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Head of Conduct and Capability

The closing date is 18 June 2025

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Job summary

As Head of Conduct and Capability, you will be responsible for managing students with a range of conduct or capability concerns. These concerns may range from the low-level to more complex and serious matters. You will work with students who may have: Attendance and engagement issues; Violations of PCSM policies, including the student code of conduct; Capability concerns or professionalism issues.

Main duties of the job

You will ensure that student conduct issues are effectively monitored and consistently addressed, signposting support services where appropriate but also applying sanctions in line with School policies where necessary. You will play a key role in PCSM in ensuring that School student conduct and capability policies are fair, transparent and robust. You will also chair the Student Conduct and Capability Group, which makes decisions about how to manage students with conduct or capability issues and has the power to refer students to fitness to practise panels. You will represent the School at relevant investigations and hearings, as required.

About us

Imperial College London and the University of Cumbria have entered into a partnership to form the Pears Cumbria School of Medicine (PCSM), based at the University of Cumbria at the Carlisle Fusehill street campus.

Details

Date posted

04 June 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

3 years

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

MED05265

Job locations

University of Cumbria Fusehill Street

Carlisle

CA1 2HH


Job description

Job responsibilities

About the role Imperial College London and the University of Cumbria have entered into a partnership to form the Pears Cumbria School of Medicine (PCSM), based at the University of Cumbria at the Carlisle Fusehill street campus. As Head of Conduct and Capability, you will be responsible for managing students with a range of conduct or capability concerns. These concerns may range from the low-level to more complex and serious matters. You will work with students who may have:

  • Attendance and engagement issues;
  • Violations of PCSM policies, including the student code of conduct;
  • Capability concerns or professionalism issues.
    • What you would be doing You will ensure that student conduct issues are effectively monitored and consistently addressed, signposting support services where appropriate but also applying sanctions in line with School policies where necessary. You will play a key role in PCSM in ensuring that School student conduct and capability policies are fair, transparent and robust. You will also chair the Student Conduct and Capability Group, which makes decisions about how to manage students with conduct or capability issues and has the power to refer students to fitness to practise panels. You will represent the School at relevant investigations and hearings, as reauired. What we are looking for
  • A primary medical qualification (MBBS or equivalent) full GMC registration and Membership of one of the Royal Colleges.
  • Clinically active and experienced, working as a Consultant
  • Proven leadership skills, with an ability to exercise sound judgment
  • Outstanding oral and written communication and interpersonal relationship skills
  • Ability to role-model the professional values and behaviours expected of medical professionals
    • What we can offer you
  • A unique opportunity to make a substantial contribution to a major strategic project for both Imperial and the University of Cumbria.
  • The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution
  • Sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 39 days off a year (pro rata) and generous pension schemes)
  • Be part of a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources designed to support your personal and professional wellbeing.
    • Further information The role is available on a Part-time (0.1 FTE) fixed term for three years based at Fusehill Street campus, Carlisle. For more information about the Pears Cumbria School of Medicine, please visit https://cumbriamed.ac.uk If you require any further details on the role, please contact: Professor Mary Morrell, Head of the Pears Cumbria School of Medicine, email: m.morrell@imperial.ac.uk

    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    About the role Imperial College London and the University of Cumbria have entered into a partnership to form the Pears Cumbria School of Medicine (PCSM), based at the University of Cumbria at the Carlisle Fusehill street campus. As Head of Conduct and Capability, you will be responsible for managing students with a range of conduct or capability concerns. These concerns may range from the low-level to more complex and serious matters. You will work with students who may have:

  • Attendance and engagement issues;
  • Violations of PCSM policies, including the student code of conduct;
  • Capability concerns or professionalism issues.
    • What you would be doing You will ensure that student conduct issues are effectively monitored and consistently addressed, signposting support services where appropriate but also applying sanctions in line with School policies where necessary. You will play a key role in PCSM in ensuring that School student conduct and capability policies are fair, transparent and robust. You will also chair the Student Conduct and Capability Group, which makes decisions about how to manage students with conduct or capability issues and has the power to refer students to fitness to practise panels. You will represent the School at relevant investigations and hearings, as reauired. What we are looking for
  • A primary medical qualification (MBBS or equivalent) full GMC registration and Membership of one of the Royal Colleges.
  • Clinically active and experienced, working as a Consultant
  • Proven leadership skills, with an ability to exercise sound judgment
  • Outstanding oral and written communication and interpersonal relationship skills
  • Ability to role-model the professional values and behaviours expected of medical professionals
    • What we can offer you
  • A unique opportunity to make a substantial contribution to a major strategic project for both Imperial and the University of Cumbria.
  • The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution
  • Sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 39 days off a year (pro rata) and generous pension schemes)
  • Be part of a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources designed to support your personal and professional wellbeing.
    • Further information The role is available on a Part-time (0.1 FTE) fixed term for three years based at Fusehill Street campus, Carlisle. For more information about the Pears Cumbria School of Medicine, please visit https://cumbriamed.ac.uk If you require any further details on the role, please contact: Professor Mary Morrell, Head of the Pears Cumbria School of Medicine, email: m.morrell@imperial.ac.uk

    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • A primary medical qualification (MBBS or equivalent) full GMC registration and Membership of one of the Royal Colleges.

    Experience

    Essential

    • Clinically active and experienced, working as a Consultant
    • Proven leadership skills, with an ability to exercise sound judgment
    • Outstanding oral and written communication and interpersonal relationship skills
    • Ability to role-model the professional values and behaviours expected of medical professionals
    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • A primary medical qualification (MBBS or equivalent) full GMC registration and Membership of one of the Royal Colleges.

    Experience

    Essential

    • Clinically active and experienced, working as a Consultant
    • Proven leadership skills, with an ability to exercise sound judgment
    • Outstanding oral and written communication and interpersonal relationship skills
    • Ability to role-model the professional values and behaviours expected of medical professionals

    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.

    Employer details

    Employer name

    Imperial College London

    Address

    University of Cumbria Fusehill Street

    Carlisle

    CA1 2HH


    Employer's website

    https://www.imperial.ac.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

    Employer details

    Employer name

    Imperial College London

    Address

    University of Cumbria Fusehill Street

    Carlisle

    CA1 2HH


    Employer's website

    https://www.imperial.ac.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

    Employer contact details

    For questions about the job, contact:

    Recruitment Advisor

    Cheryl Ponnou

    c.ponnou@imperial.ac.uk

    07985231979

    Details

    Date posted

    04 June 2025

    Pay scheme

    Other

    Salary

    Depending on experience

    Contract

    Fixed term

    Duration

    3 years

    Working pattern

    Part-time

    Reference number

    MED05265

    Job locations

    University of Cumbria Fusehill Street

    Carlisle

    CA1 2HH


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