University of Worcester

Associate Lecturer - MBChB

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Job summary

One of the best Universities for health education, Worcester is founding the distinctive Three Counties Medical School [TCMS], aiming to widen access to careers in medicine and retain graduates in the local area. The Schools planned curriculum emphasises problem-based learning [PBL], early patient contact, programmatic assessment, an emphasis on community-orientated clinical placements and professional, emotionally intelligent communication at every stage.

The University of Worcester is seeking Associate Lecturers - PBL Facilitator to join its expanding Medical School.

Main duties of the job

As a PBL Facilitator, you will provide small group facilitation for first year medical students, who will meet in small groups to explore and discuss authentic clinical case scenarios. You will also need to undertake the necessary preparation for facilitating small group work and tutorials including PBL scenario refreshment and tutor notes, as well as assessing student progress, providing constructive and timely feedback. PBL facilitators may also act as the students Personal Academic Tutors (PAT) providing student academic guidance, mentorship and pastoral support.

PBL Facilitators meet with groups of students on Monday afternoons and Friday mornings over 35 weeks.

About us

The University of Worcester is a high achieving, award-winning, dynamic institution set within an inclusive and engaged community. The number one University in England for gender equality, according to the last three years of the Times Higher Educations University Impact Rankings, with multiple accolades for teaching quality, inclusion, contribution to the community, and environmental sustainability, the University has been shortlisted as Times Higher Education University of the Year three times in recent years.

Date posted

29 November 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£19.23 to £48.08 an hour

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

N0012-23-0016

Job locations

Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Building

Hylton Road

Worcester

WR2 5JS

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. To provide PBL small group facilitation in person and / or online if required.

2. To use the appropriate teaching, learning support and assessment methods.

3. To assess the progress of students both formatively and summatively with reference to the assessment criteria and provide constructive and timely feedback to students.

4. To undertake the necessary preparation for facilitating small group work and tutorials, including introductory training, and reading of documentation (Facilitators Notes).

5. To contribute to PBL scenario refreshment and the tutor notes.

6. To provide student guidance, mentorship, and pastoral support as a Personal Academic Tutor (PAT).

7. To contribute to the quality assurance processes and the evaluation of the MBChB programme.

8. To attend pertinent staff development and in house training activities as required by the role including PAT and take part in peer teaching observation and dialogue.

9. To maintain personal and professional development to meet the changing demands of the job; participate in appropriate training activities and encourage and support staff in their development and training.

10. To take steps to ensure and enhance personal health, safety, and wellbeing and that of other staff and students.

11. To carry out these duties in a manner that promotes equality of opportunity and supports diversity and inclusion and take into account the University's commitment to environmentally sustainable ways of working.