Academic Admissions Lead - MBBS Programme

FTE: 0.5 FTE (working 18.5 hours per week) pro rata

Duration of Contract: Temporary/Fixed Term for 3 Years

Salary: UH9 £56,921 pa to £67,757 pa pro rata by annual increments

Annual Leave: 35 days pro rata plus standard public holidays and an additional 4 days including the closure of our office between Christmas and New Year

Location: College Lane Campus, Hatfield  

The postholder will oversee the recruitment and admissions process for the MBBS programme, collaborating with the central admissions team, international office, and MBBS team to ensure an efficient and fair selection process for initially international and then home applicants. The postholder will ensure adherence to university regulations, national admissions guidelines, and GMC requirements, leading on the design and implementation of Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI) and additional assessments as required. 

The postholder will be part of the MBBS academic team and expected to provide high quality teaching, research and module leadership on the MBBS programme and pastoral and academic support for home and international students. Representing the MBBS programme in the UCAT consortium and liaise with NHS partners, external exam bodies, and university committees to enhance recruitment strategies.

The postholder will work as an integral part of the department of medicine and will be a professional lead for their subject in terms of strategic contribution to programme development and departmental strategy. Actively participate in the assessment of students, relevant research within the department and support the ongoing development of qualifications. 

The successful candidate will have proven experience of teaching, supervising and assessing clinical/medical students. Possess breadth or depth of specialist knowledge in the discipline to develop teaching and research programmes with the ability to assist in curriculum design, implementation, assessment and promotion of the course. Able to demonstrate knowledge of student management systems and processes, and an understanding of the educational needs of students and cultural awareness.

The successful candidate must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and be able to communicate and present effectively, clearly and supportively with both students and academic colleagues. Demonstrate the ability to work on your own initiative and as part of a team, dealing effectively with conflicting demands and priorities to meet deadlines.

Educated with an undergraduate degree (or equivalent) or MBBS.

Educated with a Postgraduate qualification or equivalent, i.e. Masters and/or PhD (completed or close to completion, e.g. has submitted final thesis) in a relevant field or significant experience and with a Membership of the relevant regulatory/professional body.

Disclosure and Barring Service

Our commitment to the University’s Safeguarding Policy requires that the recruitment of staff in this area, will require the minimum of a Basic DBS Check. In the course of our work and University-led activities, there may be external contractual obligations where a further Enhanced Check is required. DBS checks may require renewal in line with policy.

Overseas applicants and UK applicants who have lived abroad

Successful applicants who have lived outside the UK, for 12 months or more (whether continuously or in total), in the last 10 years, will be required to produce a ‘Certificate of Good Character/Conduct’ from each of those countries. 

Margaret Phillips, email: m.phillips4@herts.ac.uk, Professor Zoe Aslanpour, email: z.aslanpour@herts.ac.uk

Closing Date: 23 March 2025

Interview Date: TBC

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