Lecturer in Physician Associate Studies Ref 20873

School/department:  Brighton and Sussex Medical School/ Department of Medical Education
Hours: Part-time hours considered up to a maximum of 0.4 FTE available (equivalent of 2 days). Requests for flexible working options will be considered (subject to business need).
Location: Brighton, United Kingdom
Contract: Fixed Term until July 2024
Reference: 20873
Salary: Lecturer B, starting at £45,585 to £54,395 per annum, pro rata if part-time.
Placed on:  14 August 2023.
Closing date: 01 September 2023. Applications must be received by midnight of the closing date.
Expected Interview date: To be confirmed
Expected start date: As soon as possible.


Job description

We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced medical educator (Physician Associate or Doctor) to join our growing and dynamic team. Applicants should have clinical experience as a PA or Doctor in primary and/or secondary care.

The post holder would be supported in having high-level responsibility for reviewing existing course materials and developing new and inclusive content and/or modules. They will help ensure that course content maps to the national curriculum requirements as laid out by the GMC.

They would develop and support new initiatives and assessment materials as part of their teaching portfolio. They will assist the course lead with course administrative requirements.

The post holder would be a strong advocate for the role upholding high professional standards for both themselves and the students.

The BSMS MSc in Physician Associate Studies is a highly successful programme that was established in 2016. Our students consistently perform very well in the PA national examination.

Interested applicants are welcome to discuss the role further with the Course Lead Kate Bascombe: K.Bascombe@bsms.ac.uk 07795044701

The University is committed to equality and valuing diversity, and applications are particularly welcomed from women and black and minority ethnic candidates, who are under-represented in academic posts in Science, Technology, Engineering, Medicine and Mathematics (STEMM) at Sussex.

The University of Sussex values the diversity of its staff and students and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

You can find out more about our values and our EDI Strategy,  Inclusive Sussex, on our webpages.

Download Job Description and Person Specification 20873 [PDF 64.24KB]

The University requires that work undertaken for the University is performed from the UK. 

Visa Sponsorship Queries:

“Please note that this position may be subject to ATAS clearance if you require visa sponsorship.”


How to apply

Download our academic application form [DOC 199.50KB] and Personal Details and Equal Opportunities Form [DOCX 65.11KB] and fill in all sections.

Email your completed application, and personal details and equal opportunities form, to jobapps@sussex.ac.uk

You should attach your application form and all documents to the email in PDF format (we are unable to accept applications as google.docs or .pages) and use the format job reference number / job title / your name in the subject line.

You can also send your application by post to Human Resources Division, Sussex House, University of Sussex, Falmer, Brighton, BN1 9RH.


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