Curriculum & Quality Officer

**Please note: this vacancy is only available to current employees of the University**

**About the University of Sunderland**

The University of Sunderland offers life-changing opportunities for 27,500 students across its campuses in Sunderland, London, Hong Kong, and through global partnerships with learning institutions in 19 countries. We're proud to be a top 50 UK university (Guardian University Guide 2024), with top-quality facilities, inclusive culture, and our vibrant, ever-changing city.

An exciting new opportunity has arisen to join the University of Sunderland School of Medicine team. University of Sunderland School of Medicine welcomed its first cohort of Medical Students in 2019. It was one of only five new Medical Schools established to address the regional imbalance of medical education places across England and to widen access to ensure that the profession reflects the communities it serves. At full capacity we have a cohort of 500 Medical Students. The School of Medicine sits within the Faculty of Health Sciences and Wellbeing at the University of Sunderland which has a track
- record of excellence in science and healthcare education spanning almost 100 years.

**About the role**

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, efficient and collaborative individual to work alongside the Undergraduate Programme Lead and School Operations Manager to deliver the School of Medicine Quality Assurance, Management & Control Framework, ensuring that the school adheres to the quality assurance requirements of the Professional Statutory Regulatory Body (PSRB) - the General Medical Council (GMC).

You will be responsible for ensuring that all timelines related to quality assurance, management and control processes are clear and aligned to the School of Medicine governance structure, liaising with internal and external stakeholders. You will work closely with academic leads to coordinate, interpret and distribute large data sets. You will work alongside the Undergraduate Programme Lead and Associate Head of School to maintain an accurate record of curriculum enhancement and changes ensuring that the approved process is followed. You will coordinate and record the annual cycle of quality visits at the school’s partner Hospital Trusts.

**What you can bring**

As a Curriculum and Quality Officer, you will be educated to a degree level or have equivalent experience. You will have extensive experience of developing, implementing and managing complex processes. You will have excellent communication skills and experience of working closely with internal and external stakeholders and managing teams.

You will have demonstrable experience of working in a similar role where you have effectively managed the workloads of yourself and others. You will have the ability to independently assess situations and identify solutions when presented with issues and make decisions and appropriate recommendations.

If you would like to be part of the University of Sunderland, School of Medicine and graduate excellent Doctors who meet the healthcare needs of our current population, this is the role for you.

**What we can offer you**

Our University is not just a place of academic excellence, but also a community that embraces inclusivity and support. We value our staff and offer a rewarding package that goes beyond just salary. At the University of Sunderland, we prioritise not only your professional growth but also your happiness and well-being.
- Enjoy a generous annual leave entitlement of 36 days, along with an additional 5 closure days over the Christmas break and 8 Bank Holidays.
- Enrolment into our pension scheme, ensuring your financial security for the future.
- Access to our “My Lifestyle Benefits Platform”, where you can enjoy online discounts at hundreds of retailers every day. Plus, take advantage of exclusive schemes that allow you to purchase a new car, bike, or technology at a discounted rate.
- Your health and well-being are important to us. That's why we provide access to discounted private medical insurance, health cash plans, and guidance on financial well-being.
- Maintaining an active lifestyle is made easy with discounted membership for CitySpace Fitness, our state-of-the-art facility for sports and social activities.

**Equality, diversity & inclusion**

We strongly believe that an inclusive university, where a diverse range of individuals feel valued and have equal opportunity to get into work and reach their potential, is good for our staff, students, university, and society.

Our work on equality, diversity and inclusivity has never been more important. We believe inclusivity is an essential value at the heart of what we do, and we want all our staff to be part of that journey with us.

Our recent staff survey conducted in 2023 showed that **97%** of our staff believed that we were committed to achieving an inclusive university.

Informal queries regarding the post:
Nicole O'Connor

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