Clinical Senior Lecturer

Aston University; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development

Staff discounts

Family-friendly policies

On-site gym and pool discount

Job summary

Aston University in Birmingham is seeking an experienced medical educator to lead the School’s Support and Concerns Framework and to provide strategic oversight of professionalism and fitness to practise across the MBChB programme.

The postholder will oversee the review and investigation of student concerns, ensure appropriate support and remediation, chair committees, and maintain compliance with GMC requirements and university regulations.

Qualifications

Responsibilities

• Oversee review and investigation of concerns about medical students.
• Chair relevant committees and advise senior leadership on complex cases.

Job description

ClosingDate: 23.59 hours GMT on Wednesday 18 November 2026

InterviewDate: Friday 11 December 2026

Reference: 1716-26

ReleaseDate: Wednesday 04 November 2026

We are seeking to appoint an experienced and respected medical educator to lead our professional support and concerns processes and provide strategic oversight of professionalism and fitness to practise matters across the MBChB programme.

The postholder will work closely with academic and professional services colleagues to promote a culture of professionalism, early intervention and student support.

Reporting Relationships

Reports to: Dean of Medical Education

Accountable to: MBChB Board of Studies

Responsible for: School Support and Concerns Committee

Role Purpose

To provide strategic leadership for the School's Support and Concerns Framework and act as the senior academic responsible for the management of professionalism, conduct, behaviour, wellbeing and student fitness to practise concerns.

The postholder will oversee the review and investigation of concerns raised about medical students, ensure appropriate support and remediation are implemented, chair relevant committees, advise senior leadership on complex cases, and maintain compliance with General Medical Council (GMC) requirements and University regulations.

What we offer

Aston University is a dynamic and vibrant campus located within Birmingham city centre, which has excellent transport links via bus or train.

• Excellent training and development opportunities.
• Everyday discounts to a number of activities and retailers
• Great family friendly policies
• On site gym and pool with discounted staff membership available

Further information on our Benefits and Rewards can be found here

This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for new applicants to the Skilled Worker visa route.

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Aston University is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. It promotes equality and diversity in all aspects of its work. We strive to have robust inclusivity strategies in place, to encourage colleagues to have the confidence and freedom to be themselves in the workplace. For more information, visit: https://www2.aston.ac.uk/about/inclusive-aston

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