Job summary
Imperial College London and the University of Cumbria have entered into a partnership to form the Pears Cumbria School of Medicine (PCSM), based at the University of Cumbria at the Carlisle Fusehill Street campus. PCSM's vision is to improve health outcomes for the people of Cumbria.
Main duties of the job
As Deputy Head of Primary Care, you will have responsibility for the recruitment and delivery of primary care placements, and for managing the School's relationship with primary care placement providers in the South of the county, ensuring we have a strong presence with general practices and the PCNs there. The curriculum is being designed collaboratively with academic and clinical colleagues to address the vision and aims of the School, and the unique challenges of delivery across Cumbria. You will be work with the Head of Primary Care to support the planning and development of innovative and engaging learning events, and associated teaching and learning and assessment materials. This is an exciting opportunity for a GP embedded in the South Cumbria region to shape a bespoke, community-based curriculum through engagement with our innovative and transformational medical programme. In all of these tasks, you will be supported by, and work collaboratively with, academic, clinical and professional services teams in Cumbria and London.
About us
Imperial College London and the University of Cumbria have entered into a partnership to form the Pears Cumbria School of Medicine (PCSM), based at the University of Cumbria at the Carlisle Fusehill Street campus. PCSM's vision is to improve health outcomes for the people of Cumbria. PCSM is a collaborative and inclusive, innovative and research-informed medical school, producing skilled clinicians, who are adaptable and focused on the delivery of safe and sustainable, high-quality and person- centred care to improve health outcomes for the people of Cumbria.
Details
Date posted
09 July 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
3 years
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
MED05343
Job locations
University of Cumbria Fusehill Street
Carlisle
CA1 2HH
Employer details
Employer name
Imperial College London
Address
University of Cumbria Fusehill Street
Carlisle
CA1 2HH
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