"Medical Education Fellow (Curriculum Development)"

About the Job

UEL School of Medicine is looking for a Medical Education Fellow (Curriculum Development) to help design an innovative, community-focused MBBS programme launching in 2027. This role offers the opportunity to shape a new curriculum from the outset, working with simulation and technology-enhanced learning, and contributing to a programme designed to widen participation and address local health needs.

The postholder will work closely with the Medical Education and Curriculum teams to develop teaching materials, support innovative approaches to learning and assessment, and contribute to a curriculum designed to serve a diverse student population and address local health inequalities. There will also be opportunities to gain broader experience across assessment, admissions, placements, and programme evaluation.

Based at UEL’s Stratford Health Campus, the role offers access to state-of-the-art simulation facilities and interprofessional learning environments. The Fellow will be supported to complete a PG Cert in Clinical Education (Advance HE accredited) and to engage in scholarship and professional development in medical education.

This post is offered at 0.4–0.8 FTE, fixed-term for 12 months, with an August 2026 start, and includes hybrid working.

About You

The ideal candidate would have:

• Primary medical qualification (MBBS/MBChB or equivalent) with GMC registration and licence to practice.
• Completed UK Foundation Programme or equivalent
• Experience developing teaching programme(s) for undergraduate medical students
• Knowledge of healthcare education for local populations / widening participation
• Understanding and experience of interprofessional education principles
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and establish positive working relationships with colleagues across disciplines
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Knowledge of GMC Outcomes for Graduates and Medical Licensing Assessment

Open Evening

An online open evening will be held on Wednesday 11th March 2026 at 1900.

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Interviews

Interviews are in person at UEL’s Stratford Campus on Wednesday 15th April 2026 0915-1200.

Further Information

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Dr Diluxshy Elangaratnam (Curriculum Lead)

diluxshy@uel.ac.uk

Benefits Package

At UEL, we believe that a great role is about more than just a salary. It’s about the complete package, including our outstanding work environment and inclusive culture.

We offer a genuinely competitive salary, dependent on experience (DOE), and a range of excellent benefits.

You can explore our full benefits package here

Further Details

Job Description & Person Specification

To contact the recruitment team please phone +44 20 8223 3000 x 4600 or e-mail jobs@uel.ac.uk