Senior Lecturer in Medicine and Dentistry
Join the University of Lancashire as a Senior Lecturer to lead and deliver student-selected components within our MBBS programme.
Best for:Best for clinical academics with NHS experience and a strong background in medical education, audit, and service evaluation.
Overview
The University of Lancashire is seeking a Senior Lecturer to join its committed MBBS teaching team within the School of Medicine and Dentistry based in Northern England. The successful candidate will assist the Student Selected Component (SSC) Lead with the delivery, training, and assessment of longitudinal projects in audit and quality improvement for Years 3 and 4 students. Responsibilities include identifying clinical placement opportunities, maintaining a portfolio of supervisors, and collaborating with staff to ensure an integrated curriculum across primary, secondary, and social care settings. Applicants are expected to possess substantial clinical and research experience within the NHS alongside a strong academic background.
What you'll do
- Deliver and assess student-selected components for Years 3 and 4 of the MBBS programme focusing on audit and quality improvement.
- Identify, establish, and maintain a robust portfolio of clinical placement opportunities and supervisors across primary, secondary, and social care settings.
- Collaborate with Phase 1 SSC staff to ensure an integrated and spiral curriculum approach throughout the medical course.
- Provide comprehensive training, guidance, and academic support for students and placement staff.
- Contribute actively to all aspects of student assessment, feedback, and moderation within the School.
Requirements
Degree required: Undergraduate degree or equivalent and a PhD in a relevant subject
Language: English; professional fluency required for teaching and assessment
Instruction: English
- Significant working experience within the UK National Health Service (NHS)
- Demonstrated expertise in clinical research methodologies, audit, and service evaluation
- Experience in curriculum delivery, teaching, or student assessment within higher education or clinical settings
- Ability to build and manage professional relationships with clinical placement providers and supervisors
- Must meet all essential criteria on the person specification
- Must be eligible to work in the United Kingdom
- Subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check if required for regulated activity
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-11-04
Submit your application through the official university jobs portal by the specified closing date. Ensure all essential criteria from the person specification are thoroughly addressed in your submission.
- CV
- Cover letter
- Application form
Contact
Abhi Jones· SSC Lead
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