Job summary
PLEASE NOTE This Vacancy is only available to current employees of STSFT and doctors employed by Lead Employer Trust based at STSFT.
This is a 12 months fixed term post from August 2026.
This exciting opportunity is designed for
doctors to develop experience in Emergency Medicine (EM) whilst pursuing a
funded Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Education. Clinical experience
afforded aligns to the objectives and curriculum of the Royal College of
Emergency Medicine. Successful applicants will be working alongside the
existing tier of EM Junior trainees and would spend 80% of their time working
in the Emergency Department and 20% of their time completing the Postgraduate
Certificate and leading on some of the departments in-house teaching
programmes.
Main duties of the job
The Trust has Emergency Departments at
both Sunderland Royal Hospital and South Tyneside Hospital with the department
at Sunderland benefiting from 24/7 registrar presence and 16 hours of ED
consultant supervision, 7 days per week. There is a well-established programme
for induction as well as Emergency Clinical Practitioner, Resident Doctor and
Registrar teaching programmes. Each department has access to Point of Care
Ultrasound machines as well as low fidelity simulation and training equipment.
Clinical working time will be a combination of day, late and night shifts as
well as weekend working. Applicants will need to have an interest in pursuing a
career in an acute care specialty, have completed Foundation Programme training
with minimum of 4 month experience in Emergency Medicine and hold a valid
I/ALS. While prior experience with teaching is desirable it is not mandatory
and successful applicants will require motivation to self-direct completion of
the Postgraduate Certificate although supervision will be provided.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
- Full shift working pattern (45hrs) with clinical exposure and providing direct patient care in the Adult and Paediatric Emergency Departments and Urgent Treatment Centre. Supervision is provided by 24-hour middle grade cover, with consultant supervision provided 08:00-midnight, 7 days per week.
- The postholder will participate on the out of hours rota.
- The postholder will be responsible to the Clinical Director.
- The postholder will be part of an extensive team delivering clinical care to the Adult and Paediatric Emergency Department at Sunderland Royal Hospital with exposure to the Urgent Treatment Centre.
- The postholder will simultaneously gain experience in teaching utilising 20% of their hours to contribute to departmental teaching programmes and undertake the Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Education.
- The rota is designed to allow completion of teaching and training days. The department is also strongly supported by Allied Health Professionals, allowing an enhanced learning experience.
- Regular teaching sessions take place within the department. The post holder would also be expected to contribute towards these and to provide education and support to junior colleagues.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
- Full shift working pattern (45hrs) with clinical exposure and providing direct patient care in the Adult and Paediatric Emergency Departments and Urgent Treatment Centre. Supervision is provided by 24-hour middle grade cover, with consultant supervision provided 08:00-midnight, 7 days per week.
- The postholder will participate on the out of hours rota.
- The postholder will be responsible to the Clinical Director.
- The postholder will be part of an extensive team delivering clinical care to the Adult and Paediatric Emergency Department at Sunderland Royal Hospital with exposure to the Urgent Treatment Centre.
- The postholder will simultaneously gain experience in teaching utilising 20% of their hours to contribute to departmental teaching programmes and undertake the Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Education.
- The rota is designed to allow completion of teaching and training days. The department is also strongly supported by Allied Health Professionals, allowing an enhanced learning experience.
- Regular teaching sessions take place within the department. The post holder would also be expected to contribute towards these and to provide education and support to junior colleagues.
Person Specification
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Competence in Foundation Programme core skills (or equivalents).
- In-date ALS certificate (or equivalent).
Teaching / Research / Audit
Essential
- Evidence of involvement in teaching (undergraduate, postgraduate or with the multidisciplinary team).
Desirable
- Evidence of developing own teaching sessions / programmes.
- Evidence of evaluation of own teaching sessions to identify improvements for future.
Skills
Essential
- Good interpersonal and organisational skills.
- Familiarity with IT.
- Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team.
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent.
- Full GMC registration to the end of the post.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge equivalent to at least completion of Foundation Programme (or equivalent).
Desirable
- Demonstrate breadth of experience and awareness in and outside specialty/medicine.
Personality / Attitude
Essential
- Empathetic, confidential and non-judgmental approach.
- Shows enthusiasm, drive and initiative.
- Awareness of own limitations and when to ask for assistance.
- Punctuality.
- A clear desire to work in the Emergency Department.
Person Specification
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Competence in Foundation Programme core skills (or equivalents).
- In-date ALS certificate (or equivalent).
Teaching / Research / Audit
Essential
- Evidence of involvement in teaching (undergraduate, postgraduate or with the multidisciplinary team).
Desirable
- Evidence of developing own teaching sessions / programmes.
- Evidence of evaluation of own teaching sessions to identify improvements for future.
Skills
Essential
- Good interpersonal and organisational skills.
- Familiarity with IT.
- Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team.
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent.
- Full GMC registration to the end of the post.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge equivalent to at least completion of Foundation Programme (or equivalent).
Desirable
- Demonstrate breadth of experience and awareness in and outside specialty/medicine.
Personality / Attitude
Essential
- Empathetic, confidential and non-judgmental approach.
- Shows enthusiasm, drive and initiative.
- Awareness of own limitations and when to ask for assistance.
- Punctuality.
- A clear desire to work in the Emergency Department.
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).
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