The University of Aberdeen has a global reputation for academic excellence in the delivery of healthcare and medical sciences education and in medical education research and development. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced clinical educator with a strong track record in delivering medical student education to join the dynamic and accomplished team of healthcare educators within the School of Medicine, Medical Sciences and Nutrition (SMMSN) at the University of Aberdeen. The postholder will serve as Deputy Lead for the MBChB Programme (Clinical), playing a key role in supporting and enhancing clinical education across the programme.
The successful candidate will join the MBChB Senior Executive Team, which comprises the MBChB Lead, Deputy Lead for the MBChB (Early Years), Director of Teaching in Highland, GP Teaching Lead and the SMMSN Education Manager. This is a 0.5 FTE University appointment (20 hours per week), with funding provided by the University for five sessions per week dedicated to academic leadership, teaching, curriculum development, and quality enhancement of the MBChB programme. The University is keen to support the role as part of an integrated clinical academic portfolio and, subject to agreement with NHS Grampian and the circumstances of the successful candidate, additional clinical sessions may be added to align academic and clinical responsibilities within a single role.
The successful candidate will be an inspiring and experienced clinical educator with a strong commitment to excellence in medical education. The MBChB Programme Executive Team holds overall responsibility for the curriculum, including its ongoing development and delivery, governance and quality assurance, and student outreach and recruitment activities. While contributing to all aspects of programme leadership, the postholder will take a leading role in overseeing the clinical components of the curriculum, with responsibility for the student clinical experience and the associated processes, partnerships, and quality assurance activities. In addition, the role will support the wider provision and enhancement of clinical education across other programmes within the School of Medicine, Medical Sciences and Nutrition.
The post is based within the SMMSN located at the Foresterhill Health Campus.
Salary will be at the appropriate point on the Clinical Consultant salary scale, 50% of £111,430 - £148,064 per annum, with placement according to clinical experience.
Informal enquiries should be made to Professor Wendy Watson, MBChB Programme Lead ([email protected])
In accordance with the UKVI immigration rules, it is with regret that this role DOES NOT MEET THE SALARY REQUIREMENTS for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. For this role, the successful candidate must be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment and obtain the right to work in the UK. Information on other visa options is available at https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa.
To apply online for this position visit www.abdn.ac.uk/jobs
Job Reference Number: MED267A
The closing date for the receipt of applications is 17 August 2026
The School of Medicine, Medical Sciences and Nutrition embraces a diverse working environment and recognises the many benefits this can bring. Applications from individuals from across all of the equality protected characteristics are encouraged.
If you are unable to complete an application online, please contact the Recruitment Team ([email protected]) to make alternative arrangements for submitting your application within plenty of time before the advertised post closes.
