Assessment Coordinator

Job title:

Assessment Coordinator

Company

University of Edinburgh

Job description

Job Description:Grade UE06: £33,882 to £39,105 per annumEdinburgh Medical School / Medical Education / CMVMFull time: 35 hours per weekFixed Term: for 14 monthsThe Opportunity:Medical Education invites applications for an Assessment Coordinator to support the delivery of the exams and assessments on the undergraduate MBChB programme for new doctors. The post holder will be work with the Assessment Manager to ensure that all exams run on-time and including supporting students with additional learning needs.This post full-time (35 hours per week). It is fully on campus and is unable to support hybrid or remote working. Please also note that the successful candidate will be required to work in the presence of medical cadavers for some examinations.Your skills and attributes for success:

• Experience of working in higher education
• Experience of exam support
• Excellent communication skills across virtual and in-person platforms
• Experience of working independently to meet objectives

Click to view a copy of the full (opens new browser tab)Application InformationPlease upload your CV and a supporting statement with details of how you meet the knowledge, skills and experience required, and your motivation for applying for this post. Applications submitted without both documents will not be considered for interview.Within Medical Education we use competency-based interviews to evaluate candidates. Competency based interviews (sometimes known as situational or behavioural interviews) give us valuable insight into your preferred style of working and behaviours, to help us determine if you fit the values and cultures of Medical Education.Unfortunately, due to the volume of applications, feedback will only be provided to candidates interviewed.As a valued member of our team you can expect:

• A competitive salary of £33,882 – £39,105 per annum.
• An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
• To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community.
• Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, competitive pension schemes, staff discounts, and family-friendly initiatives. Check out the full list on our

(opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits.Championing equality, diversity and inclusionThe University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our (opens new browser tab)The University may be able to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. This will depend on a number of factors specific to the successful applicant.Key dates to noteThe closing date for applications is 21 November 2024.Unless stated otherwise the closing time for applications is 11:59pm GMT. If you are applying outside the UK the closing time on our adverts automatically adjusts to your browsers local time zone.About Us: As a world-leading research-intensive University, we are here to address tomorrow’s greatest challenges. Between now and 2030 we will do that with a values-led approach to teaching, research and innovation, and through the strength of our relationships, both locally and globally.About the Team: Edinburgh Medical School: Medical Education is based in the Chancellor’s Building at Little France and sits within the College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine [CMVM] . It was created in 2017 following the integration of the organisation and academic development of the MBChB curriculum, following the launch of the six year MBChB programme. Medical Education works in partnership with academic and NHS staff, educational technologists, and administrative colleagues to ensure our undergraduate medical programme meets the standards laid down by the General Medical Council and the Quality Assurance Agency, and goes beyond these requirements to deliver a world-class education. Core activities include curriculum development, faculty development and educational research as well as meeting the highest standards for delivery of the curriculum and improvement to the student experience. In addition the postgraduate Masters in clinical education and international consultancy and projects contribute to excellence in clinical education locally and beyond.

Expected salary

£33882 – 39105 per year

Location

United Kingdom

Job date

Sat, 09 Nov 2024 08:51:48 GMT

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