Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Medical Training Officer

The closing date is 27 October 2025

Job summary

This role provides high-quality, senior-level administrative support to the Medical Education team at Basildon Hospital. It is a varied and rewarding position, playing a key part in supporting the education and development of both postgraduate and undergraduate medical trainees.

Key responsibilities include coordinating weekly mandatory teaching programmes, managing applications for clinical placements (including clinical observers, medical careers placements, and elective students), and supporting the wider objectives of the Medical Education department.

You will work closely with a range of stakeholders including the Site Director of Medical Education (DME), Specialty Tutors, Undergraduate Sub-Deans, Senior Educators, Clinical Teaching Fellows, as well as colleagues in medical workforce, finance, partner medical schools, Royal Colleges, and NHS England East of England (NHS EoE).

The team also plays a vital role in supporting the continuous professional development of postgraduate doctors in training. Depending on departmental needs, you may be assigned responsibility for a specific portfolio within Medical Education, with duties tailored accordingly. While many core responsibilities are shared across roles, some tasks may be specific to the level of education (undergraduate or postgraduate) that you are supporting.

Main duties of the job

1. Communication

Provide administrative support across all areas of the Medical Education Office, including offering cover during periods of absence.

Respond to general enquiries in a professional and timely manner, ensuring clear and effective communication with colleagues, trainees, and external stakeholders.

2. Analytical and Planning

Share responsibility for the maintenance and regular updating of databases and systems across various medical education portfolios.

Support the coordination and planning of teaching programmes, placement schedules, and other key activities within the department.

3. Policy and Service Development

Ensure that all activities are carried out in line with Trust policies and procedures, as well as those relevant to the specific area of work.

Assist in the design and development of educational programmes in collaboration with Programme Leads and other key staff.

About us

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

Date posted

20 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

390-COR-BA-0596

Job locations

Basildon

Nethermayne

Basildon

SS16 5NL

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you looking for an exciting new role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you looking for an exciting new role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

oGCSE Grade A* to C/Level 4 or above

Desirable

o Degree o NVQ Level 4 o IT qualifications (e.g. ECDL) Medical Education experience

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

oAdvanced IT skills, Word, Excel and Outlook Track record of high level administration skills oAbility to compile large amounts of data to produce required reports oAttention to detail oTime management skills and ability to prioritise tasks

Desirable

Experience of working in the NHS

Communication Skills

Essential

oExcellent verbal and written communication skills at all levels oGood interpersonal skills in order to establish and maintain relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.

Desirable

Able to demonstrate skilled communication skills & Emotional Intelligence

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

oGCSE Grade A* to C/Level 4 or above

Desirable

o Degree o NVQ Level 4 o IT qualifications (e.g. ECDL) Medical Education experience

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

oAdvanced IT skills, Word, Excel and Outlook Track record of high level administration skills oAbility to compile large amounts of data to produce required reports oAttention to detail oTime management skills and ability to prioritise tasks

Desirable

Experience of working in the NHS

Communication Skills

Essential

oExcellent verbal and written communication skills at all levels oGood interpersonal skills in order to establish and maintain relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.

Desirable

Able to demonstrate skilled communication skills & Emotional Intelligence

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Basildon

Nethermayne

Basildon

SS16 5NL

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Basildon

Nethermayne

Basildon

SS16 5NL

Employer's website

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