Medical Training Officer | Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Southend University Hospital NHS Trust; Basildon; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in the UK is seeking a senior administrative professional to support the Medical Education team at Basildon Hospital. This varied role involves coordinating mandatory teaching programs and managing clinical placement applications. Candidates should possess strong communication and planning skills to engage effectively with stakeholders, including medical schools and Royal Colleges. This position is vital for the continuous professional development of medical trainees. Closing date for applications is Thursday, 4 Dec 2025.

Qualifications

• High-quality, senior-level administrative support experience.
• Strong communication skills for interacting with stakeholders.
• Experience in coordinating educational programs or placement schedules.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate weekly mandatory teaching programmes.
• Manage applications for clinical placements, including clinical observers.
• Support the continuous professional development of postgraduate doctors.

Job description

This role provides high-quality, senior-level administrative support to the Medical Education team at Basildon Hospital. It is a varied and rewarding position, playing a key part in supporting the education and development of both postgraduate and undergraduate medical trainees.

Key responsibilities include coordinating weekly mandatory teaching programmes, managing applications for clinical placements (including clinical observers, medical careers placements, and elective students), and supporting the wider objectives of the Medical Education department.

You will work closely with a range of stakeholders including the Site Director of Medical Education (DME), Specialty Tutors, Undergraduate Sub-Deans, Senior Educators, Clinical Teaching Fellows, as well as colleagues in medical workforce, finance, partner medical schools, Royal Colleges, and NHS England East of England (NHS EoE).

The team also plays a vital role in supporting the continuous professional development of postgraduate doctors in training. Depending on departmental needs, you may be assigned responsibility for a specific portfolio within Medical Education, with duties tailored accordingly. While many core responsibilities are shared across roles, some tasks may be specific to the level of education (undergraduate or postgraduate) that you are supporting.

Key Areas

1. Communication
   Provide administrative support across all areas of the Medical Education Office, including offering cover during periods of absence.
   Respond to general enquiries in a professional and timely manner, ensuring clear and effective communication with colleagues, trainees, and external stakeholders.
2. Analytical and Planning
   Share responsibility for the maintenance and regular updating of databases and systems across various medical education portfolios.
   Support the coordination and planning of teaching programmes, placement schedules, and other key activities within the department.
3. Policy and Service Development
   Ensure that all activities are carried out in line with Trust policies and procedures, as well as those relevant to the specific area of work.
   Assist in the design and development of educational programmes in collaboration with Programme Leads and other key staff.

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

Are you looking for an exciting new role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application.

This advert closes on Thursday 4 Dec 2025