Course Director – Clinical Ethics Lead

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Clinical Ethics Course Director leading training and assessment across Newcastle University’s five-year MBBS programme. Coordinating curriculum integration, teaching quality and clinical educator development across regional providers and NUMed.

Posted 8/7/2026full-timeNewcastle • 🇬🇧 United KingdomSenior💰 £113,565 - £150,569 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in clinical ethics education and curriculum development within the MBBS framework, with a strong focus on collaborative teaching and assessment processes. Proven ability to lead and innovate in medical education while ensuring quality and integration across multiple years of the programme.

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Clinical Ethics EducationCurriculum DevelopmentInterprofessional EducationTeaching Experience on MBBS ProgrammeLeadership Experience

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Hard Skills

Knowledge of MBBS CurriculumAssessment ProcessesSmall-Group TeachingQuality MonitoringCurriculum Documentation Review

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsChange ManagementCollaborative Work

Tools & Technologies

Virtual Learning Environment

Certifications & Qualifications

General Medical Council Specialist RegisterGeneral Medical Council GP RegisterHEA MembershipAoMEd MembershipFMLM Membership

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Clinical EthicsMedical EducationTeaching QualificationCourse DirectorsQuality Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the clinical ethics strand throughout the five-year medical programme
Apply current evidence and innovative learning and teaching strategies to build a coherent spiral strand
Deliver clinical ethics teaching and support other staff teaching in Years 1 and 2
Partner with Year Leads, Course Directors, Local Education Provider leads and NUMed to deliver agreed learning outcomes
Integrate clinical ethics training with the wider MBBS curriculum
Coordinate with Years 1–5 Year Leads and Years 3–5 Course Directors
Act as a point of reference for teachers and, where appropriate, students
Contribute to assessment processes for the strand and the wider programme
Coordinate and quality-monitor clinical ethics learning materials and virtual learning environment content
Review shared learning materials and curriculum documentation within required timelines
Participate in curriculum development and quality monitoring/management meetings
Engage with regional medical school leads and Course Directors to ensure horizontal and vertical integration
Work with the Head of Staff Development to ensure clinical teachers are appropriately trained
Attend on-campus meetings as a visible presence

Requirements

What you’ll need

Substantive senior clinical role with a minimum of four clinical sessions
Knowledge of the MBBS curriculum and its structure
Knowledge of relevant subject areas delivered in Years 1–5 of the MBBS curriculum
Understanding of curriculum development and assessment
Successful leadership experience
Knowledge and experience of small-group teaching
Experience developing Interprofessional Education
At least two years’ teaching/assessment experience on the MBBS programme
Ability to work collaboratively across organisations
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to manage change
Must be on the General Medical Council Specialist Register or GP Register
Desirable: recognition of teaching or leadership through HEA, AoMEd, FMLM or equivalent membership/fellowship
Desirable: recognised teaching qualification; Course Directors without one will be expected to work towards it

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous holiday package
Opportunity to buy additional holiday
Great pension schemes
Health and wellbeing initiatives
Inclusive workplace and equal opportunities
Disability Confident employer support
University of Sanctuary welcoming environment