Undergraduate Education Lead (Clinical)

DEPARTMENT/SCHOOL: Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences
JOB TITLE: Undergraduate Education Lead (Clinical)
SALARY & HOURS: 0.6 FTE Permanent £120,000 - £125,000 FTE
(£72,000 - £75,000 actual)

The University of Buckingham has a unique atmosphere, unlike that of any other higher educational institution. Despite being one of the UK’s smallest universities and the only independent university to hold a Royal Charter, Buckingham has staff from over 25 countries, making it a truly distinctive work environment. Whichever of our locations you find yourself working in, you will be sure to feel a part of our friendly community. Our size enables us to foster a very personalised, supportive, inclusive and collaborative environment, with lots of opportunity for development, something which we are very proud of.

The university is keen to build on its strengths to further enhance the teaching and research culture and is looking for a candidate who shares similar knowledge and research exchange ambitions and is keen to make a notable contribution. By joining our passionate and active team, the candidate can expect excellent support in their teaching, research, knowledge exchange and scholarly activity.

The Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences is seeking an inspirational senior clinical academic to provide leadership for the design, delivery and continuous enhancement of Clinical Education across the Faculty’s undergraduate programmes. This is a rare opportunity to shape the next generation of medical and health science professionals within Britain’s first independent university, where student-centred learning is not a slogan—it is the organising principle of every programme we deliver.

The Role
Working with the Executive Dean, Pro-Dean, and Undergraduate Education Lead (Non-Clinical), the postholder ensures that the faculty delivers a high-quality,
future-facing clinical curriculum that prepares graduates with the knowledge, skills, and
professional values required for contemporary healthcare practice, with patient safety, professionalism, and quality of care embedded throughout all stages of clinical education.

The role involves close collaboration with NHS and community partners, academic colleagues, and professional services teams to ensure educational quality, regulatory compliance, and sufficient clinical training capacity. As a senior member of the Faculty Leadership Team, the postholder will contribute to faculty level strategic planning, promote innovation in simulation and technology-enhanced learning, strengthen clinical educator development, and ensure that students experience outstanding, equitable, and safe learning across all clinical environments. The postholder will play a central role in forward-looking clinical education planning, aligning curriculum delivery with workforce needs, service pressures, and emerging models of care.

The role requires a visionary leader who can translate clinical excellence into educational innovation, aligning patient safety principles with curriculum design, assessment, and clinical supervision ensuring that students experience outstanding, equitable, and safe learning across all clinical environments.

Candidate Profile
Essential
• Full Registration with the GMC or equivalent regulatory body in relevant profession allied to medicine
• Post graduate qualification in Education (PGCert equivalence or above)
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Experience of leading and working within a Healthcare Education team.
• Experience of development of Teaching and Learning at Curriculum Level.
• Up to date knowledge of innovations and research within the Healthcare Education field.
• Experience of planning and developing assessments within Healthcare education.
• Previous experience and training in clinical and educational supervision
• Experience of working with Medical or healthcare Students in an educational context
• Demonstrable track record of delivery in service and education
• Trained and experienced in Equality and Diversity
• Experience of educational leadership and innovation
• Experience in training & understanding of recruitment and selection processes

What can we offer you?
We might be small, but we can still offer plenty of perks! In addition to an Aviva Pension scheme, we offer:
• Beautiful working environments with plenty of space
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Christmas closure
• On-site gym and exercise classes
• On-site catering facilities
• University bookshop with staff discount
• Free on-site parking
• Excellent opportunities to network and continue learning across a variety of departments

Application Process
The closing date for applications is 5pm Monday 9th February and interviews are likely to take place w/c 23rd February. Short-listed candidates will be expected to make a short presentation at the start of the interview followed with questions by the panel.

To know more about this exciting opportunity please email Professor Jacqueline O’Dowd ()

Please note: if successful, any offer is subject to standard checks, including qualifications, eligibility to work in the UK on a permanent basis and DBS (if applicable).

For further information and details of how to apply, please visit our website http://www.buckingham.ac.uk/about/hr/