About the role

Leicester Medical School is seeking an experienced and motivated clinician to take on the role of Preparation for Clinical Practice Assessment Lead, with specific responsibility for the Finals (Year 5) OSCE. This position is central to maintaining our reputation for excellence in medical education and ensuring that our graduates meet the highest standards of clinical competence.

As the lead for the Finals OSCE, you will oversee the development, delivery, and quality assurance of this critical examination, ensuring compliance with the General Medical Council’s Medical Licensing Assessment (MLA) requirements. You will work closely with a team of assessment professionals and clinical educators to create authentic and effective assessments. Your responsibilities will include examiner and simulated patient recruitment and training, harmonising assessment processes across the whole programme, and contributing to the development of written assessments. Additionally, you will play an active role in preparing students for the Finals OSCE, providing tailored feedback, and supporting them through resit processes where necessary.

About you

To succeed in this role, you will be a medically qualified professional with full GMC registration and substantial experience in medical education. You will hold a consultant post within one of our partner NHS Trusts or be employed by a GP practice that teaches Leicester medical students. Experience with clinical assessments, particularly OSCEs, is essential, alongside a demonstrated commitment to teaching and quality in medical education.

You will have strong organisational and leadership skills, with the ability to manage complex assessment processes and motivate a multidisciplinary team. A proven ability to align clinical assessments with curricular content and external regulatory standards would be desirable. Other desirable attributes include a recognised qualification in medical education, such as Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy or Academy of Medical Educators, and experience in written assessment design.

Additional information

Informal contacts are welcome and should be made to Dr Sapna Ladani, Deputy Head of Assessment on [email protected], Dr Fiona Miall, Deputy Head of School on [email protected] and Dr John Dormer, Deputy Head of School on [email protected]

Applications for job share will be considered.

As part of the University’s ongoing commitment to professional development, this role will also be considered on a seconded basis for existing staff members. Please ensure this is discussed with your line manager prior to applying. More information regarding secondments can be found here

The University of Leicester has been changing the world, and changing people’s lives, for 100 years. When you join us, you’ll become part of a community of Citizens of Change, which includes not only our staff and our current students but also thousands of Leicester graduates around the world.

As a diverse and forward-thinking employer, we embed the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion into everything we do. That includes not just our core missions of teaching and research, but also our support for staff, students and our local community through our values of Inspiring, Impactful and Inclusive.

We’re committed to the wellbeing of all our staff and to the sustainability of our environment, on our campus and beyond. We offer a competitive salary package, excellent pension scheme and a generous annual leave allowance, along with opportunities to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.

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Preparing for Clinical Practice Assessment Lead

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