Are you a clinician with a passion for remote or expedition medicine, ready to inspire the next generation of expedition medics?
About the role
This part-time lecturer position (1 day per week) sits within the Peninsula Medical School at the University of Plymouth, contributing to a newly developed MSc in Expedition and Marine Medicine. Building on the Peninsula Medical School's long history of remote medicine teaching and combining the University's strengths in health and marine sciences, this programme prepares clinicians for practice across some of the world's most demanding environments. Developed in close partnership with Endeavour Medical, it blends rigorous academic teaching with adventurous, situational skills-based learning, and you will play a central role in bringing that vision to life.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Leading core modules such as Mountain and Polar Expedition Medicine, Marine Medicine and Human Factors in Extreme Environments, combining classroom theory with practical, scenario-based skills sessions
- Helping to manage residential placements on Dartmoor and the Cornish coast, as well as an international expedition to the mountains of Morocco, in partnership with Endeavour Medical
- Supporting students in developing individual research dissertation projects with an expedition or marine medicine focus
- Contributing to the ongoing growth and quality of a programme.
- Providing pastoral support and academic guidance to a cohort of clinicians and allied health professionals studying at Masters level
For more information on Peninsula Medical School please visit our dedicated webpage at https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/schools
Due to the nature of the role, unfortunately we are unable to accommodate working from home.
What we’re looking for
- A practising clinician or healthcare professional with direct, hands-on experience of working in remote or austere environments
- A Masters' degree in a relevant discipline, or actively working towards completion of one
- Strong organisational and logistical skills, with the confidence to manage complex multi-site placements across challenging terrain
- A collaborative approach to working within multidisciplinary teams, alongside industry partners and University colleagues
- An ability to be flexible with the allocated time to accommodate set teaching and assessment weeks
For more information about the job and the person specification, please refer to the job description.
Due to the nature of this role, an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check plus an Adult’s Barred List check will be required.
For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact Matt Griggs: by email at [email protected]
About us
The Peninsula Medical School is home to specialists in expedition and marine medicine, with real field experience across some of the world's most demanding environments, from high mountains to tropical jungles. The programme has been built in close collaboration with Endeavour Medical, whose expertise in expedition leadership and clinical skills training underpins our residential placements. We are a new team, building something genuinely exciting, and we are looking for the right person to grow with us.
The Faculty of Health holds four Silver Athena Swan awards, which recognise our commitment to supporting gender equality within higher education.
The University of Plymouth has a strong interdisciplinary research ethos which is supported by our two strategic Research Institutes; the Marine Institute and the Sustainable Earth Institute. As a member of our academic community, you’ll be expected to contribute to our recognised research strengths. Working holistically across the University, you will be challenged to innovate, collaborate and deliver impactful research contributions as part of a systems thinking approach to addressing today’s global challenges.
Application Process
Please apply online, demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training, skills and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement.
Following the closing date of the vacancy, you will be notified on the outcome of your application in due course.
Our Offer
Staff appointed within the Faculty of Health may be able to join the NHS pension scheme subject to eligibility criteria.
We have a wide range of staff benefits available to employees, depending on eligibility:
- Generous annual leave: 35* Days Annual Leave (pro rata if part-time) plus Bank Holidays* & Closure Days*
- Generous pension scheme
- Cycle to Work & Electric Car Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Development opportunities
- Enhanced family leave
- Flexible working
- Retailer discounts
- On-site nursery
- Pro rata if part-time/fixed term contract
A summary of our comprehensive benefits can be viewed here.
Additional Information
The University of Plymouth is building an inclusive and equitable university where everyone feels represented, supported, and empowered to thrive. Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion is guided by the Inclusive Institutions Framework, a strategic and externally validated approach that embeds these principles across the entire institution. To find out more please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages
