Clinical Lecturer in Medical Education (Assessment)

We are looking to recruit an experienced medical educator to support the development, delivery, and evaluation of a high quality programme of assessments. You will have responsibility for leading in-course and clinical assessments and offers the opportunity to implement curriculum innovations to ensure the learning environment at Cardiff stands out as nationally and internationally excellent.
 
You will support all in course and clinical assessment activity ensuring delivery of a research informed assessment programme that adheres to current curricula requirements.
 
You will also develop and implement innovative and appropriate assessment techniques and materials which create interest, understanding and enthusiasm amongst our students.
 
Key performance measures for the role will include sustained achievement of overall satisfaction scores of >90% in the NSS and >80% satisfaction in the Assessment and Feedback category of the NSS Survey; producing and implementing a forward looking assessment strategy addressing local and regulatory requirements which ensures continuous progression and evolution of the curriculum and its assessment.
 
The post holder will also contribute to education scholarship and faculty development to further enhance the quality of medical teaching in the University.
 
We are looking for an experienced medical educator with relevant teaching/assessment experience and an MBBCh.  Applicants should also be able to demonstrate academic leadership experience at undergraduate or postgraduate level and have successful experience with implementing teaching / assessment innovations, commensurate with Lecturer level.

The post is based at the Heath Park site.
 
The majority of roles at Cardiff University are currently operating under “blended working” arrangements, with staff having the flexibility to work partly from home and partly from the University campus depending on specific business requirements. Discussions around these arrangements can take place after the successful candidate has been appointed.

Cardiff University offers many excellent benefits, including 45 days annual leave (including bank holidays), local pension scheme, a cycle to work scheme and other travel initiatives, annual increments within the pay scale, and more. It is an exciting and vibrant place to work, with many different challenges and is a proud Living Wage supporter.

The post is part-time, (20 hours per week), working pattern to be agreed. The post is available from 10th March 2025 and fixed term until 9th March 2026 to cover a period of maternity leave.

Salary: £45,675 - £79,348 per annum, pro rata (Clinical Lecturer Grade D1).  

If you would like to discuss the role on an informal basis please contact: Rebecca Vallender, Lead for Medical Assessments – vallenderr1@cardiff.ac.uk or Dr Sue Ensaff – ensaffs@cardiff.ac.uk.

Closing date: Sunday, 23 February 2025 

Cardiff University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds. We therefore welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of sex, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, or age. In supporting our employees to achieve a balance between their work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh, and an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

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