Clinical Senior Lecturer (Year 4 Ophthalmology Block Lead, MBChB)

We are seeking a motivated and collaborative individual to join our team as a Clinical Senior Lecturer, Block Lead for Ophthalmology, MBChB Programme.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the design and delivery of the Ophthalmology curriculum for the MBChB Programme within a dynamic and inclusive environment.

You will: -

• Work closely with the Lead and Associate Lead for Year 4 to ensure the successful delivery of the MBChB programme
• Have prime responsibility for the academic content and learning materials associated with Ophthalmology in the MBChB and for this:
• Support equity of learning for all students in Year 4 for Ophthalmology
• Provide content guidance and teaching resources for Ophthalmology, acting as the liaison with the clinical placement supervisors at all sites delivering that block
• Work with the assessment team to ensure accurate mapping of assessment materials to the taught materials in Year 4 under the direction of the Year 4 Lead and Associate Lead

We welcome candidates who bring diverse perspectives, experiences, and approaches to their work.

About You

We encourage applications from individuals with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.

Essential Criteria:

• Practising physician/surgeon with a primary medical qualification on the specialist register and current Ophthalmology Clinical Placement Supervisor for one of the Clinical Education Providers (CEPs) for the Manchester MBChB Programme
• Evidence of leadership qualities with a track record of involvement in undergraduate or postgraduate medical education
• Understand, or work towards an understanding of medical education theory (through continuing professional development)
• Able to effect organisational change through engagement at a local level with good interpersonal skills
• Good organisational skills with the ability to work alongside administrative staff to support high-quality teaching and supervisors

Desirable Criteria:

• Postgraduate qualification in Medical Education (PgCert, Diploma or MSc)
• Experience in medical education processes
• Evidence of successful implementation of organisational change and quality improvement

We value transferable skills and real-world experience as much as formal qualifications.

We are an open place of enquiry and challenge. We embrace and celebrate difference, diversity and debate, and we pride ourselves on being a place of education, learning and community where we are able, within the law, to question and test received wisdom, express new ideas and explore controversial or unpopular topics and opinions. Find out more from our Freedom of Speech Policy.

Enquiries about the role, shortlisting and interviews, informal discussions welcomed.

What you will get in return:

• Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

Please be aware that due to the number of applications we unfortunately may not able to provide individual feedback on your application.

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to recruitmentservices.people@manchester.ac.uk

Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Dr Pip Watson, Academic Lead for Year 4 MBChB Programme

Email Address: pippa.watson@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries:

Email: recruitmentservices.people@manchester.ac.uk

Technical support:

0161 850 2004 https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home

This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.