The School of Medicine wishes to appoint a new Clinical Lecturer (Education Focused). Appointment at Senior Clinical Lecturer may be possible, dependent on experience. It is envisaged that the successful candidate will be embedded in the delivery of the exciting new MBChB at St Andrews (ScotCOM; Scottish Community Orientated Medicine). They will have access to potential future development opportunities within the School, and be involved in School education functions across years, aligned to an Education Focused Clinical Lecturer position.

MBChB (ScotCOM) is an innovative community orientated five-year programme, promoting general-ism alongside secondary care exposure, ensuring to place patients at the centre of the students’ learning. Graduation of the first cohort is anticipated in 2028, with a target of 55 students per academic year. Students complete the existing BSc (Hons) programme for the first 2.5 years, with bespoke content thereafter. 

Successful applicants will initially focus on overseeing the fourth year of this new programme, as a “module controller”. I.e. guiding content development, delivery, assessment and quality assurance. Fourth year encompasses placements centred around urgent care (A+E, ICU, acute paediatrics), General Practice, and a community hospital hub.

Role holders will work for the School three days per week and will be committed to delivering high quality medical education. There may be flexibility within FTE to facilitate clinical working.

The candidate should be clinically qualified and have a background as a generalist or urgent care physician. Candidates must be practising in a substantive clinical post to qualify for the Clinical salary scale.  NHS Fife clinical sessions may be available if required, and can be negotiated with the successful applicant.

Excellent teaching skills and an interest in promoting knowledge exchange are essential.

Informal enquiries can be directed to the MBChB Programme Director; Dr Rebecca Walmsley (ram29@st-andrews.ac.uk). 

The role holder needs to be practising in a substantive clinical setting to qualify for the Clinical salary scale. This will be discussed at interview and prior to any offer of employment.

St Andrews offers more than just a place to work it is a place to belong. We value collegiality, inclusion, and wellbeing, and we are committed to creating a workplace where staff can thrive and perform at their best.

In addition to the salary on offer for this position, there are a wide range of benefits for staff working at the University of St Andrews. The package for the Clinical Lecturer (Education Focused) includes:

• Financial contribution to relocation (subject to eligibility)
• Membership of the USS Pension Scheme with a generous employer contribution of 14.5% Membership of the NHS Pension may be possible.
• A hybrid working environment, including partial homeworking where appropriate and a range of family friendly policies, supporting work-life balance
• Staff discount scheme for local and national goods and services
• Free staff parking, employee Carshare and Cycle to Work Schemes and subsidised local bus travel
• Subsidised sports membership, reduced tuition fees on degree programmes for staff, access to training and development opportunities including LinkedIn Learning, access to library facilities, salary sacrifice scheme
• 34 Days Annual Leave plus 5 Public Holidays.

At St Andrews, equality, diversity, and inclusion are central to who we are and form a core pillar of our University Strategy. We are committed to creating a fair, inclusive and supportive workplace, reflected in our participation in national diversity charters and awards, including Athena Swan, Carer Positive and the Race Equality Charter.

We particularly welcome applications from people from Black, Asian, minority ethnic and minority religions backgrounds and from LGBTQ+ and disabled people.

Closing Date: 13 April 2026 Interview Date: 5 May 2026

Please quote ref: AO2030LS

Job Description: AO2030LSFPs.pdf

School of Medicine

Salary: Consultant Scale, based on experience

Part Time: 21.75 hours per week