Head of Clinical Academic Training School

2 weeks ago


Plymouth, United Kingdom Plymouth University Full time

Based in the Faculty of Health, the Peninsula Medical School is committed to three core aims: outstanding clinical education; strong social engagement; and world-class research which all feature strongly in the student learning experience. A key strength is a close relationship with NHS partners, with early clinical contact for all students. The South West offers healthcare and learning opportunities of exceptional quality; Derriford is one of Europe’s largest hospitals and the only trauma centre in Devon and Cornwall. A further strength is our scholarly approach to education, supported by the Division of Education Scholarship. The Plymouth Institute of Health and Care Research is the core of research activity, providing a thriving community that conducts adventurous world-leading research with the explicit purpose of improving the health and care of the populations we serve.

You will work in conjunction with academic, clinical and research colleagues across designated areas for the IAT Teams in the School and the Trust. You will provide leadership to the Integrated Academic Training (IAT) Programme and work to promote the development of clinical academic careers. The aim of the School is to provide a focus for the development of clinical academic careers amongst doctors and dentists in the postgraduate phase of their training.

As a member of the academic team you will contribute to a range of educational activities and will contribute to funding bids and research activity, within the School. Please see the job descriptor and specifications attached.

Please demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement.

**This role will require an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check plus a Children’s Barred List and Adults Barred List check.**

Interviews are likely to take place on Thursday 21 September 2023 and you will be notified if you have been shortlisted or not.

This is a part-time, fixed-term position for 3 years with a view to extending, due to Funding, working 2 PAs/week hours a week.

We offer a competitive salary package and a generous pension and holiday scheme. We also offer a range of other benefits, including ongoing development opportunities.

The Faculty of Health holds a Silver Athena Swan Award and the University holds a Bronze Athena SWAN Award which recognises commitment to advancing women’s careers in STEMM academia.

**You must currently be registered with the following registration board: General Medical Council (GMC)**

The University of Plymouth has a strong interdisciplinary research ethos which is supported by our three strategic Research Institutes; the Marine Institute, the Sustainable Earth Institute, and the Plymouth Institute of Health and Care Research. As a member of our academic community, you’ll be expected to contribute to our recognised research strengths. Working holistically across the University, you will be challenged to innovate, collaborate and deliver impactful research contributions as part of a systems thinking approach to addressing today’s global challenges.

The University of Plymouth is a diverse, welcoming community where everyone makes a difference and is encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. To find out more about our inclusive community, initiatives such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter and our range of benefits / support mechanisms such as flexible working, staff networks and enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption leave please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages

We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups such as BAME/BIPOC and LGBT+

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