Job overview
This post offers an exciting opportunity to gain training and experience in obstetrics and gynaecology and medical education. The aim of this post is to further develop and improve teaching of undergraduate medical students within South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Prior experience of working and teaching within the NHS is essential for this post.
Applications are invited from registered medical practitioners for a Teaching post, the post holder will be jointly supervised by the clinical and the undergraduate department. Close collaboration and flexible working between the departments is integral to the appointments, to balance clinical and teaching commitments. The post is one day a week clinical and 4 days a week teaching/simulation. The post holder will be expected to contribute to work in the obstetrics and gynaecology departments and provide high quality care for patients. The post-holder will be given the opportunity to undertake the Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Education. The post is for 12 months, and salary scale is the Locally Employed Doctors contract (2016). Those wishing to apply who are working at a higher grade than ST1/2 are welcome. Salary can be matched when provided with evidence of current pay slip one month prior to commencement of the post
Main duties of the job
This post will allow the post-holder to participate in clinical activities within the obstetrics and gynaecology departments one day a week. Fellows will also have a definite commitment to delivering and developing undergraduate teaching at all levels at South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The balance of teaching and clinical activity will be determined by the needs of the individual and the changing requirements over the academic year, but it is planned that at least one day will be spent in the clinical area each week with no on-call commitments. The post holder will also be expected to contribute to mentoring and supervising medical students on a regular basis as well as contributing to end of stage examinations and in-course assessments.
Working for our organisation
We support the 'Making Every Contact Count' approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.
Person specification
Knowledge and Skills
Essential criteria
1. Knowledge of a UK undergraduate curriculum
2. Proficiency in basic clinical skills
Qualifications and Training
Essential criteria
3. Registered Medical Degree (MBBS or equivalent)
4. Successful completion of UK Foundation Programme or equivalent
5. GMC registration with a licence to practise at the time of application
6. ALS
Desirable criteria
7. ATLS
Experience
Essential criteria
8. Minimum of 12 months experience of working clinically as a doctor in the NHS
9. Evidence of UK teaching experience
10. Experience of working in multi-disciplinary teams
Desirable criteria
11. Evidence of teaching UK undergraduate medical students
12. Experience of managing patients with obstetric and gynaecological conditions
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria
13. Demonstration of interest in obstetrics and gynaecology
14. Ability to lead and work within teams
Disclosure and Barring Checks (DBS)
It is the policy of South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who are new to the Trust who require DBS clearance for the post they have been offered, are required to pay the cost of their DBS. The method of payment for this is via salary deduction from your first month's pay.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Everything we do is shaped by our values: Respect, Support, and Collaborate.
At University Hospitals Tees we want our workspaces to be places where everyone feels welcome, valued and safe. We treat people with respect, and we celebrate the differences that make each of us unique.
We welcome applications from everyone, no matter your age, background, race, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family circumstances or beliefs.
We are here to support you throughout your application and at every stage of your career with us. We believe we work best when we collaborate, learn from each other and build teams that reflect the communities we serve.
Supporting disabled people and people with longterm conditions
We are a Disability Confident committed employer aspiring to become a lead employer in 2026.
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Right to Work in the UK
The Trust welcomes applications from all candidates who meet the criteria for the role. Please note that from January 2021, to work in the UK all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply can self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship here Work in the UK - (.
Please provide full and accurate details of your current immigration status on the application form. Your current immigration status will not be considered as part of the shortlisting or interview process.
Please note that not everyone needs a Skilled Worker visa. If you are applying for a vacancy in health or adult social care, you may be eligible to apply for the Health and Care Worker visa instead.
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Please note: if the job you are applying for does not meet the eligibility criteria above, we will be unable to offer you sponsorship and you will need to explore whether you may be eligible to apply for an alternative immigration route which will secure your right to work in the UK before you apply. If you are in the UK already on a visa, please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post.
The Trust encourages and supports all applicants to be fully vaccinated against both COVID19 and influenza.
Please be aware, there are occasions where some vacancies may close prior to the closing date advertised. This will only happen where sufficient applications are received AND will be made evident on the job advert.
Please note if you are successfully shortlisted, we will contact you via the email address that you have applied from so please ensure you check your emails regularly.
Existing employees of South Tees NHS Foundation Trust currently on the Redeployment Register, who meet the essential criteria for this post, will be shortlisted and interviewed prior to all other applicants.