Assistant Professor in Medical Education Uk Visa Sponsorship

Job Description

Location
Brighton, UK

Hours
Full-time or part-time hours considered, up to a maximum of 1.0 FTE/40 hours per week. Flexible working arrangements will be considered, depending on business needs.

Salary
Clinical Pay Scale – Junior doctor on OOPE/OOPR pay, ranging from £61,825 to £70,425 per annum. The role is open to those in Stage ST3-ST7 of medical training.

Contract Type
Fixed-Term Contract

About the Role

This role is primarily focused on teaching, learning, and assessment within the medical undergraduate curriculum. A key responsibility is leading the BSMS mentor programme, which involves supporting 4th-year medical students through registrar-led mentorship. You will also contribute to personal and professional development (PPD) modules for students across all years and offer clinical supervision aligned with your specialty.

Additionally, you will lead the careers week for students in years 2-4, contribute to the admissions process, and teach on the Teacher Support Course (TIME). The post-holder will lead a Student Selected Component within the undergraduate curriculum and support the rollout of Sofia curriculum mapping software. Other duties include contributing to admissions interviews, standard setting, writing knowledge tests, and designing OSCEs.

The role also provides an opportunity to engage in medical education research, either through novel projects or collaboration with existing research groups. There will be a chance to apply theories of curriculum development and assessment, such as decolonising the curriculum, mapping it, or evolving assessment methods.

The department offers the opportunity to complete three funded postgraduate modules or an equivalent qualification in education as part of this role.

About You

We are seeking an NHS higher specialty trainee (ST3-8) in any specialty who is willing to take a one-year out-of-programme position and return to their training at the end of the year. You should have a strong interest in undergraduate education, including assessment and curriculum development.

About Our School

We are a diverse, collaborative research community with expertise spanning laboratory research, social sciences, and clinical studies. Our close collaborations with local NHS organizations enable our researchers to work directly with the community, improving health outcomes while conducting impactful research applicable both nationally and globally.

At Brighton and Sussex Medical School, our medical research has earned a strong reputation for making a real difference locally, nationally, and internationally. Our ultimate goal is to improve medical diagnosis and treatment, answer fundamental biomedical and clinical questions, and provide more personalized healthcare to patients.

We are committed to supporting our researchers at all levels to deliver relevant research that accelerates recognition and adoption, driving new research impacts.

Brighton and Sussex Medical School proudly holds a Gold Athena Swan Award.

Why Work Here

Located near the beautiful South Downs and easily accessible by public transport, our 150-acre campus offers a pleasant and inspiring environment. Falmer train station is just a five-minute walk away, and several bus stops are located on campus. We also have dedicated cycling paths and encourage staff to take advantage of our cycle-to-work scheme.

As a renowned, multi-accredited, research-led university, Sussex is home to a diverse community of faculty, staff, and students who contribute to its success. We invite you to be part of this exceptional team.

Further Key Information

For informal inquiries, please contact Muna Al-Jawad at muna.aljawad@nhs.net.

For full details and application instructions, please visit our vacancies page.

The University is committed to equality and diversity, and applications are particularly welcomed from women and Black and Minority Ethnic candidates, who are underrepresented in academic posts in STEMM fields at Sussex.

Please note that this role may require ATAS clearance if visa sponsorship is needed.

For more vacancies at the University of Brighton, visit our website.

The University of Sussex values diversity and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. Work for the University must be performed in the UK.

Visa Sponsorship Queries: This role may be eligible for visa sponsorship. Please consult our Skilled Worker Visa page for more information.