Job summary
This post is an appointment via the Medical Education Department at Southend University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and is primarily to support the postgraduate Foundation Teaching Programme. The postholder will be a member of the wider Clinical Teaching Fellows cohort. The role will be 100% Medical Education for a 12 month period.
This prestigious role may mean you are eligible for entry to the part-time taught PG Certificate in Medical Education and you will work closely with the Foundation TPD, Associate DME, CTF Site Lead, Medical Education Manager, Simulation Team and Foundation Administrators.
Your role will be due to start on 5th August 2026 and, as per the funding, will be a fixed term contract until 3rd August 2027.
Please note that the role may close early depending on the number of applications.
Interviews for this post will take place mid to late March 2026.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work closely alongside a team of Clinical Teaching Fellows, the Associate Undergraduate Dean, Clinical Teaching Fellow Lead, Foundation Training Programme Director, Medical Education Manager and Foundation Programme Administrators.
You will identify and manage any teaching skills gaps and work to address these through a structured provision as well as helping identify postgraduate doctors with particular needs.
Attendance at the monthly undergraduate operational meetings as well as quarterly faculty meetings, meetings at the medical schools as required and the monthly Medical Education Board.
- Your placement will be 12 months in Medical Education therefore, patient interaction will be incidental.
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.
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
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 4 years NHS experience
Grade
Essential
- Minimum Grade ST4
- MBBS/ GMC Registration
- Post-graduate experience of teaching
Desirable
- Post-graduate qualification in medical education would be desirable
Knowledge/teaching
Essential
- Able to contribute to teaching and learning of others in the clinical setting
Desirable
- Experience of collecting analysing and presenting data orally and in writing
Attitude
Essential
- Recognises stressful situations and responds appropriately
Desirable
- Evidence of leadership qualities
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 4 years NHS experience
Grade
Essential
- Minimum Grade ST4
- MBBS/ GMC Registration
- Post-graduate experience of teaching
Desirable
- Post-graduate qualification in medical education would be desirable
Knowledge/teaching
Essential
- Able to contribute to teaching and learning of others in the clinical setting
Desirable
- Experience of collecting analysing and presenting data orally and in writing
Attitude
Essential
- Recognises stressful situations and responds appropriately
Desirable
- Evidence of leadership qualities
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).
