Senior Lecturer - Clinical OSCE Lead years 3,4&5 (Maternity Cover)

The University of Sunderland offers life-changing opportunities for 27,500 students across its campuses in Sunderland, London, Hong Kong, and through global partnerships with learning institutions in 19 countries. We're proud to be a top 50 UK university (Guardian University Guide 2024), with top-quality facilities, inclusive culture, and our vibrant, ever-changing city. The University of Sunderland is in an exciting phase of its development with a new vision and redefined strategic ambitions designed to take advantage of the ever-changing higher education landscape at home and overseas. The University of Sunderland’s new School of Medicine has welcomed its sixth cohort of students. This marks a very exciting time for our University, our NHS partners, and the City/Region. With a track record of excellence in health education spanning almost 100 years, the University is well placed to contribute to the expansion of medical training and help to address the chronic shortage in some medical specialties including general practice in the Northeast. We have a significant focus on widening access and deploy our expertise to ensure we recruit students from the communities they will ultimately serve. Our programme allows medical students to learn within our state-of-the-art teaching and learning spaces, including outstanding laboratory facilities, the latest in high fidelity clinical simulation equipment and some of the best hospital and GP settings in England. About the role We are seeking a Senior Lecturer – Clinical Knowledge Assessment Lead to work with the wider assessment team to lead and delivery clinical examinations across years 3, 4 and 5 of the Undergraduate Medical Degree Programme. You will also contribute to learning and teaching in your areas of expertise, School governance processes and pastoral support to students across all years of their medical education. What you can bring The successful candidate will be a Doctor of Medicine (MBChB or MBBS) with significant experience of teaching and learning within a University Medical School and significant experience of delivering clinical assessments in medical education. Please note interviews will be held in-person, on-campus. What we can offer you Our University is not just a place of academic excellence, but also a community that embraces inclusivity and support. We value our staff and offer a rewarding package that goes beyond just salary. At the University of Sunderland, we prioritise not only your professional growth but also your happiness and well-being. * Enjoy a generous annual leave entitlement of 36 days, along with an additional 5 closure days over the Christmas break and 8 Bank Holidays. * Enrolment into our pension scheme, ensuring your financial security for the future. * Access to our “My Lifestyle Benefits Platform”, where you can enjoy online discounts at hundreds of retailers every day. Plus, take advantage of exclusive schemes that allow you to purchase a new car, bike, or technology at a discounted rate. * Your health and well-being are important to us. That's why we provide access to discounted private medical insurance, health cash plans, and guidance on financial well-being. * Maintaining an active lifestyle is made easy with discounted membership for CitySpace Fitness, our state-of-the-art facility for sports and social activities. Equality, diversity & inclusion We strongly believe that an inclusive university, where a diverse range of individuals feel valued and have equal opportunity to get into work and reach their potential, is good for our staff, students, university, and society. Our work on equality, diversity and inclusivity has never been more important. We believe inclusivity is an essential value at the heart of what we do, and we want all our staff to be part of that journey with us. Our recent staff survey conducted in 2023 showed that 97% of our staff believed that we were committed to achieving an inclusive university. The closing date for applications is Sunday 25 th May (23.59 GMT). #J-18808-Ljbffr