Senior Medical Educator (MBBS)

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

Job summary

University of Hertfordshire in Hatfield is seeking a Senior Medical Educator (MBBS) to shape and deliver the undergraduate MBBS programme. You will lead curriculum development, oversee teaching and assessment in collaboration with the Programme Director and clinical educators.

The role requires significant experience in medical education, academic leadership and a commitment to GMC standards and inclusive teaching. 0.4 FTE with pro rata salary and annual increments is offered.

Qualifications

• Leads and supports designated MBBS modules and curriculum implementation.
• Contributes to assessment design, blueprinting, question writing and evaluation.
• Supports clinical placements, student progression and educational scholarship.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support MBBS modules, integrating GMC standards and quality assurance.
• Contribute to assessment design, standard setting and evaluation of outcomes.
• Mentor teaching colleagues and drive continuous programme improvement.

Skills

Curriculum development

Assessment design

Educational leadership

Education

MBBS or equivalent

Postgraduate study in medical education

Fellowship of Advance HE (or equivalent)

Job description

Post Title: Senior Medical Educator (MBBS)

SBU/Department: School of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences /Department of Medicine, Applied and Clinical Sciences

FTE: 0.4 fte (working 14.8 hours per week)

Duration of Contract: Permanent

Salary: AM1 £70,453 to £77,824 per annum, pro rata, with annual increments subject to designated skills and experience

Annual Leave: 35 days (pro rata) plus standard public holidays and an additional 4 days including the closure of our office between Christmas and New Year

Launched in September 2026, the University of Hertfordshire’s new Medical School is part of our vibrant School of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences, bringing medical education into a multidisciplinary community. We are seeking an experienced Senior Medical Educator (MBBS) to help shape and deliver our undergraduate medical programme at this exciting stage of its development. Working with the Programme Director, Academic and Module Leads and clinical educators, you will provide academic leadership in curriculum development, teaching, assessment and quality assurance in line with GMC standards. You will join a supportive multidisciplinary team, promoting integrated, innovative and inclusive learning to prepare future doctors for practice.

Please read the job description and person specification for the full duties and essential criteria. Attach a personal statement explaining how your skills and experience meet the criteria in the person specification, using relevant examples.

Internal applicants – please ensure you apply via your employee self-service portal.

Disclosure and Barring Service

Our 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 abroad

Successful 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.

An appointment to this role may require an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate.

We regret that we are unable to offer UKVI sponsorship for this post; applicants will either hold UK Right to Work or demonstrate access to UK Right to Work before an offer is made.

Contact Details/Informal Enquiries: Professor Zoe Aslanpour, Head of Department of Medicine, Applied and Clinical Sciences, email: [e-mail] or

Margaret Phillips, MBBS Project Manager, [e-mail]

Closing Date: 22 November 2026

Interview Date: 30 Nov 2026 / 01 Dec 2026

Our vision is to transform lives: UH is committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and building a diverse community. We welcome applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of their protected characteristics and recognise there are different ways applicants may achieve the criteria in this document. We offer a range of employee benefits including generous annual leave, flexible location opportunities within the UK, discounted Sports Village memberships and free Active Staff sessions, personal and professional development and family-friendly policies.

Senior Medical Educator (MBBS)

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: 29 Oct 2026

Closing date: 22 Nov 2026

Essential requirements

Main duties and responsibilitiesYou will lead and support designated modules, contributing to MBBS curriculum implementation, integration and quality assurance. Your teaching will include lectures, seminars, clinical and communication skills, and active learning through case-based learning (CBL), problem-based learning (PBL) and team-based learning (TBL). You will contribute to assessment design, blueprinting, question writing, standard setting and evaluation. Alongside this, you will support clinical placements, student progression and academic support, mentor teaching colleagues, and contribute to educational scholarship, innovation and continuous programme improvement.Skills and experience requiredYou will bring substantial experience in undergraduate or postgraduate medical education, including teaching, curriculum development and assessment, together with experience of academic leadership or module coordination. You will understand GMC undergraduate standards and be committed to equality and inclusive, student-centred learning. Excellent communication, organisational and collaborative skills will enable you to work effectively with multidisciplinary academic and clinical teams.Qualifications requiredYou will need a degree or equivalent qualification in health science or a related field, with relevant clinical or academic experience appropriate to the post; Postgraduate study in medical education, assessment or a related field is also required. A medical qualification (MBBS or equivalent) and appropriate professional registration where applicable would be advantageous, as would Fellowship of Advance HE (or equivalent) and a Doctorate qualification.

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