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Director of Medical Education
Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 23 day(s) ago
Reference: C9346-FAC-38M
Job summary
This advert is primarily for a director of medical education at 3PAs. Clinical work will then be assigned based on specialty of the successful candidate - please see below for further detail on posts which are flexible in terms of number of PAs.
To be responsible for framing the strategic direction of medical education and training in the Trust at both postgraduate and undergraduate level.
To oversee the development and delivery of medical education in the Trust for medical students, resident doctors and GMC trainer accreditation standards for trainers
Main duties of the job
Please see the attached job description for further information regarding the duties in this role
Tenure: Three years (first year probationary) fixed term, subject to annual review. Post holder can re-apply at the end of the term.
Programmed Activities: 3 PAs for DME + clinical work in adult or older adult psychiatry
The Consultant contract will be substantive.
Please note the consultant psychiatrist job descriptions where we have an appropriate vacancy are in Middlesborough, Scarborough and Shotley Bridge:
Parkside Adult CMHT, Middlesborough
Shotley Bridge, Derwentside, MHSOP
Ellis Centre Adult CMHT, Scarborough
About us
We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.
From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care --our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.
We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.
We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.
We won't rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life.
Details
Date posted
14 September 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
£113,565 to £150,569 a year
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
3 years
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
C9346-FAC-38M
Job locations
West Park Hospital
Edward Pease Way
DARLINGTON
County Durham
DL2 2TS
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job descriptions for further information relating to this post, as well as the potential clinical posts available.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job descriptions for further information relating to this post, as well as the potential clinical posts available.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical Degree and registered on specialist register
- Current registration with the GMC or other regulatory body
- Registered for CPD with RCPsych
- Trained in educational supervision
Desirable
- Higher qualification in medical education
Experience
Essential
- Current or past trainer
- Excellent knowledge of postgraduate medical education
- Understand principles of quality assurance in medical education
- Good communication skills
- Negotiation skills
- Leadership and management skills
Desirable
- Previous experience as a college tutor or training programme director
- Knowledge of medical curriculum
- Understanding of medical workforce pressures
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical Degree and registered on specialist register
- Current registration with the GMC or other regulatory body
- Registered for CPD with RCPsych
- Trained in educational supervision
Desirable
- Higher qualification in medical education
Experience
Essential
- Current or past trainer
- Excellent knowledge of postgraduate medical education
- Understand principles of quality assurance in medical education
- Good communication skills
- Negotiation skills
- Leadership and management skills
Desirable
- Previous experience as a college tutor or training programme director
- Knowledge of medical curriculum
- Understanding of medical workforce pressures
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
Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
Address
West Park Hospital
Edward Pease Way
DARLINGTON
County Durham
DL2 2TS
United Kingdom
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Employer details
Employer name
Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
Address
West Park Hospital
Edward Pease Way
DARLINGTON
County Durham
DL2 2TS
United Kingdom