Clinical Senior Lecturer / Clinical Lecturer (Education Focused) - AO2053

Skilled Worker, A ratingSt. Andrews, SCT, UKPart-timePosted 3 weeks ago

Job Description

The School of Medicine wishes to appoint a new Clinical Lecturer/s (Education Focused). Appointment at Senior Clinical Lecturer may be possible, dependent on experience. It is envisaged that the successful candidate will be embedded in the delivery of undergraduate medical education at St Andrews, including the exciting new MBChB (ScotCOM). They will have access to potential future development opportunities within the School, and be involved in School education functions across years, aligned to an Education Focused Clinical Lecturer position.

St Andrews School of Medicine is at a pivotal time, delivering the innovative MBChB (ScotCOM), alongside a well-established BSc (Hons) and working in partnership with the University of Dundee in the co-delivery of the graduate entry programme, ScotGEM. It is at the forefront of community based medical education and is known for high student satisfaction.

The role holder/s will have significant opportunity to contribute to the leadership, design and delivery of MBChB (ScotCOM). This is a community orientated five-year programme, promoting general-ism alongside secondary care exposure, ensuring to place patients at the centre of the students’ learning. The inaugural cohort commenced in 2023, and will graduate in 2028, with a target of 55 students per academic year.

Successful applicants will be engaged in the creation of clinically orientated modules, ensuring a high quality experience, meeting GMC accreditation requirements. They will work as part of a core team focusing on MBChB (ScotCOM) and on delivering teaching excellence across the range of undergraduate medical programmes.

Role holders will work for the School between two and four days per week, with flexibility within FTE to facilitate clinical working. We request candidates state preferred sessional commitment within their application. An additional 0.5FTE is also available on a fixed-term basis for 12 months. Candidates should indicate in their cover letter if they wish to be considered for the fixed-term role, as well as the open-ended vacancy.

The candidate should be clinically qualified and can be from any clinical

Excellent teaching skills and an interest in promoting knowledge exchange are essential.

Informal enquiries can be directed to the Deputy Head of School (MBChB Programmes) and MBChB Programme Director; Dr Rebecca Walmsley ([email protected]).

St Andrews offers more than just a place to work it is a place to belong. We value collegiality, inclusion, and wellbeing, and we are committed to creating a workplace where staff can thrive and perform at their best.

In addition to the salary on offer for this position, there are a wide range of benefits for staff working at the University of St Andrews. The package for the Clinical Senior Lecturer / Clinical Lecturer (Education Focused) includes:

Financial contribution to relocation (subject to eligibility)

Membership of the USS Pension Scheme with a generous employer contribution of 14.5% Membership of the NHS Pension may be possible.

A hybrid working environment, including partial homeworking where appropriate and a range of family friendly policies, supporting work-life balance

Staff discount scheme for local and national goods and services

Free staff parking, employee Carshare and Cycle to Work Schemes and subsidised local bus travel

Subsidised sports membership, reduced tuition fees on degree programmes for staff, access to training and development opportunities including LinkedIn Learning, access to library facilities, salary sacrifice scheme

* 34 Days Annual Leave plus 5 Public Holidays.

At St Andrews, equality, diversity, and inclusion are central to who we are and form a core pillar of our University Strategy. We are committed to creating a fair, inclusive and supportive workplace, reflected in our participation in national diversity charters and awards, including Athena Swan, Carer Positive and the Race Equality Charter.

We particularly welcome applications from people from Black, Asian, minority ethnic and minority religions

Closing Date: 02 November 2026Interview Date: 24 November 2026

Please quote ref: AO2053LS

School of Medicine

Salary: Consultant Scale, based on experience
Part Time: 14.5 - 29 hours per week
School/Unit: School of Medicine
Posted: 13/10/2026
Closing date: 02/11/2026
Closing time: 23:59 (GMT)

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