Clinical Teacher

By joining the University of Central Lancashire, you’ll become part of a thriving community of talent that’s united by a shared vision – to transform the lives of our students and create prosperity and opportunity in the communities we serve. Every colleague has a vital role to play in helping us achieve this vision.

About the role:

This is an ideal post for resident doctors wishing to gain experience in Medical Education. The School of Medicine wishes to appoint a Clinical Teacher to join our enthusiastic and committed MBBS teaching team. This is a fixed term post from August 2024 until July 31st 2026 and is an ideal opportunity to gain further experience in teaching, assessment and curriculum development. 

This will be a varied post supporting Year 3 and 4 MBBS students who will be based at the University's Burnley Campus. You will focus on teaching and small group facilitation for the Year 3 and Year 4 students, including clinical skills, case-based learning, clinical reasoning, interprofessional education and professionalism. In addition, the Clinical Teachers will also act as Academic Advisor and portfolio tutor for a group of Year 3 or 4 students. You will also be involved in the assessment and selection of students, including OSCE examination and MMI. 

About you:

Holding full registration with the GMC, you will have completed the two-year NHS Foundation Programme at minimum and have experience of working to the standards required of professional bodies. Utilising excellent communication skills, you will be an active networker and have the ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.

Informal enquiries are welcomed; please contact Dr Amanda Wigelsworth Theme Lead for Medicine in Clinical Practice, via email in the first instance.

Applicants need to meet all essential criteria on the person specification to be considered for interview. This position is based at Burnley Campus.

What we can offer you:

Our people are our most important asset. We’ll encourage you to make the most of your talents and continually develop your skills and knowledge. As well as realising your career ambitions, you’ll be making a positive difference to other people’s lives. We also offer a fantastic package of rewards and lifestyle benefits – from an attractive annual leave entitlement to access to a comprehensive employee benefits platform.

We are proud to be a diverse, multicultural university. We are committed to building a truly inclusive culture where diversity is championed. Applications are particularly welcomed from individuals who will support the diversification within the University and support its development of a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all.

The University is committed to providing a safe environment to study, work and visit, protecting children, young people and adults at risk from harm and abuse. Our safeguarding policy and safer recruitment procedure outlines our approach, alongside other internal policies, procedures and guidance which can be found on our Safeguarding page.

Applicants applying for roles in regulated activity and that are listed as an exception under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 will be required to disclose any spent and unspent convictions and undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check at the appropriate level, the University will only ask an applicant to make an application for a DBS check if they are legally entitled to.