South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Clinical Teaching Fellow -Surgery

The closing date is 08 February 2026

Job summary

This post offers an exciting opportunity to gain training and experience in surgical specialties and Medical Education. The aim of this post is to further develop and improve teaching of Undergraduate medical students within South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Prior experience of working and teaching within the NHS is essential for this post.

Applications are invited from registered medical practitioners for a Teaching post, the post holder(s) will be jointly supervised by the clinical and the undergraduate department. Close collaboration and flexible working between the departments is integral to the appointments, to balance clinical and teaching commitments. The post holder will be expected to contribute to work in the Surgical Departments and provide high quality care for patients. The post holder will be given the opportunity to undertake the Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Education.

The post is for 12 months and salary scale is the Locally Employed Doctors contract (2016). Those wishing to apply who are working at a higher grade than ST1/2 are welcome.

Main duties of the job

This post will allow the post holder to participate in clinical activities within the surgical departments one day a week. Fellows will also have a definite commitment to delivering and developing undergraduate teaching at all levels at South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The balance of teaching and clinical activity will be determined by the needs of the individual and the changing requirements over the academic year, but it is planned that at least one day will be spent in the clinical area each week. The post holder will also be expected to contribute to clinical research and mentoring and supervising medical students on a regular basis as well as contributing to end of stage examinations and in-course assessments.

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Date posted

04 February 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£52,656 to £65,048 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

328-CP-MED-7709602-B

Job locations

The James Cook University Hospital

Marton Road

Middlesbrough

TS4 3BW

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

Knowledge of a UK undergraduate curriculum
Proficiency in basic clinical skills

Qualifications and Training

Essential

Registered Medical Degree (MBBS or equivalent)
Successful completion of UK Foundation Programme or equivalent
GMC registration with a licence to practise at the time of application
ALS

Desirable

ATLS

Experience

Essential

Minimum of 12 months experience of working clinically as a doctor in the NHS
Experience of managing acutely unwell patients
Evidence of UK teaching experience
Experience in simulation-based teaching

Desirable

Evidence of teaching UK undergraduate medical students

Personal Attributes

Essential

Demonstration of interest in acute clinical specialties
Ability to lead and work within teams

Person Specification

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

Knowledge of a UK undergraduate curriculum
Proficiency in basic clinical skills

Qualifications and Training

Essential

Registered Medical Degree (MBBS or equivalent)
Successful completion of UK Foundation Programme or equivalent
GMC registration with a licence to practise at the time of application
ALS

Desirable

ATLS

Experience

Essential

Minimum of 12 months experience of working clinically as a doctor in the NHS
Experience of managing acutely unwell patients
Evidence of UK teaching experience
Experience in simulation-based teaching

Desirable

Evidence of teaching UK undergraduate medical students

Personal Attributes

Essential

Demonstration of interest in acute clinical specialties
Ability to lead and work within teams

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

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 Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The James Cook University Hospital

Marton Road

Middlesbrough

TS4 3BW

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The James Cook University Hospital

Marton Road

Middlesbrough

TS4 3BW

Employer's website

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