Course Director - Clinical Ethics Lead

• Lead the clinical ethics strand throughout the five-year medical programme


• Apply current evidence and innovative learning and teaching strategies to build a coherent spiral strand


• Deliver clinical ethics teaching and support other staff teaching in Years 1 and 2


• Partner with Year Leads, Course Directors, Local Education Provider leads and NUMed to deliver agreed learning outcomes


• Integrate clinical ethics training with the wider MBBS curriculum


• Coordinate with Years 1-5 Year Leads and Years 3-5 Course Directors


• Act as a point of reference for teachers and, where appropriate, students


• Contribute to assessment processes for the strand and the wider programme


• Coordinate and quality-monitor clinical ethics learning materials and virtual learning environment content


• Review shared learning materials and curriculum documentation within required timelines


• Participate in curriculum development and quality monitoring/management meetings


• Engage with regional medical school leads and Course Directors to ensure horizontal and vertical integration


• Work with the Head of Staff Development to ensure clinical teachers are appropriately trained


• Attend on-campus meetings as a visible presence

Requirements

• Substantive senior clinical role with a minimum of four clinical sessions


• Knowledge of the MBBS curriculum and its structure


• Knowledge of relevant subject areas delivered in Years 1-5 of the MBBS curriculum


• Understanding of curriculum development and assessment


• Successful leadership experience


• Knowledge and experience of small-group teaching


• Experience developing Interprofessional Education


• At least two years' teaching/assessment experience on the MBBS programme


• Ability to work collaboratively across organisations


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills


• Ability to manage change


• Must be on the General Medical Council Specialist Register or GP Register


• Desirable: recognition of teaching or leadership through HEA, AoMEd, FMLM or equivalent membership/fellowship


• Desirable: recognised teaching qualification; Course Directors without one will be expected to work towards it

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in clinical ethics education and curriculum development within the MBBS framework, with a strong focus on collaborative teaching and assessment processes. Proven ability to lead and innovate in medical education while ensuring quality and integration across multiple years of the programme.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Clinical Ethics Education


• Curriculum Development


• Interprofessional Education


• Teaching Experience on MBBS Programme


• Leadership Experience

ATS Optimization Keywords
Hard Skills

• Knowledge of MBBS Curriculum


• Assessment Processes


• Small-Group Teaching


• Quality Monitoring


• Curriculum Documentation Review

Soft Skills

• Excellent Communication Skills


• Interpersonal Skills


• Change Management


• Collaborative Work

Certifications & Qualifications

• General Medical Council Specialist Register


• General Medical Council GP Register


• HEA Membership


• AoMEd Membership


• FMLM Membership

Industry Keywords

• Clinical Ethics


• Medical Education


• Teaching Qualification


• Course Directors


• Quality Management

Tools & Technologies

• Virtual Learning Environment