Head of Clinical Education

Location: Fusehill Street Campus, Carlisle

About the role:

Imperial College London and the University of Cumbria have entered into a partnership to form the Pears Cumbria School of Medicine (PCSM), based at the University of Cumbria at the Carlisle Fusehill Street campus. PCSM’s vision is to improve health outcomes for the people of Cumbria.

The School is now seeking to appoint an outstanding individual as Head of Clinical Education.

In this role, you will oversee the clinical elements of the programme, including the programme’s placement activities, providing clinical and educational expertise and leadership. 

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced clinical educator to step into a leadership role with us. You will be based at the Fusehill Street campus in Carlisle and will work closely with clinical teams across Cumbria, the PCSM and UoC team, and the Faculty in London.

What you would be doing:

• Lead the design and delivery of clinical components of the MBBS programme, ensuring regulatory compliance and a high-quality student experience.
• Collaborate with curriculum leads to support integration across the programme.
• Oversee Subject Leads in developing learning outcomes, placements, materials, and assessments to required standards.
• Build effective partnerships with NHS stakeholders to ensure collaborative, practical planning.
• Support the Head of School by deputising when needed and fostering collaboration between Imperial and the University of Cumbria.
• Represent the School’s academic interests at local, regional, and national levels.

What we are looking for:

• A primary medical qualification, with full GMC registration, a licence to practise medicine in the UK and a CCT
• Possession of (or working towards) a recognised qualification in medical education or leadership, Advance HE fellowship (or similar)
• Highly experienced, active clinician educator, with a detailed understanding of the local health context in Cumbria
• Extensive experience of working in medical education/training
• A track record of leadership in teaching, supervising and assessing in Higher Education, using a variety of strategies
• A comprehensive understanding of the requirements for medical school curricula, as set out by the GMC, particularly as they relate to the clinical aspects of the programme
• Proven leadership skills, with the capability to rigorously design, develop, communicate and oversee processes in line with guidance and best practice
• Immediately credible with staff, NHS partners and students, with an ability to develop strong professional relationships.
• Evidence of outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to act as an ambassador for the School to prospective students, schools and others
• A solutions-oriented approach, with the ability to think creatively and innovatively in order to solve problems

What we can offer you:

• The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution
• Sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 41 days off a year (pro rata) and generous pension schemes)
• Be part of a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources designed to support your personal and professional wellbeing.

Further Information

The role is available on a 0.4–0.6 FTE basis. It is expected that that the successful candidate will also work clinically in the region.

For more information about the Pears Cumbria School of Medicine, please visit https://cumbriamed.ac.uk 

If you require any further details on the role, please contact: Professor Mary Morrell, Head of the Pears Cumbria School of Medicine, email: m.morrell@imperial.ac.uk

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