Senior Clinical Tutor - Introductory Clinical Course (Campus Tutor)

Background

Birmingham Medical School invites applications for fourteen part-time Senior Clinical Tutors (0.2 FTE) to support delivery of the new Introductory Clinical Course (ICC) within the MBChB programme.

The ICC introduces Year 1 medical students to core consultation and clinical skills, providing a foundation for learning throughout the five-year course. Teaching is primarily campus-based at the University of Birmingham, complemented by GP placements on alternate Thursdays to support application of learning in clinical settings.

This role offers an opportunity to contribute to innovative undergraduate medical education, support early clinical learning, and inspire future doctors. It may particularly suit sessional or portfolio GPs with an interest in teaching.

This is a clinical academic post. Applicants must be practising NHS General Practitioners (MBChB/MBBS and MRCGP), fully registered with the GMC, hold a licence to practise, and participate in appraisal and revalidation.

Postholders must be available every Thursday (08:30–17:30) during University teaching terms in the 2026–2027 academic year to deliver on-campus teaching. Work patterns may be subject to future change.

The Role

The primary responsibility is facilitating small-group ICC teaching sessions on campus. Teaching focuses largely on consultation skills, including work with simulated patients and delivery of high-quality, constructive feedback. There may also be opportunities to teach clinical reasoning, examination, and practical clinical skills.

All teaching materials and training are provided. Postholders will work under the supervision of the ICC senior academic team and must comply with University policies, including assessment, safeguarding, and equality, diversity and inclusion. The role supports professional development in simulation-based teaching and undergraduate assessment.

Person Specification

Essential:

• Primary medical qualification (MBChB/MBBS or equivalent) and MRCGP
• Current NHS GP practice
• GMC registration with licence to practise
• Participation in appraisal and revalidation
• Experience teaching undergraduate medical students
• Knowledge of GMC Outcomes for Doctors and the Medical Licensing Assessment
• Strong organisational, communication and IT skills
• Commitment to collaborative working and inclusive practice

Desirable:

• Experience developing learning materials or assessments
• Simulation-based teaching experience
• Knowledge of web-based learning design
• Qualification in medical education