Clinical Lecturer (Education Focused) Clinical Assessment Lead - AO1988LS

University of St Andrews; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 15,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of St Andrews seeks a Clinical Lecturer (Education Focused) to lead clinical assessments while delivering high-quality medical education. This part-time role (0.3FTE) offers access to various development opportunities within a supportive and inclusive academic environment. The successful candidate will be clinically qualified and committed to excellence in teaching.

Benefits

Annual leave of 34 days, plus 5 public holidays

Financial contribution to relocation

USS Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions

Hybrid working environment

Staff discount scheme

Free staff parking and cycle to work schemes

Subsidised sports membership and training opportunities

Wellbeing initiatives including Peppy membership

Qualifications

• Commitment to high-quality medical education teaching.
• Leading on clinical assessment in the MBChB programme.
• Access to development opportunities in line with ARDS.

Responsibilities

• Work as Clinical Assessment Lead within the School of Medicine.
• Deliver high-quality medical education and assessment.
• Engage in the five years of the MBChB programme.

Skills

Excellent teaching skills

Interest in promoting knowledge exchange

Education

Clinically qualified and practicing

Job description

The School of Medicine wishes to appoint a Clinical Lecturer (Education Focused), with a focus as Clinical Assessment Lead, who will work for up to 0.3FTE. As a Clinical Lecturer, you will have access to potential development opportunities within the School as they arise and in line with the Academic Review and Development Scheme (ARDS). You should be committed to delivering high-quality medical education teaching and assessment, leading on clinical assessment over the five years of the MBChB programme.

The candidate should be clinically qualified and practicing in a substantive clinical post to qualify for the Clinical salary scale.

Excellent teaching skills and an interest in promoting knowledge exchange are essential. Informal enquiries can be directed to the MBChB Programme Director, Dr Rebecca Walmsley ([e-mail]).

Employees of the University have access to a wide range of staff benefits including:

• Annual leave of 34 days, plus 5 public holidays
• Financial contribution to relocation
• Membership of the USS Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions. Membership of the NHS Pension may be possible.
• A hybrid working environment, including partial homeworking where appropriate and a range of family-friendly policies
• Staff discount scheme for local and national goods and services
• Free staff parking, employee Carshare and Cycle to Work Schemes, and subsidised local bus travel
• Subsidised sports membership, reduced tuition fees on degree programmes for staff, access to training and development opportunities including LinkedIn Learning, access to library facilities, salary sacrifice scheme
• A range of wellbeing initiatives including membership of Peppy, a health application that connects staff to expert practitioners and personalized support on health matters

Applications are particularly welcome from people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented in academic posts at the University.

Equality, diversity, and inclusion are at the heart of the St Andrews experience and form a central pillar of the University Strategy. We strive to create a fair and inclusive culture demonstrated through our commitment to diversity awards (Athena Swan, Carer Positive, Race Charters). We celebrate diversity by promoting profiles of BAME, LGBTIQ+, Disabled, and Neurodiverse staff and supporting networks including the Staff BAME Network, Staff with Disabilities or Neurodiversity Network, Staff LGBTIQ+ Network, and the Staff Parents & Carers Network. Full details available online: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/hr/edi/

Interview Date: 8 July 2025 | Closing Date: 12 June 2025

Please quote ref: AO1988LS

Further Particulars: AO1988LSFPs.pdf

School of Medicine

Salary: Consultant Scale based on experience

Part Time: 10 hours per week