University of Bolton

Lead for Anatomy (MBChB)

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Job summary

Welcome to the Institute of Medicine

Are you an academic with a passion for medical education and a commitment to shaping the future of healthcare? The Institute of Medicine at the University of Bolton is seeking dedicated faculty members to join us in delivering exceptional holistic, compassionate, and patient-centred medical education to our first cohort of MBChB students.

Overview of the Institute of Medicine

The IoM is dedicated to delivering top-quality education and training to future healthcare professionals. We are committed to making a difference in our students' careers and the wider community. Our faculty comprises experienced healthcare professionals who are passionate about teaching and dedicated to student success. We provide personalised support and a curriculum designed to foster compassion, critical thinking, and lifelong learning.

Why Join Us?
  • Innovative Education: Build on the Universitys established reputation for excellence in health and wellbeing education.
  • State-of-the-Art Facilities: Teach in the new £40m Bolton Institute of Medical Sciences (BIMS) with cutting-edge simulation suites and immersive learning environments.
  • Supportive Environment: Be part of a team that nurtures academic and professional growth in a supportive and inclusive environment.
  • Impactful Work: Contribute to our mission of addressing significant health inequalities in Bolton and beyond by training highly skilled healthcare professionals.

Main duties of the job

Key Objectives

  1. Widening Participation: Increase diversity through outreach, pre-medical programmes, and local scholarships.
  2. Continuous Innovation: Expand our undergraduate intake, innovate our curriculum, and develop an intern programme for foundation doctors.
  3. Community Integration: Enhance healthcare within the community and other healthcare providers.
  4. International Recognition: Establish ourselves as a centre of academic excellence in undergraduate health education.

About us

Rich Medical Heritage

Bolton has a rich history in medicine, home to figures like Sir Thomas Barlow and Samuel Taylor Chadwick, whose legacies inspire our mission to produce local leaders in healthcare. Our commitment is to address the significant health inequalities in Bolton by providing targeted support and high-quality education to our students.

Details

Date posted

25 July 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£48,349 to £56,021 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

24 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

N0008-MED-3

Job locations

Deane Road

Bolton

BL3 5AB


Job description

Job responsibilities

Main purpose of the position:

To deliver high-quality, innovative, research and evidence informed, engaging instruction in anatomy to medical students in Years 1 and 2 of the MBChB programme, using the Leicester Medical School curriculum to meet the standards set by the General Medical Council and Quality Assurance Agency.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main purpose of the position:

To deliver high-quality, innovative, research and evidence informed, engaging instruction in anatomy to medical students in Years 1 and 2 of the MBChB programme, using the Leicester Medical School curriculum to meet the standards set by the General Medical Council and Quality Assurance Agency.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Extensive experience in teaching anatomical sciences at
  • undergraduate level within a medical school or similar setting.
  • Proven track record of delivering high-quality, innovative, and
  • engaging instruction.
  • Experience in developing and implementing curricula, particularly in
  • integrating anatomy with clinical education
  • Experience of teaching anatomy using virtual dissection platforms
  • e.g.anatomage tables and other virtual anatomy apps such as
  • Complete Anatomy

Desirable

  • Experience working collaboratively with colleagues from various
  • disciplines, particularly clinical staff, to deliver integrated teaching
  • Experience in developing and implementing innovative teaching
  • methods and technologies.
  • Experience in quality assurance and enhancement of teaching and
  • learning processes.

Qualifications

Essential

  • A medical degree or a good honours degree in a relevant scientific
  • discipline.
  • PhD/MD in a relevant scientific discipline, preferably anatomy.

Desirable

  • Fellowship of the HEA or willingness to achieve within 2 years of
  • appointment.
  • PG Cert in HE or equivalent or willingness to achieve within 2 years
  • of appointment
  • Postgraduate/masters degree in Anatomy
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Extensive experience in teaching anatomical sciences at
  • undergraduate level within a medical school or similar setting.
  • Proven track record of delivering high-quality, innovative, and
  • engaging instruction.
  • Experience in developing and implementing curricula, particularly in
  • integrating anatomy with clinical education
  • Experience of teaching anatomy using virtual dissection platforms
  • e.g.anatomage tables and other virtual anatomy apps such as
  • Complete Anatomy

Desirable

  • Experience working collaboratively with colleagues from various
  • disciplines, particularly clinical staff, to deliver integrated teaching
  • Experience in developing and implementing innovative teaching
  • methods and technologies.
  • Experience in quality assurance and enhancement of teaching and
  • learning processes.

Qualifications

Essential

  • A medical degree or a good honours degree in a relevant scientific
  • discipline.
  • PhD/MD in a relevant scientific discipline, preferably anatomy.

Desirable

  • Fellowship of the HEA or willingness to achieve within 2 years of
  • appointment.
  • PG Cert in HE or equivalent or willingness to achieve within 2 years
  • of appointment
  • Postgraduate/masters degree in Anatomy

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Additional information

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

University of Bolton

Address

Deane Road

Bolton

BL3 5AB


Employer's website

http://www.bolton.ac.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University of Bolton

Address

Deane Road

Bolton

BL3 5AB


Employer's website

http://www.bolton.ac.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Simon Booth

S.Booth@bolton.ac.uk

Details

Date posted

25 July 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£48,349 to £56,021 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

24 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

N0008-MED-3

Job locations

Deane Road

Bolton

BL3 5AB


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