Clinical Editor - BMJ Surgery

BMJ; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading medical publisher is seeking a part-time Clinical Editor for the new journal, BMJ Surgery, launching in 2025. This role involves developing editorial strategy, ensuring publishing ethics, and collaborating with an editorial team. The ideal candidate will have significant medical writing and editorial experience along with a degree in medicine or science. Flexible working conditions and numerous employee perks are offered.

Benefits

Generous employer pension contribution

Discounted dental and travel insurance

Seven times salary life assurance

Qualifications

• Experience in editorial decision-making for a medical journal.
• Familiarity with the peer review process and publishing ethics.
• Ability to write and edit content for healthcare professionals.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain editorial strategy for the journal.
• Ensure the integrity of the review process.
• Commission editorials and educational materials.

Skills

Clinical and/or research experience

Critical appraisal of evidence

Writing for a clinical audience

Peer review process

Editorial experience on a medical journal

Education

Degree in Medicine or Bachelor of Science

Postgraduate qualification related to surgery

Tools

ScholarOne

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Application Closing Date: Friday 1st August 2025

Clinical Editor - BMJ Surgery

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join BMJ Group as a part-time Clinical Editor on a new journal,BMJ Surgery, launching in 2025. The new journal will expand BMJ Group’s presence in this important area, complementing its existing titles in adjacent specialties.

The successful candidate will work with the Editor-in-Chief and BMJ Group Publishing staff to establish the new journal and develop its reach, impact and influence internationally.

Responsibilities include

Work with the Editor-in-Chief and BMJ Group to develop and maintain a relevant and coherent editorial strategy and vision for the journal

Maintain and ensure the integrity of the review process and publishing ethics, providing guidance to authors, reviewers and editors as appropriate

Support the Editor-in-Chief to recruit and manage editorial team members in line with BMJ Group’s EDI policy

Train and support editorial board members and associate editors

Add value by commissioning editorials, reviews, educational material and online content, and seeking opportunities to publish topic collections and supplements

Attend editorial meetings to discuss manuscripts in process, as well as problematic or controversial editorial content

Work with the publishing and editorial production teams to move content smoothly through the editorial process

Use and report data and analytics to inform decisions about editorial strategy

Be an ambassador for the journal, taking part in external outreach, conferences and meetings to promote the journal and develop relationships

Work collaboratively with the editorial team of BMJ Connections Surgery, an open access companion journal, to facilitate the transfer of suitable manuscripts rejected from BMJ Surgery

Experience & Qualifications

We would like the post holder to possess experience in all listed areas, but the relative experience in each will vary by individual.

Experience (essential)

Clinical and/or research experience to inform editorial decision-making and ensure relevance of articles.

Experience in critical appraisal of evidence to inform decision-making.

Experience in writing for a clinical audience

Experience of peer review process in publishing.

Editorial experience on a medical journal including commissioning, editing, and writing content.

Experience of writing and editing content for healthcare professionals.

Experience of working in a matrix, hybrid environment.

Experience of working with ScholarOne (or other online content management systems).

Experience of working with international editorial teams.

Degree in Medicine or Bachelor of Science

Postgraduate qualification related to surgery or evidence-based healthcare

Why work for us

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Flexible Work and Workplace Perks

We’re committed to flexible working that supports both your needs and the requirements of the role.

Generous double-matching employer pension contribution, up to 12%

Discounted dental and travel insurance

Seven x salary life assurance cover and a generous income protection package

Discounted gym membership, cycle-to-work and season ticket loan

Discounts for retail and leisure products through yourReward

Work-life balance and wellbeing

Twenty-five days holiday + bank holidays + a BMJ Day off.

Additional holiday through long service; buy up to 5 additional days

Leave for moving house, volunteering or getting married

Concierge service Seniorcare by Lottie

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion are not buzzwords to us, but fundamental company priorities

We believe that a diverse workforce brings unique strengths and insights, enabling us to better serve our customers and drive positive change in our industry.

If you are from an under-represented or historically marginalised community, we are particularly interested in hearing from you.

Join our employee-led networks focusing on Gender, Race and Cultural Diversity, Sexual Orientation, Mental Health and Well-being, Parents and Carers and Age.

Disability Confident Committed employer

Learning & Development

Career Coaching

Opportunities to pursue professional development