We are seeking a motivated, collaborative and experienced clinical academic to join our team as Associate Programme Director for Professional Development. This role offers an exciting opportunity to provide strategic leadership for medical student professionalism and professional development across the Manchester MB ChB programme. You will work with colleagues across the University and our Clinical Education Campuses to support students, strengthen the curriculum and ensure alignment with relevant professional and regulatory expectations.
You will be responsible for:
- Leading the programme’s approach to the PPD portfolio, through which medical students evidence and reflect on their personal and professional development
- Providing leadership to the Year 1-2 and Clinical Education Campus PPD leads and the wider distributed Academic Advisor workforce
- Overseeing the longitudinal integration of professional values and behaviours throughout the MBChB programme, both through the PPD portfolio and across wider teaching and learning activities.
- Acting as academic lead for MBChB mitigating circumstances processes
- Working alongside the School FTP co-chairs and manager, the Faculty Academic Lead for FTP and manager and the Programme Lead and Director of Undergraduate Studies to identify and act on issues pertinent to the programme arising from FTP processes and learning from cases.
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. You should demonstrate:
Essential Criteria:
- Senior doctor with experience of delivering NHS clinical services and leading a clinical team
- Substantial experience of developing and delivering education, training or student support, together with a good understanding of the Manchester MB ChB programme.
- A strong understanding of the professional standards expected of medical students and doctors, including their implications for patient care, student progression and professional registration.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to manage complex and sensitive matters with empathy, sound judgement and appropriate professional boundaries.
- The ability to work collaboratively, influence colleagues and engage effectively with students and a wide range of stakeholders across the University and NHS.
Desirable Criteria:
- Experience of working with a complex multi-site Programme, or equivalent
- Completion of a postgraduate degree in health professions / medical education (Diploma or Master level)
We value transferable skills and real-world experience as much as formal qualifications.
Our benefits include:
(Grades 6-9)
- Generous employer contribution pension
- 29 days annual leave for Academic-related / Professional Services staff
- Reasonable amount no less than 28 days for Academic staff
- Bank holidays & University Christmas closure days are additional
- Ride to work and EV car scheme available
For more information, please see University of Manchester Benefits. You can also find information on our Flexible and Hybrid working here.
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Enquiries about the role, shortlisting and interviews
Name: Professor Harish Thampy
Email Address: harish.thampy@manchester.ac.uk
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Applications close at midnight on the closing date.
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