Clinical Lecturer - Lead for Jigsaws and Small Groups (Education)

Champion reflective learning for tomorrow’s doctors at Plymouth Medical School

About the role

Co-Lead for Professional Development (Reflective Practice) Groups

Plymouth Medical School is seeking a new Co-Lead to join our current Lead in coordinating and developing the Professional Development Groups (PDGs) — also known as Jigsaw or Small Groups — across all five years of the BMBS Undergraduate Programme.

These reflective practice groups form a core part of our curriculum. Facilitated by clinicians, they provide medical students with a safe and supportive space to reflect on their clinical experiences and explore themes such as professional identity, ethical practice, complexity, compassionate care, teamwork, and wellbeing.

Each Co-Lead will take nominal responsibility for either Years 1–2 or Years 3–5, while collaborating closely with the other Lead to ensure coherence and progression across the programme. The role includes supporting and training group facilitators, delivering student workshops and small-group teaching, and contributing as an academic tutor.

What we’re looking for

We are looking for a medical doctor with experience in reflective practice, small-group facilitation, and medical education leadership. You will gain a deep understanding of the PMS curriculum and have the opportunity to enhance an established, innovative programme that helps students integrate their professional learning with real-world clinical experience.

For more information on Peninsula Medical School please visit our dedicated webpage at https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/schools

For this role, you will need to be on site 1 days a week. Although we can accommodate working from home for this role, flexibility to be on-site will be expected due to business needs

There is an essential requirement within this role that you will be required to travel to and work at different University sites and/or other business locations that may not be easily accessible by public transport. Please refer to the job description for further information.

For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact:

Dr Rachel Leyland, by email at rachel.leyland@plymouth.ac.uk

You must currently be registered with the following registration board: General Medical Council (GMC)

For more information about the job and the person specification, please refer to the job description.

About us

The Faculty of Health holds four Silver Athena Swan awards, which recognise our commitment to supporting gender equality within higher education.

Application Process

Please apply online, demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training, and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement.

Following the closing date of the vacancy, you will be notified on the outcome of your application in due course.

Anticipated Interview Date: to be confirmed.

Closing date:  12 midnight, Sunday 30 November 2025

Our Offer

Staff appointed within the Faculty of Health may be able to join the NHS pension scheme subject to eligibility criteria.

When joining us, you will receive:

• Generous annual leave:
  • 35* Days Annual Leave (pro-rata if part-time) plus Bank Holidays* & Closure Days*
• Generous pension scheme
• Cycle to Work & Electric Car Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Development opportunities
• Enhanced family leave
• Flexible working
• Retailer discounts
• On-site nursery

*Pro rata if part-time/fixed term contract

A summary of our comprehensive benefits can be viewed here.

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