At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and enhance the academic experience for medical students in their final year.
- Company: City St George’s, a leading university combining health and professional disciplines.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, pension scheme, and comprehensive training opportunities.
- Other info: Join a diverse community committed to equality and inclusion.
- Why this job: Shape the future of medicine education and make a real impact on student experiences.
- Qualifications: Strong clinical background and passion for teaching and leadership.
The predicted salary is between 44550 - 54450 £ per year.
St George’s, University of London is seeking an outstanding clinician-educator to take on the role of Core Specialty Lead in Medicine for the F-year of the MBBS programme. This is a key academic leadership role within the clinical practice phase of the curriculum, providing specialty-level oversight of placement-based learning. The role has been developed to strengthen academic leadership across clinical placements, enhance consistency of student experience across partner NHS sites, and support high-quality delivery aligned with GMC Outcomes for Graduates.
You will work closely with the MBBS Senior Leadership Team and Quality Team, as well as placement leads across partner organisations, to ensure effective coordination, delivery, and continuous improvement of Medicine placements within F-year. The role also reflects the increasing importance of the virtual learning environment and the need for robust academic oversight of placement content and delivery across diverse clinical settings.
In this role you will:
- Provide academic oversight of Medicine placements within F-year, ensuring alignment with curriculum outcomes and assessment requirements
- Lead on the development, quality, and annual review of placement content on the Virtual Learning Environment (Canvas)
- Act as a key point of contact for specialty-specific queries from placement leads, academic teams, and the MBBS programme
- Work collaboratively with partner NHS providers to support consistency and equity of student learning experience across sites
- Support quality assurance processes, including identifying and escalating placement-related concerns where appropriate
- Facilitate communication between university and clinical teams to support delivery of high-quality placement-based education
- Contribute to curriculum development and enhancement within the specialty
- Engage with assessment processes, including supporting question writing and examining where appropriate
- Work closely with MBBS leadership, Quality teams, and administrative colleagues to support effective programme delivery
Informal enquiries may be directed to: Dr Sarah Krishnanandan, Programme Director for MBBS, Email: sakrishn@sgul.ac.uk
Closing date for applications: Monday 31st August 2026 at 23:55pm. Interviews are scheduled to take place on or around Mid September. The selection process will involve an interview and an assessment/exercise/presentation. Further details will be confirmed at the interview stage.
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.
Core Speciality Lead for Medicine - Final Year - Tooting in London employer: City, University of London
City St George’s, University of London is an exceptional employer that prioritises the growth and development of its academic staff within a vibrant and inclusive work culture. Located in the heart of London, the university offers competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package, and extensive training opportunities, ensuring that educators can thrive both professionally and personally while making a meaningful impact on students' lives.
Contact Details:
City, University of London Recruitment Team
