Senior Lecturer (Education) - Lead for Clinical Communication Skills -13721 -1

Location: Brunel University London, Uxbridge Campus
Hours: part-time, 24 Hours

Brunel University London was established in 1966 and is a leading multidisciplinary research-intensive technology university delivering economic, social and cultural benefits. For more information please visit: https://www.brunel.ac.uk/about/our-history/home.

Brunel Medical School first opened its doors to students in September 2022. The MBBS programme has a number of distinctive features, including early patient clinical contact in years 1 & 2, Team-Based Learning (TBL) and programmatic assessment. A range of digital technologies are being used to enhance learning, and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion are embedded across all aspects of the student experience.

We are recruiting a Senior Lecturer for a post, on a permanent basis. The Senior Lecturer will be expected to fulfil the role of Academic Lead for Clinical Communication Skills, for a 4-year duration, with a potential to extend.

The postholder will be a senior experienced educator, with relevant training and experience in the area of developing and delivering clinical communications skills teaching to undergraduate medical students. The individual may come from a non-medical background, for example: social sciences or psychology. They will have experience of educational leadership and a track record of high-quality undergraduate medical education, preferably in a university-affiliated role. Ideally, they will have experience of medical undergraduate teaching with a wide range of educational experience and skills.

The postholder will be a key member of the medical education team led by the Dean. They will have responsibility for the design, delivery, quality management and enhancement of all years of the MBBS clinical communication skills undergraduate curriculum.

The post holder will contribute to other areas of medical education, such as Team Based Learning (TBL), personal tutoring, Multiple Mini Interviewing and Assessment including OSCE. They will also participate in the ongoing General Medical Council (GMC) accreditation process. Duties may vary, and leadership roles may rotate depending on requirements of the programme.

To find out more about Brunel Medical School, go to: Brunel Medical School | Brunel University of London.

We offer a generous annual leave package plus discretionary University closure days, excellent training and development opportunities as well as a great occupational pension scheme and a range of health-related support. The University is committed to a hybrid working approach.

Further information may be obtained from the Dean of Brunel Medical School, Professor Lisa Jackson Lisa.Jackson@brunel.ac.uk.

Closing date for applications: 22 July 2026 (23:59pm) Interviews will take place on W/C 10 August 2026 in person.

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All Applicants should be eligible to live and work in the UK for the duration of any offer of appointment. Brunel University London is fully committed to creating and sustaining a fully inclusive workforce culture. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities, we particularly welcome applicants who are currently under- represented in our workforce.

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