Clinical Lecturer (Scholarship)

Type of contract: Full-time, project limited for 12 months

These posts are part of a programme which seeks to professionalise medical education and allow doctors in training the opportunity to develop their own teaching skills and educational expertise. This post is particularly suitable for doctors who have recently finished or who are about to finish their Foundation Programme training in August 2025.

The Clinical Lecturer (Scholarship) scheme has been running for twenty-three years and the posts are designed for individuals who have a keen interest in teaching and who wish to pursue a career with an emphasis on education and training. Opportunities for involvement in many aspects of undergraduate medical education, will be provided.

You will join the Institute of Education In Healthcare and Medical Sciences as one of a team of academic, administrative and clerical staff who support the medicine degree programme. You will be  based  at Dr. Gray’s Hospital in Elgin. You will be supported by the MBChB Programme Lead in Aberdeen and local clinicians in Elgin.

You will contribute to the design, development, delivery and assessment of undergraduate MBChB teaching. You will contribute to clinical skills and other inter-professional healthcare teaching and to the organisation of exams, including OSCEs.

You will either join one of the year teams, contributing to their full range of activities including student support or focus on specific projects in agreement with your educational supervisor. Where possible, you shall attend and contribute to the work of the Curriculum Steering Group, which is the executive body responsible for the everyday running of the MBChB programme.

Salary will be at the appropriate point on the Clinical scale for Academics below level of Consultant, £48,288 - £85,402 and negotiable with placement according to clinical experience.

Informal enquiries should be made to Dr. Angus Cooper, Director of Clinical Skills (angus.cooper@abdn.ac.uk), Dr. Wendy Watson, MBChB Programme Lead (w.a.watson@abdn.ac.uk) or Dr. Morven Wilson, Highland Director of Teaching (Undergraduate) (morven.wilson@abdn.ac.uk).

Prior to employment, the successful candidate must be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK. This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route under the UKVI immigration rules but is dependent on factors specific to the candidate and if tradeable points can be used under the rules.

Information on other visa options is available at www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa.

Please do not hesitate to contact Grant Rae, HR Adviser (e-mail: grant.rae@abdn.ac.uk) for further information.

To apply online for this position click the 'Apply' button above.

Job Reference Number: MED235A

The closing date for the receipt of applications is 3^rd June 2025

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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