Head of Clinical Medicine and Phase 2

NHS; Twickenham; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK educational institution in Twickenham seeks a Head of Phase 2 and Clinical Medicine. This role includes managing the clinical curriculum for Years 3-5 of the MBBS Programme, ensuring alignment with GMC outcomes. An ideal candidate will be clinically active in the NHS with significant experience in higher education. Responsibilities encompass curriculum development, staff management, and student support in a flexible work environment. The position offers a competitive salary range between £90,000 and £139,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Experience developing faculty development training and resources for clinical educators.
• Understanding of GMC quality assurance processes in medical education.
• Fully registered with the General Medical Council and in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and delivery of the clinical curriculum and placements for Years 3-5.
• Oversee recruitment and line-management of supporting staff.
• Ensure compliance with GMC requirements and support students.

Skills

Leadership

Planning and organisation

Interpersonal skills

Analytical and creative thinking

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Postgraduate-level academic qualification in a related field

Certificate of Completion of Specialty Training (CCT)

Job description

Job summary

The key responsibilities of the Head of Phase 2 and Clinical Medicine will be: a) the management and delivery of Phase 2 and b) the oversight of clinical medicine across the 5 years of the MBBS programme in accordance with the GMC Outcomes for Graduates (OfG) and Medical Licensing Assessment (MLA), university requirements, and the School of Medicine’s contingent partner (University of Lancashire).

The role includes oversight of the delivery of teaching, simulation, assessment, student support and evaluation for clinical medicine across the 5 years, with a particular focus on Phase 2. The postholder will work closely with the SoM leadership team, will have line‑management responsibility for staff delivering clinical teaching and will co‑line‑manage the Module leads alongside the Head of Phase 1. The head will lead curriculum and placement design, ensuring alignment with the GMC’s OfG and MLA content map, and work closely with the SoM Academic Heads, Professional Service Heads and Executive Dean to ensure continuity and alignment of clinical medicine across the programme.

The postholder will be clinically active in the NHS and an experienced secondary care medical educational leader with substantial experience in higher education and pedagogic design.

About the School

St Mary's University School of Medicine aims to become an internationally recognised centre with established expertise and resources. Both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes are designed with vocational relevance and the highest academic standards. The MBBS curriculum is aligned with the University of Lancashire as the contingent partner and is structured in three modules: Integrated and Applied Science and Clinical Medicine (IASCM), Medicine & Society (Med Soc), and Clinical and Professional Practice (CPP). The programme is divided into two phases: Phase 1 (Years 1‑2) and Phase 2 (Years 3‑5).

Details

• Posted: 18 December 2025
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £90,000 to £139,000 a year pro‑rata
• Contract type: Permanent
• Working pattern: Flexible working
• Reference number: N0092‑25‑0001
• Location: St. Marys University, Waldegrave Road, Twickenham, TW1 4SX

Job responsibilities

Head of Phase 2 and Clinical Medicine

• Lead on development and delivery of the clinical curriculum and placements in Years 3‑5 of the MBBS Programme, coordinating lectures, workshops, simulation, placements, work‑based and formative and summative assessments.
• Lead, develop and evaluate the clinical placements and related teaching content, supporting educators and students in delivering the course and fulfilling MLA and OfG requirements and alignment with the contingent partner.
• Work with the Head of Partnerships to secure sufficient Phase 2 placement capacity with a wide range of opportunities for MBBS students.
• Work with Head of Phase 1, Module Leads and estates to ensure adequate teaching delivery and spaces are available, and with Head of Partnerships to ensure quality assurance of Phase 2 placements.
• Address patient safety concerns or issues related to students or educators on Phase 2 placements.
• Oversee recruitment and line‑management of supporting Training Fellows and sessional clinical staff where needed.
• Jointly line‑manage the three Module Leads (IASCM, Med Soc, CPP) with the Head of Phase 1.
• Contribute to the development, delivery and review of all aspects of the clinical medicine content of the MBBS Programme, including curriculum, assessment and student support, and to support regular quality visits undertaken by the GMC to the new programme.
• Drive evaluation and scholarly activity related to Phase 2 and clinical medicine across both Phases.
• Collaborate with academics at St Mary’s to explore co‑teaching, co‑learning opportunities and inter‑professional learning.
• Liaise with other institutions regarding student‑selected and elective opportunities for MBBS students.
• Work with Phase and Assessment Leads, IT and other colleagues on design, development and implementation of in‑course assessments, work‑based assessments, written examinations and OSCEs.
• Develop questions for Single Best Answers and OSCEs.
• Oversee student electives in Year 5.

Academic duties

• Develop curriculum materials and resources for the modules and contribute to the creation of formative and summative written assessments related to Clinical Medicine.
• Engage in curriculum development activity to ensure content is current and innovative.
• Assist with written examinations and OSCE station writing and examination.
• Represent the School and University on external committees and boards to ensure appropriate representation of views.
• Develop excellent relationships with external stakeholders to secure high‑quality teaching, learning and placement opportunities.
• Collaborate with other members of the SoM and professional services staff to support the programme.
• Engage in continuing professional development to maintain requisite skills and knowledge.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety requirements in all aspects of work.
• Undertake specific management functions as delegated by the line manager or other authority.
• Undertake any other duties relevant to the School in accordance with the role’s level.

Person specification

Skills and abilities

• Leadership: create a culture of excellence, collaboration and respect.
• Planning and organisation: manage conflicting demands and meet deadlines in a complex environment.
• Interpersonal skills: relate to others with tact and diplomacy.
• Analytical and creative thinking: conceptualise, analyse problems and synthesise complex information.
• Collaboration: work with colleagues within agreed framework.
• Communication: communicate clearly and effectively orally and in writing.
• Negotiating and influencing: deal positively and creatively in negotiation, influence, persuasion and conflict management.
• Teamwork: collaborate in a multi‑disciplinary team.
• Professional development: commitment to ongoing development and keeping up to date.

Experience

• Understanding of emerging trends in professionalism within medical education (national and international).
• Experience with GMC quality assurance processes in medical education.
• Experience developing faculty development training and resources for clinical educators.
• Understanding of regulatory processes and fitness‑to‑practice concerns for learners and educators.

Qualifications

• Fully registered with the General Medical Council and in good standing.
• Licensed to practise in the UK, clinically active in the NHS, and a member of the GMC Specialist Register.
• Certificate of Completion of Specialty Training (CCT).
• Extensive NHS clinical experience and ability to transfer clinical knowledge to academia.
• Senior NHS clinician with proven record of leadership, innovation and change management in medical education.
• Extensive knowledge and experience of educational design, delivery, assessment and evaluation in undergraduate medical education.
• Postgraduate-level academic qualification in a related field.
• Professional recognition at senior level (e.g. SFHEA) or willingness to pursue it.

Application and sponsorship

Applicants who require Skilled Worker Sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants must present a criminal record certificate for each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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Employer details

• Employer: St Mary's University, Twickenham
• Address: St. Marys University, Waldegrave Road, Twickenham, TW1 4SX
• Website: https://www.stmarys.ac.uk/