Medical Staffing Education Lead

NHS; Leicester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A notable healthcare provider in Leicester seeks a Medical Staffing Education Lead responsible for the administration and management of educational programs across all Emergency Departments in the East Midlands. The role requires strong communication, diary management skills, and a commitment to medical education. Applicants should have NVQ III or equivalent, GCSE Maths and English, and the ability to manage complex rotas. This position offers a unique opportunity to enhance medical education within a leading trust.

Qualifications

• Knowledge or training in Medical Education and Rotas.
• Experience of dealing with customers/patients.
• Understanding of medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Manage induction for all doctors, including consultants.
• Provide administrative support for EM educational programs.
• Coordinate communication within UHL ED Department on education issues.

Skills

Communication skills

Diary management

Ability to analyse complex rotas

Education

NVQ III or equivalent

GCSE Maths and English grade C or above

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Medical Staffing Education Lead

The closing date is 02 February 2026

Be responsible for the day to day administration of the East Midlands Regional EM3 (East Midlands Emergency Medicine Educational Media) for all Emergency Departments in the East Midlands including Kings Mill, Nottingham, Derby, Lincoln, Leicester, Kettering and Northampton.

Main duties of the job

To manage the East Midlands Regional ACCS (Acute Case Common Stem) EM South and HST (Higher Specialist Training) EM teaching programmes in conjunction with the Teaching Programme Directors for ACCS South and HST. To co‑ordinate and manage the local UHL Emergency Medicine (EM) teaching programmes.

This post holder is able to act independently and expedite as required. The post holder will support the administration for the delivery of the EM educational programmes in conjunction with the programme directors for ACCS South and HST.

The post holder will prepare and lead induction for all doctors, including Consultants, and work with the Medical Staffing Leads around innovative ideas to release doctors for teaching and educational support.

To act as a first point of contact for all education needs and assist the Rota Administrator and JDA team in allocating study leave.

To work with the clinical education centre to ensure doctors are aware of their budget and work with the General Manager to ensure this budget is adhered to.

About us

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

We have four primary goals:

• high-quality care for all,
• being a great place to work,
• partnerships for impact, and
• research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do – taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

• we are compassionate,
• we are proud,
• we are inclusive, and
• we are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:

Job responsibilities

• To manage the East Midlands Regional ACCS (Acute Case Common Stem) EM South and HST (Higher Specialist Training) EM teaching programmes in conjunction with the Teaching Programme Directors for ACCS South and HST. To co‑ordinate and manage the local UHL Emergency Medicine (EM) teaching programmes.
• To provide administrative support for the delivery of EM educational programmes in conjunction with the programme directors for ACCS South and HST and the UHL.
• To provide educational administrative support for the ACCS EM South and HST EM training programme directors, accessing appropriate line management support and guidance as required.
• To be responsible for the administrative elements of the teaching, training and induction programmes for all UHL junior and international medical staff with the Emergency Department.
• To be responsible for the administrative elements of the regional induction for ACCS, CT3 and HST trainee.
• Working with the Emergency Medicine College Tutors in the region and HEEM to re‑enrol all the Emergency Medicine Doctors and Nurses within the East Midlands onto the EM3 (East Midlands Emergency Medicine Educational Media).
• Be responsible for co‑ordinating communication within the UHL ED Department regarding educational issues.
• Be responsible for the organisation of meetings and seminars for Educational training days for the UHL ED College Tutor.
• Undertaking fully the arrangements for the day i.e. venue, presentations, circulation lists, refreshments and taking minutes and follow up actions as appropriate.

Person Specification

Training & Qualifications

• NVQ III or equivalent knowledge or experience
• Knowledge or training in Medical Education and Rotas
• GCSE Maths and English grade C or above or equivalent
• NHS systems and procedures
• Excel, Power point
• Extensive knowledge of EM3

Experience

• Diary management
• Medical Education administration experience or equivalent
• Experience of dealing with customers/patients
• Line Management experience (minimum of 2 years)
• Understanding of medical terminology
• Experience of working on complex rotas
• At least one year working in a large complex organisation

Communication and relationship skills

• Effective communication skills over many departments
• Able to develop strong relationships with medical teams
• Exposure to dealing with complaints, following appropriate escalation processes

Analytical and Judgement skills

• Able to act on own initiative
• Ability to work without close supervision
• Ability to analyse complex rotas

Planning and organisation skills

• Planning and Organisation skills
• Ability to prioritise schedules and workloads

Equality and Diversity

• Able to demonstrate a commitment and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.

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.

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