We have an exciting opportunity for an MBChB Clinical Assessment Lead to join the Undergraduate Medical School within the School of Medicine, Dentistry & Nursing. This is a part-time appointment (1 PA, 4 hours per week) on a fixed-term basis for up to 36 months.
In this role, you will provide strategic leadership for clinical assessment across the MBChB programme, with a particular focus on the development, delivery, and quality assurance of Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs).
The School of Medicine, Dentistry & Nursing is internationally recognised for its innovative teaching methods, world-class facilities, and commitment to excellence in undergraduate and postgraduate education. As part of the College of Medical, Veterinary & Life Sciences, the School offers a dynamic and collaborative environment in which to contribute to the education of future doctors.
Job Purpose
Responsibility for the provision of leadership in clinical assessment in the MBChB with a particular focus on the OSCE.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide leadership for clinical assessment, working in partnership with University and NHS colleagues to review, revise and develop the clinical assessment programme within the framework of:
- the requirements of the General Medical Council
- best educational practice
- the University of Glasgow Learning and Teaching Strategy.
- Work with the wider assessment team to ensure clinical assessments are:
- secure, robust and discriminating and
- appropriately resourced,
- documented in a clear, accurate, accessible manner and reviewed annually
- Comply with the deadlines required to deliver the assessment schedule
- Lead the development of assessment materials: liaise with Year, Block and Vertical Theme Leads to align their content with the MB ChB programme as a whole, ensure their timeous delivery to the appropriate University offices and/or systems, undertake the final sign-off of all stations on the relevant platform and complete the assessment blueprints.
- Lead training, briefing and calibration sessions for simulated patients, actors and examiners for all MB ChB OSCE exams (at present, 6 diets per year), and liaise with external examiners throughout the assessment process.
- Lead the assessment team on exam days, in co-operation with colleagues.
- Liaise with academic colleagues in the analysis and presentation of examination results, and present the relevant data to the OSCE Exam Boards.
- Ensure that NHS staff involved in OSCEs are aware of University and UMS policies and practices in relation to post-exam feedback to students.
- Provide post-exam feedback directly to students, in Year groups or individually (face to-face or online), and answer relevant email correspondence timeously.
- Participate in the UMS Assessment Committee and marshal evidence to support any proposed change.
- Participate in relevant national meetings, ensuring that the UMS is employing recognised good practice and complies with GMC requirements.
Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills & Experience
Knowledge, Qualifications
Essential:
- A1 Registrable qualification with the GMC.
- A2 Experience in clinical teaching and assessment.
Desirable:
- B1 Certificate in Academic Practice or equivalent learning and teaching qualification.
Skills
Essential:
- C1 Familiarity with current UK processes and practice related to clinical examination and assessment.
- C2 Good administrative and organisational skills.
- C3 Good IT skills.
- C4 Ability to engage and work effectively with a range of colleagues in developing clinical assessment methodologies.
- C5 Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
- C6 Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to lead, negotiate and inspire others.
- C7 Willingness and ability to work as part of the wider UMS Team.
Experience
Essential:
- E1 Experience of supervising MB ChB students.
- E2 Experience of delivering undergraduate and/or postgraduate clinical assessments.
Desirable:
- F1 Ability to deliver research-informed strategic overview of clinical assessment strategies and methodologies.
- F2 Experience of academic assessment of undergraduate and / or postgraduate students.
- F3 Use of technology to enhance teaching.
- F4 Familiarity with technological enhancements of OSCE delivery and analysis.
Further Information
Contact Dr Margaret McMillan, Interim Head of the UMS (margaret.mcmillan@glasgow.ac.uk) for informal discussion or further information.
- For further information regarding Glasgow and the University: http://www.gla.ac.uk
- For further information regarding the College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences: http://www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/mvls/.
- For further information regarding the School of Medicine, Dentistry and Nursing: http://www.gla.ac.uk/schools/medicine/
Terms and Conditions
Salary will be £111,430 - £148,064 per annum pro rata of the Clinical Consultants scale.
This is a part-time appointment (1 PA, 4 hours per week) on a fixed-term basis for up to 36 months.
Contractual arrangements will be considered and agreed at the offer stage (e.g., if employed by the NHS, you may continue to hold your substantive role with the NHS and payments paid under a separate arrangement).
This role is not eligible for sponsorship under the UK Skilled Worker visa route. Candidates must therefore have an existing right to work in the UK or be able to secure this independently prior to commencing employment. For further information on alternative immigration options, please visit the University of Glasgow’s UKVI Website.
As part of Team UofG you will be a member of a world changing, inclusive community, which values ambition, excellence, integrity and curiosity.
As a valued member of our team, you can expect:
- A warm welcoming and engaging organisational culture, where your talents are developed and nurtured, and success is celebrated and shared.
- An excellent employment package with generous terms and conditions including 41 days of leave for full time staff, pension, benefits and discount packages.
- A flexible approach to working.
- A commitment to support your health and wellbeing including a free 6-month UofG Sport membership for all new staff joining the University.
We believe that we can only reach our full potential through the talents of all. Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our values. Applications are particularly welcome from across our communities and in particular people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented within the University. Read more on how the University promotes and embeds all aspects of equality and diversity within our community here.
We endorse the principles of Athena Swan and hold bronze, silver and gold awards across the University.
We are investing in our organisation, and we will invest in you too. Please visit our website https://www.gla.ac.uk/explore/jobs/ for more information.
Informal enquiries should be directed to Dr Margaret McMillan, Margaret.Mcmillan@glasgow.ac.uk
Closing Date: 16th November 2026 at 23:45.
