Clinical Lecturer – Physician Associate (Teaching) in Birmingham

Aston Medical School is part of Aston University within the College of Health and Life Sciences, which is home to the MBChB, PA MSc and BSc Nursing programmes. Applications are invited from highly experienced health care practitioners with relevant experience in clinical teaching and learning.

Overall, you will report to the Programme Directors and be part of a growing team of teaching staff delivering high quality medical education across the Medical School. You will be working in a team of 9, focused on student experience and championing problem-based learning approaches to clinical education. These posts will require teaching, delivering clinical skills sessions, and facilitating small group PBL sessions.

We are a growing, ambitious department, emphasising team-working, collegiality, and making a strong contribution to the college and university with a supportive culture for staff and students.

The successful applicant will contribute to the Department's teaching and external engagement, including:

• Supporting and leading the delivery of the Physician Associate programme and other modules as appropriate.
• Taking responsibility for the design, content, and delivery of specific areas of teaching and learning.
• Contributing to the wider student experience through personal tutoring, classroom teaching, and providing support in and outside the classroom.
• Assisting in student recruitment activities, including interviews, open days, and external recruitment events.
• Leading and supporting student projects at Masters level.
• Teaching and providing support to students at all levels of study and carrying out associated processes; contributing to programme design and content; innovating in delivery and assessment; engaging with quality assurance.
• Helping students on clinical placements.

There is a requirement for the applicant to maintain clinical practice during their tenure. We are looking for someone with qualifications and experience in healthcare. You could be a Medical Associate Professional, Doctor, Nursing or Allied Healthcare Professional. You should hold a professional registration such as GMC/NMC/HCPC or be a member of the appropriate MVR. Successful applicants will also hold or be willing to obtain Fellow or Senior Fellow status of the Academy of Higher Education. You should have the ability to work with a range of learners, and an understanding of clinical programmes is an important attribute, as is the desire to contribute to a positive, collegiate environment, building good relationships with students, industry partners, and colleagues.

Please be advised, this role is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check.

Aston University offers a dynamic and vibrant campus located within Birmingham city centre, which has excellent transport links via bus or train, excellent training and development opportunities, and a generous annual leave scheme with 30 days bookable leave and a further 13 days of...