Job Purpose

1. To foster learning within the 8 domains of Vocational Studies:

*          Clinical examination skills

*          Communication skills

*          Medical ethics and the law

*          Professionalism

*          Understanding the clinical context

*          People, patients and communities

*          Information Skills

*          Working with others/teamworking

Objectives

1. To ensure a high quality clinical educational experience for students through good preparation, planning and co-ordination of weekly sessions in the undergraduate medical curriculum within a course that focuses on the skills, behaviours, and attitudes of doctors.

2. To maintain high standards of clinical teaching, assessment, and evaluation in the undergraduate medical curriculum in line with the requirements of the General Medical Council.

Key Task Summary

1.       To facilitate the delivery of the Vocational Studies curriculum.

2.       To participate in the programme of tutor debrief and development.

3.       To contribute to the formative and summative assessment of students and participate in   marker calibration sessions.

4.    To foster the welfare of students.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Key Tasks

1. To facilitate the delivery of the Vocational Studies curriculum:

*  Act as facilitator of learning for a group of medical students by meeting them every week (face to face or online) of the academic year to enable them to meet the learning objectives of the VS course.

*  To prepare and plan their learning by organising placement learning and patients.

*  Act as personal and professional development mentor in terms of professional regulation, responsibilities, and fitness to practice.

*  To teach and collaborate with other clinical teachers to ensure the achievement of learning outcomes in clinical contexts with patients for medical students through liaison with Medical Faculty and hospital staff.

*  Provide a clinical base in the community and to recruit and brief patients and other members of the community involved in teaching.

2. To participate in the programme of tutor development:

*  To attend briefing meetings and keep up to date with changes in course material and delivery.

*   To mentor new tutors.

*   To contribute to the review and evaluation of the VS course.

*   To participate in appraisal by course directors if required e.g. for retired clinicians.

*   To meet with other tutors to engage in the tutor debrief and development sessions.

*   To reflect on student evaluation and feedback to appropriate member of VS team.

3. To contribute to the assessment of students:

• To provide formative assessment of clinical and communication skills.

• Undertake marking of VS summative coursework, including giving effective written feedback

*  Participate in OSCEs (formative and summative) and provide feedback to students.

*  Provide feedback on students’ formative e-portfolios

4. To foster the welfare of students:

• Act as a professional role model and mentor for students.

• Liaise with Advisors of Studies and the VS academic team where appropriate.

*  Be aware of referral mechanisms for student welfare and advice.

Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills, and Experience

Knowledge/Qualifications

Essential

A1 Educated to MBChB.

A2 Registered with GMC.

A3 To be a practising clinician in good standing with the GMC or within 3 years of expiry of Licence to  Practice and still registered with the GMC.

A4  Possession of professional qualifications e.g. MRCGP, MRCP, FRCS, or will have completed training before commencing the post.

A5  Must hold a current medical post within a West of Scotland Health Board (Greater Glasgow & Clyde, Lanarkshire, Ayrshire & Arran, Forth Valley, or Dumfries & Galloway).

Desirable

B1 Knowledge of current educational principles and best practice in medical education.

B2 To have undertaken additional formal learning/qualification in medical education e.g. diploma or post graduate trainer’s course.

Skills

Essential

C1 Excellent understanding of effective feedback and ability to give constructive feedback.

C2 Ability to participate in tutor development sessions and continuing professional development.

C3 Advanced clinical and communication skills (written and oral).

C4 Up to date knowledge of medical, ethical, and legal issues.

C5 Excellent interpersonal and communication skills which would enhance student engagement.

C6 Excellent understanding of small group facilitation skills.

Desirable

D1 Knowledge of Glasgow’s undergraduate medical curriculum.

D2 Good IT skills/willingness to upskill as needed.

Experience

Essential 

E1 Experience of teaching or of being a learner in the last 3 years.

E2 Experience of working as a General Practitioner, or speciality doctor, for the last 5 years.

Desirable 

F1 Knowledge of general practice and primary care and/or healthcare in the hospital setting  in West of Scotland.

F2 Accredited post-graduate trainer in general practice or educational supervisor in an undergraduate or postgraduate setting.

Terms and Conditions

Salary will be £220 per session paid in equal instalments over 12 months. Please note any national pay increases will be reflected as appropriate based on NHS uplifts.

The posts are part time for a regular 3-hourly weekly session during term time. Each year we have a mixture of open ended and temporary/fixed-term posts e.g. posts to cover an existing tutor’s maternity leave. Depending on a candidate’s availability and the vacancy requirements, you would be offered one of the two types of post.

Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme

The post for which you are applying is considered registered work in terms of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups Act. It requires the successful applicant to become a Protecting Vulnerable Groups [PVG] Scheme member prior to appointment. This check is necessary to ensure that the University of Glasgow fulfils its legal duties under the Act. If you are successful in your application, the offer of employment will be subject to PVG Scheme membership. Please note it is a criminal offence to apply for a child care position if you are on the Disqualified From Working with Children List.

As part of Team UofG you will be a member of a world changing, inclusive community, which values ambition, excellence, integrity and curiosity.

As a valued member of our team, you can expect:

1 A warm welcoming and engaging organisational culture, where your talents are developed and nurtured, and success is celebrated and shared.

2 An excellent employment package with generous terms and conditions including 41 days of leave for full time staff, pension, benefits and discount packages.

3 A flexible approach to working.

4 A commitment to support your health and wellbeing including a free 6-month UofG Sport membership for all new staff joining the University.

We believe that we can only reach our full potential through the talents of all. Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our values. Applications are particularly welcome from across our communities and in particular people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented within the University. Read more on how the University promotes and embeds all aspects of equality and diversity within our community here.

We endorse the principles of Athena Swan and hold bronze, silver and gold awards across the University.

We are investing in our organisation, and we will invest in you too. Please visit our website https://www.gla.ac.uk/explore/jobs/ for more information.

Informal Enquiries should be directed to Dr Lynsay Crawford, Lynsay.Crawford@glasgow.ac.uk

Interviews are scheduled for June/July 2025.

We may have vacancies during the academic year, but for those interested in becoming a Vocational Studies Tutor for the academic year 2025-2026 (starting September 2025) please apply by Monday 19 May 2025 at 23:45.

Closing Date: 31 August 2025.