Time Out of Programme Experience (OOPE) Lecturer in Medical Education

NHS; Twickenham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious university in the UK is seeking an OOPE Lecturer in Medical Education for a one-year fixed-term position. This role involves delivering clinical teaching throughout an innovative MBBS programme, contributing to curriculum development, and engaging in assessment processes. Candidates must be GP trainees who have completed their ST2 year, with a focus on developing teaching skills in a supportive academic environment. The post provides a unique opportunity to shape the future of medical education.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive academic team

Innovative teaching environment

Qualifications

• Understanding of primary care organisation and emerging trends.
• Ability to develop and deliver integrated small group learning.
• Effective team player with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver clinical teaching across the MBBS programme.
• Design and develop small group learning activities.
• Participate in assessments including examinations.

Skills

Clinical teaching

Curriculum development

Assessment participation

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Primary Medical Qualification with full GMC registration

Teaching qualification (FHEA) or willingness to obtain

Job description

Time Out of Programme Experience (OOPE) Lecturer in Medical Education

St Marys University is recruiting three, one-year fixed-term OOPE lecturers in Primary Care Medical Education. This is a unique opportunity to gain broad experience across multiple aspects of undergraduate medical education. Postholders will play an active role in shaping a new and innovative MBBS programme, contributing to curriculum development, teaching resource creation, and student support.

Trainees will bring added value to their OOPE post through competencies already developed in the ST1 and ST2 years and therefore these jobs are open to GP trainees who have successfully completed their ST2 year and will be taken up in between the ST2 and ST3 year. Trainees that are currently in their ST2 year may be eligible to apply.

All trainees must be able to demonstrate satisfactory progression through their training to date. They must have a current satisfactory ARCP on application. Prior to commencement of the post, they must have a satisfactory ARCP at the end of the ST2 year confirming the end of year sign off. Trainees who are completing their training and gaining CCT by August2026 are not eligible to apply.

To take up the post, appointees will need to gain a formal Out of Programme Experience agreement from their training programme and regional NHS England Healthcare Education Workforce team, previously this function was part of Health Education England.

Main duties of the job

The key responsibilities of the OOPE/Lecturers in Medical Education will be the delivery of clinical teaching throughout the MBBS programme in accordance with the GMC regulations, University requirements, and the School's contingent partner ULAN. Facilitation work will include a wide range of teaching and learning activities, such as clinical and communication skills, integrated small group teaching, interprofessional education, clinical problem sessions, narrative-based medicine sessions, and professionalism workshops. The postholder will take an active part in assessment, clinical and communication skills and will be involved in primary care assessment processes.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Undertake clinical teaching as a member of the teaching team across the St Marys University (SMU)MBBS programme, with specific responsibility for teaching across all three modules. Teach in a variety of settings from small group tutorials to large lectures.

Design and develop integrated small group learning which integrate the patient as a whole, including science, social population perspectives, ethical and legal elements, including student resources and facilitator guides.

Plan, prepare and deliver small group teaching to ensure inclusivity remains a core feature of the curriculum and teaching.

Assist in the preparation and production of resources and Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL) materials.

Participate informal and informal assessment activities including SBA and OSCE.

About us

The St Mary's University School of Medicine (SoM), opening in 2026, aims to become an internationally recognised School of Medicine focussed on values- led medical education, where students will graduate with a deep sense of social purpose and a commitment to addressing inequalities.

At both undergraduate and postgraduate level, we are committed to offering vocationally relevant programmes of study with the highest academic standards. The SoM is aligning its MBBS curriculum to its Contingent partner (University of Lancashire -ULAN) which is developed on a spiral curriculum, of integrated science, clinical knowledge and skills and professional practice throughout the 5 years of the programme. The MBBS programme is arranged across three modules: Integrated and Applied Science and Clinical Medicine, Medicine & Society and Clinical and Professional Practice. In Phase I of the MBBS (Years 1 and 2) applied science is integrated with understanding Medicine and Society, and Professionalism in all aspects of work, including clinical learning and placements in community and primary care; while Phase 2 (Years 3-5) incorporates placements in all settings (primary, community and secondary care), as students deepen and apply their knowledge.

Job responsibilities

St Marys University is recruiting three, one-year fixed term OOPE lecturers in Primary Care Medical Education. This is a unique opportunity to gain broad experience across multiple aspects of undergraduate medical education.

Postholders will play an active role in shaping a new and innovative MBBS programme, contributing to curriculum development, teaching resource creation, and student support. You will work within a dynamic and supportive academic team committed to delivering values-driven, patient-centred education.

Trainees will bring added value to their OOPE post through competencies already developed in the ST1 and ST2 years and therefore these jobs are open to GP trainees who have successfully completed their ST2 year and will be taken up in between the ST2 and ST3 year.

Trainees that are currently in their ST2 year may be eligible to apply.

All trainees must be able to demonstrate satisfactory progression through their training to date. They must have a current satisfactory ARCP on application. Prior to commencement of the post, they must have a satisfactory ARCP at the end of the ST2 year confirming the end of year sign off.

Trainees who are completing their training and gaining CCT by August 2026 are not eligible to apply.

To take up the post, appointees will need to gain a formal Out of Programme Experience agreement from their training programme and regional NHS England Healthcare Education Workforce team, previously this function was part of Health Education England.

Job Purpose:

The key responsibilities of the OOPE/Lecturers in Medical Education will be the delivery of clinical teaching throughout the MBBS programme in accordance with the GMC regulations, University requirements, and the SoM contingent partner ULAN. Facilitation work will include a wide range of teaching and learning activities, such as clinical and communication skills, integrated small group teaching, interprofessional education, clinical problem sessions, narrative-based medicine sessions, and professionalism workshops. The postholder will take an active part in assessment, clinical and communication skills and will be involved in primary care assessment processes.

The post holders will work closely with the Head of Primary and Community Care, who will provide educational and pastoral support and supervision across the year.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Undertake clinical teaching as a member of the teaching team across the St Marys University (SMU) MBBS programme, with specific responsibility for teaching across all three modules. Teach in a variety of settings from small group tutorials to large lectures.
• Design and develop integrated small group learning which integrate the patient as a whole, including science, social population perspectives, ethical and legal elements, including student resources and facilitator guides.
• Plan, prepare and deliver small group teaching to ensure inclusivity remains a core feature of the SoM curriculum and teaching.
• Assist in the preparation and production of resources and Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL) materials required to support the developing Clinical and Professional Practice curriculum regarding skills training, assessment and promote opportunities for blended learning.
• Participate informal and informal assessment activities including single best answer (SBA) question writing, standard setting and examinations, objective structured clinical examination (OSCE) blueprinting, station writing and examining, invigilation of written exams, and marking of written coursework, providing evidence based, effective and timely feedback in accordance with programme requirements.
• Contribute to exam and award boards.
• Undertake academic administration in relation to specified teaching activity, meeting prescribed deadlines and complying with academic regulations.
• Contribute to the SoM medical education projects and publications.
• Work with local GPs, Community groups, Training Hubs, SAPC, NHSEI and DH&SC workforce teams for London around policy, workforce and societal priorities.
• Report student and staff concerns regarding patient, staff and student safety, fitness to practice and wellbeing.
• Monitor and record attendance and engagement of students and to provide prompt feedback on concerns.
• Undertake the pastoral and academic care of students through the personal academic tutor role, signposting students to professional services where appropriate.
• Contribute to the planning and design of new modules and delivery modes to support curriculum development across a range of modules.
• Review student feedback to identify areas for improvement and to ensure that teaching quality is maintained.
• Participate in the student admission process: open days, outreach, recruitment, and selection events, including participation as an assessor in multiple mini-interviews (MMIs) as required.
• Work closely with other members of the School of Medicine, ensuring a culture of cross-school working and collaboration, and work in partnership with professional services staff supporting the programme.
• Engage in continuing professional development to ensure adequate skills and knowledge to carry out the role.
• Attend and lead meetings, committees and working groups within the School, the University and external to it as is appropriate to the role.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety requirements in all aspects of work.
• Undertake such specific roles and management functions within the School and University as may be required by the line manager or such other person to whom responsibility may have been delegated.

Person Specification

Experience

• Willingness and ability to undertake research and/or knowledge transfer activity.
• A good understanding of the organisation of primary care and emerging trends and developments in the sector.
• Demonstrable interest in medical education

Skills and competencies

• The ability to plan, develop and deliver lectures, seminars, workshops, integrated small group learning using a wide range of teaching, learning and assessment approaches.
• The ability to motivate, coach and support students and have knowledge of individual learning styles and development needs.
• The ability to work effectively as a member of a team, effect change where necessary and establish and maintain good relationships with colleagues and students.
• The ability to facilitate discussions and offer support and guidance to colleagues and students.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.

Qualifications

• Primary Medical Qualification with full GMC registration.
• Current GP trainee in any NHS England Healthcare Education Workforce Region (completing ST2 by the end of July 2026).
• Satisfactory ARCP outcome upon 1) application and 2) commencement of the post
• A recognised teaching qualification or professional recognition (FHEA) or willingness to attain this.
• Experience of educational design, delivery, assessment and evaluation in MBBS education.

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