Head of Clinical Skills and OSCES

Head Of Clinical Skills & OSCEs

School of Medicine | St Mary’s University
Salary:
From £90,000 - £139,000 pro rata

Contract:

Permanent | 0.5 FTE

Reporting to the Director of Undergraduate Medicine, you will lead the design, development, and delivery of the Clinical Skills curriculum and OSCE assessments across the MBBS programme. Initially focused on Years 1–2 (Phase
1), the role will expand to cover Years 3–5 (Phase
2), supporting students through to the Medical Licensing Assessment (MLA) Clinical and Professional Skills Assessment (CPSA).

• Lead the development and delivery of a high-quality, integrated clinical skills curriculum
• Oversee OSCE design, blueprinting, delivery, and quality assurance
• Ensure assessments are valid, reliable, and aligned with GMC requirements
• Develop examiner training, standard setting, and governance processes
• Collaborate with academic, clinical, and professional services teams
• Contribute to teaching, student support, and the development of learning resources

We are seeking a motivated and experienced clinician with a strong background in medical education and assessment ready to join a dynamic and forward thinking team.

• Full GMC registration, licence to practise, and CCT
• Significant experience in medical education
• Proven experience designing and delivering OSCEs or similar assessments
• Strong understanding of GMC standards and assessment frameworks
• Excellent leadership, organisational, and communication skills
• A current NHS clinical role, maintaining active practice

St Mary’s University is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We are a Disability Confident employer and encourage people with disabilities to apply. St Mary’s University holds a work visa sponsorship licence, but we cannot guarantee a Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship. Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.

Please ensure you meet the requirements of the Points Based System before applying.

For any queries, please contact Professor Rakesh Patel at