Clinical Lecturer - Lead for Jigsaws and Small Groups (Education)

University of Plymouth; Plymouth; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in the UK is seeking a Co‑Lead for Professional Development Groups to facilitate reflective learning for medical students. This role involves coordinating the curriculum, supporting facilitators, and contributing as an academic tutor. Ideal candidates will have a medical degree, experience in reflective practice, and a strong background in medical education. Flexibility with on-site work and travel is required.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Generous pension scheme

Cycle to Work & Electric Car Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Development opportunities

Enhanced family leave

Flexible working

Retailer discounts

On-site nursery

Qualifications

• Must currently be registered with the General Medical Council (GMC).
• Experience in reflective practice and small-group facilitation.
• Understanding of medical education and curriculum development.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and develop Professional Development Groups across the BMBS Undergraduate Programme.
• Support and train facilitators, deliver workshops and small-group teaching.
• Contribute as an academic tutor.

Skills

Reflective practice

Small-group facilitation

Medical education leadership

Education

Medical degree

Job description

Champion reflective learning for tomorrow’s doctors at Plymouth Medical School

Co‑Lead for Professional Development (Reflective Practice) Groups

About the role

Plymouth Medical School is seeking a new Co‑Lead to join our current Lead in coordinating and developing the Professional Development Groups (PDGs) — also known as Jigsaw or Small Groups — across all five years of the BMBS Undergraduate Programme. These reflective practice groups form a core part of our curriculum. Facilitated by clinicians, they provide medical students with a safe and supportive space to reflect on their clinical experiences and explore themes such as professional identity, ethical practice, complexity, compassionate care, teamwork, and wellbeing.

Each Co‑Lead will take nominal responsibility for either Years 1–2 or Years 3–5, while collaborating closely with the other Lead to ensure coherence and progression across the programme. The role includes supporting and training group facilitators, delivering student workshops and small‑group teaching, and contributing as an academic tutor.

What we’re looking for

We are looking for a medical doctor with experience in reflective practice, small‑group facilitation, and medical education leadership. You will gain a deep understanding of the PMS curriculum and have the opportunity to enhance an established, innovative programme that helps students integrate their professional learning with real‑world clinical experience.

For this role, you will need to be on site 1 day a week. Although we can accommodate working from home, flexibility to be on‑site will be expected due to business needs. There is an essential requirement that you will be required to travel to and work at different University sites and/or other business locations that may not be easily accessible by public transport. Please refer to the job description for further information.

Contact and Registration

Email: [e-mail] (Dr Rachel Leyland)

Must currently be registered with the General Medical Council (GMC).

About us

The Faculty of Health holds four Silver Athena Swan awards, which recognise our commitment to supporting gender equality within higher education.

Application Process

Please apply online, demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training, and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement.

Following the closing date of the vacancy, you will be notified on the outcome of your application in due course. Anticipated interview date to be confirmed.

Our Offer

Staff appointed within the Faculty of Health may be able to join the NHS pension scheme subject to eligibility criteria.

When joining us, you will receive:

• Generous annual leave: 35 Days annual leave (pro rata if part‑time) plus Bank Holidays and Closure Days
• Generous pension scheme
• Cycle to Work & Electric Car Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Development opportunities
• Enhanced family leave
• Flexible working
• Retailer discounts
• On‑site nursery

*Pro rata if part‑time/fixed‑term contract.

A summary of our comprehensive benefits can be viewed here.

Additional Information

The University of Plymouth is an inclusive community where everyone is welcomed regardless of their background. To find out more about our inclusive community initiatives, such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter, please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages.