South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

Teaching Fellow (Surgery)

The closing date is 23 March 2026

Job summary

This Vacancy is only available to current employees of STSFT and doctors employed by Lead Employer Trust.

If you are a teaching fellow entering your third year as a teaching fellow, you will need to have worked 168 clinical hours in the last 24 months and have a successful annual appraisals.

Undergraduate Medical Education requires committed and interested staff to enable students to make the most of the teaching opportunities available. We have 3 posts for motivated surgical Teaching Fellows to join the team.

The role will involve supporting and developing undergraduate teaching while taking a lead in some of the more complex planning of the curriculum and delivery of key concepts for Undergraduate Medical education (University of Sunderland or Newcastle University) within the Trust.

There are opportunities for the post holder to build on the existing curriculum to develop innovative and novel teaching approaches

This post offers the opportunity to gain broad experience within the undergraduate teaching team. There are no existing designated clinical sessions as the post is 100% teaching.

Main duties of the job

The main duties of the role include planning, delivery and evaluation of the undergraduate curriculum for medical students.

Candidates must have a full GMC registration, MBBS qualification (or equivalent) and have completed the Foundation Programme. They should be able to work as effectively as part of a team with both autonomous as well as delegated responsibilities. Prior involvement in undergraduate or other structured teaching is useful as the role involves beingable to take a lead in teaching and learning activities, ensuring effective time management and having great organisational skills.

Candidates should have worked clinically in a surgery role as this knowledge is essential, as well as having good communication and interpersonal skills.

Previous experience of working as a Doctor in an NHS setting is essential.

Successful candidates must have an interest in the specialty for which they are applying and be fully registered with the GMC.

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 us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.

The Trust employs around 8,746 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. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.If you use AI, and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.

Date posted

09 March 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£52,656 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

C9155-CRMD-0326-05

Job locations

Sunderland Royal Hospital

Kayll Road

Sunderland

SR4 7TP

South Tyneside Nhs Foundation Trust

Harton Lane

South Shields

Tyne And Wear

NE34 0PL

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description for full details

To support and develop multidisciplinary undergraduate teaching across the University of Sunderland and Newcastle University medical schools curricula. The post holder will be expected to teach across a wide range of surgical specialties

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description for full details

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

MBBS or equivalent qualification.
Successful completion of the Foundation Programme or equivalent OR completion of F2 by the start of post.
Full GMC registration with a licence to practice.

Desirable

University approved teaching qualification / Certificate in Medical Education.
Post graduate qualification.

Personal Skills

Essential

Enthusiasm for education.
Can evidence excellent communication skills.
Can demonstrate the ability to work under pressure.
Committed to good team working and relationships.
Demonstrates initiative in the workplace and is able to work autonomously when needed.
Evidences a caring attitude to patients and a commitment to patient safety.

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

Overview knowledge of the undergraduate curriculum from University of Sunderland/ Newcastle University.
Can provide evidence of effective communication skill.s
Can provide evidence of ability to organise and prioritise complex demands.
Can evidence working in a multi-disciplinary team.
Can evidence reflective practice.
Demonstrates flexibility to respond to changing service needs.

Desirable

Demonstrates experience of using simulation equipment in the delivery of training.

Experience

Essential

Experience of working as a doctor in the NHS.
Previous experience of delivery and support of undergraduate teaching.
Understanding of clinical governance and a readiness to accept and acknowledge the responsibilities it implies.
Ability to use an evidence base and clinical audit to support decision making.

Desirable

Post Foundation Programme clinical experience.
Evidences ability to use IT to support education delivery.

Clinical Specialty Skills

Essential

Wide range of recent experience in surgical and medical areas.
Competent in management of routine and emergency general medical / surgical patients.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

MBBS or equivalent qualification.
Successful completion of the Foundation Programme or equivalent OR completion of F2 by the start of post.
Full GMC registration with a licence to practice.

Desirable

University approved teaching qualification / Certificate in Medical Education.
Post graduate qualification.

Personal Skills

Essential

Enthusiasm for education.
Can evidence excellent communication skills.
Can demonstrate the ability to work under pressure.
Committed to good team working and relationships.
Demonstrates initiative in the workplace and is able to work autonomously when needed.
Evidences a caring attitude to patients and a commitment to patient safety.

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

Overview knowledge of the undergraduate curriculum from University of Sunderland/ Newcastle University.
Can provide evidence of effective communication skill.s
Can provide evidence of ability to organise and prioritise complex demands.
Can evidence working in a multi-disciplinary team.
Can evidence reflective practice.
Demonstrates flexibility to respond to changing service needs.

Desirable

Demonstrates experience of using simulation equipment in the delivery of training.

Experience

Essential

Experience of working as a doctor in the NHS.
Previous experience of delivery and support of undergraduate teaching.
Understanding of clinical governance and a readiness to accept and acknowledge the responsibilities it implies.
Ability to use an evidence base and clinical audit to support decision making.

Desirable

Post Foundation Programme clinical experience.
Evidences ability to use IT to support education delivery.

Clinical Specialty Skills

Essential

Wide range of recent experience in surgical and medical areas.
Competent in management of routine and emergency general medical / surgical patients.

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.