Black Medical School - Phase Lead; FTE

The University’s 2035 Strategy focuses on making a transformative impact through education, research and knowledge exchange, particularly in key areas critical to the West Midlands, such as Health & Social Care, Sustainability, and Inclusive Communities. As part of this strategy, the University has identified the development of the Black Country Medical School as a strategic priority and an important area for investment in its medical healthcare provision, for the benefit of the local community and wider NHS.

The University of Wolverhampton is seeking to appoint a Phase 2 Lead to work on Years 3, 4 and 5 of the delivery of its new MBChB course. You will work closely with the Dean of Medicine, and the Head of School, to ope rationalise the delivery of the curriculum and to complete the process of securing Primary Medical Qualification (PMQ) awarding rights from the GMC.

This is an exciting opportunity to shape the strategic direction and delivery of the curriculum in Years 3, 4 and 5 in the United Kingdom in collaboration with the local NHS and other key stakeholders.

The Phase 2 Lead is a senior clinical academic management role within the School and will work closely with the contingency School (Aston Medical School) to ensure alignment across the two institutions, whilst also developing a unique identity for the Black Country Medical School programme. The post offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced clinical medical educator to gain school-wide management experience.

You will hold full GMC registration with a licence to practice, and be working within a clinical role, with experience of clinical teaching, learning and assessment to medical students and/or resident doctors. We welcome applications from clinicians from any discipline including general practice.

The principal roles of the Phase 2 Lead are:

• To plan, lead, manage and deliver the MBChB programme in accordance with the GMC regulations and requirements.
• To lead the relevant academic and clinical academic staff in the delivery of the programme.
• To work closely with the contingency school to ensure alignment of curriculum and delivery
• To work with relevant colleagues to ensure not just teaching delivery, but appropriate assessment and student support.
• To contribute to the school leadership team and actively shaping the development of wider plans and ambitions.
• To create an inclusive and supportive environment in which staff and students can thrive, promoting equality, embracing diversity, prioritising well-being while consistently modelling the University’s values and behaviours:

This is a part-time role, with the expectation of a 0.5 FTE commitment alongside continuation of clinical practice.

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:
Professor Judy McKimm, Dean,