This is an exciting time for exceptional people to take on leadership roles in our school at a time of rapid change and growth at KMMS.  

Applicants should have significant experience in healthcare programme development and leadership and excellent understanding of its interface with academic processes and functions.  Applicant s will also have a strong student-centred approach and have exceptional stakeholder management skills

As Deputy Dean & Director of Education you can expect to be involved in:

• Leading education and student experience activity across the School. Champion an outstanding, inclusive student experience by monitoring satisfaction and progression metrics, responding to regulatory feedback, and fostering a learning environment in which all students can thrive. 
• Overseeing and managing governance, regulatory, and quality assurance frameworks of both partner universities and NHS clinical partners, ensuring coherent academic leadership within a complex matrix structure. 
• Providing inspirational leadership to academic and clinical teaching staff, develop productive relationships with NHS placement providers and national bodies, and represent KMMS authoritatively at local, regional, and national level.

What will you bring to the role?

• primary medical qualification and full GMC registration with a current licence to practise
• Fellowship or Membership of an appropriate Royal College 
• Current entry on the Specialist Register or GP Register, having achieved CCT or equivalent 
• In current clinical practice within the NHS, with commitment to remain in practice for the duration of the contract 
• Proven, significant experience in senior leadership within undergraduate medical education 

What we can offer in return:

As a member of our team, you can expect a friendly, open and collaborative working environment and support in your development and wellbeing. You'll enjoy a range of great staff benefits including:

• 43 days' leave per year (personal leave, bank holidays and additional days allocated for the Christmas period, pro rata for part-time staff)
• Excellent pension scheme with generous employer contributions
• Corporate employee-funded healthcare plan, in partnership with Benenden Health

For more information about what you can look forward to if you join us, visit our dedicated webpage: Working at Kent

We are ambitious for our people, our communities and the region we serve – join us in making the world a better place. Visit our website for more on who we are: http://www.kent.ac.uk/about/

Please see the links below to view the full job description and to apply for this post. For further information regarding the application process, please contact peopleserviceshr@kent.ac.uk quoting reference number KMMS-106-25.

Closing Date: 27 Apr 2026

Section: Academic

Salary: per annum pro rata
The salary will be benchmarked to the NHS pay scale appropriate to the successful candidate’s clinical discipline and level in clinical practice

We are seeking an inspirational educator and role model to oversee the delivery and ongoing development of Year 3 of the BM BS programme. This is an exciting role for an experienced clinical educator to help lead the advancement of the clinical practice elements of our programme by engaging with a wide range of partners. Given the shift in year 3 to more clinical workplace-based learning, the role involves supporting students in this transition.

The role will involve working on the campus sites of both the partner universities in Canterbury and Medway and conducting extensive liaison work with placement providers based across Kent and Medway.

The salary will be benchmarked pro rata to the NHS pay scale appropriate to the successful candidate’s clinical discipline and level in clinical practice.

As Senior Lecturer in Medical Education (Academic Lead for Year 3) you can expect to be involved in:

• Using experience of clinical practice, deliver and contribute to the design of high-quality, demand-driven, and student-centred taught programmes as a member of the teaching team.
• Liaising with academic and professional staff to lead the development and organisation sufficient clinical placement capacity within Year 3 of the BM BS programme, ensuring that teaching is informative, interactive and engaging.
• Liaising with and support Module, Subject, Student Selected Component and Vertical Theme Leads to ensure delivery of curriculum and associated assessments to a high standard.
• Support the pastoral and educational needs of students in this important milestone year

What will you bring to the role?

• A primary medical qualification and full registration with the GMC, with a current licence to practise 
• In current clinical practice within the NHS and commitment to remain in clinical practice for the duration of the KMMS contract 
• Fellowship/Membership of an appropriate Royal College 
• Current entry on the Specialist Register required to practice and maintain accreditation with a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or equivalent

What we can offer in return:

As a member of our team, you can expect a friendly, open and collaborative working environment and support in your development and wellbeing. You'll enjoy a range of great staff benefits including:

• 43 days' leave per year (personal leave, bank holidays and additional days allocated for the Christmas period, pro rata for part-time staff)
• Excellent pension scheme with generous employer contributions
• Corporate employee-funded healthcare plan, in partnership with Benenden Health

For more information about what you can look forward to if you join us, visit our dedicated webpage: Working at Kent

We are ambitious for our people, our communities and the region we serve – join us in making the world a better place. Visit our website for more on who we are: http://www.kent.ac.uk/about/

Please see the links below to view the full job description and to apply for this post. For further information regarding the application process, please contact peopleserviceshr@kent.ac.uk quoting reference number KMMS-099-26.

Closing Date: 26 Apr 2026

Section: Academic

Salary: The salary will be benchmarked to the NHS pay scale appropriate to the successful candidate’s clinical discipline and level in clinical practice

We are seeking an inspirational researcher and role model to contribute to research and teaching across the School’s medical programme with a prominent focus on leading our research ethics and governance processes, including chairing the School’s Research Ethics Advisory Group (REAG), becoming the primary liaison for non-undergraduate associated research. 

We are particularly interested in applicants that have an understanding/experience of the UK healthcare services and the NHS environment, and the research governance requirements in these environments and when working with vulnerable populations. Previous experience with the requirements of the Health Research Authority is a desirable criterion. An understanding of student selection, assessment including admissions and portfolios in medical education, electronic learning and assessment, student support, supervision and inter-professional learning and assessment would be advantageous.

As Senior Lecturer in Health Sciences (Lead for Research Ethics) you can expect to be involved in:

• Engage in individual and collaborative research and scholarship leading to high-quality publications at acceptable levels of volume and academic excellence, and develop income from research, enterprise, or corporate engagement individually or in collaboration with others.
• Manage the research ethics governance and operational processes, providing expert guidance to staff and students and ensuring KMMS meets all necessary compliance benchmarks.
• Deliver and contribute to the design and delivery of high-quality, demand-driven, and student- centred taught programmes.

What will you bring to the role?

• A research or professional doctoral degree (PhD or MD) in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience
• Academic credibility with a track record of excellence in teaching
• Experience of research ethics and governances processes
• Evidence-based working knowledge of the theory and application of research ethics

What we can offer in return:

As a member of our team, you can expect a friendly, open and collaborative working environment and support in your development and wellbeing. You'll enjoy a range of great staff benefits including:

• 43 days' leave per year (personal leave, bank holidays and additional days allocated for the Christmas period, pro rata for part-time staff)
• Excellent pension scheme with generous employer contributions
• Corporate employee-funded healthcare plan, in partnership with Benenden Health

For more information about what you can look forward to if you join us, visit our dedicated webpage: Working at Kent

We are ambitious for our people, our communities and the region we serve – join us in making the world a better place. Visit our website for more on who we are: http://www.kent.ac.uk/about/

Please see the links below to view the full job description and to apply for this post. For further information regarding the application process, please contact peopleserviceshr@kent.ac.uk quoting reference number KMMS-102-25.

Closing Date: 19 Apr 2026

Section: Academic

Salary: £58,225 to £65,509 per annum pro rata

We are seeking an inspirational educator and role model to lead the development and delivery of clinical assessments (Objectively Structured Clinical Examinations – OSCEs) and, alongside other colleagues, oversee and provide academic support to those students who struggle to pass assessments, or who are returning from interruption.

The role will involve working on the campus sites of both the partner universities in Canterbury and Medway and conducting extensive liaison work with placement providers based across Kent and Medway.

The salary will be benchmarked pro rata to the NHS pay scale appropriate to the successful candidate’s clinical discipline and level in clinical practice.

As Senior Lecturer in Medical Education (Clinical Assessment and Academic Support) you can expect to be involved in: 

• Using experience of clinical practice, deliver and contribute to the design of high-quality, demand-driven, and student-centred taught programmes as a member of the teaching team.
• collaborating with teaching and learning faculty, to lead and deliver OSCE assessment content and practice.
• Undertaking additional leadership roles within the School, as determined by the line manager, and participate in the School’s citizenship responsibilities, including committee membership, staff development, and contribution to institutional strategic priorities.

What will you bring to the role?

• A primary medical qualification and full registration with the GMC, with a current licence to practise 
• In current clinical practice within NHS and commitment to remain in clinical practice for the duration of the KMMS contract 
• Fellowship/Membership of an appropriate Royal College 
• Current entry on the Specialist Register or GP Register or any other statutory register required to practice and maintain accreditation with a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or equivalent

What we can offer in return:

As a member of our team, you can expect a friendly, open and collaborative working environment and support in your development and wellbeing. You'll enjoy a range of great staff benefits including:

• 43 days' leave per year (personal leave, bank holidays and additional days allocated for the Christmas period, pro rata for part-time staff)
• Excellent pension scheme with generous employer contributions
• Corporate employee-funded healthcare plan, in partnership with Benenden Health

For more information about what you can look forward to if you join us, visit our dedicated webpage: Working at Kent

We are ambitious for our people, our communities and the region we serve – join us in making the world a better place. Visit our website for more on who we are: http://www.kent.ac.uk/about/

Please see the links below to view the full job description and to apply for this post. For further information regarding the application process, please contact peopleserviceshr@kent.ac.uk quoting reference number KMMS-103-26.

Closing Date: 19 Apr 2026

Section: Academic

Salary: The salary will be benchmarked pro rata to the NHS pay scale appropriate to the successful candidate’s clinical discipline and level in clinical practice.

The Kent and Medway Medical School are seeking a Senior Lecturer in Medical Education (Lead for Interprofessional Education who is a committed educator and role model to lead interprofessional education (IPE) activities and learning within the KMMS undergraduate programme. The successful candidate will contribute to teaching, as well as the design, delivery, and quality assurance of IPE activities across the School, in collaboration with colleagues involved in health and social care programmes at Canterbury Christ Church University (CCCU), the Physician Associate programme, and the Medway School of Pharmacy (MSoP). The postholder will also assume responsibility for overseeing the IPE strategy.

As Senior Lecturer in Medical Education (Lead for Interprofessional Education) you can expect to be involved in:

• Working in close partnership with the academic and professional services team to deliver the IPE strategy.
• Championing interprofessional education across the medical school. 
• Delivering and contributing to the design and delivery of high-quality, demand-driven, and student-centered taught programmes.

What will you bring to the role?

• An evidence-based working knowledge of the principles of multidisciplinary learning
• A primary degree or equivalent in a subject related to the undergraduate medical programme at KMMS 
• Academic credibility with a track record of excellence in teaching  
• Experience of teaching undergraduate or postgraduate students in a clinical or academic setting 

What we can offer in return:

As a member of our team, you can expect a friendly, open and collaborative working environment and support in your development and wellbeing. You'll enjoy a range of great staff benefits including:

• 43 days' leave per year (personal leave, bank holidays and additional days allocated for the Christmas period, pro rata for part-time staff)
• Excellent pension scheme with generous employer contributions
• Corporate employee-funded healthcare plan, in partnership with Benenden Health

For more information about what you can look forward to if you join us, visit our dedicated webpage: Working at Kent

We are ambitious for our people, our communities and the region we serve – join us in making the world a better place. Visit our website for more on who we are: http://www.kent.ac.uk/about/

Please see the links below to view the full job description and to apply for this post. For further information regarding the application process, please contact peopleserviceshr@kent.ac.uk quoting reference number KMMS-093-26.

Closing Date: 19 Apr 2026

Section: Academic

Salary: £58,225 to £65,509