Clinical Associate Professor - Ear Nose and Throat (MED

Applications are invited to join the new medical education faculty at the new Lincoln Medical School.  

About the role

The successful candidate will lead the delivery of clinical teaching for University of Nottingham medical students during their Ear Nose and Throat (ENT) specialty training, based at Lincoln Medical School (LMS). As LMS develops its independent medical curriculum, you will lead innovations in curriculum design, teaching, learning, and assessment within ENT.  

Key responsibilities will include collaboration with the Academic Attachment Lead for ENT (Nottingham) to define learning outcomes and oversee curriculum content; align the ENT curriculum with national frameworks, including the GMC’s Outcomes for Graduates (2018), Practical Skills and Procedures (2023), and the Medical Licensing Assessment. Standardisation of the  teaching across partner NHS sites and contribute to assessments including acting as an examiner in clinical and professional skills assessment and providing feedback to students on their academic performance; Play a pivotal role in designing and implementing LMS's independent medical curriculum and attend and support the CPD sessions for Lincoln clinical educators; Ensure the delivery of high-quality ENT education across Lincolnshire, ensuring parity of student experience with other University of Nottingham sites; Develop a strategy for quality management in ENT, ensuring compliance with GMC standards as LMS transitions to full independence. 

Candidates must have an MBBS or equivalent; CCT in ENT OR Eligible for such CCT within 6 months at interview date; recognised HEA teaching qualification, at least, to Associate Fellowship of Advance HE or recognised equivalent; membership/Fellowship of the  Royal College of Surgeons.   

Skills required for this role include extensive experience of undergraduate medical student teaching, the ability to communicate effectively with staff, students, patients, relatives and other health professionals and the ability to lead, motivate, develop and manage the performance of a team. 

Candidates must be able to demonstrate a proven record of excellence in undergraduate and/or graduate teaching; evidence of innovation in curriculum development, course design and course delivery; commitment of delivery of quality services to students; Experience in developing and devising new teaching programmes, models, techniques and methods; Proven record of promoting and maintaining collaborative links with key partners e.g. NHS, NHS(Education), GMC. 

About Lincoln Medical School 

Lincoln Medical School (LMS) welcomed its first cohort of 80 students in September 2019, with the inaugural class graduating in 2024, earning a BMBS degree from the University of Nottingham. As LMS progresses toward full independence, the coming years will be a pivotal period of transformation and innovation, focused on delivering high-quality medical education and ensuring an exceptional learning experience for its students 

What we offer 

A friendly, diverse, and supportive working environment A hybrid working arrangement with the blended approach of home and office working each week Generous holiday entitlement of 30 days (pro rata) plus standard bank holidays and five university closure days including closure between Christmas and New Year. Our reward scheme grants bonuses of numerous values for excellent work We are committed to staff development through the provision of training, continued support, and career progression opportunities You 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 

Further information is available in the role profile. To apply for this vacancy please click ‘Apply Now’ to complete your details. 

The post is offered on a part time, fixed term contract until 28 February 2029. Hours of work are 8 hours per week, days of work to be agreed.  

Please contact Louise Potter (louise.potter@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: 02 Apr 2025 Category: Research and Teaching (R&T)