Medical Education Facilitator

University of Worcester; Severn (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff Retail Benefits Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Tusker Car Leasing

Employee Assistance Programme

In-house training and development

Job summary

The University of Worcester invites applications for a Medical Education Facilitator for Problem-Based Learning (PBL) and Integrated Clinical Methods to support the MBChB programme at the Severn campus. The role focuses on developing self-directed learners, designing cases, and supporting small-group work and assessments.

This 0.6 FTE post requires Monday and Friday full days, with one additional flexible session.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching medical students or similar.
• Interest in developing as a medical educator.
• Ability to work flexibly with the team to meet the MBChB curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of MBChB curriculum with PBL and Integrated Clinical Methods.
• Act as personal academic tutor for student groups.
• Design and develop cases and support materials for small group work and assessments.
• Collaborate with the lead for PBL/clinical skills.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teaching experience

Flexibility

Job description

We are seeking to appoint a Medical Education Facilitator for Problem-Based Learning (PBL) and/or Integrated Clinical Methods, to support the on-going delivery of the graduate entry MBChB programme within the Three Counties Medical School (TCMS) at the University of Worcester. The School’s MBChB curriculum is centred around problem-based learning (PBL), applied learning (e.g. simulation), with an emphasis on early patient contact and clinical placements. Founded with the aim of widening access to careers in medicine and retaining graduates in the local area, the school opened to students in September 2023.
Applicants will have a keen interest in medical education and training, with good interpersonal skills to support the development of self-directed learners. PBL facilitators will also act as personal academic tutor for the students in their group. Integrated Clinical Methods is a small group method to develop communication and clinical skills and you will have expertise in developing consultation skills. Working with the lead for PBL or clinical skills you will be involved in designing and developing cases and support materials for small group work and assessment items.
Ideally you will already have experience of teaching medical students or similar. However, key to the role is an interest in developing as a medical educator and the ability to work flexibly with the rest of the team to meet the needs of the MBChB curriculum. There are also opportunities for professional development.
This is a 0.6 FTE post, based at the Severn campus and the required work pattern is all day Monday and Friday (essential) and one further session that could be more flexible.
Informal enquiries should be addressed to Dr Nigel Cockrell, Lead for PBL at [e-mail]

What's In It For You

• Salary range of £44,746 to £56,535 per annum (which equates to £26,847.6 - £33,921 per annum for 22.2 hours per week)
• Opportunity to progress to £61,759 per annum pro rata, subject to performance and the university reward scheme
• 47 days of leave per year (inclusive of bank holidays and University closure days) pro rata for part time
• Access to a range of benefits such as our Staff Retail Benefits Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and Tusker Car Leasing
• Wellbeing advice and support through our Employee Assistance Programme
• In-house training and development support
• A friendly, inclusive and supportive culture and work environment

Please note that if not already an employee of the University of Worcester, the appointed candidate will be employed through our subsidiary company Uniworc Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of University of Worcester. Appointees of Uniworc Limited will automatically be enrolled into the Aviva FlexHE defined contribution pension scheme (subject to earnings and other eligibility criteria).

Please note that this post may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route if your individual circumstances enable this in accordance with the Skilled Worker visa rules. For more information on how the Skilled Worker visa rules may apply to you please visit: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa ;

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