We have an opportunity for a GP University Lecturer (Practice Engagement Lead) to lead on engagement with GP practices across the West of Scotland to support community-based medical education at the University of Glasgow Medical School.

The School of Health & Wellbeing aims to prevent disease, improve health and wellbeing, and reduce inequalities on a local and global scale. Established in 2012, we are one of eight Schools that sit within the College of Medical, Veterinary & Life Sciences.

We are strongly committed to the principles of equality and diversity, and in 2018 won a coveted Athena Swan Gold Award. Through our inter-disciplinary programme of world-leading research and excellent research-led teaching we aim to improve population health and wellbeing and reduce inequalities in health. Our research spans three research themes and is delivered across six research groups. Our academics have a wide range of skills and expertise, and our external collaborators include academics, the Scottish and UK Governments, the NHS, local authorities, and the voluntary and private sectors.

Job Purpose

To lead on engagement with GP practices across the West of Scotland to support community-based medical education at the University of Glasgow Medical School.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

1.  To lead on practice engagement with new and existing GP tutors and teaching practices.

2.  To work in partnership with colleagues in the current GP teaching team to develop a recruitment and retention strategy for GP educators to support delivery of GP led programme commitments.

3.  To contribute as required to GP teaching resource development.

4.  To contribute to promotion of GP to the student population.

5.  To support tutor recruitment to GP led teaching and support delivery of relevant training.

6.  To contribute to the annual GP tutor training conference (TALE – Teaching and Learning Event).

7.  To promote effective liaison and co-operation between the medical school and community-based educators and practices throughout the West of Scotland.

8.  To participate in the GPPC Education Management Group and other Medical School management structures as appropriate.

9.  To undertake scholarship and professional development activities aligned to role.

10.  Contribute to the enhancement of the University’s International profile in line with the Strategic Plan, World Changers Together – World Changing Glasgow 2025.

Planning and Organising

11.  Managing and prioritising a significant and varied workload engaging with a range of educational and health service partners.

12.  Daily, weekly, monthly and annual planning in relation to the development and delivery of educational activities.

13.  Planning of scholarly activity.

14.  Management of time and prioritisation of scholarship, teaching and administrative duties.

Decision Making

15.  Contribute to the management of the GP teaching team through the EMG and other medical school management structures.

16.  Prioritise own work.

17.  Contribute to decisions relating to the content, timing and mode of delivery of innovative community based undergraduate learning.

Internal/External Relationships

Internal

18.  GPPC and medical school academic staff.

19.  GPPC and medical school administrative staff.

20.  School of MDN staff and undergraduate students.

External

21.  NHS and third sector teaching staff/educational supervisors/tutors – providing information about training sessions, opportunities and providing general support.

22.  University colleagues: to exchange information to ensure efficient working and to facilitate cross disciplinary working.

Problem Solving

23.  Resolving student problems and queries.

24.  Resolving tutor problems and queries.

25.  Using academic expertise to solve digital teaching/training related problems.

Other

26.  Representation of the University/College/School through presentation at national and international events.

27.  Attendance at training events to learn and implement new teaching and research technologies.

28.  Prepared to travel to meetings in the UK/Europe and elsewhere as required by the University.

Additional School/RI/College

The School of Health and Wellbeing supports the principle of flexible working and undertakes that all requests will be considered seriously. The University of Glasgow is committed to promoting equality in all its activities and aims to provide a work, learning, research and teaching environment free from discrimination and unfair treatment.

Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills, and Experience

Knowledge/Qualifications

Essential:

A1. Possession of MRCGP.

A2. Medical education experience and/or qualification.

A2. Registered with GMC.

A3. Knowledge of current educational principles and best practice in medical education including curriculum development.

A4. Knowledge of current context of general practice and primary care education in Scotland.

A5. Knowledge of undergraduate curriculum.

Desirable:

B1. Masters or Higher degree in medical education or relevant subject.

Skills

Essential:

C1. Committed to multi-professional working.

C2. Advanced communication skills – written and oral.

C3. Excellent presentation and small group-facilitation skills.

C4. Excellent report writing skills.

C5. Able to work independently and as part of a team.

C6. Excellent organisational, time-management and administrative skills.

C7. Expertise in effective stakeholder engagement.

C8. Excellent IT skills.

Desirable:

D1. Experience of leading on curriculum design and evaluation.

Experience

Essential:

E1. Experience of teaching (e.g. undergraduate, postgraduate, other healthcare professionals).

E2. Experience of online learning or teaching.

E3. Experience of leadership.

E5. Experience of general practice/primary care in West of Scotland.

Desirable:

F1. Experience of teaching in a variety of settings (e.g. small and large groups, online learning).

F2. Experience of assessment (e.g. OSCE, coursework, portfolio).

F3. Experience of leading on establishing new educational initiatives.

F4. Experience of engaging with wider general practice and primary care community.

Terms and Conditions 

Salary will be on GP Educator Scale, GP00, £115,217 per annum pro-rata

This post is part time, 8 hours per week, 2 sessions (1 session to be worked on a Tuesday) and fixed term for up to 12 months.

Informal Enquiries should be directed to Professor Lindsey Pope, Lindsey.Pope@glasgow.ac.uk

Closing Date: 25 February 2025 at 23:45.