Job Description

School/Section
Medicine, Medical Sciences & Nutrition
Division
Institute of Education in Healthcare and Medical Sciences
Staff Category
Research
Position Type
Part Time
Grade
Grade 5
Salary
32,546 - 36,130
Ref No
MED242R
Closing Date
09-SEP-2025

The Institute of Education in Healthcare and Medical Sciences, located within the School of Medicine, Medical Sciences and Nutrition, University of Aberdeen, is one of the UK's leading centres for medical, medical sciences and dental education. You will join the team supporting the enhancement and development of innovative key research focusing on accessibility in education, healthcare and the wider community.

You will join an enthusiastic, multiprofessional team of staff who support the delivery of high quality undergraduate medical education in both the clinical environment of wards, clinics and other appropriate areas as well as simulated clinical environments in training areas. The team is responsible for the development and delivery of innovative and high-quality learning experiences of medical undergraduate students.



The overall purpose of this role is to support the NHS Grampian Charities funded research project examining the accessibility challenges (physical, auditory and visual) for patients, learners and staff within NHS Grampian and creating a user friendly dashboard to support individuals with accessibility needs, planning and visiting NHS Grampian settings. This research will use a mixed methods approach and is a collaborative project with NHS Grampian.



This post is for a fixed term as it is dependent on external funding. As such, the need for the post will cease to exist when funding runs out.



Salary will be at the appropriate point on the Grade 5, 32,546 - 36,130 per annum, pro rata and negotiable with placement according to qualifications and experience.


Informal enquiries should be made to Mrs Helen Clark, Clinical Facilitator (01224 437713 / helen.clark@abdn.ac.uk) or Mrs Ashley Meldrum, Lead of Clinical Placements (01224 437808 / Ashley.meldrum@abdn.ac.uk).



In accordance with the UKVI immigration rules, it is with regret that this role DOES NOT MEET THE SALARY REQUIREMENTS for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. For this role, the successful candidate must be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment and obtain the right to work in the UK. Information on other visa options is available at https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa.


To apply online for this position visit www.abdn.ac.uk/jobs



Job Reference Number: MED242R



The closing date for the receipt of applications is 9 September 2025


The School of Medicine, Medical Sciences and Nutrition embraces a diverse working environment and recognises the many benefits this can bring. Applications from individuals from across all of the equality protected characteristics are encouraged.

Please Note

If you are unable to complete an application online, please contact the Recruitment Team (HRRecruitment@abdn.ac.uk) to make alternative arrangements for submitting your application within plenty of time before the advertised post closes.


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