Junior Education Fellow in Acute & Emergency Medicine

Job summary
We have vacancies for 2 Junior Education Fellows to commence 5th August 2026 until the 3rd August 2027.

These unique posts provide rich opportunities to develop interests and expertise in medical education whilst broadening your clinical experience.

• The posts will be based in the education team, but it is anticipated that each candidate will typically work clinically on 2 days per week.
• Each candidate will work to support the clinical teamsin a specific clinical specialism by providing classroom & bedside teaching & by working & supervising medical students in the clinical areas
• The posts will support the delivery of clinical placement activity inacute & emergency medicine.

Each successful candidate will have at least 12 months post foundation experience in the appropriate clinical area.

Funding will be made available for the successful applicants to complete a PG qualification in medical educational (if undertaking the role for a full 12 months only) if the candidate does not already hold this. The qualification and education provider where this will be undertaken will be determined by the Trust.

Main duties of the job
The majority of the post holder's role will be focused on the teaching & supervision of University of Lancashire undergraduate medical and physician associate students. However, it is strongly expected that you will make some contribute to the education of all other learners within the Trust including:

• Skills sessions
• Ward based supervision/teaching sessions
• Bedside teaching sessions
• Lecture and tutorial session
• Case presentations, CBL & PBL
• Simulation sessions
• Student supervision & assessment
• Support the delivery of medical student OSCE's

During your clinical elements of the role the successful candidate will work alongside students to deliver appropriate care for the various patients who attend the trust. This could include;

• Immediate resuscitation for seriously injured & seriously ill patients
• Assessment & immediate care for other emergency patients
• Referring patients to the appropriate specialty for admission or referral to out-patient clinics, such as Fracture Clinics, or referral back to the General Practitioner.

The specific requirements of the clinical element of the role will be agreed with the clinical director for the specialism. The clinical director will also specify the appropriate level of supervision required by the successful candidate whilst working clinically.

About us
East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
At East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust our vision is to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal and effective care. We currently provide high quality services and treat over 600,000 people across East Lancashire and the surrounding area. We employ over 7,000 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work.

ELHT will be providing clinical training to significant numbers of learners in the coming years. Our strategy is to develop a high quality education team to deliver excellent training and we are looking for dedicated Education Fellows to be part of our team. The post has been designed primarily for trainees who are looking to take a break from their training after successfully completing a minimum of 12 months post fundation experience.. The posts will provide the successful candidates with an opportunity to develop an exciting portfolio in medical education working closely with our internal education team as well as our university partners.

Details
Date posted: 25 August 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Doctor - other
Salary: £55,355 a year per annum
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 1 years
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 435-MQ120-26-A
Job locations: East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust, Haslingden Road, Blackburn, BB2 3HH, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
During your Education time you will; Contribute to clinical placements of all leaners providing;

• Skills sessions
• Ward based supervision/teaching sessions
• Bedside teaching sessions
• Lecture and tutorial session (where required)
• Case presentations
• CBL and/PBL sessions
• Simulation sessions (where required)

It is anticipated that majority of the post holders role will be focused towards University of Lancashire undergraduate medical students and physician associates in locality. However it is strongly expected that you will make some contribute to the education of other learners within the Trust and occasionally at the University medical school sites.

During your clinical elements of the role the successful candidate will work alongside students to deliver appropriate care for the various patients who attend the department. This could include;

• Immediate resuscitation for seriously injured & seriously ill patients
• Assessment & immediate care for other emergency patients
• Referring patients to the appropriate specialty for admission or referral to out-patient clinics, such as Fracture Clinics, or referral back to the General Practitioner.

The specific requirements of the clinical element of the role will be agreed with the clinical director for the specialism. The clinical director will also specify the appropriate level of supervision required by the successful candidate whilst working clinically.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• MBBS or equivalent
• Full Registration with GMC and Licence to Practise
• Successful completion of Foundation Training (as a minimum)
• Completed foundation training at UK Hospital or has 12 months experience working as a doctor in a UK hospital.

Desirable

• Evidence of publications in medical education journals

Knowledge Requirements
Essential

• Knowledge of medical training and evidence of competence in relevant procedures
• Knowledge of education and training issues from competition of UK based Medical degree or a minimum of 12 months previous NHS experience
• Good communication skills with ability to motivate colleagues - medical and non-medical
• Ability to work in a team
• Demonstrates professionalism in attitude and application
• 12 months post foundation experience in acute or emergency medicine

Desirable

• Awareness of national agenda in relation to medical education and training

Further Requirements
Essential

• Train the trainer / Teaching, Learning and Assessment training qualification
• Experience in Emergency Medicine
• Experience of working in or delivering medical education
• Experience of working with staff from different professional backgrounds

Desirable

• ATLS, ALS or APLS qualified
• Post grad qualification in medical education or equivalent
• Extensive experience of working in or delivering medical education

Contractual Requirements
Essential

• Flexibility in working hours to meet the requirements of the post
• A genuine interest in teaching medical students
• Health must permit carrying out the duties of the post

Desirable

• Access to private transport

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).

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.
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).
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 Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
Address: East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust, Haslingden Road, Blackburn, BB2 3HH, United Kingdom
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Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Placement Education Lead
Andrew Keavey
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