The Medical Education Advisor (Durham & Darlington) provides essential administrative support to ensure the smooth delivery of undergraduate medical education across the Trust with a focus on Sunderland Medical School Medical Students. The role focuses on organising teaching programmes, managing timetables, and supporting high-quality learning experiences for medical students, while working closely with internal teams, universities, and service users.
This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. However, sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements, therefore, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa
The post holder is responsible for coordinating all aspects of undergraduate placements, including arranging inductions, booking rooms, organising / attending teaching sessions, the use of simulation technology and maintaining accurate records. They liaise with students, clinicians, and universities, manage communication and documentation, support service user involvement in teaching, and ensure timely distribution of timetables, materials, and evaluation data.
This role involves managing and maintaining key administrative systems, supporting teaching delivery, and coordinating student placements and evaluations in line with governance standards. The post holder provides effective communication and problem-solving support, keeps accurate data and records, assists with audit and quality processes, and ensures compliance with information governance. They also organise resources, support simulation and teaching activities, and contribute to continuous service improvement while working both independently and within a multidisciplinary team
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.
08 July 2026
Agenda for change
Band 3
£25,760 to £27,476 a year pro rata, per annum
Permanent
Part-time
346-CORP-080-26-A
Lanchester Road Hospital
Lanchester Road
Durham
DH1 5RD
United Kingdom
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
This job advert may close early if a high volume of applications have been received. If interested, please apply for this post as soon as possible.
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
This job advert may close early if a high volume of applications have been received. If interested, please apply for this post as soon as possible.
- Good general education to GCSE level or equivalent
- NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration or willingness to work towards the award ECDL or equivalent
- Experience of working to tight deadlines under pressure
- Experience of collating evaluation / data
- Excellent IT skills including good working knowledge of full Microsoft Office Suite
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including verbal, written and telephone and the ability to present a positive and professional image at all times
- Ability to work autonomously and manage own workload; work on own initiative as well as part of a multi disciplinary team
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion
- Adaptable, self-motivated and enthusiastic with competence in dealing with situations involving other people
- Good time management, prioritising and organisational skills to meet demanding delivery schedules and provide support to trust staff
- Experience of working within a busy team to specific deadlines
- Ability to work autonomously
- Must be self-motivated and able to work independently
- Flexible approach
- Attention to detail
- Committed to continual quality and service improvement
- Good general education to GCSE level or equivalent
- NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration or willingness to work towards the award ECDL or equivalent
- Experience of working to tight deadlines under pressure
- Experience of collating evaluation / data
- Excellent IT skills including good working knowledge of full Microsoft Office Suite
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including verbal, written and telephone and the ability to present a positive and professional image at all times
- Ability to work autonomously and manage own workload; work on own initiative as well as part of a multi disciplinary team
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion
- Adaptable, self-motivated and enthusiastic with competence in dealing with situations involving other people
- Good time management, prioritising and organisational skills to meet demanding delivery schedules and provide support to trust staff
- Experience of working within a busy team to specific deadlines
- Ability to work autonomously
- Must be self-motivated and able to work independently
- Flexible approach
- Attention to detail
- Committed to continual quality and service improvement
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).
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).
Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
Lanchester Road Hospital
Lanchester Road
Durham
DH1 5RD
United Kingdom
https://www.tewv.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
Lanchester Road Hospital
Lanchester Road
Durham
DH1 5RD
United Kingdom
https://www.tewv.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
