Deputy Director of Medical Education

Job Overview

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Job Title:

Deputy Director of Medical Education

Start Date:

July 2026

Contract Type:
Fixed term

Duration: 36 months

Purpose for fixed term:
Internal secondment

This post is appointed on a fixed‑term basis for the primary purpose of providing structured training and supervised clinical development. While the postholder will contribute to service delivery, the overarching purpose of the post is to provide defined educational opportunities, supervised clinical practice, and experience aligned to the relevant specialty training curriculum.

Main duties of the job

Please send a brief personal statement to Faye Hawkins () outlining your suitability for the role and background educational experience. A full TRAC application is not required.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated clinician within the Medical Education team to take on the role of Deputy Director of Medical Education. The individual will work closely alongside the Director of Medical Education ensuring high standards of training, supporting residents and their trainers, and fostering a positive learning environment. The role includes responsibility for coordinating and delivering the in‑house Educational Supervisor course.

Employment terms:
Consultants (England) 2003.

Proposed interview date: 8th July 2026.

This Final date to receive applications on or before 23rd June 2026.

Essential criteria

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• GMC registration with a licence to practise
• Appropriate knowledge base and sound clinical judgement
• Must already hold a role within the DME team
• Experience in delivery of training for Educational Supervisors
• Track record of Educational Supervision
• Experience of the organisation of postgraduate and undergraduate education
• Understanding of NHS structure and processes
• Experience working with students or doctors in an educational setting
• Experience of managing a multi‑professional team

Desirable criteria

• University Higher degree
• Educational Qualification
• Experience of educational Leadership and Education
• Evidence of submitting work for Peer Review
• Experience of supervising a locally employed doctor

Essential criteria

• Evidence and ability to work effectively in multi‑professional teams
• Understanding of equality and diversity and how this affects patients, visitors and staff
• Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English).
• Evidence of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
• Understanding of the training requirements for Educational Supervisors

Desirable criteria

• Knowledge of local HR processes
• Experience managing departments where there are educational concerns

Essential criteria

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together