Location
University of Warwick Campus, Coventry
Department
Warwick Medical School - Applied Health
Position Type
Permanent
Hours
22.55 hours per week (0.7FTE)
Salary
£47,389 to £56,535 per annum, pro rata
About the Role
Informal Queries - For informal queries about the role, please contact Kate Owen (Director of Medical Studies) at Katherine.Owen @ warwick.ac.uk.
The graduate-entry MBChB programme at Warwick Medical School (WMS) is the largest in the UK, attracting graduates from both science and non-science backgrounds. Its modern medical programme is delivered by a dynamic and forward-thinking team of academics and clinicians.
Early patient exposure is recognised as being critical to the developing professionalism of medical students. Within the MBChB programme the first face to face student experience of m eeting patients takes place in the first year of the course in community settings, facilitated by community-based allied healthcare professionals from local NHS trusts. In year 2 our community provision includes palliative care teaching and engaging with under-served communities.
Please note that
Skilled Worker visa sponsorship will only be possible in specific circumstances due to the 0.7 FTE salary.
About You
This is an exciting opportunity for an allied healthcare professional (current or past) with experience of community working to join our award winning MBChB Team as Lead for Community Education (current professional registration is not required).
The role is 0.7 FTE at Assistant Professor level and applicants will need to be educated to first degree level and have experience of designing and delivering educational interventions. The successful candidate will work alongside the GP Team and will be fully supported in this varied role involving some teaching, liaising with NHS trusts and community groups and facilitating community learning.
For details on the experience and skills required, please refer to the job description attached as a PDF below. About the Department
For further information on the department, please see our webpage here: Warwick Applied Health
About the University
We are a world-leading research-intensive university founded in 1965. We are ranked
74th in the world and
9th in the UK. * Additionally, 92% of our research is rated
world-leading or
internationally excellent .**
Find out more about us at warwick.ac.uk/ about/ .
* World University Ranking 2026 , Complete University Guide 2026
** Research Excellence Framework 2021
How to Apply
Closing Deadline: Thursday 9th July 2026 at 11:55pm (UK Time) To apply, please click below and submit an application form by the closing deadline.
You will be asked to include a CV and Cover Letter. These documents should:
- Outline employment and education history (including your most recent employment).
- Demonstrate how you meet the essential and desirable criteria in the Job Description using clear examples.
Please ensure your application clearly evidences the essential criteria, as the hiring panel may not be able to shortlist your application if these are not demonstrated.**
- Interview Date: To be confirmed
- Start Date: To be confirmed
* Applications must be submitted through the warwick-careers.tal.net portal before the closing deadline. We recommend completing your application form in good time, as the advert will automatically close at the deadline.
** You are welcome to include any career breaks, such as parental leave, caring responsibilities, or long-term sickness absence. For guidance on how to format a cover letter, see here .
What we Offer
We provide a comprehensive range of benefits, including:
- An attractive pension scheme.
- 30 days holiday plus University Christmas closure.
- Generous parental/adoption leave policy.
- Onsite childcare facilities.
- Excellent learning and development opportunities.
We recognise the importance of a healthy work/life balance and offer access to flexible working arrangements. For more information, see here .
We are proud to be a Living Wage employer .
Our Commitment to Inclusion
To find out more about our commitments to equality, diversity, and inclusion, please see: Our Commitments University of Warwick
Job Description
JD - Assistant Professor (Teaching Focussed) (111704).pdf - 126KB
Right to Work in the UK
If you do not yet have the right to work in the UK and/or are seeking sponsorship for a Skilled Worker visa, please follow this link which contains further information about obtaining the right to work in the UK.
