About this role
Hours per Week: 14
Interview Date: Monday 11 May 2026
We are seeking an inspirational academic leader and role model to develop and deliver the School's Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) programme. This is a rare opportunity to shape a genuinely pioneering initiative, one of the first of its kind in the UK, which will create new pathways into medicine for high-achieving biomedical science students and directly address NHS workforce needs. The expected launch date for the pathway is September 2027.
Kent and Medway Medical School (KMMS) is a joint venture between the University of Kent and Canterbury Christ Church University, established in 2020 with a distinctive widening participation mission.
This role will lead the design and delivery of a programme enabling biomedical science students to transition into medicine based on high performance in Years 1 and 2, assessed through a standardised selection process. Selected students will enter a bespoke transition year before joining Year 3 of the undergraduate medical degree with credible prior learning and graduating as medical practitioners after a further three years of study on the BMBS programme.
As Senior Lecturer in Medical Education (APL lead) you can expect to be involved in:
Using experience of higher education, deliver and contribute to the design of high-quality, demand-driven, and student-centred taught programmes as a member of the teaching team. Working with the KMMS Head of Admissions to develop and deliver the recruitment process for eligible students. Co-ordinating all aspects of preparation for the inaugural delivery of the transition year, taking learner, academic and regulatory needs into account. Enabling a smooth transition for selected students from Biomedical Science to the BM BS programme.
What will you bring to the role
Significant academic or professional experience in higher education, with at least a postgraduate qualification (e.g., Academic Masters, Membership of a Royal College, or equivalent professional credential) Academic credibility with a track record of excellence in teaching Ability to innovate in relation to the development of the School's taught programmes Extensive experience of and commitment to academic leadership and management in a higher education or healthcare setting
What we can offer in return:
As a member of our team, you can expect a friendly, open and collaborative working environment and support in your development and wellbeing. You'll enjoy a range of great staff benefits including:
43 days' leave per year (personal leave, bank holidays and additional days allocated for the Christmas period, pro rata for part-time staff) Excellent pension scheme with generous employer contributions Corporate employee-funded healthcare plan, in partnership with Benenden Health
For more information about what you can look forward to if you join us, visit our dedicated webpage: Working at Kent
We are ambitious for our people, our communities and the region we serve – join us in making the world a better place. Visit our website for more on who we are: http://www.kent.ac.uk/about/
Please see the links below to view the full job description and to apply for this post. For further information regarding the application process, please contact [email protected] quoting reference number KMMS-105-26.
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