Clinical Facilitator

Type of Contract: Substantive

You will join the Institute of Education for Healthcare and Medical Sciences (IEHMS) as one of a team of academic, administrative and clerical staff who support the medicine degree programme.

This post is part of a team of clinical staff who support the delivery of high quality undergraduate medical education in both the clinical environment of wards, clinics and other appropriate areas as well as simulated clinical environments in training areas. You will join a multi-professional team of experienced staff from a range of clinical backgrounds including medicine, nursing and the allied health professions, all of whom are responsible for the development and delivery of innovative and high-quality learning experiences for medical undergraduate students.

This post is based in Dr Gray’s Hospital, Elgin and will work on a day-to-day basis alongside other educational colleagues based in Elgin, reporting to Dr David Williams, the Undergraduate Lead.

Your line manager will be Miss Ashley Meldrum, Senior Lecturer and through them you will be responsible to the Director of Clinical Skills and Director of IEHMS. You will also maintain close links with NHS Grampian’s Senior Nurse for Professional Development purposes.

Salary will be at the appropriate point on the Grade 6 scale, £38,784 - £46,049 per annum (pro-rated for part-time staff), and negotiable with placement according to qualifications and experience.

Informal enquiries should be made to Mrs Ashley Meldrum, Senior Lecturer, Clinical Placement Lead (ashley.meldrum@abdn.ac.uk) or Dr David Williams, Undergraduate Lead, DGH (david.williams3@nhs.scot).

In accordance with the UKVI immigration rules, it is with regret that this role DOES NOT MEET THE SALARY REQUIREMENTS for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route.  For this role, the successful candidate must be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment and obtain the right to work in the UK.  Information on other visa options is available at https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa.

To apply online for this position click the 'Apply' button above.

The closing date for the receipt of applications is 20 February 2026

The School of Medicine, Medical Sciences and Nutrition embraces a diverse working environment and recognises the many benefits this can bring.  Applications from individuals from across all of the equality protected characteristics are encouraged.

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