Senior Paediatric Teaching Fellow

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 16 March 2026

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

If you are a teaching fellow entering their third year as a teaching fellow, you will need to have worked 168 clinical hours in the last 24 months, and have had successful annual appraisals.

Undergraduate Medical Education requires committed and interested staff to enable students to make the most of the teaching opportunities available. This post will be to work with the University of Sunderland.

The role will involve teaching alongside the current designated specialty teams while taking a leadership role within the team, supporting team professional development and student assessment processes. The successful candidates will also have the opportunity to study for the PG Certificate in Medical Education with designated study time.

This post offers the opportunity to gain broad experience within the undergraduate teaching team. There are no existing designated clinical sessions as the post is 100% teaching.

We are available to meet prospective applicants & give them the opportunity to visit the hospital and meet colleagues with whom they will be working. We find this helps candidates to gain a greater understanding of the department & the post and to find out if they would be happy joining our team.

Prospective applicants may contact:

Kerry Shaw

Paediatric Nurse Teaching Fellow

Tel:  Ext 42210

The main duties of the role include planning, delivery, and evaluation of the University of Sunderland undergraduate paediatric curriculum for medical students.

Candidates must have a MBBS qualification (or equivalent) and be appointed to a postgraduate speciality training programme in paediatrics and hold a National Training Number. The applicant should also have approval to take time out of programme from the Training Programme Director. They should be able to work 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.

Good paediatric knowledge is essential, as well as good communication and interpersonal skills, and previous experience of working as a Doctor in an NHS setting. Successful candidates must have an interest in the specialty for which they are applying and be fully registered with the GMC.

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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 work forces 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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PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE

To support and develop multidisciplinary undergraduate teaching across the University of Sunderland curriculum. The post holder will be expected to teach within paediatric teaching blocks and coordinate/plan teaching sessions. The Senior Teaching Fellow will also be expected to take an enhanced role in providing pastoral and wellbeing support to students, will participate in assessment, emendation and coordination and support with any additional leadership responsibilities within the team

• Successful completion of the Foundation Programme or equivalent OR completion of F2 by the start of post
• Full GMC registration with a license to practice
• Applicants should be appointed to a postgraduate specialty training programme in paediatrics and hold a…