South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

Education Fellow ENT

The closing date is 27 May 2025

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for appointment to a Trust grade educational fellow in Otolaryngology in Sunderland. The remit of the post will be both clinical and teaching and is open to candidates fully registered with the GMC at time of commencing role or equivalent. It would suit trainees seeking opportunities to enhance their careers, for trainees to study for higher professional exams or higher Speciality level trainees.

The successful candidate will be supported in their learning and development by the otolaryngology consultants and by the postgraduate team supporting undergraduate education at the University of Sunderland. The successful candidate will join the ENT team, supporting the junior doctors and joining the middle grade tier. The indicative timetable includes 2 clinics and 2 supervised theatre sessions for ENT, 2 sessions supporting education within the department and supporting the undergraduate curriculum. They will have 1 session a week to undertake the Postgraduate certificate in medical education.

The Fellow will take part in the Otolaryngology second on call non-resident Registrar rota 1:7.

This is a fixed term post for 12 months until August 2026.

Main duties of the job

This is a Trust grade appointment for trainees seeking opportunities to enhance their careers, for trainees to study for higher professional exams or higher-level specialty trainees.

Clinical

Two clinic sessions and two theatre sessions to be arranged flexibly according to individuals experience and training needs. Attendance at ward round when on call or on clinical days is expected. To participate in the Otolaryngology middle grade second on call cover with a 1:7 overall intensity and HOT week registrar cover.

Teaching

The post holder will be part of a team delivering the clinical teaching relating to the undergraduate medical Curriculum Sunderland Medical School. This will involve support in delivering generic medical skills training and specialty specific otolaryngology training 1 day a week on average.

There will be an exciting opportunity to undertake a project relating to the strategic development of the curriculum for otolaryngology training at Sunderland Medical School. This will be supported by the Director of Undergraduate Clinical Studies.

The successful candidate will have a fully funded place for the postgraduate certificate of medical education and will be supported with a day a week for this including access to the teaching programme.

We anticipate 1 educational session per week to support otolaryngology departmental education and further 1 session for administration and other projects. This aspect of the role will be supported by an educational supervisor.

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.

Details

Date posted

13 May 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty registrar

Salary

£61,825 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

C9155-GSMD-0525-21

Job locations

Sunderland Royal Hospital

Kayll Road

Sunderland

SR47TP


Job description

Job responsibilities

PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.

The remit of the post will be both Clinical and Teaching. This is a Trust grade appointment for trainees seeking opportunities to enhance their careers, for trainees to study for higher professional exams or higher level specialty trainees.

Clinical

  • Four clinical sessions to be arranged flexibly according to individuals experience and training needs. This will be split between 2 clinic sessions and two theatre sessions. Attendance at ward round when on call or on clinical days is expected.
  • To participate in the Otolaryngology middle grade second on call cover with a 1:7 overall intensity and HOT week registrar cover.
  • Responsible to the Clinical Director in H&N.

Teaching

  • The post holder will be part of a team delivering the clinical teaching relating to the undergraduate medical Curriculum Sunderland Medical School. This will involve support in delivering generic medical skills training and specialty specific otolaryngology training. This will be for 1 day a week on average.
  • There will be an exciting opportunity to undertake a project relating to the strategic development of the curriculum for otolaryngology training at Sunderland Medical School.
  • This will be supported by the Director of Undergraduate studies (currently Dr Rachael Perowne).
  • The successful candidate will have a fully funded place for the postgraduate certificate of medical education and will be supported with a day a week for this including access to the teaching programme.
  • We anticipate 1 educational session per week to support otolaryngology departmental education and further 1 session for administration and other projects. This aspect of the role will be supported by Miss Helen Cocks (ENT Consultant) who will act as educational supervisor.

Job description

Job responsibilities

PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.

The remit of the post will be both Clinical and Teaching. This is a Trust grade appointment for trainees seeking opportunities to enhance their careers, for trainees to study for higher professional exams or higher level specialty trainees.

Clinical

  • Four clinical sessions to be arranged flexibly according to individuals experience and training needs. This will be split between 2 clinic sessions and two theatre sessions. Attendance at ward round when on call or on clinical days is expected.
  • To participate in the Otolaryngology middle grade second on call cover with a 1:7 overall intensity and HOT week registrar cover.
  • Responsible to the Clinical Director in H&N.

Teaching

  • The post holder will be part of a team delivering the clinical teaching relating to the undergraduate medical Curriculum Sunderland Medical School. This will involve support in delivering generic medical skills training and specialty specific otolaryngology training. This will be for 1 day a week on average.
  • There will be an exciting opportunity to undertake a project relating to the strategic development of the curriculum for otolaryngology training at Sunderland Medical School.
  • This will be supported by the Director of Undergraduate studies (currently Dr Rachael Perowne).
  • The successful candidate will have a fully funded place for the postgraduate certificate of medical education and will be supported with a day a week for this including access to the teaching programme.
  • We anticipate 1 educational session per week to support otolaryngology departmental education and further 1 session for administration and other projects. This aspect of the role will be supported by Miss Helen Cocks (ENT Consultant) who will act as educational supervisor.

Person Specification

Eligibility

Essential

  • Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment (2) and hold a current licence to practice. (3)
  • Evidence of achievement of foundation competences from a UKFPO affiliated Foundation programme or equivalent by time of appointment (2) in line with GMC standards/good medical practice including:
  • Good Clinical Care.
  • Maintaining good medical practice.
  • Good relationships and communication with patients.
  • Good working relationships with colleagues.
  • Good teaching and training.
  • Professional behaviour and probity.
  • Delivery of good acute clinical care.
  • Evidence of achievement of CT/ST1 competences in Surgery/Medicine at time of appointment (2) & CT/ST2 competences in Surgery/Medicine by time of appointment, supported by evidence from work-based assessments of clinical performance (DOPS, Mini-CEX, CBD, ACAT) and multisource feedback or equivalent.
  • Eligibility to work in the UK.

Health

Essential

  • Meets professional health requirements (in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice).

Language Skills

Essential

  • All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues demonstrated by one of the following:
  • That applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English; or
  • Have achieved the following scores in the academic international English Language Testing System (IELTS) in a single sitting within 24 months at time of application overall 7, Speaking 7, Listening 7, Reading 7, Writing 7.
  • If applicants believe they have adequate communication skills but do not fit into one of these examples they must provide supporting evidence.

Fitness to Practise

Essential

  • Is up to date and fit to practise safely.

Qualifications

Essential

  • MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
  • Successful completion of MRCS pat A and DOHNS.
Person Specification

Eligibility

Essential

  • Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment (2) and hold a current licence to practice. (3)
  • Evidence of achievement of foundation competences from a UKFPO affiliated Foundation programme or equivalent by time of appointment (2) in line with GMC standards/good medical practice including:
  • Good Clinical Care.
  • Maintaining good medical practice.
  • Good relationships and communication with patients.
  • Good working relationships with colleagues.
  • Good teaching and training.
  • Professional behaviour and probity.
  • Delivery of good acute clinical care.
  • Evidence of achievement of CT/ST1 competences in Surgery/Medicine at time of appointment (2) & CT/ST2 competences in Surgery/Medicine by time of appointment, supported by evidence from work-based assessments of clinical performance (DOPS, Mini-CEX, CBD, ACAT) and multisource feedback or equivalent.
  • Eligibility to work in the UK.

Health

Essential

  • Meets professional health requirements (in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice).

Language Skills

Essential

  • All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues demonstrated by one of the following:
  • That applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English; or
  • Have achieved the following scores in the academic international English Language Testing System (IELTS) in a single sitting within 24 months at time of application overall 7, Speaking 7, Listening 7, Reading 7, Writing 7.
  • If applicants believe they have adequate communication skills but do not fit into one of these examples they must provide supporting evidence.

Fitness to Practise

Essential

  • Is up to date and fit to practise safely.

Qualifications

Essential

  • MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
  • Successful completion of MRCS pat A and DOHNS.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Sunderland Royal Hospital

Kayll Road

Sunderland

SR47TP


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Sunderland Royal Hospital

Kayll Road

Sunderland

SR47TP


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

ENT Consultant

Mark Williams

mwilliams31@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

13 May 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty registrar

Salary

£61,825 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

C9155-GSMD-0525-21

Job locations

Sunderland Royal Hospital

Kayll Road

Sunderland

SR47TP


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