About the role

We are seeking a highly motivated clinician with a passion for undergraduate medical education who has experience as a senior medical educational leader, provide leadership, guidance and support for all students within Year 3 of the course. This will entail meeting with students who are facing difficulties and / or are having issues with academic performance, professionalism, attendance or engagement.

The person appointed will join a senior team based at the Medical School. They will be required to work collaboratively with many colleagues including the Directors of Clinical studies, Clinical Academic Tutors, other Heads of Year (in particular Year 2 and Year 4) and a variety of other Leads and teams within the University.

In addition, the Head of Year 3 will lead on the Phase 2 (Year 3) Induction programme as well as lead on a revision programme in preparation for End of Year Summative assessments and support students facing End of Year Re-sit examinations. The postholder will also be expected to make a significant contribution to important medical school activities such as monthly school executive board meetings, Year 3 University Days, Phase 2 management meetings (4 per year), admissions (MMI) interviewing, Phase 2 assessment activities (including question writing, standard setting, paper marking, OSCE scenario review and examining), and End of Year 3 Panel and Board of Examiners meetings.

About you

The successful candidate will be medically qualified with an MB BS (or equivalent) and hold a full GMC registration with license to practise. Alongside this, the candidate should hold a consultant post within one of our local partner Trusts or be a GP working in a practice responsible for teaching Leicester Medical students.

The role involves regular triangulation with other faculty, in particular the Directors of Clinical Studies. Therefore, an excellent knowledge of university and school policies and regulations as well as regulatory requirements set by the GMC will be required.

We are looking for an individual with excellent communication and student management skills who already has prior experience of an undergraduate leadership role contributing to the Medical School.

Additional information

Informal contacts are welcome and should be made to the Directors of Clinical Studies, Dr Sophie Parkinson or Dr Chris Williams on [email protected]

If they are unavailable, then Dr Fiona Miall, Deputy Head of School [email protected] , Dr John Dormer, Deputy Head of School [email protected] or Professor Simon Gay [email protected] may be contacted.

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

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