Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 per annum. Generous holiday package, pension schemes, and health & wellbeing initiatives.
Closing date: 24 June 2026. Interview date: 15 July 2026.
Requisition ID: 29491.
The Role
The core function of the GP Lecturer (NUCom) is to function as the pastoral and teaching lead for the new NUCom programme. The successful candidate will join an enthusiastic and vibrant group of GP educationalists at Newcastle University.
Key Accountabilities
- Accountable to the Board of Medical Studies through the Head of GP Teaching and the Director of Medical Studies to manage delivery of the MBBS curriculum within the new LEP, NUCom.
- Lead on the pastoral needs of the students and develop and help deliver weekly teaching sessions on campus.
- Supervise teaching fellow(s) delivering the on‑campus teaching.
- Coordinate with NUCom leads (Dr. Franc and Prof. Alberti) and relevant committees such as regional GPL meetings and LEP related meetings.
- Contribute to clinical and professional assessment processes for NUCom students, ensuring standardisation and uniformity across the Regional Medical School.
- Assist in teaching and assessment and other curriculum processes beyond NUCom, in consultation with the Head of GP teaching.
- Demonstrate commitment to developing knowledge and skills in teaching and curriculum management.
- Engage in subject, professional and pedagogic research and scholarship, securing appropriate funding when necessary.
The Person – Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Essential
- Good communicator, both one‑to‑one and small groups.
- Collaborative and team‑working skills.
- Good organisational skills.
- Ability to prioritise and organise time effectively.
- Enthusiasm and creativity.
- Potential to link research, practice and teaching.
- Experience of teaching small groups.
- Experience of developing teaching materials.
Desirable
- Experience of speaking in public, including lectures or conferences.
- Some flexibility in their clinical work.
The Person – Attributes and Behaviour
Essential
- Ability to respond enthusiastically and positively to students.
- Demonstrable willingness to work collaboratively with colleagues as part of a team.
- Sensitivity to the views of others.
- Enthusiasm for the task in hand.
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
- Holds an MBBS degree or equivalent.
- Fully qualified (MRCGP) and currently practising GP with teaching experience.
- Knowledge of the MBBS curriculum.
- Experience of teaching MBBS students.
- An interest in developing an academic career.
Desirable
- Possesses a further teaching qualification such as a Masters in Medical Education, a Trainer's qualification, or a further degree.
- Knowledge of the NUCom initiative.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
The University holds a Gold Athena Swan award for gender equality, a Race Equality Charter Bronze award, and is a Disability Confident employer. We are committed to being a fully inclusive university and a global sanctuary for those fleeing violence and persecution.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applicants who complement our existing teams.
We are a member of the Euraxess initiative supporting researchers in Europe.
