South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
Teaching Fellow - Surgery
The closing date is 26 November 2026

Job summary
Undergraduate
Medical Education requires committed and interested staff to enable students to make the most of the teaching opportunities available. We have 1 posts for motivated Surgical Teaching Fellows to join the team.

The role will involve supporting and developing undergraduate teaching while taking a lead in some of the more complex planning of the curriculum and delivery of key concepts for University of Sunderland Undergraduate Medical education within the Trust.

There are opportunities for the post holder to build on the existing curriculum to develop innovative and novel teaching approaches

This post offers the opportunity to gain broad experience within the undergraduate teaching team. There are no existing designated clinical sessions as the position is 100% teaching and is an 18 month fixed-term post

Main duties of the job
The main duties of the role include planning, delivery and evaluation of the undergraduate curriculum for medical students.

Candidates must have a full GMC registration, MBBS qualification (or equivalent) and have completed the Foundation Programme. They should be able to work as effectively as part of a team with both autonomous as well as delegated responsibilities. Prior involvement in undergraduate or other structured teaching is useful as the role involves being able to take a lead in teaching and learning activities, ensuring effective time management and having great organisational skills.

Candidates should have worked clinically in a surgery role as this knowledge is essential, as well as having good communication and interpersonal skills.

Previous experience of working as a Doctor in an NHS setting is essential.

Successful candidates must have an interest in the specialty for which they are applying and be fully registered with the GMC.

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.

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Details
Date posted: 12 November 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Specialty registrar
Salary: £55,355 a year
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 18 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: C9155-CRMD-1126-40
Job locations: Sunderland Royal Hospital, Kayll Road, Sunderland, SR4 7TP, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
Teaching Fellow - Surgery
This Vacancy is only available to current employees of STSFT and doctors employed by Lead Employer Trust
Fixed Term Post until 1st August 2028
To support and develop multidisciplinary undergraduate teaching across the University of Sunderland medical schools curricula. The post holder will be expected to teach across a wide range of surgical specialties.
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Person Specification
Skills, knowledge and aptitude
Essential

• Overview knowledge of the undergraduate curriculum from University of Sunderland/ Newcastle University
• Can provide evidence of effective communication skills
• Can provide evidence of ability to organise and prioritise complex demands
• Can evidence working in a multi-disciplinary team
• Can evidence reflective practice
• Demonstrates flexibility to respond to changing service needs

Desirable

• Demonstrates experience of using simulation equipment in the delivery of training

Personal Skills
Essential

• Enthusiasm for education
• Can evidence excellent communication skills
• Can demonstrate the ability to work under pressure
• Committed to good team working and relationships
• Demonstrates initiative in the workplace and is able to work autonomously when needed
• Evidences a caring attitude to patients and a commitment to patient safety

Qualifications
Essential

• MBBS or equivalent qualification
• Successful completion of the Foundation Programme or equivalent OR completion of F2 by the start of post
• Full GMC registration with a licence to practice

Desirable

• University approved teaching qualification / Certificate in Medical Education
• Post graduate qualification

Experience
Essential

• Experience of working as a doctor in the NHS
• Previous experience of delivery and support of undergraduate teaching
• Understanding of clinical governance and a readiness to accept and acknowledge the responsibilities it implies.
• Ability to use an evidence base and clinical audit to support decision making

Desirable

• Post Foundation Programme clinical experience
• Evidences ability to use IT to support education delivery

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.
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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Sunderland Royal Hospital, Kayll Road, Sunderland, SR4 7TP, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.stsft.nhs.uk

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Clinical Nurse Director, Ashley Powell, ashley.powell2@nhs.net