Imperial College London

Teaching Fellow (Quality Assurance)

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Job summary

Imperial College London is the only UK university to focus entirely on science, engineering, medicine and business. The Imperial College MBBS programme consists of three Phases. Phase 1 comprises integrated clinical and scientific medicine, Phase 2 see students take an intercalated BSc, and Phase 3 is dedicated to preparation for clinical practice. The curriculum is characterised by early exposure to clinical practice from Phase 1.

Main duties of the job

* Use your clinical and educational expertise and experience to develop and deliver an evaluation modelto assess, maintain and enhance quality assurance in partner clinical sites, using an evidenced based approach. * Maintain project documentation and appropriate records to demonstrate, deliver and evaluate against project aims and outcomes. * Facilitate constructive collaboration with a broad range of stakeholders including students, alumni, accrediting bodies and employers. * Work with the Department of Primary Care Undergraduate Teaching, HEE Training Hub leads, Primary Care Network Education Leads and senior faculty to support and implement an evaluation of the effectiveness of the changes, ensuring that this informs continued improvement and potentially contributes to the wider disciplinary literature on medical education.

About us

Imperial College School of Medicine (ICSM) places its medical students in a wide variety of Primary Care clinical learning environments throughout the 6-year programme. The Quality Assurance cycle for medical student clinical placements at partner hospital trusts is well established and provides a wide range and high standards of evidence to assure the medical school and its regulators of the quality of teaching and learning provision. We are seeking to develop a new Quality Assurance cycle for primary care clinical placements.

Details

Date posted

04 February 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£54,063 to £61,208 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

1 years

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

MED05075

Job locations

St Dunstan's Road

London

W6 8RP


Job description

Job responsibilities

About the role Imperial College School of Medicine is seeking to continually improve its quality assurance model for the MBBS programme. We are seeking a quality minded health care professional to work as part of an effective and cohesive academic and professional services team to further improve our QA model. We work collaboratively across the Medical School, the Department of Primary Care and with our NHS and GP colleagues in the community. Our aim is to maintain the highest standards of undergraduate clinical education within primary care. This model may be extended to include other healthcare settings and NGO placements as required. What you would be doing Working as part of a team you will contribute to planning and implementing a detailed analysis of our existing Quality Assurance cycles for Primary and Secondary Care clinical placements. As a team we will review recommended improvements against established good practice and desired outcomes. Additionally, you will contribute to teaching activity on the MBBS programme which will be commensurate with your clinical skills and experience. The role will require you to develop and maintain project documentation and appropriate records to demonstrate, deliver and evaluate against agreed project aims and outcomes. To achieve this, you will facilitate constructive collaboration with a broad range of partners including students, alumni, accrediting bodies, and employers. You will also work with the Department of Primary Care, NHS WT&E Training Hub, Primary Care Network, and senior faculty to support and implement an evaluation of the effectiveness of the changes, ensuring that this informs continued improvement and, where appropriate, contribute to the wider disciplinary literature on medical education. If you have an enquiring mind, a collaborative work ethic and proven interest in ensuring that students have the best learning experiences in an outstanding medical school you should apply using the links provided. What we are looking for

  • Applicants will have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively and build effective working relationships with people operating at different levels across the organisation. Other key attributes include:
  • Registered healthcare professionals with experience of delivering clinical education and a proven interest in quality assurance.
  • Experience of evaluation, critical enquiry and contribution to educational research
  • An understanding of relevant educational theory and good practice relating to student learning, teaching, assessment and course design in Medical Education
  • Possess excellent project management skills and are proficient in managing multiple workflows in a multidisciplinary environment.
  • Ability to use a variety of software to plan, evaluate and present data with clarity and accuracy.
    • What we can offer you
  • The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to use science for humanity.
  • Grow in your career with tailored training programmes for academic staff including dedicated support with navigating your career and managing research.
  • Sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 39 days off a year and generous pension schemes).
  • Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources designed to support your personal and professional wellbeing.
    • Further information This is a fixed-term 12-month appointment, starting Wednesday 6 August 2025 - Tuesday 04 August 2026. This is an on campus in person role, hybrid working is not offered. In person interviews will be held week commencing Monday 17 March at our Charing Cross campus. If you require any further details about the role, please contact: [Dr James Jensen Martin, Director of Quality & Student Experience] - [j.jensen-martin@imperial.ac.uk].

    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    About the role Imperial College School of Medicine is seeking to continually improve its quality assurance model for the MBBS programme. We are seeking a quality minded health care professional to work as part of an effective and cohesive academic and professional services team to further improve our QA model. We work collaboratively across the Medical School, the Department of Primary Care and with our NHS and GP colleagues in the community. Our aim is to maintain the highest standards of undergraduate clinical education within primary care. This model may be extended to include other healthcare settings and NGO placements as required. What you would be doing Working as part of a team you will contribute to planning and implementing a detailed analysis of our existing Quality Assurance cycles for Primary and Secondary Care clinical placements. As a team we will review recommended improvements against established good practice and desired outcomes. Additionally, you will contribute to teaching activity on the MBBS programme which will be commensurate with your clinical skills and experience. The role will require you to develop and maintain project documentation and appropriate records to demonstrate, deliver and evaluate against agreed project aims and outcomes. To achieve this, you will facilitate constructive collaboration with a broad range of partners including students, alumni, accrediting bodies, and employers. You will also work with the Department of Primary Care, NHS WT&E Training Hub, Primary Care Network, and senior faculty to support and implement an evaluation of the effectiveness of the changes, ensuring that this informs continued improvement and, where appropriate, contribute to the wider disciplinary literature on medical education. If you have an enquiring mind, a collaborative work ethic and proven interest in ensuring that students have the best learning experiences in an outstanding medical school you should apply using the links provided. What we are looking for

  • Applicants will have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively and build effective working relationships with people operating at different levels across the organisation. Other key attributes include:
  • Registered healthcare professionals with experience of delivering clinical education and a proven interest in quality assurance.
  • Experience of evaluation, critical enquiry and contribution to educational research
  • An understanding of relevant educational theory and good practice relating to student learning, teaching, assessment and course design in Medical Education
  • Possess excellent project management skills and are proficient in managing multiple workflows in a multidisciplinary environment.
  • Ability to use a variety of software to plan, evaluate and present data with clarity and accuracy.
    • What we can offer you
  • The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to use science for humanity.
  • Grow in your career with tailored training programmes for academic staff including dedicated support with navigating your career and managing research.
  • Sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 39 days off a year and generous pension schemes).
  • Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources designed to support your personal and professional wellbeing.
    • Further information This is a fixed-term 12-month appointment, starting Wednesday 6 August 2025 - Tuesday 04 August 2026. This is an on campus in person role, hybrid working is not offered. In person interviews will be held week commencing Monday 17 March at our Charing Cross campus. If you require any further details about the role, please contact: [Dr James Jensen Martin, Director of Quality & Student Experience] - [j.jensen-martin@imperial.ac.uk].

    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • Qualified and registered Healthcare Professional (E)

    Experience

    Essential

    • Experience of successful delivery of teaching in clinical environments (E)
    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • Qualified and registered Healthcare Professional (E)

    Experience

    Essential

    • Experience of successful delivery of teaching in clinical environments (E)

    Disclosure and Barring Service Check

    This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

    Employer details

    Employer name

    Imperial College London

    Address

    St Dunstan's Road

    London

    W6 8RP


    Employer's website

    https://www.imperial.ac.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

    Employer details

    Employer name

    Imperial College London

    Address

    St Dunstan's Road

    London

    W6 8RP


    Employer's website

    https://www.imperial.ac.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

    Employer contact details

    For questions about the job, contact:

    Recruitment Advisor

    Dr James Jensen Martin

    j.jensen-martin@imperial.ac.uk

    Details

    Date posted

    04 February 2025

    Pay scheme

    Other

    Salary

    £54,063 to £61,208 a year

    Contract

    Fixed term

    Duration

    1 years

    Working pattern

    Full-time

    Reference number

    MED05075

    Job locations

    St Dunstan's Road

    London

    W6 8RP


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