Senior Biomedical Lecturer

DEPARTMENT/SCHOOL: Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences, Buckingham Campus JOB TITLE: Senior Lecturer (Biomedical Sciences) - Professionalism Lead SALARY & HOURS: £57,355 per annum 1 FTE Permanent The University of Buckingham is unique. Founded in 1976, it is the only independent, not for-profit university in the UK to have a Royal Charter and this year it has been awarded 1st in the UK for Teaching Quality and 2nd in the UK for Staff-Student ratios by The Times and Sunday Times ‘Good University Guide 2019’. Buckingham is also proud to have been top or near top of the National Student Survey (NSS) in student satisfaction since 2006. The University was added to the General Medical Council’s list of bodies awarding UK medical degrees, and our first cohort of graduates took up Foundation training posts in 2019. The professionalism Lead (0.6 FTE) will manage the professionalism concerns in the school, via chairing the professionalism support committee, liaising with student support and meeting with individual students. The post holder will also contribute to the faculty teaching team (0.4 FTE) and participate in the design, delivery and quality control of excellent undergraduate-level learning, teaching and assessment activities for the undergraduate MB ChB programme, Cert HE in medical sciences and Student Selected Components (SSCs). In addition to leading large and small group sessions, the successful candidate will be expected to use best evidence in the creation and evaluation of teaching sessions. They will be expected to create and evaluate assessment items. The ideal candidates will be trained to doctoral level in any discipline cognate to medical sciences (for example anatomy, physiology, cell biology, biochemistry or genetics). Applicants will have experience in teaching medical students (or health care professionals), or be able to demonstrate a commitment to developing as medical educators able to teach across a range of subjects. Applicants will have excellent communication and team-working skills, and be focussed on the needs of students. Benefits include; Pension Scheme, Christmas shutdown, Subsidised canteen, Free parking, On-site gym, Significant opportunities for professional development and a friendly and supportive work environment. The closing date for applications is Friday 23rd January 2026 It is anticipated that interviews will be held on Tuesday 3rd February or Thursday 5th February 2026 For further information and details of how to apply, please visit our website http://www.buckingham.ac.uk/about/hr/