GP Lecturer (Year 3 Teaching Content) in Newcastle upon Tyne

The core function of the GP Lecturer (Year 3 Teaching Content) is to deliver, coordinate and develop materials for the year 3 GP component of the MBBS curriculum. The successful candidate will join an enthusiastic and vibrant group of GP educationalists at Newcastle University.

Key Accountabilities

• Accountable to the Board of Medical Studies through the Head of GP Teaching and the Director of Medical Studies to manage the teaching delivery of the MBBS GP year 3 curriculum.
• Lead on the delivery, coordination and development of teaching materials for both the online sessions and the face‑to‑face weekly teaching sessions.
• Recruit, train and supervise GPs to teach the year 3 online sessions.
• Develop the year 3 teaching materials in coordination with the GP speciality leads under the guidance of the year 3 GP lead.
• Train and supervise the year 3 GP teachers to deliver the teaching content.
• Develop and curate self‑directed online learning materials for year 3 students, supporting revision and learning of identified self‑study topics.
• Develop innovative inter‑professional learning opportunities for year 3 medical students (e.g. lead a project to develop interpreter‑mediated consultation videos).
• Contribute to year 3 assessment through question writing and participation in standard setting meetings.
• Be accountable to the Year 3 GP lead and to relevant committees, such as regional GPL meetings.
• Able to contribute to teaching and assessment and other curriculum processes beyond Year 3 in consultation with the Head of GP Teaching.
• Demonstrate a commitment to developing relevant knowledge and skills in teaching and curriculum management.
• Engage in subject, professional and pedagogic research and scholarship to enhance teaching and learning, securing appropriate funding when necessary.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Good communicator, both one‑to‑one and in small groups.
• Collaborative and team‑working skills.
• Good organisational skills.
• Ability to prioritise and organise time effectively.
• Enthusiasm and creativity.
• Potential to link research, practice and teaching.
• Experience of teaching small groups.
• Experience of developing teaching materials.
• Experience of speaking in public, including lectures or conferences.
• Some flexibility in clinical work.

Attributes and Behaviour

• Ability to respond enthusiastically and positively to students.
• Demonstrable willingness to work collaboratively with colleagues as part of a team.
• Sensitivity to the views of others.
• Enthusiasm for the task in hand.

Qualifications

• Holds an MBBS degree or equivalent.
• Fully qualified (MRCGP) and currently practising GP with teaching experience.
• Knowledge of the Year 3 MBBS curriculum.
• Experience of teaching MBBS students.
• Interest in developing an academic career.
• Possesses a further teaching qualification, such as a Masters in Medical Education, a Trainer’s qualification, or a further degree.
• Knowledge of the Year 3 online tutorials.

Equal Opportunities and Inclusive Employment

We are a Disability Confident employer and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role as part of the offer and interview scheme. We hold a Gold Athena Swan award for gender equality and a Race Equality Charter Bronze award for tackling race inequality in higher education.