Job overview

Are you a motivated doctor with a strong interest in medical education, leadership, and shaping the future of the medical workforce?

This is an exciting Leadership and Education Fellowship at University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust – a unique role that puts you at the forefront of innovation, education, and workforce development.

You will play a pivotal role in developing education and support structures for Locally Employed Doctors (LEDs) and Specialty and Associate Specialist (SAS) doctors, helping them on their journey to specialist registration and consultancy.

From designing simulation-based training to developing a digital learning platform, you’ll create practical resources that directly impact professional development and patient care.

This fellowship is an opportunity to gain experience in leadership, educational design, and strategic workforce development – skills that will accelerate your own career.

Main duties of the job

We’re seeking a motivated doctor with experience in medical education, including supervising, appraising, and teaching trainees, students, and healthcare professionals.

The ideal candidate will understand the unique experiences of LED and SAS doctors, be familiar with assessment methods that support learning and development, and work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams, valuing all contributions.

Key responsibilities include:

Resource Development: Create an online CESR/Portfolio Hub with specialty guidance, templates, checklists, and case studies

Education & Simulation: Design and deliver training in leadership, communication, teamwork, and ethics; provide formative assessments and feedback

Mentorship & Peer Support: Build a mentorship network linking LEDs/SAS doctors with consultants or successful CESR applicants and facilitate peer review and reflective practice groups

Workshops & Training: Organise sessions on reflective writing, portfolio building, CESR applications, and QI/Audit mapping

Workforce Planning: Identify CESR/portfolio pathway doctors and collaborate to create opportunities aligned with consultant-level competencies

Policy & Strategy: Draft Trust-level CESR support policy and advocate for its inclusion in job planning and CPD structures

Working for our organisation

At UHSussex (UHSx), diversity is our strength, & we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness & experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, & can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) & a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients & staff with the same compassion & empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above & beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our candidate information pack & wellbeing programme, for staff which is extensive & designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves. 

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching & training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us & throughout your career we will help you to grow & develop. We hope that in choosing UHSx you are choosing a long & happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make & feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application & the start of your journey with UHSx.

Candidate Information Pack: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/