Job summary Exciting opportunities have arisen for dynamic, engaging and committed Teaching Fellows to work in specific roles in Medical Education within the Trust to support undergraduate education for Newcastle University Medical School students. The post would suit trainees who have a special interest in Clinical Education and the post holders will have the opportunity to study for the Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Education. Applicants will have completed Foundation Training and / or Core Training. The post will provide a solid basis from which to apply for either a CT post or an ST post. The posts are available from Wednesday 06.08.25 - Tuesday 04.08.26 and you must have full GMC registration with a license to practice. You must have worked in the NHS for two years as of August 2025. Please read attached Job Description and Person Specification. Main duties of the job The individual will be expected to perform duties and take clinical responsibility to ST1-2 level. The duties of the post holder include supporting the delivery of high-quality medical education including the development, delivery and evaluation of courses. Clinical duties of the post holder will be post-specific. The Teaching Fellow posts span a variety of clinical areas and research domains within Newcastle-upon-Tyne Hospitals, with varied time allocated for clinical and teaching-based work within different posts (posts range from between 30% and 50% allocated teaching time). The clinical opportunities are dependent on the department and equivalent grade of the teaching fellow, however many posts offer ward-based experience, time to attend clinics and theatre lists, as well as the chance to be involved in or lead departmental teaching, audits and quality improvement projects. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you. Most medical specialties are represented by teaching fellows. For further information please contact Lewis Armstrong on 0191 21 25210 or via email lewis.armstrongnhs.net The closing date is Wednesday 12th February. About us Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the busiest, largest and most successful teaching NHS foundation trusts in the country, with around 16,000 staff and an annual income of £1 billion. We have a long history of providing high quality care, clinical excellence, and innovation in medical research regionally, nationally and internationally. We're also proud to be the second largest provider of specialised services in the country. This means we support people with a range of rare and complex medical, surgical and neurological conditions, cancers and genetic orders. Our staff oversee around 1.84 million patients 'contacts' each year, delivering high standards of healthcare. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and recognise the benefit in providing an inclusive environment. We value and respect the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects the communities we serve, and is equipped to deliver the best service to our patients. We welcome all applications irrespective of people's race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Date posted 03 February 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Doctor - other Salary £49,909 a year per annum pro rata Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 317-TF-25-036 Job locations Surgical Specialties - RVI/FH Newcastle upon Tyne NE7 7DN Job description Job responsibilities Teaching: The successful applicant will be responsible for delivering clinical teaching sessions to Newcastle University medical students attached to Newcastle Hospitals. The Trust has a role in the delivery of teaching to all 5 years of the undergraduate MBBS programme but most of the teaching will be delivered to students in years 3, 4 and 5. As well as delivering fixed commitments within the programme it is hoped Teaching Fellows will develop their own innovative ideas for clinical teaching during their time with us. The Trust Undergraduate Team consists of a group of enthusiastic Clinicians under the leadership of Deputy Director of Medical Education (UG) Dr Ian Baxter, supported by Teaching Fellow Lead Dr Andrew Stanton and an invaluable team of administrative staff. We will offer support and supervision over the year as well as training and mentorship so that you develop your own teaching skills and understanding of wider issues in medical education. As well as being offered in-house induction and training, the post holder will also be supported to undertake a Certificate of Clinical Education as part of this post. For more information about Undergraduate Teaching and an overview of the Newcastle University MBBS degree programme visit http://www.ncl.ac.uk/mbbs/ or contact Dr Andrew Stanton: Andrew.Stantonnhs.net. Clinical: Specific clinical duties will vary depending on the speciality successful applicants are appointed to. Some posts involve an on-call commitment. Teaching fellow posts are available in the following medical specialities Speciality - Anticipated teaching commitment General Surgery - 30% Transplant Surgery - 30% Vascular Surgery - 30% Trauma and Orthopaedics - 30% ENT - 30% Personal Education: All staff are encouraged to learn from the extensive clinical education activities that take place in the Trust, and there are a number of weekly meetings that provide excellent educational opportunities. Successful applicants will be encouraged to study for the postgraduate certificate in clinical education. Administrative: Successful applicants will be expected to carry out all administrative tasks allocated to him/her by the Medical Education Manager, or clinical supervisor, including keeping of inpatient records, ordering investigations and receiving results. Research/Audit: The medical education department has a strong reputation for excellent medical education and there are many ongoing projects. The high volume of educational activity performed in the Trust ensures there is a vast opportunity to instigate and perform research/audit projects. Such activity is encouraged and results presented at regional and national meetings. Job description Job responsibilities Teaching: The successful applicant will be responsible for delivering clinical teaching sessions to Newcastle University medical students attached to Newcastle Hospitals. The Trust has a role in the delivery of teaching to all 5 years of the undergraduate MBBS programme but most of the teaching will be delivered to students in years 3, 4 and 5. As well as delivering fixed commitments within the programme it is hoped Teaching Fellows will develop their own innovative ideas for clinical teaching during their time with us. The Trust Undergraduate Team consists of a group of enthusiastic Clinicians under the leadership of Deputy Director of Medical Education (UG) Dr Ian Baxter, supported by Teaching Fellow Lead Dr Andrew Stanton and an invaluable team of administrative staff. We will offer support and supervision over the year as well as training and mentorship so that you develop your own teaching skills and understanding of wider issues in medical education. As well as being offered in-house induction and training, the post holder will also be supported to undertake a Certificate of Clinical Education as part of this post. For more information about Undergraduate Teaching and an overview of the Newcastle University MBBS degree programme visit http://www.ncl.ac.uk/mbbs/ or contact Dr Andrew Stanton: Andrew.Stantonnhs.net. Clinical: Specific clinical duties will vary depending on the speciality successful applicants are appointed to. Some posts involve an on-call commitment. Teaching fellow posts are available in the following medical specialities Speciality - Anticipated teaching commitment General Surgery - 30% Transplant Surgery - 30% Vascular Surgery - 30% Trauma and Orthopaedics - 30% ENT - 30% Personal Education: All staff are encouraged to learn from the extensive clinical education activities that take place in the Trust, and there are a number of weekly meetings that provide excellent educational opportunities. Successful applicants will be encouraged to study for the postgraduate certificate in clinical education. Administrative: Successful applicants will be expected to carry out all administrative tasks allocated to him/her by the Medical Education Manager, or clinical supervisor, including keeping of inpatient records, ordering investigations and receiving results. Research/Audit: The medical education department has a strong reputation for excellent medical education and there are many ongoing projects. The high volume of educational activity performed in the Trust ensures there is a vast opportunity to instigate and perform research/audit projects. Such activity is encouraged and results presented at regional and national meetings. Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential Primary Medical Qualification Full GMC registration with a licence to practise At least 2 years of previous experience working in the NHS Foundation competencies or equivalent Desirable ALS/ATLS Clinical Skills and Knowledge Essential To be clear, fluent and articulate in communication in English Good history & examination skills Knows when to appropriately seek assistance from a senior colleague Desirable Experience and interest in the specialty Maintaining Clinical Competence Essential Written evidence of satisfactory training to date e.g. logbooks Teaching Essential Experience of teaching undergraduate medical students & Foundation Doctors Desirable PGCert MED ED Teaching course (training the trainer etc) Evidence with teaching QI/research/audit Evidence of leadership roles in education Demonstrates understanding of Newcastle Medical School Undergraduate Curriculum Evidence of contribution to Medical Student assessment Evidence of feedback from teaching Evidence of contribution to curriculum design (for example, development of course material) Clinical Governance, Audit and Research Essential Experience of undertaking audit projects/ QI projects Desirable Presentation of completed audit projects at local or national meetings Evidence of educational QIP/ research Communication, Relationships and Working with Colleagues Essential Ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and other people within a team Ability to work as a team with professional colleagues in all disciplines Personal Attributes Essential Alignment with the Trust's Values Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential Primary Medical Qualification Full GMC registration with a licence to practise At least 2 years of previous experience working in the NHS Foundation competencies or equivalent Desirable ALS/ATLS Clinical Skills and Knowledge Essential To be clear, fluent and articulate in communication in English Good history & examination skills Knows when to appropriately seek assistance from a senior colleague Desirable Experience and interest in the specialty Maintaining Clinical Competence Essential Written evidence of satisfactory training to date e.g. logbooks Teaching Essential Experience of teaching undergraduate medical students & Foundation Doctors Desirable PGCert MED ED Teaching course (training the trainer etc) Evidence with teaching QI/research/audit Evidence of leadership roles in education Demonstrates understanding of Newcastle Medical School Undergraduate Curriculum Evidence of contribution to Medical Student assessment Evidence of feedback from teaching Evidence of contribution to curriculum design (for example, development of course material) Clinical Governance, Audit and Research Essential Experience of undertaking audit projects/ QI projects Desirable Presentation of completed audit projects at local or national meetings Evidence of educational QIP/ research Communication, Relationships and Working with Colleagues Essential Ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and other people within a team Ability to work as a team with professional colleagues in all disciplines Personal Attributes Essential Alignment with the Trust's Values 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 The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Surgical Specialties - RVI/FH Newcastle upon Tyne NE7 7DN Employer's website https://careers.nuth.nhs.uk/why-us (Opens in a new tab)