Senior Lecturer in Medical Education (Lead for Written Assessment and Academic Support)

Senior Lecturer in Medical Education (Lead for Written Assessment and Academic Support)

University of Kent - Kent and Medway Medical School

Placed On: 23rd March 2026

Closes: 12th April 2026

Job Ref: KMMS-101-26

We are looking for a dedicated and progressive educator and role model to lead our written assessments and support medical students who are struggling to make academic progress. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on students’ lives, guiding them toward academic excellence and success and where your expertise can influence strategic growth.

As Senior Lecturer in Medical Education (Lead for Written Assessment and Academic Support) you can expect to be involved in:

• Contributing to and influencing the development of written assessment content throughout the KMMS BMBS programme
• Supporting the subject module leaders and administrative staff in development, maintenance and delivery of all written assessments
• Devising, developing and delivering academic support to students at-risk of failing or who have failed assessments

What will you bring to the role?

• A primary and postgraduate degree in a medical specialty or in a subject closely related to the KMMS BMBS programme
• Experience of successful assessment design, implementation and evaluation in medical education
• Experience and understanding of supporting healthcare professional students/trainees with academic difficulties

What we can offer in return:

As a member of our team, you can expect a friendly, open and collaborative working environment and support in your development and wellbeing. You'll enjoy a range of great staff benefits including:

• 43 days' leave per year (personal leave, bank holidays and additional days allocated for the Christmas period, pro rata for part-time staff)
• Excellent pension scheme with generous employer contributions
• Corporate employee-funded healthcare plan, in partnership with Benenden Health

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Please see the links below to view the full job description and to apply for this post. For further information regarding the application process, please contact peopleserviceshr@kent.ac.uk quoting reference number KMMS-101-26.

Further details:
*Occasionally we may need to close a vacancy before the published deadline due to a high number of applications being received, therefore we strongly advise you to submit your application as soon as possible. (All vacancies will be open for at least one week.)

PLEASE NOTE: We prioritise applications from current University of Kent redeployees. We will let you know if this post is to be filled by a redeployee as, in this instance, your application will unfortunately not be taken forward.

Applications must be made via the University’s online application system; CVs or details sent directly to the department or via email cannot be considered.

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