Clinical Senior Lecturer – Year 4 Oncology Block Lead

Background

The Manchester MB ChB programme delivers a successful and innovative undergraduate medical programme to over 2200 students. The programme uses a blended teaching and learning approach based on adult learning principles emphasising experiential learning, subject integration and reflective practice at its core. In the earlier years of the programme, delivery focuses on small group problem-based learning, reinforced with early clinical experience; later years are immersed in learning through clinical placements in the NHS. Later years of the programme comprises a series of clinical placements and structured learning opportunities that broaden knowledge and skills through the medical specialties.

The Block Leads will be part of the MBChB Programme Teaching and Learning Academic Team supporting the Year 4 Lead, in ensuring delivery of the Year 4 programme is to the highest standard. Block Leads should have a good working knowledge of the MBChB and will work closely with the Associate Academic Lead for Year 4 shaping and being actively involved in the continuous evaluation and improvement of the Year 4 programme.

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the Lead and Associate Lead for Year 4 to ensure the successful delivery of the MBChB programme
• Have prime responsibility for the academic content and learning materials associated with their specialty for Year 4 MBChB and for this
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  • Be required to ensure all relevant content has specific and accurate learning outcomes
  • Ensure the learning outcomes are mapped to the curriculum map and remain accurate and current
  • Be required to ensure that all e-learning materials are current and accurate prior to the commencement of each academic year
  • Support equity of learning for all students in Year 4 for their respective block
  • Provide content guidance and teaching resources for their respective block, acting as the liaison with the clinical placement supervisors at all sites delivering that block
  • Take a leading role in the development of content and facilitate question writing groups in liaison with the Year 4 Associate Lead for Assessment
  • Support the Year 4 Lead through the Assessment emendation group for their specialty block
  • Work with the assessment team to ensure accurate mapping of assessment materials to the taught materials in Year 4 under the direction of the Year 4 Lead and Associate Lead

What you will get in return:

• Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status.  All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.       

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to People.Recruitment@manchester.ac.uk.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Dr Pippa Watson, Academic Lead for Year 4/Dr Helen Stanard, Associate Academic Lead for Year 4/Dr Lubna Bhatt, Oncology block lead (stepping down, replacement post

Email: pippa.watson@manchester.ac.uk/helen.stannard@manchester.ac.uk/lubnabhatt@nhs.net

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