Time Out of Programme Experience (OOPE) Lecturer in Medical Education x3

As St Mary’s University builds on its proud heritage, we are looking for exceptional people to help shape our future. We provide a high-quality professional environment, inspired by our distinctive Catholic ethos, mission and values. Our values of excellence, generosity of spirit, inclusiveness and respect inspire us to create an academic community in which everybody is welcomed and which puts the student at the centre of all our endeavours.

We are recruiting three, one-year fixed term OOPE lecturers in Primary Care Medical Education. This is a unique, career defining opportunity to gain broad experience across multiple aspects of undergraduate medical education in a new, groundbreaking School of Medicine which opens in September 2026.

Postholders will play an active role in shaping a new and innovative MBBS programme, contributing to curriculum development, teaching resource creation, and student teaching and support. You will work within a dynamic and supportive academic team committed to delivering values-driven, patient-centred education.

These roles are open to GP trainees who have successfully completed their ST2 year by July 2026. The successful candidates will have a primary medical qualification with full GMC registration, a satisfactory ARCP upon 1) application and 2) commencement of the post, a demonstrable interest in medical education and excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.

To apply for the role, please submit an online application form with your CV and supporting statement explaining how your qualifications, skills and experience fulfil the essential criteria for the job. Please refer to the job description attached to the advertisement on University’s recruitment portal.

St Mary’s University is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Learn more about our EDI initiatives and work as a Disability Confident employer.  Please view our detailed access guide by following the link: St. Mary's University | AccessAble

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. St Mary’s University holds a work visa sponsorship licence however we will not always be able to guarantee a Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship. 

Closing Date:  Sunday 11 January 2026 at 23:00

For any queries, please contact Dr Nick Merrifield, Head of Primary and Community Care:  nick.merrifield@stmarys.ac.uk or Nadine Engineer, Head of Partnerships and External Engagement:  nadine.engineer@stmarys.ac.uk

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