Campus Day Facilitator (MBBS)

By joining the University of Lancashire, you’ll become part of a thriving community of talent that’s united by a shared vision – to transform the lives of our students and create prosperity and opportunity in the communities we serve. Every colleague has a vital role to play in helping us achieve this vision.

About the role:

The School wishes to appoint a highly motivated individual to join our enthusiastic and committed MBBS teaching team. The post is for one day per week on a Wednesday and is a fixed term appointment for one year.

The postholder will support small collaborative group learning on the MBBS undergraduate programme during the Year 4 Campus Days, and undertake the role of Academic Advisor for a group of students, including review of the students’ portfolios. Facilitation will include Case-Based Learning, Clinical Reasoning, Professionalism and also social and behavioural science set in a clinical context. Half the day will be facilitation with the remaining time for preparation, assessment and administrative activities.

About you:

Applicants will have substantial, currently ongoing experience of working within a healthcare setting and will hold license to practice with the General Medical Council. Experience of small group facilitation and excellent communication skills are essential alongside experience of teaching undergraduate medical students. 

Informal enquiries are welcomed; please contact Dr Amanda Wigelsworth, Theme Lead Medicine in Clinical Practice, via email in the first instance.

Applicants need to meet all essential criteria on the person specification to be considered for interview. The position is based at the University's Burnley Campus with occasional attendance required at Preston Campus. 

What we can offer you:

Our people are our most important asset. We’ll encourage you to make the most of your talents and continually develop your skills and knowledge. As well as realising your career ambitions, you’ll be making a positive difference to other people’s lives. We also offer a fantastic package of rewards and lifestyle benefits – from an attractive annual leave entitlement to access to a comprehensive employee benefits platform.

We are proud to be a diverse, multicultural university. We are committed to building a truly inclusive culture where diversity is championed. Applications are particularly welcomed from individuals who will support the diversification within the University and support its development of a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all.

The University is committed to providing a safe environment to study, work and visit, protecting children, young people and adults at risk from harm and abuse. Our safeguarding policy and safer recruitment procedure outlines our approach, alongside other internal policies, procedures and guidance which can be found on our Safeguarding page.

Applicants applying for roles in regulated activity and that are listed as an exception under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 will be required to disclose any spent and unspent convictions and undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check at the appropriate level, the University will only ask an applicant to make an application for a DBS check if they are legally entitled to.