At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead academic initiatives and support students in developing essential skills for their medical education.
- Company: City St George’s, University of London, committed to inclusive education and student support.
- Benefits: Sector-leading salary, pension scheme, and comprehensive training and development opportunities.
- Other info: Join a diverse community dedicated to continuous improvement and equality.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on future healthcare professionals while fostering an inclusive learning environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in teaching and a strong understanding of academic writing and student support.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ per year.
You are invited to submit an application for the role of Academic Lead for SSC1 within the MBBS Programme at City St George’s, University of London. SSC1 is a core component of the MBBS curriculum, supporting students to develop academic writing, literature searching, critical appraisal, evidence synthesis and self‑directed learning skills. These components provide students with structured opportunities to explore areas of biomedical science, social science, humanities, clinical practice and professional interest beyond the core curriculum.
You will provide academic and operational leadership for SSC1 including:
- Providing academic leadership for SSC1 within the MBBS SSC Programme.
- Leading or contributing to student briefing and guidance for relevant cohorts.
- Recruiting and supporting tutors and markers.
- Overseeing project proposal review, allocation processes, marking guidance and moderation.
- Attending relevant SSC, year, assessment and examination board meetings.
- Producing reports and leading improvements arising from feedback and quality assurance processes.
To be successful in your application you will have:
- An academic or clinical academic colleague with enthusiasm for undergraduate medical education.
- Experience of teaching, supervision, assessment or academic support in healthcare professional education.
- A strong understanding of academic writing, literature review, evidence appraisal and self‑directed learning.
- Excellent organisational, communication and collaborative working skills.
- A commitment to inclusive education, student support and continuous improvement of the student experience.
Informal enquiries may be directed to Dr Hamed Khan, Divisional Lead for Medical Education.
City St George’s offers a sector‑leading salary, pension scheme and benefits including a comprehensive package of staff training and development.
City St George’s, University of London is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in all its activities, processes, and culture for our whole community, including staff, students and visitors. We welcome applications regardless of age, caring responsibilities, disability, gender identity, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, pregnancy, race and ethnic origin, religion and belief, sex, sexual orientation and socio‑economic background. City St George’s operates a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants.
Contact Details:
City St George’s, University of London Recruitment Team
