Education Lead

**University of East London**

Founded in 1898, we at the University of East London (UEL) are proud to change lives through education. Our goal is to advance industry 5.0 careers-first education and provide a clear path to the jobs and opportunities of the future. We’re committed to driving diversity in the 5.0 talent pipeline, working in partnership to promote talent wherever it is found and creating a balanced, inclusive, and green future.

But we can't achieve this goal alone. We need forward-thinking, innovative, and curious individuals like you to join our community and help us craft our future. As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to work with a diverse range of people who share your passion for creating positive change. We’re an inclusive and welcoming community that is constantly moving forward, never satisfied with the status quo.

**HEALTH EDUCATION AT THE UNIVERSITY OF EAST LONDON**

UEL is committed to expanding health provision as a major part of its portfolio and has named 2025 as ‘The Year of Health’ with plans for many outreach events involving the surrounding community and local stakeholders. The majority of our health students are from the East London area with the aim of using education to improve local health disparities.

Our students are taught in state-of-the-art modern facilities on our Stratford Health Campus that includes the Hospital & Primary Care Training Hub, first in Europe for end-to-end simulated health and social care practice. The Hub utilises cutting edge, innovative, inter-professional practice and technologies to enhance the career-focused learning of students. Facilities currently include: an intensive care ward, an Accident and Emergency Department and a Multiprofessional Healthcare Ward. Phase 2 of the Hub is currently being delivered and will provide a new home for our Baby Development Lab, one of our leading practice and research centres, alongside further specialist teaching accommodation. On average, 1 in 12 adult nursing students in London are currently studying at UEL, and 1 in 6 childcare professionals are UEL trained. The University currently offers many nursing and Allied Health programmes including: - midwifery, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, podiatry and public health.

**ABOUT THE SCHOOL OF MEDICINE (PART OF HEALTH, SPORT AND BIOSCIENCE - HSB)**

We are developing an innovative curriculum, with an Access year, better suited to our local demographic and including a dynamic approach to clinical placements that will include simulation and innovative technologies.

We aim to produce adaptable, collaborative, and forward-thinking healthcare professionals who are equipped to transform the health of the local communities and beyond.

**JOB PURPOSE**

**ABOUT YOU**
- Understanding of the core values of UEL and the implications for medical education at UEL, particularly those relating to widening participation in medicine and related fields
- Substantial personal role in leading major developments in medical education and the associated quality assurance processes with evidence of success, including the integration of simulation, technology and inter-professional learning
- Experience of a leadership role in undergraduate medical education, preferably in a medical school
- Postgraduate teaching qualification and / or accreditation with Advance HE (FHEA or SFHEA)
- Evidence of research grant capture in a relevant field
- Evidence of research leadership including PGR/PhD supervision
- Scholarly contributions in a relevant field
- The ability to motivate, teach and assess students using a range of techniques (including online and distance learners) and to perform pastoral functions successfully.

**BENEFITS PACKAGE**

Here at UEL we understand it’s about more than just a salary. It’s about the entire package on offer along with our outstanding work environment and inclusive culture. We know the market rates for this vacancy and will offer a genuinely competitive salary DOE.

UEL is an inclusive equal opportunities employer and are proud of our Equality, Diversity, and Inclusivity achievements, including: zero gender pay gap, members of Stonewall and have won Athena Swan awards. We expect all employees of UEL to accept our EDI policy and will not tolerate discrimination in any form.

**Further Details**
Job Description & Person Specification