About this role
Job summary We are seeking a motivated and collaborative individual to join our team as an Clinical Senior Lecturer, Academic Lead for year 5 of our MB ChB Programme. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to our MBChB Programme Teaching and Learning Academic Team, supporting the senior leadership team in ensuring delivery of the Year 5 programme to the highest standard. You will supervise the associate academic leads and CEC academic leads for Year 5 and will be responsible for ensuring that year 5 learning content is assessed and updated appropriately by relevant academic staff. You will be a key member of the Year 5 emendation group with the assessment team. You will work to enhance the experience for students by improving the quality of year 5 through the sharing and implementation of good practice within a dynamic and inclusive environment.
Main duties of the job You will be responsible for: -
Leadership of the year 5 academic team A continuous evaluation and improvement of the Year 5 programme Ensuring our teaching and learning prepares our students for progression to graduation and early professional practice Engagement with our clinical tutors and supporting administrative staff who deliver our course across our clinical education campuses
We welcome candidates who bring diverse perspectives, experiences, and approaches to their work.
About us Working for the University of Manchester
The University of Manchester strives to make our community a welcoming, caring and enthusiastic one, fuelling ambition with opportunities and support to help us all achieve our personal and professional goals.
Our diverse job opportunities include an attractive benefits package with family-friendly policies that provide for flexible working. We care deeply about career and personal development, offering a structured induction programme for new staff, an annual performance and development review, staff training for all career stages and mentoring opportunities to support your career development.
As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.
Job description Job responsibilities
We value transferable skills and real-world experience as much as formal qualifications.
What you will get in return:
Fantastic market leading Pension scheme Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays Additional paid closure over the Christmas period Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.
We are an open place of enquiry and challenge. We embrace and celebrate difference, diversity and debate, and we pride ourselves on being a place of education, learning and community where we are able, within the law, to question and test received wisdom, express new ideas and explore controversial or unpopular topics and opinions.
Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here
Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.
Please be aware that due to the number of applications we unfortunately may not able to provide individual feedback on your application.
Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.
Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to [email protected]
Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.
Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:
Name: Prof Kurt Wilson, Associate Programme Director (T&L) for the MBChB.
Email: [email protected]
General enquiries:
Email: [email protected]
Technical support:
0161 850 2004 https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home
This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.
Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Please see Experience
Desirable
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Experience Essential
Essential Criteria:
A practicing physician/surgeon with a primary medical qualification on the UK specialist register / GP register A minimum of 2 years experience in the speciality An understanding of the local health services as they relate to undergraduate medical education. Commitment to, and enthusiasm for, undergraduate medical education. Evidence of leadership qualities with a track record of involvement in undergraduate or postgraduate medical education
Desirable
Desirable Criteria:
Current clinical appointment within one of Manchester Medical Schools clinical education partners (including General Practice) or current clinical academic appointment with the Faculty of Medical and Human Sciences, at consultant level or equivalent. Knowledge and understanding of the Manchester MBChB programme structure and outcomes; how the year fits within the overall context of the programme and how the programme relates to the requirements of the GMC for undergraduate medical education. Experience of clinical leadership or medical education that is relevant to the roles and responsibilities of the position. Relevant experience in undergraduate medical education related to experiential learning, curriculum design and implementation with a degree in medical education (PG cert equivalent or higher). Ability to work effectively with multi-disciplinary teams in an educational contex
Disclosure and Barring Service Check 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.
Employer details Employer name The University of Manchester
Address Oxford Road
Manchester
Greater Manchester
M13 9PL
United Kingdom
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