Background
The MB ChB Programme is based on an integrated curriculum with Years 1 and 2 delivering the basic sciences that underpin the foundations of medicine and includes early clinical experience. Years 3 and 4, build on these foundations and emphasise learning through clinical experience in NHS based clinical placements. The final year of the Programme integrates the learning of the previous 4 years and prepares the students for practice. The University of Manchester also offers a pre-med foundation programme which is delivered collaboratively with a local FE college.
Overall Purpose of the Job
The post-holder will be responsible for the design, standard-setting and post-assessment analyses related to the clinical knowledge & reasoning assessments used across the 5 years of the MB ChB Programme, namely the Progress Tests in Y1-4 and the Applied Knowledge Tests in Year 5. The post-holder will work closely alongside colleagues from the wider Assessment Team and Teaching & Learning Team to ensure alignment between these assessments and the curriculum. The post-holder will also ensure that the Programme meets and maintains the GMC requirements for the AKT component of the forthcoming Medical Licensing Assessment.
In addition to being medically qualified with current GMC registration, the successful applicant will also have knowledge and understanding of the MB ChB Programme structure and outcomes. It is essential to have a commitment and enthusiasm for UG medical education and an ability to work effectively with both internal and external stakeholders.
The School/Department is strongly committed to promoting equality and diversity, including the Athena SWAN charter for gender equality in higher education. The School/Department holds a Silver Award which recognises their good practice in relation to gender; including flexible working arrangements, family-friendly policies, and support to allow staff achieve a good work-life balance. We particularly welcome applications from women for this post. All appointment will be made on merit. For further information, please visit:
https://www.bmh.manchester.ac.uk/about/equality/
Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here
Blended working arrangements may be considered
Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.
Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:
Name: Professor Harish Thampy, Associate Programme Director – Assessment
Email: harish.thampy@manchester.ac.uk
General enquiries:
Email: hrservices@manchester.ac.uk
Technical support:
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.
