South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

Emergency Medicine Ultrasound Fellow

The closing date is 23 February 2026

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Job summary

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

This exciting opportunity is designed for doctors to develop experience in Emergency Medicine(EM) whilst pursuing a funded Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Ultrasound at the Universityof Teesside.

Clinical experience afforded aligns to the objectives and curriculum of the RoyalCollege of Emergency Medicine. Successful applicants will be working alongside the existing tierof EM Junior trainees and would spend 80% of their time working in the Emergency Departmentand 20% of their time completing the Postgraduate Certificate which provides ultrasound skillsin Core Emergency Medicine equivalent to a Level 1 course as well as the opportunity to pursueadditional clinical modules such as shock/echo or hepato-biliary/renal ultrasound.

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 middle grade 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, Junior Doctor and Middle Grade 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 point of care ultrasound 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. Salary will be dependent on skills and experience.

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.

Details

Date posted

09 February 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-MDMD-0226-02

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

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 a minimum of 4 months experience in Emergency Medicine and hold a valid ALS. While prior experience with point of care ultrasound is desirable it is not mandatory and successful applicants will require motivation to self-direct completion of the Postgraduate Certificate.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description for full details

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 a minimum of 4 months experience in Emergency Medicine and hold a valid ALS. While prior experience with point of care ultrasound is desirable it is not mandatory and successful applicants will require motivation to self-direct completion of the Postgraduate Certificate.

Person Specification

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

  • Ability to provide complete confidentiality.
  • Punctuality.
  • A clear desire and reason to work in Emergency Medicine/Acute Care.
  • Good communication skills (oral and written).
  • Good interpersonal, organisational and listening skills.
  • Ability to recognise the need for assistance.
  • Shows enthusiasm, drive and initiative.
  • Good basic general medical knowledge.
  • Appropriate defined level of clinical knowledge and clinical competence.
  • Shows knowledge of evidence-based.
  • Shows awareness of own limitations.

Desirable

  • Ability to research medical literature.
  • Information Technology skills.
  • Demonstrates use of evidence-based practice.

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in clinical risk management.
  • Evidence of audit experience
  • Understanding of principles and values of audit.

Desirable

  • Demonstrate breadth of experience and awareness in and outside specialty/medicine.
  • Specific understanding of own audit projects.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Full GMC registration to the end of the post.
  • MBBS or equivalent

Desirable

  • MRCEM primary

Personality/Attitude

Essential

  • Empathy.
  • Non-judgmental.
  • Enthusiasm for learning.
  • Awareness of own limitations.
  • Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team.

Clinical Skills

Essential

  • Competent to work under supervision.
  • Good manual dexterity and hand/eye coordination.

Teaching/Research

Essential

  • Willingness to be involved in undergraduate and appropriate postgraduate teaching.
  • Desire to make use of locally provided medical education.

Desirable

  • Evidence of exposure to different groups/teaching methods.
  • Research experience.
Person Specification

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

  • Ability to provide complete confidentiality.
  • Punctuality.
  • A clear desire and reason to work in Emergency Medicine/Acute Care.
  • Good communication skills (oral and written).
  • Good interpersonal, organisational and listening skills.
  • Ability to recognise the need for assistance.
  • Shows enthusiasm, drive and initiative.
  • Good basic general medical knowledge.
  • Appropriate defined level of clinical knowledge and clinical competence.
  • Shows knowledge of evidence-based.
  • Shows awareness of own limitations.

Desirable

  • Ability to research medical literature.
  • Information Technology skills.
  • Demonstrates use of evidence-based practice.

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in clinical risk management.
  • Evidence of audit experience
  • Understanding of principles and values of audit.

Desirable

  • Demonstrate breadth of experience and awareness in and outside specialty/medicine.
  • Specific understanding of own audit projects.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Full GMC registration to the end of the post.
  • MBBS or equivalent

Desirable

  • MRCEM primary

Personality/Attitude

Essential

  • Empathy.
  • Non-judgmental.
  • Enthusiasm for learning.
  • Awareness of own limitations.
  • Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team.

Clinical Skills

Essential

  • Competent to work under supervision.
  • Good manual dexterity and hand/eye coordination.

Teaching/Research

Essential

  • Willingness to be involved in undergraduate and appropriate postgraduate teaching.
  • Desire to make use of locally provided medical education.

Desirable

  • Evidence of exposure to different groups/teaching methods.
  • Research experience.

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.

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.

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

SR4 7TP


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

SR4 7TP


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

EM Consultant

Chris Hawkins

christopher.hawkins@nhs.net

01915656256

Details

Date posted

09 February 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-MDMD-0226-02

Job locations

Sunderland Royal Hospital

Kayll Road

Sunderland

SR4 7TP


South Tyneside Nhs Foundation Trust

Harton Lane

South Shields

Tyne And Wear

NE34 0PL


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