Course Director – Clinical Ethics Lead

• Lead the clinical ethics strand throughout the five-year medical programme
• Apply current evidence and innovative learning and teaching strategies to build a coherent spiral strand
• Deliver clinical ethics teaching and support other staff teaching in Years 1 and 2
• Partner with Year Leads, Course Directors, Local Education Provider leads and NUMed to deliver agreed learning outcomes
• Integrate clinical ethics training with the wider MBBS curriculum
• Coordinate with Years 1–5 Year Leads and Years 3–5 Course Directors
• Act as a point of reference for teachers and, where appropriate, students
• Contribute to assessment processes for the strand and the wider programme
• Coordinate and quality-monitor clinical ethics learning materials and virtual learning environment content
• Review shared learning materials and curriculum documentation within required timelines
• Participate in curriculum development and quality monitoring/management meetings
• Engage with regional medical school leads and Course Directors to ensure horizontal and vertical integration
• Work with the Head of Staff Development to ensure clinical teachers are appropriately trained
• Attend on-campus meetings as a visible presence

• Substantive senior clinical role with a minimum of four clinical sessions
• Knowledge of the MBBS curriculum and its structure
• Knowledge of relevant subject areas delivered in Years 1–5 of the MBBS curriculum
• Understanding of curriculum development and assessment
• Successful leadership experience
• Knowledge and experience of small-group teaching
• Experience developing Interprofessional Education
• At least two years’ teaching/assessment experience on the MBBS programme
• Ability to work collaboratively across organisations
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage change
• Must be on the General Medical Council Specialist Register or GP Register
• Desirable: recognition of teaching or leadership through HEA, AoMEd, FMLM or equivalent membership/fellowship
• Desirable: recognised teaching qualification;
  Course Directors without one will be expected to work towards it

Demonstrates expertise in clinical ethics education and curriculum development within the MBBS framework, with a strong focus on collaborative teaching and assessment processes. Proven ability to lead and innovate in medical education while ensuring quality and integration across multiple years of the programme.

• Clinical Ethics Education
• Curriculum Development
• Interprofessional Education
• Teaching Experience on MBBS Programme
• Leadership Experience

• Knowledge of MBBS Curriculum
• Assessment Processes
• Small-Group Teaching
• Quality Monitoring
• Curriculum Documentation Review

• Excellent Communication Skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Change Management
• Collaborative Work

• General Medical Council Specialist Register
• General Medical Council GP Register
• HEA Membership
• AoMEd Membership
• FMLM Membership

• Clinical Ethics
• Medical Education
• Teaching Qualification
• Course Directors
• Quality Management

• Virtual Learning Environment