Head of Year 3, Leicester Medical School

We are seeking a highly motivated clinician with a passion for undergraduate medical education who has experience as a senior medical educational leader, provide leadership, guidance and support for all students within Year 3 of the course. This will entail meeting with students who are facing difficulties and / or are having issues with academic performance, professionalism, attendance or engagement.

In addition, the Head of Year 3 will lead on the Phase 2 (Year 3) Induction programme as well as lead on a revision programme in preparation for End of Year Summative assessments and support students facing End of Year Re-sit examinations. The postholder will also be expected to make a significant contribution to important medical school activities such as monthly school executive board meetings, Year 3 University Days, Phase 2 management meetings (4 per year), admissions (MMI) interviewing, Phase 2 assessment activities (including question writing, standard setting, paper marking, OSCE scenario review and examining), and End of Year 3 Panel and Board of Examiners meetings.

The successful candidate will be medically qualified with an MB BS (or equivalent) and hold a full GMC registration with license to practise. Alongside this, the candidate should hold a consultant post within one of our local partner Trusts or be a GP working in a practice responsible for teaching Leicester Medical students.

We are looking for an individual with excellent communication and student management skills who already has prior experience of an undergraduate leadership role contributing to the Medical School.