Please note: this opportunity is only available to current employees of the University of Kent or Canterbury Christ Church University
Are you passionate about development and delivery of high-quality written assessments in medical education? Would you be interested in an opportunity to contribute and influence the strategic development of written assessment and supporting students in academic success within a Medical School? If so, this may be an opportunity for you
As Lecturer in Written assessments and academic supportyou can expect to be involved in:
* Contributing to and influencing the development of written assessment content throughout the KMMS BMBS programme, ensuring that the programme satisfies GMC requirements for a Primary Medical Qualification
* Supporting the subject module leaders and administrative staff in development, maintenance and delivery of all written assessments
* Devise, develop and deliver academic support to students at-risk of failing or who have failed assessments
* Contributing to and influencing preparations for effective internal and external academic quality and governance processes and systems, including those associated with professional, statutory and regulatory bodies
What will you bring to the role?
* A primary and postgraduate degree in a medical specialty or in a subject closely related to the KMMS BMBS programme
* Experience of successful assessment design, implementation and evaluation in medical education
* Experience and understanding of supporting healthcare professional students/trainees with academic difficulties
* Understanding of current issues in undergraduate medical education
* Experience of and commitment to academic leadership and management
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Please see the links below to view the full job description and to apply for this post. For further information regarding the application process, please contact quoting reference number KMMS-289-25
We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented at this level in this area
* Occasionally we may need to close a vacancy before the published deadline due to a high number of applications being received, therefore we strongly advise you to submit your application as soon as possible. (All vacancies will be open for at least one week.)
PLEASE NOTE: We prioritise applications from current University of Kent redeployees. We will let you know if this post is to be filled by a redeployee as, in this instance, your application will unfortunately not be taken forward.
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Section
Kent and Medway Medical School
Location
Canterbury
Salary
£39,355 to £54,136 per annum pro rata
Grade
Grade 7 to Grade 8
Post Type
Part Time
Hours per Week
17.5
Contract Type
Permanent
Release Date
Tuesday 02 September 2025
Closing Date
23.59 hours BST on Tuesday 09 September 2025 (unless otherwise stated*)
Interview Date
Wednesday 24 September 2025
Reference
KMMS-289-25