UNIVERSITY OF EAST LONDON

Founded in 1898, we at the University of East London (UEL) are proud to change lives through education. Our goal is to advance industry 5.0 careers-first education and provide a clear path to the jobs and opportunities of the future. We’re committed to driving diversity in the 5.0 talent pipeline, working in partnership to promote talent wherever it is found and creating a balanced, inclusive, and green future.
But we can’t achieve this goal alone. We need forward-thinking, innovative, and curious individuals like you to join our community and help us craft our future. As part of our team, you’ll have the opportunity to work with a diverse range of people who share your passion for creating positive change. We’re an inclusive and welcoming community that is constantly moving forward, never satisfied with the status quo.

HEALTH EDUCATION AT THE UNIVERSITY OF EAST LONDON

UEL is committed to expanding health provision as a major part of its portfolio and has named 2025 as ‘The Year of Health’ with plans for many outreach events involving the surrounding community and local stakeholders. The majority of our health students are from the East London area with the aim of using education to improve local health disparities.
Our students are taught in state-of-the-art modern facilities on our Stratford Health Campus that includes the Hospital & Primary Care Training Hub, first in Europe for end-to-end simulated health and social care practice. The Hub utilises cutting edge, innovative, inter-professional practice and technologies to enhance the career-focused learning of students. Facilities currently include: an intensive care ward, an Accident and Emergency Department and a Multiprofessional Healthcare Ward. Phase 2 of the Hub is currently being delivered and will provide a new home for our Baby Development Lab, one of our leading practice and research centres, alongside further specialist teaching accommodation. On average, 1 in 12 adult nursing students in London are currently studying at UEL, and 1 in 6 childcare professionals are UEL trained. The University currently offers many nursing and Allied Health programmes including: - midwifery, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, podiatry and public health.

FURTHER DETAILS

Job Description & Person Specification

The principal role of the Education Lead in the School of Medicine will be the leadership of the development of educational delivery in the School of Medicine. The role will mostly apply to the MBBS course but also include the Physician Associate (PA) and Access to MBBS (level 3) programme. They will contribute to the GMC application process and assist in establishing and maintaining the strong external relationships necessary for the successful delivery of a clinically based course. They will contribute to building and leading a strong academic team capable of delivering MBBS and PA courses to GMC standards.