Lecturer in Communication Skills (with Designated Educational Role) 0.4 FTE

Overview

In this role you will design, deliver, and quality-assure communication skills training for the MBBS programme. You will work within the Division of Medical Education to help students develop patient-centred communication, professionalism, and inclusive practice. You will contribute to assessments and staff development, while engaging in quality assurance and continuous improvement. This is a student-focused, collaborative academic position with opportunities to shape medical communication education.

Pay / Benefits

• sector-leading salary
• pension scheme
• staff training and development

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching in communication skills across the MBBS programme (small groups, simulated patients, scenarios)
• Teach consultation skills, shared decision-making, professionalism, and handling complex or sensitive conversations with inclusivity
• Contribute to design, review and updating of teaching materials aligned with programme outcomes and GMC requirements
• Contribute to communication skills assessment (CCAs, station writing, examiner activity, marking, standard setting)
• Provide constructive feedback to students, including targeted remediation
• Support recruitment, induction, and development of communication skills tutors and simulated patients
• Act as a personal tutor and contribute to student support and academic development
• Engage in evaluation, quality assurance, scholarship and continuous improvement of teaching and assessment

Key requirements

• The role suits an academic or clinical academic with expertise in communication skills education
• Experience of teaching and assessment in healthcare professional education
• Commitment to inclusive, student-centred practice

• Strong verbal and written communication
• Inclusive and student-centred approach
• Ability to provide constructive feedback
• Experience in designing and delivering communication skills teaching
• Familiarity with assessment methods (CCAs, OSCE-like formats) and standard setting
• Understanding of GMC expectations and programme alignment

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