Job summary We are delighted to offer the opportunity for dynamic, engaging and committed Teaching Fellows to join our team in Critical Care Medicine. This role will combine clinical duties in critical care with specific roles in medical education within the trust and supporting undergraduate education for Newcastle University Medical School. This teaching fellow post (ST1-2 equivalent) in Critical Care Medicine will be based in Critical Care across Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The post is available from 6 August 2025 for 12 months. Note this post is critical care only (no anaesthesia placements). The post is suitable for applicants who have completed foundation training (or equivalent),or have previous paid clinical experience within the NHS. 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. GMC registration with a full license to practice is required at time of application. Please read attached Job Description and Person Specification. Main duties of the job These posts are at core trainee level, and successful candidates will be expected to have completed foundation training and to be competent to work with indirect supervision. Prior experience in intensive care is desirable. 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. For an informal discussion and further information regarding the opportunity and Directorate, please contact: Claire Mitchell on telephone 0191 282 9815, or via email at Claire.mitchell3nhs.net. 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 16 April 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-TD-25-105 Job locations ITU Trust Fellows - FH Newcastle upon Tyne NE7 7DN Job description Job responsibilities Clinical: The post holder will take part in a full shift rota, along with other trainees, which provides 24-hour care for patients including weekends and night shifts. This includes: Immediate responsibility for care of up to 22 critical care patients Responsible for the admission and discharge of patients Liaising with other departments and specialties as appropriate Maintaining inpatient records, ordering routine and emergency investigations and receiving and reviewing their results. Managing routine and unexpected problems on the critical care unit as they arise Reviewing and admitting new admissions and referrals from both the emergency department and wards. Transfer of patient to radiology etc. as appropriate Compliance with trust and departmental protocols and guidelines 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 Assistant Director of Medical Education 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. The department has a strong teaching commitment to junior doctors. There is both formal and informal training as well as educational supervision and guidance for the postholders provided in each attachment. The individual critical care units run formal teaching as well as journal clubs, exam practice, self-directed learning and practical procedure teaching. The opportunity exists for the post-holder to attend educational sessions within other departments of the hospital. Formal study-leave to attend relevant regional and national courses, (allocation the same as for regional trainees) with reimbursement of expenses (according to the Trust policy and up to the annual limit) is provided. On both hospital sites support will be given in writing clinical guidelines, submitting original clinical articles for publication and for candidates wishing to take on higher qualifications, i.e exams. Research: There are no specific research duties in this post, however there are opportunities to take part in ongoing clinical trials and associate principal investigator roles. Administrative: Applicants must be registered with the General Medical Council, and available to start work on 06/08/25. This post can include attachments to Critical Care inRoyal Victoria Infirmary ward 38Royal Victoria Infirmary ward 18Freeman Hospital Critical Care Unit (ward 37)Note: this is a critical care-only post; there are NO placements in anaesthesia. Job description Job responsibilities Clinical: The post holder will take part in a full shift rota, along with other trainees, which provides 24-hour care for patients including weekends and night shifts. This includes: Immediate responsibility for care of up to 22 critical care patients Responsible for the admission and discharge of patients Liaising with other departments and specialties as appropriate Maintaining inpatient records, ordering routine and emergency investigations and receiving and reviewing their results. Managing routine and unexpected problems on the critical care unit as they arise Reviewing and admitting new admissions and referrals from both the emergency department and wards. Transfer of patient to radiology etc. as appropriate Compliance with trust and departmental protocols and guidelines 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 Assistant Director of Medical Education 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. The department has a strong teaching commitment to junior doctors. There is both formal and informal training as well as educational supervision and guidance for the postholders provided in each attachment. The individual critical care units run formal teaching as well as journal clubs, exam practice, self-directed learning and practical procedure teaching. The opportunity exists for the post-holder to attend educational sessions within other departments of the hospital. Formal study-leave to attend relevant regional and national courses, (allocation the same as for regional trainees) with reimbursement of expenses (according to the Trust policy and up to the annual limit) is provided. On both hospital sites support will be given in writing clinical guidelines, submitting original clinical articles for publication and for candidates wishing to take on higher qualifications, i.e exams. Research: There are no specific research duties in this post, however there are opportunities to take part in ongoing clinical trials and associate principal investigator roles. Administrative: Applicants must be registered with the General Medical Council, and available to start work on 06/08/25. This post can include attachments to Critical Care inRoyal Victoria Infirmary ward 38Royal Victoria Infirmary ward 18Freeman Hospital Critical Care Unit (ward 37)Note: this is a critical care-only post; there are NO placements in anaesthesia. Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential Primary Medical Qualification Full GMC registration with license to practice at time of application Desirable Post graduate intensive care qualification (or part) Postgraduate qualification (or part) in anaesthesia or medicine/emergency medicine, FRCA, MRCP Clinical Skills and Knowledge Essential Satisfactory completion of foundation training (or equivalent) Valid UK Resus Council Advanced Life Support Previous UK paid NHS clinical experience Evidence of excellent history & examination skills Able to formulate a working diagnosis Able to order appropriate investigations Knows when to appropriately seek assistance from a senior colleague Desirable Experience in Intensive care Experience in anaesthesia General medicine training Maintaining Clinical Competence Essential Written evidence of satisfactory training to date e.g. workplace assessments Suitable procedural skills Desirable Advanced airway skills Vascular access experience, arterial lines/CVC Teaching Essential Experience of teaching undergraduate medical students and Foundation Doctors Ability to teach clinical skills Desirable PGCert MED ED Teacher course (training the trainer etc) Evidence with teaching QI/Research/Audit Demonstrates an 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 Demonstratable evidence of audit/QIP experience Desirable Evidence of completion of project and change of practice Experience of research Completion of Good Clinical Practice Communication, Relationships and Working with Colleagues Essential IELTS) - Overall 7.5, (Speaking 7, Listening 7.5, Reading 7 Writing 7) or OET grade B (all areas) Or Full GMC registration already 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 Desirable IELTS overall 8 (Speaking 7, Listening 7.5, Reading 7 Writing 7) or OET grade A. or UK medical school qualification Personal Attributes Essential Alignment with the Trust's Core & Professional Values Flexible approach to service delivery A commitment to personal / unit CPD Full completion of application form Demonstrates a commitment to maintaining professional skills and knowledge relevant to the job Desirable Evidence of leadership skills IT literate Honesty, integrity, awareness of ethical dilemmas, respect for confidentiality Demonstrates a willingness to fully engage in appraisal Self-awareness and ability to accept and learn from feedback Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential Primary Medical Qualification Full GMC registration with license to practice at time of application Desirable Post graduate intensive care qualification (or part) Postgraduate qualification (or part) in anaesthesia or medicine/emergency medicine, FRCA, MRCP Clinical Skills and Knowledge Essential Satisfactory completion of foundation training (or equivalent) Valid UK Resus Council Advanced Life Support Previous UK paid NHS clinical experience Evidence of excellent history & examination skills Able to formulate a working diagnosis Able to order appropriate investigations Knows when to appropriately seek assistance from a senior colleague Desirable Experience in Intensive care Experience in anaesthesia General medicine training Maintaining Clinical Competence Essential Written evidence of satisfactory training to date e.g. workplace assessments Suitable procedural skills Desirable Advanced airway skills Vascular access experience, arterial lines/CVC Teaching Essential Experience of teaching undergraduate medical students and Foundation Doctors Ability to teach clinical skills Desirable PGCert MED ED Teacher course (training the trainer etc) Evidence with teaching QI/Research/Audit Demonstrates an 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 Demonstratable evidence of audit/QIP experience Desirable Evidence of completion of project and change of practice Experience of research Completion of Good Clinical Practice Communication, Relationships and Working with Colleagues Essential IELTS) - Overall 7.5, (Speaking 7, Listening 7.5, Reading 7 Writing 7) or OET grade B (all areas) Or Full GMC registration already 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 Desirable IELTS overall 8 (Speaking 7, Listening 7.5, Reading 7 Writing 7) or OET grade A. or UK medical school qualification Personal Attributes Essential Alignment with the Trust's Core & Professional Values Flexible approach to service delivery A commitment to personal / unit CPD Full completion of application form Demonstrates a commitment to maintaining professional skills and knowledge relevant to the job Desirable Evidence of leadership skills IT literate Honesty, integrity, awareness of ethical dilemmas, respect for confidentiality Demonstrates a willingness to fully engage in appraisal Self-awareness and ability to accept and learn from feedback 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). 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). Employer details Employer name The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address ITU Trust Fellows - FH Newcastle upon Tyne NE7 7DN Employer's website https://careers.nuth.nhs.uk/why-us (Opens in a new tab)