South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

Midwife Teaching Fellow

The closing date is 18 July 2025

Job summary

We are looking to recruit a part-time Midwife Teaching Fellow to work in the Undergraduate Medical Education Department, as a member of the teaching team for the University of Sunderland Medical School.

This post offers an exciting opportunity for a Midwife to be a part of our dynamic multidisciplary team. We are committed to providing high quality education to the medical students and this post offers you a unique opportunity to broaden teaching and organisational experience within a progressive and supportive environment. The team consists of a variety of MDT members who work together across different specialites to ensure the curriculum is delivered efficiently and effectively for the medical students.

The post holder will have the opportunity to work both independently and as a part of a larger team. Teaching opportunities are dynamic and will allow the successful candidate to be creative and forward thinking.

We are available and happy to meet prospective applicants and give you the opportunity to visit the hospital and meet colleagues, in order to find out more about the educational environment/culture and help determine if you would be happy joining our team.

7.5 hours per week

Prospective applicants may contact:

Ashley Powell

Consultant Nurse Lecturer

Tel: (0191) 0191 565 6256

Email: ashley.powell1@nhs.net

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate must be registered with the NMC and have significant post-registration experience. The candidate must have a Degree in a health care or educational subject, be proficient in clinical skills assessment, have a good knowledge of the medical role and have experience of autonomous working in an MDT environment. Excellent communication, teaching and organisational skills are essential.

We would expect that the candidate would be able to take a lead in activities and ensure effective time management, prioritisation and organisation as required. Effective negotiation and interpersonal skills are important as is the ability to work under pressure, coping with more than one project at a time, meeting timescales and targets, working both independently and as part of a team. As well as this, a flexible attitude towards work is essential.

It is desirable for the candidate to have a recognised teaching qualification, as well as experience teaching in simulated learning environments. Experience with giving feedback and using feedback models is also desirable.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Director of Undergraduate Clinical Studies, the Clinical Nurse Lecturer, Consultant Block Leads and other Teaching Fellows. The post holder will work hours within the standard working week, and flexible working hours (as per Trust Policy) can be negotiated. Support and training will be given within the role.

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.

Date posted

04 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year £38,682 - £46,580 25/26 pay award pending, pro rata part time

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

C9155-CRNM-0725-04

Job locations

Sunderland Royal Hospital

Kayll Road

Sunderland

SR4 7TP

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

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Job description

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

NMC Registered midwife with experience of autonomous working
Degree in a health care related or educational subject
Demonstrable prior experience of teaching
Clinical skills or equivalent qualification or experience
Competence in use of standard IT (MS word, excel)

Desirable

Recognised teaching qualification (e.g. PGCE)
Competent in the use of advanced IT systems

Experience

Essential

Experience of and ability to work in a multi-professional team
Evidence of teaching experience in a learning environment
Recent clinical experience working in health care
Experience of workload management and autonomous decision making
Excellent communication skills
Evidence of professional development and revalidation
Awareness of current issues in healthcare, standards of professional practice and policy requirements

Desirable

Experience of training in/teaching simulation
Experience of giving feedback using feedback models
Experience of using virtual IT within a professional role
Experience with complex scheduling and timetabling

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

Demonstrable IT skills using a variety of presentation platforms
Effective communication and interpersonal skills
Demonstrable teaching skills
Good organisational ability
Understanding of Clinical Governance and awareness of NHS policy
Knowledge of the medial undergraduate curriculum
Ability to multitask and prioritise workload
Able to work as part of a team and as well as autonomously
Ability to work without supervision
Flexible attitude towards work

Desirable

Experience of clinical risk management
Experience of being involved in audit or research
Understanding of how medical curriculum is structured
Understanding of educational theory

Physical skills

Essential

Ability to undertake movement between teaching sites and departments.
Ability to sit at workstations as necessary to perform admin and teaching tasks
Able to set up and clear away teaching areas including equipment used in sessions
Moving and handling as per trust policy

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

NMC Registered midwife with experience of autonomous working
Degree in a health care related or educational subject
Demonstrable prior experience of teaching
Clinical skills or equivalent qualification or experience
Competence in use of standard IT (MS word, excel)

Desirable

Recognised teaching qualification (e.g. PGCE)
Competent in the use of advanced IT systems

Experience

Essential

Experience of and ability to work in a multi-professional team
Evidence of teaching experience in a learning environment
Recent clinical experience working in health care
Experience of workload management and autonomous decision making
Excellent communication skills
Evidence of professional development and revalidation
Awareness of current issues in healthcare, standards of professional practice and policy requirements

Desirable

Experience of training in/teaching simulation
Experience of giving feedback using feedback models
Experience of using virtual IT within a professional role
Experience with complex scheduling and timetabling

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

Demonstrable IT skills using a variety of presentation platforms
Effective communication and interpersonal skills
Demonstrable teaching skills
Good organisational ability
Understanding of Clinical Governance and awareness of NHS policy
Knowledge of the medial undergraduate curriculum
Ability to multitask and prioritise workload
Able to work as part of a team and as well as autonomously
Ability to work without supervision
Flexible attitude towards work

Desirable

Experience of clinical risk management
Experience of being involved in audit or research
Understanding of how medical curriculum is structured
Understanding of educational theory

Physical skills

Essential

Ability to undertake movement between teaching sites and departments.
Ability to sit at workstations as necessary to perform admin and teaching tasks
Able to set up and clear away teaching areas including equipment used in sessions
Moving and handling as per trust policy

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.