GPPHC Placement Lead (Maternity Cover)

Imperial Enterprise; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 76,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Top salary package

43 days off annually

Generous pension

Job summary

Imperial College London is seeking applications for a GPPHC Placement Lead (maternity cover). The post holder will work with Undergraduate Primary Care Education Unit faculty and GP tutors to organise the day‑to‑day running of the fifth year GP placement and shape its future development.

You will lead placement planning and management, and contribute to teaching, assessment, quality improvement and tutor training for MBBS year five.

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration required.
• Eligibility for NHS GP appointment.
• Postgraduate qualification in medical education.
• Substantial experience in undergraduate clinical teaching in primary care.
• Experience in managing a teaching programme.
• Evidence of critical reasoning through evaluation or research in medical education.
• Strong understanding of the undergraduate medical education curriculum.
• Understanding of general practice organisation and developments.
• Strong skills in clinical general practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead GP placement planning for year five MBBS placement.
• Coordinate teaching and assessment for the year five GP placement.
• Drive quality improvement initiatives and evaluation of the placement.
• Provide GP tutor training and student support for MBBS year five.

Skills

GMC registration

NHS GP eligibility

Medical education postgraduate

Undergraduate teaching

Teaching programme management

Critical reasoning in education

Medical education curriculum

General practice organization

Clinical general practice

Education

Higher degree in medical education

Job description

Job number MED05981 Faculties Faculty of Medicine Departments School of Public Health Salary or Salary range £76,313 - £82,954 per annum Location/campus Charing Cross and White City Campus - Hybrid Contract type work pattern Part time - Fixed term Posting End Date 20 Oct 2026

About the role

Imperial College London is seeking applications for a GPPHC Placement Lead (maternity cover). The successful candidate will work with Undergraduate Primary Care Education Unit faculty, General Practitioner tutors and other medical school faculty to organise the day-to-day running of the fifth year GP placement and plan its future development.

What you would be doing

The post holder will lead the GP placement in year five of the six-year Imperial MBBS programme. The core duties of the post consist of placement planning and management, teaching, assessment, quality improvement, GP tutor training and student support for the year 5 GPPHC component of the MBBS course.

What we are looking for

• Full registration with the General Medical Council.
• Eligibility for appointment as an NHS GP.
• Higher degree of other postgraduate qualification in medical education.
• Substantial experience of undergraduate clinical teaching in primary care setting.
• Experience in managing a teaching programme.
• Evidence of critical reasoning, including through presentation or publication of evaluation and/or research relating to medical education.
• Strong understanding of the undergraduate medical education curriculum.
• Sound understanding of the organisation of general practice and current developments in primary care.
• Strong skills, knowledge and achievement in clinical general practice.

What we can offer you

• The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to use science for humanity by sharing your passion and inspiring the next generation.
• Gain access to Imperial's top-tier Educational Development Unit , which offers a wide range of tailored educational development services to meet your needs.
• Support to apply for a post graduate qualification in Medical Education.
• Join a diverse and innovative learning and teaching community at an institution that values research-led educational provision.
• Sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 43 days off a year and generous pension schemes).
• Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources to support your personal and professional wellbeing .

Further information

The post holders will be based in the multi-award-winning Undergraduate Primary Care Education Unit, one of the largest of its kind in the UK, fellows will contribute to MBBS teaching and assessment, gain experience in curriculum design, evaluation, and educational research, and participate in the Unit’s educational offerings.

This is a part-time post (14 hours per week).

This role is for a fixed-term contract for 12 months with opportunities for potential extension

About Imperial

Welcome to Imperial, a global top-ten university where scientific imagination leads to world-changing impact.

Join us and be part of something bigger. From global health to climate change, AI to business leadership, here at Imperial we navigate some of the world’s toughest challenges. Whatever your role, your contribution will have a lasting impact.

As a member of our vibrant community of 22,000 students and 8,000 staff, you’ll collaborate with passionate minds across nine London campuses and a global network.

This is your chance to help shape the future. We hope you’ll join us at Imperial College London.

Our Culture

We work towards equality of opportunity, to eliminating discrimination, and to creating an inclusive working environment for all. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries, and are committed to employing a team that has diverse skills, experiences and abilities. You can read more about our commitment on our web pages .

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