Director of Medical Education (Postgraduate and Undergraduate

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University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust Director of Medical Education (Postgraduate and Undergraduate

The closing date is 18 November 2026

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Job summary

See the attached job description and person specification

• The Director of Medical Education (DME) provides strategic leadership, direction and vision for the assurance, management and delivery of postgraduate and undergraduate medical education and training across the organisation.
• The DME is responsible for ensuring that the organisation provides a high-quality, safe, inclusive and effective learning environment for medical students, doctors and dentists in training, and other learners within the scope of the role.
• The DME will lead the development and delivery of the organisation's medical education strategy, ensuring alignment with organisational priorities, workforce plans, service development and national education and training requirements.
• The postholder will work closely with the Chief Medical Officer/Medical Director, Chief Executive, Executive Team, Clinical Directors, Human Resources, Medical Education Team, NHS WTE/Deanery, General Medical Council (GMC), local medical schools, universities, Royal Colleges and other relevant stakeholders.
• The DME will provide assurance to the Trust Board that medical education is appropriately governed, resourced and delivered, that learners are supported,

The role encompasses both postgraduate and undergraduate medical education, recognising the importance of an integrated education, workforce and service agenda

Main duties of the job

See the attached job description and person specification

Strategic and Corporate Leadership

The DME will:

Provide visible, effective and strategic leadership for medical education across the organisation and all relevant sites.

Develop, implement and regularly review a comprehensive Medical Education Strategy, aligned with organisational, workforce, clinical and educational priorities.

Ensure medical education is fully integrated with the delivery and future development of clinical services, operational plans and strategic priorities.

Contribute to the organisation's medical workforce strategy and workforce plans to support the recruitment, development, retention and supply of appropriately trained doctors and dentists.

Work with Clinical Leads and Divisional Chief Medical Officers and other senior leaders to ensure consultant and other relevant job plans appropriately recognise responsibilities for teaching, supervision, assessment and educational leadership in accordance with NHS WTE and GMC expectations.

Represent the organisation on undergraduate and postgraduate medical education matters locally, regionally and nationally.

About us

We operate from three main hospitals-Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.

FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.

WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.

All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, daycase and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.

Our Community Service for adults are provided in people's homes, community centres, clinics, GP Practices, community hospitals. Our aim is to work with people to help them remain independent, improve their health and manage their conditions through high quality care, advice and support.

Details

Date posted

04 November 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£104,401 to £150,569 a year renumeration for 4 PAs per week

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

3 years

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

331-K0831126

Job locations

Trust Head Quarters

Burton Road

Kendal

LA9 7RG

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

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Job description

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

Essential & desirable

Essential

• oFull registration with the GMC. oAppointment as a Consultant, SAS, GP or Dentist. oRecognised by the GMC as an Educational Supervisor/Trainer . oEvidence of continuing professional development.

Desirable

• oPostgraduate qualification in medical education, leadership, management or a related discipline. oMinimum of four years' experience in current appointment. oMinimum of two years' experience in a senior educational role, for example Specialty Tutor, Training Programme Director or Departmental Educational Lead.

Experience

Essential

• oBroad experience in medical education, including training and supervision of doctors, medical students and/or other healthcare professionals. oExperience of teaching, training and educational supervision. oExperience of assessment and feedback. oExperience as an Educational Supervisor, preferably for at least three years. oExperience of supporting learners with additional or significant needs. oExperience of working with colleagues supporting learners in difficulty. oExperience of contributing to quality improvement in education or clinical practice.

Desirable

• oExperience as a medical appraiser. oExperience in educational audit, research, evaluation and/or publication. oExperience of undergraduate and postgraduate education. oExperience of educational quality assurance visits or external reviews.

Leadership and Management

Essential

• oDemonstrable leadership or management experience within a formal role or team-based activity. oExcellent organisational and leadership skills. oEvidence of contribution to service or organisational development. oExperience of working strategically across organisational boundaries. oExperience of managing or contributing to the management of educational resources and/or budgets. oUnderstanding of the relationship between medical education, workforce planning and service delivery.

Desirable

• oExperience of line management of medical and non-medical staff. oExperience of managing significant budgets. oExperience of representing an organisation within national or international education organisations. oPrevious experience of senior medical education leadership.

Teamwork and Collaboration

Essential

• Meet the requirements of the person spec

Desirable

• Meet the requirements of the person spec

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

Essential

• Meet the requirements of the person spec

Desirable

• Meet the requirements of the person spec

Teaching and Education

Essential

• Meets the requirements of the person spec

Desirable

• Meets the requirements of the person spec

Governance, Quality and Regulation

Essential

• Meets the requirements of the person spec

Desirable

• Meets the requirements of the person spec

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Meets the requirements of the person spec

Desirable

• Meets the requirements of the person spec

Person Specification

Essential & desirable

Essential

• oFull registration with the GMC. oAppointment as a Consultant, SAS, GP or Dentist. oRecognised by the GMC as an Educational Supervisor/Trainer . oEvidence of continuing professional development.

Desirable

• oPostgraduate qualification in medical education, leadership, management or a related discipline. oMinimum of four years' experience in current appointment. oMinimum of two years' experience in a senior educational role, for example Specialty Tutor, Training Programme Director or Departmental Educational Lead.

Experience

Essential

• oBroad experience in medical education, including training and supervision of doctors, medical students and/or other healthcare professionals. oExperience of teaching, training and educational supervision. oExperience of assessment and feedback. oExperience as an Educational Supervisor, preferably for at least three years. oExperience of supporting learners with additional or significant needs. oExperience of working with colleagues supporting learners in difficulty. oExperience of contributing to quality improvement in education or clinical practice.

Desirable

• oExperience as a medical appraiser. oExperience in educational audit, research, evaluation and/or publication. oExperience of undergraduate and postgraduate education. oExperience of educational quality assurance visits or external reviews.

Leadership and Management

Essential

• oDemonstrable leadership or management experience within a formal role or team-based activity. oExcellent organisational and leadership skills. oEvidence of contribution to service or organisational development. oExperience of working strategically across organisational boundaries. oExperience of managing or contributing to the management of educational resources and/or budgets. oUnderstanding of the relationship between medical education, workforce planning and service delivery.

Desirable

• oExperience of line management of medical and non-medical staff. oExperience of managing significant budgets. oExperience of representing an organisation within national or international education organisations. oPrevious experience of senior medical education leadership.

Teamwork and Collaboration

Essential

• Meet the requirements of the person spec

Desirable

• Meet the requirements of the person spec

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

Essential

• Meet the requirements of the person spec

Desirable

• Meet the requirements of the person spec

Teaching and Education

Essential

• Meets the requirements of the person spec

Desirable

• Meets the requirements of the person spec

Governance, Quality and Regulation

Essential

• Meets the requirements of the person spec

Desirable

• Meets the requirements of the person spec

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Meets the requirements of the person spec

Desirable

• Meets the requirements of the person spec

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

Address

Trust Head Quarters

Burton Road

Kendal

LA9 7RG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

Address

Trust Head Quarters

Burton Road

Kendal

LA9 7RG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Chief Medical Officer

Helen Skinner

[email protected]

01539716666

Details

Date posted

04 November 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£104,401 to £150,569 a year renumeration for 4 PAs per week

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

3 years

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

331-K0831126

Job locations

Trust Head Quarters

Burton Road

Kendal

LA9 7RG

United Kingdom

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