthcare disciplines and allied health professionals
- Proven ability to contribute to effective multidisciplinary teams Positive attitude towards multiprofessional working
Desirable
- Experience in leadership or management within a formal role or as part of a team in related activity
- Evidence of teaching abilities - positive feedback and/or teaching observation
- Team or service-based quality improvement work as a project or part of a programme
Communication
Desirable
- Presentations at local, regional and national conferences
People Management and Development
Essential
- Evidence of understanding of management of change
Desirable
- Evidence of contribution to service development
Personal / Freedom to Act
Desirable
- Ability to take responsibility for own professional actions
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
Address
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Trust
Chichester/Worthing/Shoreham/Brighton/Haywards Heath
BN11 2DH
Employer's website
https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
