Job Description

Job number

MED05451

Faculties

Faculty of Medicine

Departments

Faculty of Medicine Centre

Salary or Salary range

Competitive

Location/campus

Other Location

Contract type work pattern

Part time - Open ended

Posting End Date

28 Oct 2025

About the role

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Imperial College London and the University of Cumbria have entered into a partnership to form the Pears Cumbria School of Medicine (PCSM), based at the University of Cumbria at the Carlisle Fusehill Street campus. PCSM's vision is to improve health outcomes for the people of Cumbria.



The School is now seeking to appoint an outstanding individual as

Head of Clinical Education.

In this role, you will oversee the clinical elements of the programme, including the programme's placement activities, providing clinical and educational expertise and leadership.



This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced clinical educator to step into a leadership role with us. You will be based at the Fusehill Street campus in Carlisle and will work closely with clinical teams across Cumbria, the PCSM and UoC team, and the Faculty in London.

What you would be doing

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Provide leadership in curriculum design and delivery across the clinical components of the MBBS programme, supporting a broad-based team to deliver a curriculum that meets all regulatory requirements and offers an excellent student experience. Work both independently and collaboratively with the leads for other aspects of the curriculum to develop an integrated curriculum Direct the work of the Subject Leads in developing learning outcomes, placement plans, learning and revision materials and assessment items to meet necessary scope and quality standards. Build a strong working relationship with NHS partners in the region to ensure that plans are developed collaborative and are workable. Deputise for the Head of School, as requested, to support the vision for PCSM, facilitating the collaboration between Imperial and the University of Cumbria, and augmenting the profile of the School. Represent the academic interests of the School at local, regional and national level.

What we are looking for

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A primary medical qualification, with full GMC registration, a licence to practise medicine in the UK and a CCT Possession of (or working towards) a recognised qualification in medical education or leadership, Advance HE fellowship (or similar) Highly experienced, active clinician educator, with a detailed understanding of the local health context in Cumbria Extensive experience of working in medical education/training A track record of leadership in teaching, supervising and assessing in Higher Education, using a variety of strategies A comprehensive understanding of the requirements for medical school curricula, as set out by the GMC, particularly as they relate to the clinical aspects of the programme Proven leadership skills, with the capability to rigorously design, develop, communicate and oversee processes in line with guidance and best practice Immediately credible with staff, NHS partners and students, with an ability to develop strong professional relationships. Evidence of outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to act as an ambassador for the School to prospective students, schools and others A solutions-oriented approach, with the ability to think creatively and innovatively in order to solve problems

What we can offer you

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A unique opportunity to make a substantial contribution to a major strategic project for both Imperial and the University of Cumbria. The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution Sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 39 days off a year (pro rata) and generous pension schemes) Be part of a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources designed to support your personal and professional wellbeing.

Further information

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This is a Part time Open ended role based at our Carlisle Fusehill Street Campus.



For more information about the Pears Cumbria School of Medicine, please visit https://cumbriamed.ac.uk


If you require any further details on the role, please contact: Professor Mary Morrell, Head of the Pears Cumbria School of Medicine, email: m.morrell@imperial.ac.uk

Available documents

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Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.

Please note that job descriptions are not exhaustive, and you may be asked to take on additional duties that align with the key responsibilities mentioned above.

We reserve the right to close the advert prior to the closing date stated should we receive a high volume of applications. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.



If you encounter any technical issues while applying online, please don't hesitate to email us at support.jobs@imperial.ac.uk. We're here to help.


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