ScotGEM Academic Lead Generalist Clinical Mentor (GCM) - AO1902

Start Date: As soon as possible

Part Time: 21.75 - 29 hours per week

We wish to appoint a ScotGEM Academic Lead Generalist Clinical Mentor (GCM) within the School of Medicine to further develop this key role within the ScotGEM rural generalist-focused MBChB programme. This post offers an excellent opportunity for career development for a senior educator with ambitions to pursue an academic career.

Candidates should be practising clinicians with extensive experience in clinical education at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level, alongside a strong track record in educational scholarship or research. In addition to the usual expectations of a senior clinical educator, the successful candidate will demonstrate a genuine passion for generalism and community-based medical education, ideally within a rural context.

Enquiries should be directed to Dr Zoe McElhinney, ScotGEM Programme Director zcm1@st-andrews.ac.uk

St Andrews offers more than just a place to work it is a place to belong. We value collegiality, inclusion, and wellbeing, and we are committed to creating a workplace where staff can thrive and perform at their best.   

In addition to the salary on offer for this position, there are a wide range of benefits for staff working at the University of St Andrews. The package for the ScotGEM Academic Lead Generalist Clinical Mentor (GCM) includes:   

• Financial contribution to relocation (subject to eligibility)   
• Membership of the USS Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions of 14.5%   
• A hybrid working environment, including partial homeworking where appropriate and a range of family friendly policies, supporting work-life balance   
• Staff discount scheme for local and national goods and services   
• Free staff parking, employee Carshare and Cycle to Work Schemes and subsidised local bus travel   
• Subsidised sports membership, reduced tuition fees on degree programmes for staff, access to training and development opportunities including LinkedIn Learning, access to library facilities, salary sacrifice scheme     
• 34 Days Annual Leave plus 5 Public Holidays.  

At St Andrews, equality, diversity, and inclusion are central to who we are and form a core pillar of our University Strategy. We are committed to creating a fair, inclusive and supportive workplace, reflected in our participation in national diversity charters and awards, including Athena Swan, Carer Positive and the Race Equality Charter.  

We particularly welcome applications from people from Black, Asian, minority ethnic and minority religions backgrounds and from LGBTQ+ and disabled people who are currently underrepresented in academic posts at the University.

Closing Date: 02 November 2026

Interview Date: 17 November 2026

Please quote ref: AO1902LS

Job Description: AO1902LSFPs.pdf

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