Job summary
The Institute of Medicine is integral to the University
of Boltons strategic aim of sustainable business growth by introducing
prestige medical programmes to satisfy the increasing demands in the healthcare
sector.
The Institute of Medicine comprises;
1. A Postgraduate School of Medicine
2. An Undergraduate School of Medicine
3. An Institute of ResearchOur
guiding philosophy is to produce highly ethical, honest and compassionate
doctors dedicated to holistic and patient-centred care driven by an environment
and culture of academic excellence with student wellbeing at its core.
Our
curriculum is derived from a well-established patient-centred programme from
Leicester Medical School that has been shown to provide an optimum learning
experience. Every aspect of it has been engineered to fully equip our students
with the skills necessary to start their journey as medical practitioners.
The
Undergraduate School of Medicine embraces The University of Boltons ethos of
focusing on student support and wellbeing. This has allowed the University to
lead the National Student Survey for Student Satisfaction for the past eight
years.
We
are in the process of completing our GMC application: our first intake is
anticipated for September 2025.
Main duties of the job
Main Purpose
of the Position
The role
reports to the UG Dean and the Pro Vice Chancellor for Medical Sciences and is
based in the Undergraduate School of Medicine.
The Head of
the MBChB Programme will work with the Phase 1 and 2 leads to plan, manage and
deliver the MBChB programme in
accordance with the GMC regulations, and requirements, and taking account of
advice from the schools guarantor. The role addresses all aspects of the
programme, including teaching, assessment, and student support.
The Head of
the MBChB Programme is a key role in the development and management of the
MBChB programme. Working with the
various academic, clinical and administrative staff the post holder will
demonstrate, participate and contribute to our mission to
promote an excellent educational environment directed at holistic, safe patient
care, and the health and well-being of the local population, with an emphasis
on social engagement; thus, embracing the richness of the local diverse
community, in partnership with our healthcare providers.
About us
The University of Bolton is a Teaching
Intensive, Research Informed higher education institution whose distinctive
high quality, student-focussed, undergraduate and postgraduate programmes
attract students from all over the world.
Our staff are at the heart of everything we do:
they are highly qualified and experienced in their fields, supporting their
teaching practice by carrying out quality research and engaging in continuous
professional development. Staff pride themselves on being outstanding
professionals that provide excellent learning (including distance learning),
teaching and applied research and support in the provision of custom-designed,
industry led courses in numerous subject areas.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The University of Bolton is a Teaching
Intensive, Research Informed higher education institution whose distinctive
high quality, student-focussed, undergraduate and postgraduate programmes
attract students from all over the world.
Our staff are at the heart of everything we do:
they are highly qualified and experienced in their fields, supporting their
teaching practice by carrying out quality research and engaging in continuous
professional development. Staff pride themselves on being outstanding
professionals that provide excellent learning (including distance learning),
teaching and applied research and support in the provision of custom-designed,
industry led courses in numerous subject areas.
The Institute
of Medicine is seeking to appoint an experienced academic as Head of the MB ChB
Programme to support its Senior Leadership Team with the successful
establishment of the School.
The successful
candidate will play a key role in the design, development and planning of
innovative high-quality medical undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. This
is a unique opportunity for an ambitious academic to gain leadership experience
and work collaboratively with key stakeholders to support the progressive and
sustainable growth of our Institute and Medical School (subject to GMC
approval).
We are keen to
hear from those with relevant programme leadership experience and excellent
knowledge of University and Medical School systems, processes and
functions. Naturally, you must also be
student-focused and have exceptional stakeholder management skills.
Full details
are contained within the Job Description Person Specification. In addition, please feel free to contact
Professor Iqbal Singh, Pro Vice Chancellor Medicine for an informal discussion
about the role.
Please note that this
role is initially available on a fixed-term basis to start as soon as
possible. Of course, we envisage that
due to the fixed-term nature of this role, it may be an ideal secondment
opportunity and you are encouraged to explore whether this would be possible
with your current manager should you be interested on this basis
Job description
Job responsibilities
The University of Bolton is a Teaching
Intensive, Research Informed higher education institution whose distinctive
high quality, student-focussed, undergraduate and postgraduate programmes
attract students from all over the world.
Our staff are at the heart of everything we do:
they are highly qualified and experienced in their fields, supporting their
teaching practice by carrying out quality research and engaging in continuous
professional development. Staff pride themselves on being outstanding
professionals that provide excellent learning (including distance learning),
teaching and applied research and support in the provision of custom-designed,
industry led courses in numerous subject areas.
The Institute
of Medicine is seeking to appoint an experienced academic as Head of the MB ChB
Programme to support its Senior Leadership Team with the successful
establishment of the School.
The successful
candidate will play a key role in the design, development and planning of
innovative high-quality medical undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. This
is a unique opportunity for an ambitious academic to gain leadership experience
and work collaboratively with key stakeholders to support the progressive and
sustainable growth of our Institute and Medical School (subject to GMC
approval).
We are keen to
hear from those with relevant programme leadership experience and excellent
knowledge of University and Medical School systems, processes and
functions. Naturally, you must also be
student-focused and have exceptional stakeholder management skills.
Full details
are contained within the Job Description Person Specification. In addition, please feel free to contact
Professor Iqbal Singh, Pro Vice Chancellor Medicine for an informal discussion
about the role.
Please note that this
role is initially available on a fixed-term basis to start as soon as
possible. Of course, we envisage that
due to the fixed-term nature of this role, it may be an ideal secondment
opportunity and you are encouraged to explore whether this would be possible
with your current manager should you be interested on this basis
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A good relevant honours degree or equivalent qualification and experience of Higher Education learning
- Higher qualification relevant to the post, such as a postgraduate degree/relevant clinical achievement
- Ph.D or equivalent
Desirable
- Recognised teaching qualification
Skills / Knowledge
Essential
- Proven ability to support the diverse academic and personal needs of individual students
- Ability to reflect on own skills and knowledge, and to seek opportunities to develop
- Demonstrates knowledge and proficiency of academic leadership including programme/project leadership
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
- Skilled workload manager as evidenced through historical achievements and outputs and demonstrable ability to meet target deadlines
- Ability to lead in Programme/Department/Faculty level in areas of academic expertise.
- Ability to anticipate and lead curriculum development, and act as a catalyst for further advancement
- Evidence of research publication activity in peer-reviewed journals
- Demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of the student experience and its management for attaining excellence
Experience
Essential
- Prior experience of leading on MBChB programmes
- Prior experience leading modules and programmes
- Prior experience of curriculum mapping, design and development
- Demonstrated successful relevant teaching experience in higher education
- Experience of one or more of: research, consultancy, evidence-based practice, publication and innovation
- Evidence of working in a team, with the potential to fit with the existing team in terms of knowledge and experience
- Evidence of successful, comprehensive experience and knowledge of curriculum development
- Evidence of leading teams with the sound emotional intelligence required to work effectively with other people
- Proven ability to support the diverse academic and personal needs of individual students, and to disseminate good practice in this respect
- Evidence of having developed successfully and led to good effect networks with colleagues, students and external stakeholders, e.g., to promote student employability
- Demonstrates full appreciation and successful history of maintaining academic quality and standards
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A good relevant honours degree or equivalent qualification and experience of Higher Education learning
- Higher qualification relevant to the post, such as a postgraduate degree/relevant clinical achievement
- Ph.D or equivalent
Desirable
- Recognised teaching qualification
Skills / Knowledge
Essential
- Proven ability to support the diverse academic and personal needs of individual students
- Ability to reflect on own skills and knowledge, and to seek opportunities to develop
- Demonstrates knowledge and proficiency of academic leadership including programme/project leadership
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
- Skilled workload manager as evidenced through historical achievements and outputs and demonstrable ability to meet target deadlines
- Ability to lead in Programme/Department/Faculty level in areas of academic expertise.
- Ability to anticipate and lead curriculum development, and act as a catalyst for further advancement
- Evidence of research publication activity in peer-reviewed journals
- Demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of the student experience and its management for attaining excellence
Experience
Essential
- Prior experience of leading on MBChB programmes
- Prior experience leading modules and programmes
- Prior experience of curriculum mapping, design and development
- Demonstrated successful relevant teaching experience in higher education
- Experience of one or more of: research, consultancy, evidence-based practice, publication and innovation
- Evidence of working in a team, with the potential to fit with the existing team in terms of knowledge and experience
- Evidence of successful, comprehensive experience and knowledge of curriculum development
- Evidence of leading teams with the sound emotional intelligence required to work effectively with other people
- Proven ability to support the diverse academic and personal needs of individual students, and to disseminate good practice in this respect
- Evidence of having developed successfully and led to good effect networks with colleagues, students and external stakeholders, e.g., to promote student employability
- Demonstrates full appreciation and successful history of maintaining academic quality and standards
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
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Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
