Opportunity for Surgical Educators with the Faculty of Surgical Trainers and Imperial College London

Published: 25 February 2021

We are seeking nominations for the position of Module Co-leader, for a period of three years, to work on an exciting new project in surgical education. The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd), through its Faculty of Surgical Trainers (FST), and Imperial College London are partnering to develop and deliver online surgical education up to Masters level. Initially, the Module Co-Leader will work as part of a team at Imperial College to develop Module 5: Impact of policy and context on being a surgeon educator for an online PG Certificate in Surgical Education. The Module Co-Lead will be responsible for co-producing module identity, content, structure and assessment materials and will co-deliver aspects of the programme with a member of Imperial’s Department of Surgery and Cancer. 

Pending final approval of this partnership, it is expected that this role will commence in Spring 2021.


Applicants should be UK-based Fellows of the FST (FFSTEd) in good standing with FRCS or equivalent and extensive experience in medical/surgical education including knowledge of key theories and good practice. Individuals currently holding Associate or Membership level of FST (MFSTEd) will be also considered subject to a successful application for Fellowship. If you are uncertain of your FST membership level, please check with us by emailing fst@rcsed.ac.uk to confirm your eligibility for this role.

Applicants must also be able to demonstrate alignment with the Job Specification and Role Description. 

Interested FST members should contact the Faculty of Surgical Trainers in the first instance at fst@rcsed.ac.uk to request an application pack. The closing date for receipt of applications is 10:00 on Wednesday 31 March 2021.