MBBS Head of Assessment

University of Hertfordshire; Hatfield; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 78,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Hertfordshire is seeking an experienced MBBS Head of Assessment to shape and lead the assessment function as the Medical School develops. The postholder will oversee the assessment framework across the five-year MBBS programme, with direct responsibility for assessment delivery in Years 1 and 2.

The role requires substantial experience in medical education and assessment design, plus GMC-related knowledge and a commitment to student-centered assessment.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience of medical education and assessment, including assessment design, blueprinting, standard setting, psychometrics and quality assurance.
• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification; GMC registration and postgraduate study desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead assessment strategy, governance and quality assurance in line with GMC requirements.
• Oversee formative and summative assessments and chair question‑writing, review and standard‑setting groups.
• Act as Chief and Principal Examiner for Years 1 and 2, including moderation and OSCE oversight.
• Collaborate with examinations team to analyse student performance and with external examiners and regulatory stakeholders.
• Guide, mentor and develop assessment staff to drive continuous improvement.

Job description

MBBS Head of Assessment

Company: University of Hertfordshire

Salary: £70,453 to £77,824 a year, pro rata

Hours: Part-time

Location: Hatfield, AL10 9AB

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 28 Oct 2026

Closing date: 22 Nov 2026

The University of Hertfordshire’s new Medical School launched in September 2026 as part of the School of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences. We are seeking an experienced MBBS Head of Assessment to shape and lead the assessment function as the Medical School develops. The postholder will oversee the assessment framework across the five‑year MBBS programme, with direct responsibility for assessment delivery in Years 1 and 2.

Main duties and responsibilities

The postholder will lead assessment strategy, governance and quality assurance in line with GMC requirements, including blueprinting, standard setting and psychometric analysis. They will oversee formative and summative assessments and chair question‑writing, review and standard‑setting groups. For Years 1 and 2, they will act as Chief and Principal Examiner, including responsibility for moderation and OSCE oversight. They will work with the examinations team to analyse student performance and collaborate with external examiners and regulatory stakeholders. They will also guide, mentor and develop assessment staff to drive continuous improvement.

Essential requirements

Skills and experience requiredApplicants will have substantial experience of medical education and assessment, including assessment design, blueprinting, standard setting, psychometrics and quality assurance. They will demonstrate academic leadership, sound knowledge of GMC Promoting Excellence and Outcomes for Graduates, and the ability to interpret complex assessment data. Excellent communication, organisation and collaborative working skills, together with a commitment to fair, inclusive and student‑centred assessment, are essential.

Qualifications requiredApplicants must hold either an MBBS or equivalent medical qualification. Desirable qualifications include GMC registration, postgraduate study in medical education or assessment, Fellowship of Advance HE, or a relevant doctorate.DISCLOSURE AND BARRING SERVICEOur commitment to the University’s Safeguarding Policy requires that the recruitment of staff in this area, will require the minimum of a Basic DBS Check. In the course of our work and University‑led activities, there may be external contractual obligations where a further Enhanced Check is required. DBS checks may require renewal in line with policy.Overseas applicants and UK applicants who have lived abroadSuccessful applicants who have lived outside the UK, for 12 months or more (whether continuously or in total), in the last 10 years, will be required to produce a ‘Certificate of Good Character/Conduct’ from each of those countries.

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