Clinical Associate Professor - Academic Attachment Lead for the Professional Development 2 (Internal, part time) (MED

Applications are invited for the above post based at the Medical School in Nottingham.

About the role

The School of Medicine is seeking an experienced clinical academic to join our team as the Professional Development 2 (PD2) Lead within the Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (BMBS) Clinical Medicine course. This role offers the unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the next generation of junior doctors during one of the most crucial periods of their education.

The Professional Development 2 period is an essential component of the final year of the BMBS Clinical Medicine course. Following finals, students undertake two 5-week attachments between March and June, one in a senior assistantship role and the other in professional development. The professional development may include a traditional clinical elective attachment abroad or it may be focused on a student’s self-identified personal development needs in the UK or oversees. Together, the apprenticeship and personal development attachment enhance the student preparation for practice and professional growth.

The PD2 lead will report to the Deputy Head of Education and BMBS Programme Director at the University of Nottingham, but will liaise closely with the Nottingham and Lincoln final year clinical module leads (Advance Practice) and the professional services team in the Education Centre who offer administrative support

About you

You must have excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate with clarity on complex and conceptual ideas to those with limited knowledge and understanding as well as to peers, using high level skills and a range of media, ability to provide effective leadership and management of groups and teaching activities, extensive experience with an established national and growing international reputation in the field of medical education and or professional development, proven record of promoting and maintaining collaborative links with industry/business/community and experience in managing, leading and motivating staff.

You must have a primary medical qualification and a PhD or equivalent experience in medical education, Eligible for the GMC Specialist Register or GP Register at appointment or within six months of gaining CCT at time of interview, Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice and MBBS or equivalent.

What we offer 

A friendly, diverse, and supportive working environmentA hybrid working arrangement with the blended approach of home and office working each weekGenerous holiday entitlement of 30 days (pro rata) plus standard bank holidays and five university closure days including closure between Christmas and New Year.We are committed to staff development through the provision of training, continued support, and career progression opportunitiesYou will have access to a range of benefits and rewards, including fitness and health facilities, staff discounts, travel schemes and many more. To find out more about what we can offer you, follow the link to our benefits website

What next 

The post is offered on a permanent, part time contract. Working hours will be 4 hours per week, working pattern to be agreed.

Please contact the Dean of Education, Claire Sharpe, Claire.Sharpe@nottingham.ac.uk, if you have further questions about this role. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

 

Closing Date: 21 Apr 2025 Category: Clinical Academic