Educational Fellow Palliative Medicine

Job overview

Fixed term contract - 6th August 2025- 4th August 2026

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 posts are based at Conquest Hospital and 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 either Conquest or 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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the job description attached.

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