Sessional Clinical Skills Tutor

About the role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic healthcare professionals who are passionate about combining clinical expertise with education. If you're looking to make a lasting impact beyond clinical practice, this is your chance to help shape the future healthcare workforce.

As part of our dynamic, multiprofessional Clinical Skills team, you'll work alongside highly respected educators using state-of-the-art clinical simulation technology to deliver engaging, high-quality teaching and assessment for our BMBS Medical curriculum. Together, you'll help create authentic learning experiences that equip students with the knowledge, skills and confidence they need to thrive in clinical practice.

In this varied and rewarding role, you'll lead practical teaching sessions, assess student performance, provide constructive feedback, supervise learners and foster a supportive, inclusive learning environment where students can excel. You'll collaborate with academic and clinical colleagues to deliver an innovative curriculum and contribute to new educational initiatives that enhance the student experience.                                     

Applicants must be able to commit to a minimum of one single 2 hours teaching session on either Tuesday or Thursday throughout University term times. There are several time slots available.

The roles will commence w/c 28th September 2026, and are fixed-term until 30 June 2027 due to business demand. 

Reporting to the Senior Clinical Skills Lecturer, you'll bring a healthcare-related degree, current professional registration as a Doctor, Nurse or Allied Health Professional, and active clinical practice, together with experience of teaching in a healthcare setting. You'll be an engaging educator with a proven ability to deliver high-quality learning experiences, provide mentorship and guidance, and inspire both students and colleagues.

Whether you're an experienced clinical educator or a healthcare professional looking to expand your educational career, this role offers an outstanding opportunity to influence the next generation of practitioners while developing your own academic and professional expertise within a collaborative, innovative and supportive team.

For an informal discussion please contact Mr Robert Johnson (Robert.johnson@plymouth.ac.uk) or Andy Brown (andy.j.brown@plymouth.ac.uk) by email in the first instance.

Due to the nature of this role, an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check plus a Children’s Barred List and Adults Barred List check will be required.

The successful candidate may be required to obtain an ATAS Certificate prior to this research being undertaken.

What we’re looking for

You must currently be registered with the following registration board: General Medical Council (GMC), Nursing or Midwifery Council (NMC) or Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC).

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

Application Process

Please apply online, demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training, skills 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.

Our Offer

A summary of our comprehensive benefits can be viewed here.

Closing date: 12 midnight, Monday 17 August 2026

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