Please note: This role is only open to redeployees at City St George's. Applications from individuals who are not redeployees will not be considered at this time.
To apply, please email your CV and cover letter to [email protected] with the job title and reference number, demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the person specification.
City St George’s, University of London is the University of business, practice and the professions and brings together the expertise and excellence of City, University of London and St George’s, University of London into one institution. The combined university is now one of the largest higher education destinations for London students, combining a breadth of disciplines across health, business, policy, law, creativity, communications, science and technology. Our students are at the heart of everything that we do, and we are committed to supporting them to pursue their career and personal ambitions.
Our research is engaged, at the frontier of practice and has a positive impact on the world around us.
City St George’s is seeking an outstanding academic / clinician-educator to take on the role of Academic Lead for Personal Tutors within the MBBS programme.
This is a key academic leadership role within the programme, providing strategic and operational oversight of the MBBS Personal Tutor system. The role has been developed to ensure that all MBBS students receive high-quality, consistent and equitable academic, pastoral and professional support throughout their studies.
The MBBS programme supports a large and diverse student body across multiple entry routes and stages of training. Students undertake an academically demanding and professionally intensive course, and the Personal Tutor system is central to supporting student engagement, progression, wellbeing and professional development.
The Academic Lead for Personal Tutors will provide leadership for the design, delivery, quality assurance and continuous improvement of the MBBS Personal Tutor system. You will work closely with the MBBS Senior Leadership Team, Academic Year Leads, Student Support and Welfare teams, personal tutors, administrative colleagues and relevant governance groups to ensure that tutoring arrangements are effective, responsive and aligned with institutional expectations.
The role requires sound judgement, empathy, discretion, excellent communication skills and a strong commitment to student safety and well-being, which is our number one priority. You will also act as an escalation point for complex student matters where these extend beyond routine personal tutor support.
You will:
- Provide academic leadership for the MBBS Personal Tutor system across all years of the programme, in line with the new merged institutional strategy with regards to Academic Advisors
- Develop, maintain and enhance a clear, effective and inclusive model of personal tutoring aligned to university policy and MBBS programme needs
- Promote the value of personal tutoring as a core component of student experience, retention, progression, professionalism and academic development
- Oversee the allocation of personal tutors to MBBS students, ensuring appropriate continuity, capacity and workload distribution where feasible
- Support the recruitment, induction and ongoing development of personal tutors, working collaboratively with programme leadership and relevant administrative colleagues
- Deliver tutor development sessions covering areas such as welfare awareness, professional boundaries, escalation pathways, student engagement and effective signposting
- Act as a source of advice and guidance for tutors managing complex or sensitive student situations
- Act as an escalation point for students whose needs exceed routine personal tutor support, meeting students where appropriate to provide additional guidance
- Liaise with relevant internal services, including student support, counselling, disability support, wellbeing, academic support, occupational health and registry teams
- Support early identification of students experiencing academic, professional, health, welfare or personal difficulties
- Escalate serious welfare, safeguarding or professionalism concerns through appropriate institutional procedures
- Participate in relevant student support, welfare, professionalism and case management meetings
- Maintain appropriate confidentiality and professional records in line with university policy and data protection requirements
- Monitor student engagement with tutoring processes and use feedback and data to support continuous improvement
- Review student and staff feedback relating to personal tutoring and use this to enhance systems, communication and student experience
- Produce reports and updates for MBBS committees and relevant governance groups as required
- Work closely with the MBBS Programme Director, Deputy Programme Director, Academic Year Leads, Divisional Lead for Medical Education, Student Support and Welfare teams, personal tutors and administrative colleagues
- Contribute to student induction activities and key transition points across the programme
- Maintain clear communication with tutors regarding expectations, deadlines, policy changes and support pathways
- Contribute to programme review, quality assurance, evaluation and enhancement activities relating to student support and personal tutoring
This role offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced educator with a strong commitment to undergraduate medical education, student support and academic leadership to make a significant contribution to the MBBS programme.
Informal Enquiries
Informal enquiries may be directed to:
Dr Hamed Khan
Divisional Lead for Medical Education
Email:
[email protected]
Closing date for applications: Sunday 7th June 2026 at 11:55pm
Interviews are scheduled to take place on or around 14th July 2026.
The selection process will involve an interview and/or assessment/exercise/presentation Further details will be confirmed at the interview stage.
City St George’s offers a sector-leading salary, pension scheme and benefits including a comprehensive package of staff training and development.
City St George’s, University of London is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in all its activities, processes, and culture for our whole community, including staff, students and visitors.
We welcome applications regardless of age, caring responsibilities, disability, gender identity, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, pregnancy, race and ethnic origin, religion and belief, sex, sexual orientation and socio-economic background. City St George’s operates a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants.
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