Job overview
We are looking to appoint a Higher Specialty Resident Doctor–level Fellowship, the post is to lead project(s) that strengthen ESHT’s urgent‑care front door. The Fellowship will focus on improving early assessment, streaming accuracy, and pathway utilisation across the Emergency Department (ED), Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC), Extended Emergency Medicine Ambulatory Care (EEMAC), Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC), and linked community services.
The Fellow will lead a targeted programme of work designed to align these services with national expectations, particularly the NHS England Model Emergency Department (Model ED) principles, by supporting earlier senior review, reducing unwarranted variation, and improving the consistency of referral and escalation practices.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will be based in Eastbourne
We have highly motivated and clinically skilled middle grade teams and are looking for like-minded people, with good leadership and teaching skills to join our team. We have a robust clinical governance structure and pride ourselves on being a forward thinking and proactive in embracing change.
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.
Person specification
Audit
Essential
- Understanding the principals of medical audit
Desirable
- Evidence of a completed audit project
Teaching
Essential
- Interest in teaching of medical students, nursing staff and other professional groups
Desirable
- Qualification in medical education
Registration
Essential
- Full registration with GMC
Qualification
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
Desirable
- MRCEM
Training and experience
Essential
- Completed at least four years’ full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis) at least two of which will be in a specialty training programme in a relevant specialty or as a fixed term specialty trainee in a relevant specialty; or shall have equivalent experience and competencies.
Desirable
- EPLS/APLS or PALS provider
Research and publications
Essential
- Understanding the role of research in emergency medicine
Desirable
- Evidence of publication
Personal skills and attributes
Essential
- Effective communication in English
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Ability to work with colleagues in other specialities
- Professional attitude towards work with a good record of attendance
Desirable
- Good presentation skills
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This advert is for KSS Deanery BSMS Leadership and Education Fellow 2026/7 with East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust in St Leonards On Sea, South East, England. It is listed as a Senior Medical doctor Emergency Medicine role. The advertised salary is £67,325 Per annum. The contract type is 12 months (1 year fixed term). The application deadline is 12 Jul 2026.
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