Programme Lead, Physician Associate Studies (MHIME1140)

Are you an academic with proven abilities to carry out teaching and scholarship activities for Physician Associates and other related topics?  Can you pursue, develop and take forward pedagogic developments? Are you passionate about delivering an exceptional student experience in a research-intensive Russell Group University?

In line with the University’s Learning and Teaching strategy you will contribute to a highly developed portfolio of undergraduate and taught postgraduate teaching and contribute to scholarly activities within the School. Your role will focus on the leadership and continuous development of the postgraduate diploma Physician Associates Programme, but may also include teaching, assessment, quality assurance and other related duties on this or other programmes.   

Working closely with the School of Medicine’s education leadership team, the post-holder will be responsible for liaising with a range of stakeholders including external placement providers and Health Education England to support the training of Physician Associates. This post offers the opportunity to lead on a successful, expanding postgraduate programme responding to the needs of the local healthcare economy.  

Applicants should ideally be a physician associate or a registered health professional with significant clinical experience, as well as holding a higher degree and have experience of teaching/assessing in a variety of settings.   

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:

Michelle Ellwood, Director of Student Education: m.l.ellwood@leeds.ac.uk or,

Laura Smith, Director of Student Education: l.e.smith@leeds.ac.uk

The University of Leeds is committed to providing equal opportunities for all and offers a range of family friendly policies. The School of Medicine holds a Gold Athena Swan award.  We are committed to being an inclusive Medical School that values all staff, and we are happy to consider job share applications and requests for flexible working arrangements from our employees. 

As an international research-intensive university, we welcome students and staff from all walks of life and from across the world. We foster an inclusive environment where all can flourish and prosper, and we are proud of our strong commitment to student education. Within the Faculty/School of Medicine we are dedicated to diversifying our community and we welcome the unique contributions that individuals can bring, and particularly encourage applications from, but not limited to Black, Asian, people who belong to a minority ethnic community, people who identify as LGBT+; and people with disabilities. Candidates will always be selected based on merit and ability.  

Closing Date: 06 Jun 2022

Section: Academic

Salary: £42,149 to £50,296 p.a.