Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences
Norwich Medical School
Lecturer in Medical Education (Consultation Skills)
Ref: ATS1343
Salary on appointment will be £48,822 per annum, with an annual increment up to £56,535 per annum.
The Consultation Skills team is an established team at Norwich Medical School and has developed a National and International reputation for consultation skills excellence.
Norwich Medical School graduates are recognised for their excellent, patient-centred consultation skills and preparedness for practice, reflecting the high-quality training they receive.
Our team supports NSS themes of ‘Teaching on my Course’ and ‘Learning Opportunities’ which remain above benchmark for NSS. However, we also utilise large numbers of Associate Tutors, due to the small group teaching, role play as well as specialist nature of the training.
You will be involved in the leadership, coordination, management and substantial delivery of clinical communication skills teaching for undergraduate medicine.
You will lead Year 3 and 4 MB BS clinical communication modules, including behaviour change, shared decision-making and mental health consultations, and will also have opportunities to contribute to our new Graduate Entry Medicine programme.
The role will also involve carrying out teaching related duties and formal administrative work within the School, including assessments, supervision of student research projects, and acting as a Personal Adviser.
A first degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject area (e.g. psychology or other social science) with experience of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and student assessment, including coursework and examinations, is essential.
You will also need a postgraduate qualification or certificate (or equivalent) in a relevant subject (e.g. health profession, education).
Undergraduate or postgraduate student research supervision experience and experience in relevant enterprise and engagement activities would be advantageous.
This full-time post is available immediately on an indefinite basis.
Benefits include:
- 44 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and University Customary days.
- Family and Work-life balance policies including hybrid working and considerable maternity, paternity, shared parental leave and adoption leave.
- Generous pension scheme with life cover for dependants, plus incapacity cover.
- Health and Wellbeing: discounted access to Sportspark facilities, relaxation rooms, 320 acres of rolling parkland, wellbeing walks, Wellbeing Ambassador network, on-campus medical centre including NHS Dentist, Occupational Health and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
- Campus Facilities: Sportspark, library, nursery, supermarket, post office, bars and catering outlets.
- Exclusive shopping discounts to help cut the cost of household bills, childcare salary sacrifice scheme, Cycle to Work scheme and public transport discounts.
- Personal Development: unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning courses, specialist advice and training from our Organisational Development and Professional Learning Team.
Closing date: 25 March 2026
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