KMMS-313-25 - Senior Lecturer in Medical Education (Lead for GP & Community Education)

University of Kent; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Canterbury is seeking a passionate educator for the role of Senior Lecturer in Medical Education. This position focuses on GP and Community Education, contributing to curriculum development and teaching innovations. Applicants must have a primary medical qualification, GMC registration, and commitment to clinical practice. Enjoy a collaborative working atmosphere and excellent benefits including generous leave and a robust pension scheme.

Benefits

43 days’ leave per year

Excellent pension scheme

Corporate employee-funded healthcare plan

Qualifications

• Registered with the GMC and current with a licence to practise.
• Current entry on the GP Performers List for England.
• Demonstrated experience in academic leadership.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching in Primary Care and Community Medicine.
• Develop and integrate Primary Care and Community placements within the programme.
• Participate in management teams and relevant Boards.

Skills

Leadership in educational settings

Current clinical practice

Academic excellence

Fellowship/Membership of the Royal College of General Practitioners

Education

Primary medical qualification

Certificate of Completion of General Practice training (CCT)

Job description

Are you passionate about medical education in primary care? Would you like to contribute to the strategy of a fast-paced, growing medical school?

We are seeking an inspirational educator and role model in general practice for the role of Lead for GP and Community Education. This role will involve working across the KMMS footprint and will make a major contribution to the continuous improvement of the KMMS undergraduate medical programme, including developing placement initiatives and teaching innovations within primary care. It is open to suitably qualified specialists in General Practice or Community Care (or equivalent) who have a specific interest in medical education.

The successful applicant will be working in current clinical practice within NHS General Practice and have significant evidence of recent expertise in medical education. Ideally, they will also have experience within the following range of activities: student selection, curriculum design, assessment including admissions, use of portfolios in medical education, electronic learning and assessment, and inter‑professional learning and assessment.

The role will involve working on the campus sites of both the partner universities in Canterbury and Medway and conducting extensive liaison work with Primary Care placement providers based across Kent and Medway as well as with other community stakeholders including the Kent and Medway Primary Care Training Hub.

This role will be benchmarked to an appropriate NHS Clinical pay scale where applicable depending on the successful candidate.

As Senior Lecturer in Medical Education (Lead for GP & Community Education) you can expect to be involved in:

• Using your experience of current clinical practice to deliver high-quality teaching in Primary Care and Community Medicine
• Contributing to the development and integration of Primary Care and Community placements within the BM BS programme
• Working with academic leaders to ensure community learning is integrated into the KMMS educational strategy using experience of current clinical practice in primary care
• Providing leadership within the School, including participation in relevant Boards, management teams, and other committees as required

What will you bring to the role?

• A primary medical qualification and full registration with the GMC, with a current licence to practise
• Current entry on the GMC General Practice Register with a Certificate of Completion of General Practice training (CCT) or equivalent
• Current entry on the GP Performers List for England
• In current clinical practice within General Practice and commitment to remain in clinical practice for the duration of the KMMS contract
• Fellowship/Membership of the Royal College of General Practitioners
• Academic credibility with a track record of excellence in teaching
• Recent experience and commitment to academic leadership and management

What we can offer in return:

As a member of our team, you can expect a friendly, open and collaborative working environment and support in your development and wellbeing. You'll enjoy a range of great staff benefits including:

• Membership of and access to both the University of Kent and Canterbury Christ Church University and the facilities and training opportunities offered by both
• 43 days’ leave per year (personal leave, bank holidays and additional days allocated for the Christmas period, pro rata for part-time staff)
• Excellent pension scheme with generous employer contributions
• Corporate employee-funded healthcare plan, in partnership with Benenden Health

For more information about what you can look forward to if you join us, visit our dedicated webpage: Working at Kent.

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and the core values of KMMS. We also welcome applications from individuals who wish to work less than full time.

We are ambitious for our people, our communities and the region we serve – join us in making the world a better place. Visit our website for more on who we are: http://www.kent.ac.uk/about/.

Please see the links below to view the full job description and to apply for this post. For further information regarding the application process, please contact [e-mail] quoting reference number KMMS-313-25.

We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under‑represented at this level in this area.

Applications must be made via the University’s online application system; CVs or details sent directly to the department or via email cannot be considered.

The University of Kent values diversity and equality at all levels.