MBBS Programme Director

FTE: 0.6 - 0.8 FTE (working 22.2 to 29.6 hours per week)

Duration of Contract: 3 Year Fixed term contract - secondment from NHS or direct employment with UH. Renewal subject to review

Salary: NHS Clinical Scale  - Consultant level

Annual Leave: 35 days (pro rata) plus standard public holidays and an additional 4 days including the closure of our office between Christmas and New Year

Location: College Lane Campus, Hatfield

The University of Hertfordshire is planning to open a new Medical School with the first cohort of students starting in September 2026. We have a very enthusiastic core team already working on the project, with City St George’s Medical School, University of London, acting as our sponsor. We are now seeking to expand our team to develop and fully implement the MBBS programme.  Newly appointed staff will receive full support from our existing team.

Main duties and responsibilities

You will provide direction and academic leadership to the MBBS team and assume overall responsibility for quality standards and the enhancement of teaching, learning and assessment and the academic experience of students on the programme. You will lead and have oversight of the academic and operational delivery of the MBBS programme at the University of Hertfordshire (UH), delivered in partnership with City St George’s, University of London. You will ensure the MBBS programme meets the standards set by the GMC (2015) in ‘Promoting Excellence’ and that the curriculum aligns with the ‘Outcomes for Graduates’ (GMC, 2018).

Skills and experience required

The successful candidate will be able to evidence leadership in undergraduate medical education and experience in managing academic programmes and teams. You will have an in-depth knowledge of GMC quality processes and experience in the design and delivery of undergraduate curricula, coupled with an understanding of medical school governance.

You must have strong organisational, planning and leadership skills, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and be able engage effectively with diverse stakeholders, including faculty members, students, and external partners.

Qualifications required

A medical degree (MBBS or equivalent) and a postgraduate qualification in medical or clinical education is essential, together with GMC registration, license to practice and a substantive NHS Consultant or GP appointment.

Please view the job description and person specification for a full list of the duties and essential criteria. Please attach a personal statement showing clearly how your skills and experience match the Person Specification.

Internal applicants – please ensure you apply via your employee self-service portal.

An appointment to this role may require an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate.

Contact Details/Informal Enquiries:

Professor Zoe Aslanpour, Head of Department of Medicine and Public Health, email: z.aslanpour@herts.ac.uk

Closing Date: 12 October 2025

Interview Date: 10 November 2025

Reference Number: REQ000283

Our vision is to transform lives: UH is committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and building a diverse community. We welcome applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of their protected characteristics, and recognise there are different ways applicants may achieve the criteria in this document. We offer a range of employee benefits including generous annual leave, flexible location opportunities within the UK, discounted Sports Village memberships and free Active Staff sessions, personal and professional development and family-friendly policies. #GoHerts

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