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International Medical Graduate Administrator
The closing date is 01 April 2026
The Medical Education department is responsible for the provision and quality control of postgraduate medical education to meet national requirements for training, with the purpose of improving standards of patient care. The postholder will fulfill a key administrative role within the postgraduate admin team to support International Medical Graduates.
The postholder will provide support and administration to International Medical Graduates and will support the Foundation Programme Tutor, Postgraduate Tutor, GP tutor, Medical Education Manager and IMG faculty in the delivery of postgraduate education to the IMG doctors.
The admin office operates between 08:30 hrs – 17:00 hrs. Hours of work are flexible and there is an opportunity, once fully trained, to work from home.
The post holder will work 4 hours a week, and there is flexibility in the working times required during the week.
Main duties of the job
Toliaise with internal and external colleagues to ensure the successful and effective delivery of teaching and training for IMGs.
Toliaise with all appropriate internal and external agencies and stakeholders to gather data as required informing service development.
To identify issues promptly, problem solve within remit, escalating to line manager where necessary.
To ensure the effective and timely communication of relevant information to IMG doctors.
To provide initial support, guidance, and signposting to doctors presenting with a wide range of issues.
To support the timely production/availability of doctor induction for IMGs.
To provide a full administrative service with regard to meetings, including setup and note taking.
Respecting the confidentiality and sensitive nature of some communication, the post-holder will maintain a professional approach when dealing with issues, including pastoral.
About us
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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 workforce 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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Job responsibilities
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE
The IMG Administrator provides essential administrative support to the International Medical Graduate Tutors. This role is responsible for ensuring that the international medical graduates are supported prior to, during and following their induction into STSFT. The role involves supporting IMG doctors during induction and educational training, ensuring that administrative processes run efficiently, by circulation of emails, coordinating meetings, managing diary schedules and supporting events organised by the IMG Tutors. The role is crucial to the smooth functioning of medical education services for International Medical Graduates.
Person Specification
Experience
* Dealing with high volume of information input and quality/accuracy control.
* Experience of NHS settings.
* Experience of administration systems.
Skills and Knowledge
* Organisational skills.
* Able to work under pressure with interruptions, prioritising and managing own deadlines.
* Ability to work as part of a team.
* High level of keyboard skills with attention to accuracy.
* Ability to communicate across several NHS/organisational disciplines.
* Record and transcribe meeting minutes.
Physical Skills
* Ability to concentrate for long periods.
* Flexible approach to working.
* Ability to work on own initiative.
* Ability to work as a part of a team.
* Willingness to develop skills.
* Ability to present work with a high level of accuracy.
Qualifications
* Educated to GCSE (level A-C).
* NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
* Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft packages.
* Where available, elements that contribute to improved / immediate performance in the job.
Employer name
South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
£24,937 to £26,598 a year pro rata for part time (pay award pending £25,760 - £27,476)
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