KMMS-133-26 - Senior Lecturer in Medical Education (Innovation in Healthcare

On the 1 August 2026, The University of Greenwich and University of Kent formed a pioneering new multi-university group
- London and South
- East (LASE) University Group. Should you join us, you will be employed by LASE but will work as part of the University of Kent academic division, contributing to its distinct strengths, community and identity while also being part of a wider group that brings together the scale, resilience and shared ambition of both universities. Through LASE we aim to deliver outstanding education, impactful research, meaningful regional and global impact.

Do you have a specific interest and background in undergraduate medical, health sciences or healthcare education? Are you currently working in clinical practice? If yes, then this role may be of interest.

Kent and Medway Medical school is seeking an inspirational and entrepreneurial educator and role model to develop and deliver one of the nine innovative major themes within the KMMS undergraduate medical programme. These themes cut across the horizontal integration of basic sciences and clinical practice in the curriculum and will strengthen key elements within the programme, particularly with regard to developing the ‘Digitally Enabled Doctor of the Future’, enhancing digital literacy, and awareness of modern health informatics.

• Using experience of clinical practice expertise, delivering high quality teaching, assessment in a variety of settings, developing critical thinking and clinical reasoning skills in students
• Seeking ways of improving performance by reflecting on teaching design
• Contributing to and influencing preparations for effective internal and external academic quality and governance processes and systems
• Supporting the establishment and growth of innovation activities within KMMS and Health Innovation KSS, including a programme of activities and output i.e. Education and training

• A primary medical qualification, full registration with the GMC, with a current licence to practise
• Current clinical practice within NHS and commitment to remain in clinical practice for the duration of the KMMS contract
• Fellowship/Membership of an appropriate Royal College, current entry on the Specialist Register or GP Register or any other statutory register required to practice and maintain accreditation with a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or equivalent
• Expertise and experience in curriculum and assessment design, implementation, evaluation in undergraduate clinical, healthcare or medical education

As/ a member of our team, you can expect a friendly, open and collaborative working environment and support in your development and wellbeing. You'll enjoy a range of great staff benefits including:

• 43 days' leave per year (personal leave, bank holidays and additional days allocated for the Christmas period, pro rata for part-time staff)
• Excellent pension scheme with generous employer contributions
• Corporate employee-funded healthcare plan, in partnership with Benenden Health

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