Clinical Lecturer (Scholarship)

Candidates with recent experience of clinical work in an NHS setting with excellent clinical method skills are sought to join the Clinical Skills Centre which is part of the Suttie Centre for Teaching and Learning in Healthcare, on the Foresterhill site and supports the delivery of high-quality clinical education in the simulated environment in the Clinical Skills.

The ideal candidate will have experience of teaching and assessment either in a formal classroom and/or clinical environments. You should have current GMC registration but a current license to practise is not essential. You will be able to provide evidence of excellent communication and teamworking skills, including the ability to take a lead in a teaching delivery context when required

In this role you will join a multi-professional team of experienced staff from a range of clinical backgrounds, all of whom are responsible for the development, delivery and evaluation of innovative and high-quality learning experiences for medical undergraduate and other healthcare students.

The appointee(s) will report through the Director of the Clinical Skills Centre to the Director of the Institute for Education in Medical and Dental Sciences.

This is a six month fixed term appointment 0.6 FTE from January to June 2023 inclusive. Applications are encouraged from candidates who wish to focus on medical education but also wish to have the opportunity to maintain or develop separate clinical commitments.  Working days would be negotiable but the requirements of the service are such that applicants would usually be expected to work either a Monday or a Friday.

Salary will be at the appropriate point on Clinical Scale for Academics below level of Consultant, 60% of £38,704 to £68,453 per annum, pro-rata, and negotiable with placement according to qualifications and experience. 

Informal enquiries should be made to Dr Angus Cooper, Director of Clinical Skills (angus.cooper@abdn.ac.uk).

This post does not meet the minimum requirements for visa sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route. We are therefore unable to consider applicants for this post that require sponsorship to work in the UK.

This post is jointly supported by the University of Aberdeen and NHS Grampian.

It is funded from NHS Grampian’s ACT moneys. ACT (Additional Cost of Teaching) is funding which NHS Boards receive from the Scottish Government for activities and costs incurred by the NHS in supporting undergraduate medical education, such as the activity relating to this post.

To apply online for this position visit www.abdn.ac.uk/jobs

Job Reference Number:  MED161A

The closing date for the receipt of applications is 12 December 2022.

The School of Medicine, Medical Sciences and Nutrition embraces a diverse working environment and recognises the many benefits this can bring.  Applications from individuals from across all of the equality protected characteristics are encouraged.

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