Lead for Written Assessment – Year 3 and 5

University of Leicester; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

The Lead for Written Assessment – Year 3 and 5 at University of Leicester Medical School will lead the development, delivery and quality assurance of written assessments for Years 3 and 5 of the MB ChB programme, including Short Answer Question and Single Best Answer examinations, and will act as the local academic lead for the Medical Licensing Assessment Applied Knowledge Test.

You will work with academic colleagues, clinical specialists and the assessment team to ensure assessments are

Qualifications

• Medically qualified doctor with GMC registration and licence to practise.
• Experience in undergraduate or postgraduate medical education and assessment.
• Experience as an examiner in undergraduate medical assessments is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, delivery and quality assurance of written assessments for MB ChB Years 3 and 5.
• Oversee Short Answer Question and Single Best Answer exams and MLAT AKT duties.
• Contribute to assessment strategy, question bank development, standard setting and marking processes.
• Coordinate examiner activities and drive continuous quality improvement across the programme.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Collaborative working

Educational leadership

Education

MB ChB/MBBS or medical degree

Job description

About the role

The Lead for Written Assessment – Year 3 and 5 role offers an exciting opportunity to play a central part in delivering high-quality assessment within Leicester Medical School. You will lead the development, delivery and quality assurance of written assessments for Years 3 and 5 of the MB ChB programme, including Short Answer Question and Single Best Answer examinations, and will act as the local academic lead for the Medical Licensing Assessment Applied Knowledge Test. Working closely with academic colleagues, clinical specialists and the assessment team, you will help ensure assessments are rigorous, fair, aligned to the curriculum and reflective of the standards expected of future doctors.

You will contribute to assessment strategy, question bank development, standard setting, marking processes, examiner activities and continuous quality improvement across the programme. Supported by an experienced team of assessment experts, you will help shape an assessment culture that promotes excellence in medical education, supports student success and upholds patient safety.

About you

You will be a medically qualified doctor with full GMC registration and a licence to practise, holding or about to hold a consultant, specialist, associate specialist or GP role within a partner organisation involved in teaching Leicester medical students. You will bring experience of undergraduate or postgraduate medical education together with a strong interest in assessment and educational quality. Experience as an examiner in undergraduate medical assessments, excellent organisational and communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of colleagues are essential for success in this role.

You will be enthusiastic about supporting the development of future doctors and committed to maintaining high standards in medical education. Experience in developing clinical assessments, educational leadership, teaching qualifications or fellowship recognition in medical education would be advantageous.

Additional information

Informal enquiries are welcome and should be made to Dr Sapna Ladani [e-mail]

As part of the University’s ongoing commitment to professional development, this role will also be considered on a seconded basis for existing staff members. Please ensure this is discussed with your line manager prior to applying. More information regarding secondments can be found here.

The University of Leicester has been changing the world, and changing people’s lives, for 100 years. When you join us, you’ll become part of a community of Citizens of Change, which includes not only our staff and our current students but also thousands of Leicester graduates around the world.

As a diverse and forward-thinking employer, we embed the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion into everything we do. That includes not just our core missions of teaching and research, but also our support for staff, students and our local community through our values of Inspiring, Impactful and Inclusive through our values of Inspiring, Impactful and Inclusive.

We’re committed to the wellbeing of all our staff and to the sustainability of our environment, on our campus and beyond. We offer a competitive salary package, excellent pension scheme and a generous annual leave allowance, along with opportunities to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Vacancy terms

Part Time, Fixed Term