Phase 1 Lead - Black Country Medical School

The University’s 2035 Strategy focuses on making a transformative impact through education, research and knowledge exchange, particularly in key areas critical to the West Midlands, such as Health & Social Care, Sustainability, and Inclusive Communities. As part of this strategy, the University has identified the development of the Black Country Medical School as a strategic priority and an important area for investment in its medical healthcare provision, for the benefit of the local community and wider NHS.

The University of Wolverhampton is seeking to appoint a Phase I Lead to work on Years 1 and 2 of the delivery of its new MBChB course. You will work closely with the Dean of Medicine, and the Head of School, to operationalise the delivery of the curriculum and to support the process of securing Primary Medical Qualification (PMQ) awarding rights. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the delivery of the curriculum in Years 1 and 2 in the United Kingdom in collaboration with key stakeholders, including the local NHS.

The Phase I Lead is a senior academic management role within the School and will work closely with the contingency School (Aston Medical School) to ensure alignment across the two institutions, whilst also developing a unique identity for the Black Country Medical School programme. The post offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced medical educator to gain school-wide management experience.

The principal roles of the Phase I Lead are:

• To plan, lead, manage and deliver the MBChB programme in accordance with the GMC regulations and requirements.
• To lead the relevant academic staff in the delivery of the programme.
• To work closely with the contingency school to ensure alignment of curriculum and delivery.
• To work with relevant colleagues to ensure not just teaching delivery, but appropriate assessment and student support.
• To contribute to the school leadership team and actively shaping the development of wider plans and ambitions.
• To create an inclusive and supportive environment in which staff and students can thrive, promoting equality, embracing diversity, prioritising well-being while consistently modelling the University’s values and behaviours:

• Accountable: We take pride in what we do and how we do it, take responsibility for our actions and operate with transparency and integrity.
• Resilient: We have a positive outlook; we are adaptable and recover from setbacks.
• Inclusive: We are welcoming, respectful, collegiate and supportive.
• Ambitious: We are imaginative, confident, innovative and deliver excellence.

This is a full-time role. However, for clinically qualified candidates, a 0.8 WTE commitment will be considered to allow continuation of clinical practice alongside the role.

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact: Professor John Alcolado, Associate Pro-Vice Chancellor (J.Alcolado@wlv.ac.uk) or the Vice Chancellor Professor Ebrahim Adia (L.Tonks@Wlv.ac.uk).