Head of Postgraduate Medical Education

We’re here to create and harness knowledge, to deliver opportunity for everyone. 

About the Role

This post provides an exciting opportunity to make a major contribution to the Edge Hill University Medical School and the Faculty of Health, Social Care and Medicine.

You will be responsible for all current postgraduate programmes which sit within Edge Hill Medical School. You will drive forward further development of provision and will oversee all aspects of the development, delivery and quality assurance of these programmes.

You will support the Director of the Medical School to achieve strategic aims, support staff and grow provision across the School, including collaborating with and contributing to undergraduate programmes within the Medical School.

You will liaise with professional bodies and external organisations and promote, develop and support research and ensure research informed teaching and curriculum design.

For informal enquiries about this vacancy, you may wish to contact: Professor Mini Singh, Director, Edge Hill University Medical School Minal.singh@edgehill.ac.uk.

About You

You will have significant leadership experience within Higher Education institutions and clinical programmes and have a national profile. You will be an enthusiastic and friendly professional, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills coupled with a commitment to providing an excellent student experience.

To be successful you will further enrich our students’ experience through your expertise and subject knowledge as evidenced through your qualifications and extensive experience of professional practice. In return, you will join a forward thinking and dynamic team that pushes the boundaries of curriculum development.

It is important to note that the successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure for you from the Disclosure and Barring Service and that this will form part of the conditions of offer of employment.

At Edge Hill University we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society.

Rewards & Benefits

• A minimum of 48 days annual leave per annum (inclusive of bank holiday and University closure days)
• Access to a range of CPD to support your career development, with three defined pathways for progression
• Employee assistance programme with access to free confidential counselling sessions, legal & financial advice, and as health & wellbeing resources
• Automatic enrolment into the Teacher’s Pension Scheme with our employer contribution of 23.68%
• Discounted membership to our onsite state-of-the-art sport and leisure facilities
• Beautiful award-winning on-campus working environment
• Staff benefits scheme, which provides you with discounts across the high street, supermarket shopping, cinema tickets, dining out and more

About Us

At Edge Hill University we believe in the life changing opportunities knowledge can create. Since 1885, we’ve been creating access to knowledge for those who may not have had the opportunity to before. 

Today, the effect we have has a far-reaching impact, not just for those who come to study here but for those who work, invest in, and live in our local communities too. So, if you’ve ever wondered if one person can make a difference, simply speak to our alumni, students, and award-winning staff.

Because for us education isn’t about how much you take in. It’s about what you take out into the world. 

Inspiring minds and changing futures since 1885, Edge Hill University is “A great success story… an institution that improves and impresses year after year” – Times Higher Education

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