Senior Teaching Fellow in Postgraduate Education

University Hospital Southampton NHS FT; Southampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Postgraduate Medical Education Fellow to join our Medical Education Team. The post is fixed-term for 12 months starting in December 2026, with a primary aim of structured training and supervised clinical development.

The successful candidate will oversee simulation training for Foundation Doctors, support education at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, and develop an education-related project while maintaining high standards

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
• GMC registration with licence to practise.
• Completion of Foundation programme and core training.
• Ability to apply clinical judgement and keep knowledge up to date.
• Evidence of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.
• Ability to communicate with patients and colleagues in English.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of safe, effective, patient-centred care within the Medical Education Team.
• Oversee simulation training for Foundation Doctors; training can be provided if required.
• Develop education programmes across undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Pursue an education-related project and demonstrate initiative with time management.

Skills

Multi-professional teamwork

Equality & diversity awareness

Teaching experience

English communication

Education

MBBS or equivalent

GMC registration

Job description

Job Overview

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Job Title

Postgraduate Education Fellow

Start Date

December 2026

Contract Type

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Purpose for Fixed Term

Training Contract

This post is appointed on a fixed-term basis for the primary purpose of providing structured training and supervised clinical development. While the postholder will contribute to service delivery, the overarching purpose of the post is to provide defined educational opportunities, supervised clinical practice, and experience aligned to the relevant specialty training curriculum

Main duties of the job

As part of our team, you will work collaboratively with colleagues, helping to deliver excellent services and ensuring the highest standards of patient care. We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated doctor to join our Medical Education Team as a Postgraduate Medical Education Fellow.

This exciting opportunity is ideal for a doctor who has successfully completed foundation and core training (or equivalent) and is considering a future career in medical education or leadership.

The successful candidate will work alongside the Foundation Programme TPDs supporting the organisation and delivery of high-quality education for Foundation Doctors. You will oversee simulation training for all Foundation Doctors so experience in simulation is desirable, but training can be provided if required.

Beyond the Foundation programme teaching, there will be multiple opportunities to develop teaching skills by supporting ongoing education programmes within the Trust, both at undergraduate and post graduate level. Opportunities will be available for to develop an education related project. An ability to show initiative and excellent time management skills are essential.

The post is available from 1st December. For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Dr Faye Hawkins, Director of Medical Education

Working for our organisation

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.

We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 30% lower than London and 17 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

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Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the delivery of safe, effective, and patient-centred care while working collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation.

Please see the attached document.

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role, including responsibilities, requirements, and essential criteria.

Additional Information

Appointment will be made under local contractual terms and conditions of service for Trust appointed fellow doctors and dentists. Applicants requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship should ensure they meet the Home Office application criteria prior to submitting an application.

Successful candidates will have an educational framework equivalent to training grade doctors, and there will be a named educational supervisor assigned at the start of the post. The opportunity for Continued Professional Development (CPD) is highly supported and encouraged by the Trust, with options available to take study leave.

Grades for Trust appointed fellows will be paid a basic salary at a nodal pay point linked to the grade, at the rate set out in the National Medical and Dental pay circular. Basic salary plus any additional remuneration (as applicable) for hours set out in the doctors work schedule (e.g. additional hours, weekend allowance, and any hours which attract enhanced pay)

Salary will be assessed based on experience and skills. Eligibility criteria for appointment to a Nodal Point 5;

• Have a minimum of 6 years of Specialty training
• Hold relevant higher specialty exam (e.g FRCP, FRCA, FRCS)
• A portfolio of evidence that demonstrates they meet the criteria for progression (in line with the Curriculum for the speciality similar to deanery trainee)

Proposed interview date: 21st October 2026

This vacancy closes on or before 28th September 2026

Person specification

Qualifications, Training & Experience

Essential criteria

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• GMC registration with a licence to practise
• Satisfactory completion of Foundation program and core training (or equivalent experience)
• Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
• Keeps professional knowledge and skills up to date
• Maintains clinical and non- clinical skills

Desirable criteria

• Publications, abstracts, peer reviewed articles, book chapters
• Training in delivering teaching and/or qualification in education
• Training in delivering simulation and/or qualification in simulation-based education
• Ability to practice evidence-based medicine
• Has received positive feedback on teaching skills
• Participation in audit/research or quality improvement
• Experience of working in the NHS

Aptitudes and skills

Essential criteria

• Evidence and ability to work effectively in multi-professional teams
• Understanding of equality and diversity and how this affects patients, visitors and staff
• Evidence of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
• Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English)

Desirable criteria

• Evidence of leadership qualities (not necessarily in medicine)
• Organisation of teaching locally, regionally, or nationally
• Able to deliver simulation teaching