Medical Education & Leadership Fellow(UK visa sponsorship available)

Job Description

About the Role

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an enthusiastic and forward-thinking Medical Education and Leadership Fellow to support the professional growth and development of Locally Employed (LED) and Specialty and Associate Specialist (SAS) doctors.

This unique fellowship offers an exceptional opportunity to shape the educational and career development pathways for these key members of the medical workforce — particularly those pursuing CESR (Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration) and GMC Portfolio Pathway routes.

As a Fellow, you will work at the intersection of education, leadership, and workforce innovation, developing impactful resources, policies, and training programmes that directly enhance clinical development and patient care outcomes.

This one-year fellowship is designed for a doctor at ST3+ (or equivalent) who wishes to gain leadership, educational design, and strategic workforce experience within a large, innovative NHS Trust.

Key Responsibilities

Educational Resource Development
Design and implement a digital CESR/Portfolio Hub, providing specialty-specific guidance, templates, checklists, and case studies to support career progression.

Education & Simulation Training
Deliver training programmes in leadership, communication, teamwork, and medical ethics; lead simulation-based education sessions and provide constructive feedback.

Mentorship & Peer Support
Establish a structured mentorship network connecting LEDs and SAS doctors with experienced consultants or successful CESR applicants; facilitate reflective practice groups and peer review sessions.

Workshops & Professional Development
Organise and deliver sessions on reflective writing, portfolio development, CESR applications, and quality improvement (QI) mapping.

Workforce Planning & Development
Collaborate with senior medical and educational leaders to identify CESR candidates and align opportunities with consultant-level competencies.

Policy & Strategic Leadership
Contribute to the development of Trust-wide CESR support policy and advocate for integration of CESR guidance into CPD and job planning frameworks.

About You

Essential Requirements:

Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC).

Eligible to enter ST3+ training (or equivalent level of experience).

Full Royal College Membership in your specialty.

Demonstrated experience in medical education, including supervision, appraisal, and teaching of doctors, students, and multidisciplinary teams.

Sound knowledge of educational assessment methods and reflective practice.

Strong communication and teamwork skills, with a positive approach to multiprofessional collaboration.

Desirable Attributes

Postgraduate qualification in Medical Education, Leadership, or Management (e.g., PGCert, Diploma, MSc).

Experience in leadership or management roles.

Evidence of positive teaching feedback or teaching observation outcomes.

Experience in quality improvement or service development projects.

Experience presenting at local, regional, or national educational conferences.

About University Hospitals Sussex (UHSussex)

At UHSussex (UHSx), diversity is our strength. We are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to achieve their potential.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust, with active staff networks and a buddy scheme to help new colleagues settle in.

As a University Trust and a leader in healthcare education and research, we place learning, development, and wellbeing at the centre of everything we do. Our extensive staff wellbeing programme and flexible working options reflect our belief that caring for our teams enables them to provide the best care for our patients.

Professional Registration & Checks

GMC Registration: Applicants must hold current GMC registration with a licence to practise. Learn more via the NHS Careers guidance on professional registration

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS): This role is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a DBS check.

Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS):
Applications from doctors requiring Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship are welcomed and will be considered equally.
For further details, visit the UK Visas and Immigration website

From 6 April 2017, applicants requiring Skilled Worker entry clearance must present criminal record certificates for any country where they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more within the last 10 years.

Key Information

Closing Date: 26 October 2025

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Start Date: As soon as possible

Contract Type: Fixed-term (12 months)

Salary: In line with NHS Medical and Dental pay scales