• Job Description

  Req#: C9374-25-0698?language=en&page=121&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  We have an exciting new opportunity for a Educational Fellow in Palliative Medicine that is fully accredited by the Brighton and Sussex Medical School.

  The post-holders will be expected to work closely with our Undergraduate Medical Education Team in order to develop their competencies via a structured teaching programme.

  The posts will also involve completion of a Postgraduate Certificate in Education at Brighton University that is fully funded by Medical Education. The post is based at Eastbourne District General Hospital for a maximum period of up to one year.

  The posts will especially be advantageous for a F3 year / CT level doctor interested in a career in Palliative Medicine or associated careers. The individual will have an opportunity to develop holistic medicine skills within a supportive, collegiate environment, whilst also developing a recognised clinical teaching portfolio.

  Main duties of the job

  The appointees will undertake clinical duties under supervision that reflect their level of competency. Although the team work cross site the successful appointees can be primarily based at Eastbourne District General Hospitals.

  There will be a further 16 hours (40%) to support Undergraduate Education across both within medical wards and the Postgraduate Medical Centre. This time will be spent flexibly to support undergraduate activities as well as supporting post graduating learning. It is proposed that during these periods the appointees will spend one day a week in the Education Centre. The appointees will have 4 hours per week (10%) for Personal Professional Development working towards completion of a PG Certificate, Diploma or MA in Clinical Education.

  The appointees will be part of an established specialist palliative care team supporting patients with complex palliative care needs and all patients in the last days of life. This post will come with a 1 in 5 weekend on call commitment with local Hospice St Wilfrid's Hospice for appointee based at Eastbourne DGH: www.stwhospice.org).

  Detailed job plans confirming duties and remuneration will be confirmed once in post.

  About us

  We are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to work

  We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people's own homes.

  In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated 'Outstanding'. Eastbourne DGH rated 'Good'.

  In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious 'Building for our Future' programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.

  Details

  Date posted

  17 July 2025

  Pay scheme

  Hospital medical and dental staff

  Grade

  Doctor - other

  Salary

  £49,909 a year per annum/ pro rata

  Contract

  Fixed term

  Duration

  12 months

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  374-EBCQ-A101-B

  Job locations

  Eastbourne and Conquest Hospital

  The Ridge

  St. Leonards-On-Sea

  TN37 7RD

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Please refer to the job description attached.

  If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.

  Fixed term contract - with an end date 4th August 2026

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Please refer to the job description attached.

  If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.

  Fixed term contract - with an end date 4th August 2026

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • MB BS or equivalent
  • Full Registration with GMC with a licence to practice.

  Desirable

  • Part A FRCA, MRCS, MRCP, MRCEM
  • Educational qualification

  Training and experience

  Essential

  • Successful completion of Foundation Programme and have at least four months of training in Medicine at F2 level.
  • 4 months experience in a Palliative Care setting or post with significant end of life care as part of clinical work.
  • Confident in application of mental capacity act in clinical practice.
  • Confident in patient centred advance and pre-emptive care planning such as the ReSPECT process.

  Desirable

  • ALS certified

  Administration

  Essential

  • Excellent organisational and administrative skills.

  Audit

  Essential

  • Understanding of principles of medical audit.

  Desirable

  • Emerging track record of high-quality publications in reputable journals and other appropriate media of a similar standing.

  Research and Publications

  Essential

  • Understanding of the role of research.

  Desirable

  • Experience of generating research or knowledge exchange income.

  Personal Skills and Attributes

  Essential

  • Effective communicator, able to work in a multi-disciplinary team.
  • Leadership qualities.
  • Excellent IT skills
  • Excellent presentation skills, with the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
  • Ability to work as part of a dynamic team that is committed to innovation and high standards.
  • Professional attitude towards work
  • Good record of attendance.
  • Ability to work on their own and take initiative without close supervision.
  • Ability to think innovatively and to be a creative problem-solver.
  • Ability to prioritise work task and to meet deadlines.

  Desirable

  • Demonstration of initiated projects.
  • Specific attributes for post.

  Teaching

  Essential

  • Teaching experience and a sound knowledge of the medical school curriculum.

  Desirable

  • Engagement in high quality education and training.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • MB BS or equivalent
  • Full Registration with GMC with a licence to practice.

  Desirable

  • Part A FRCA, MRCS, MRCP, MRCEM
  • Educational qualification

  Training and experience

  Essential

  • Successful completion of Foundation Programme and have at least four months of training in Medicine at F2 level.
  • 4 months experience in a Palliative Care setting or post with significant end of life care as part of clinical work.
  • Confident in application of mental capacity act in clinical practice.
  • Confident in patient centred advance and pre-emptive care planning such as the ReSPECT process.

  Desirable

  • ALS certified

  Administration

  Essential

  • Excellent organisational and administrative skills.

  Audit

  Essential

  • Understanding of principles of medical audit.

  Desirable

  • Emerging track record of high-quality publications in reputable journals and other appropriate media of a similar standing.

  Research and Publications

  Essential

  • Understanding of the role of research.

  Desirable

  • Experience of generating research or knowledge exchange income.

  Personal Skills and Attributes

  Essential

  • Effective communicator, able to work in a multi-disciplinary team.
  • Leadership qualities.
  • Excellent IT skills
  • Excellent presentation skills, with the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
  • Ability to work as part of a dynamic team that is committed to innovation and high standards.
  • Professional attitude towards work
  • Good record of attendance.
  • Ability to work on their own and take initiative without close supervision.
  • Ability to think innovatively and to be a creative problem-solver.
  • Ability to prioritise work task and to meet deadlines.

  Desirable

  • Demonstration of initiated projects.
  • Specific attributes for post.

  Teaching

  Essential

  • Teaching experience and a sound knowledge of the medical school curriculum.

  Desirable

  • Engagement in high quality education and training.

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Additional information

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

  Address

  Eastbourne and Conquest Hospital

  The Ridge

  St. Leonards-On-Sea

  TN37 7RD

  
  

  Employer's website

  http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

  Address

  Eastbourne and Conquest Hospital

  The Ridge

  St. Leonards-On-Sea

  TN37 7RD

  
  

  Employer's website

  http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

Notice