FBMH Teaching Opportunity - MBChB Associate Lead for Assessments (Years 1-2)

Sep 26, 2026

Role focused on supporting the Associate Programme Director for Assessment to design, deliver, and ensure quality of MB ChB Programme assessments in Years 1 and 2. Responsibilities include coordinating semester test and Y1–2 CCA assessment leads, updating student-facing resources, responding to queries, representing Years 1–2 at Assessment Committee, aligning assessments with programme ILOs and delivery, performing quality assurance analyses, liaising with external examiners, supporting examiner recruitment and training, and leading post-cycle reviews with feedback.

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Role purpose

Key responsibilities (Years 1-2 assessments)

Assessment coordination and oversight

Student resources and issue handling

Governance and committees

Quality assurance and examiner liaison

Time commitment and appointment

Person specification

Training and support

Application and recruitment process

FBMH Teaching Opportunity: MBChB Associate Lead for assessments (years 1-2) The purpose of this role is to support the Associate Programme Director for Assessment in the design, delivery and quality assurance of the assessments in Years 1 and 2 of the MB ChB Programme. The post-holder will supervise the work of the Semester Test leads, Y1-2 CCA (formerly OSCE) leads and the assessment responsibilities of the Personal Excellence Pathway and Personal and Professional Development leads in years 1 and 2. | Course / Programme of Study: | MB ChB Medicine (Undergraduate Medicine) | | --- | --- | | Responsible to: | Associate Programme Director for Assessment
Key relationships
Semester Test leads Y1-2 CCA Lead
Y1 +Y2 PEP leads Y1 and Y2 T&L leads
Y1 and Y3 T&L Semester leads GEM Assessment Lead Assessment office personnel | | Type and Level of Appointee: | Individuals who already have a Clinical Academic/Academic appointment at The University of Manchester , at senior lecturer or above (lecturers may also be considered, if they have evidence of relevant prior experience in this field) .
Interested individuals should speak to their Division Head to discuss applying and gain their agreement before they do so. | | Key Responsibilities: | The overall responsibility of the Associate Lead for Assessments in Years 1-2 is to ensure the effective design , delivery and quality assurance of the assessments , in line with the requirements of the programme specification and any requirement of the GMC as our external regulator.
To achieve this, the roles and responsibilities of the Associate Lead for assessments in years 1-2 are:
1. To coordinate and supervise the assessment activities of all assessments leads in years 1-2 (including Semester Test Leads and Y1-2 CCA Lead), ensuring that they are fit for purpose and meet regulatory requirements
2. To contribute to, update and deliver student-facing resources related to the assessment components they are due to take.
3. To respond to any queries and concerns arising from students or staff about Y1-2 assessments.
4. To attend Assessment Committee, representing Years 1-2 and providing academic opinion, as appropriate.
5. To keep up to date with any significant changes in ILOs of the programme, ensuring that assessments are aligned with | | | curriculum content.
6. To keep up to date with any significant changes in programme delivery, ensuring that assessments are aligned with delivery
7. To conduct quality assurance analyses of assessments and present details of this to exam boards.
8. To liaise with external examiners
9. To attend, as a deputy (as directed by the APD for Assessments) , any relevant groups or committees, as appropriate.
10. To lead, with the assessment office, on the recruitment and training of examiners
11. Undertake reviews after the end of each annual cycle of delivery identifying areas for development and enhancement, taking into account programme requirement, student and examiner feedback. | | --- | --- | | Time commitment / hours / dates: | 0.2 FTE annualised but will require variable time commitments across the year.
Appointment for 3 years in the first instance. | | Person Specification | 1. Experience of assessments in higher education or academic qualifications including a numerate subject.
2. Current clinical academic or academic appointment with the Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health
3. Knowledge and understanding of the MB ChB programme structure and outcomes.
4. Knowledge and understanding of how the Manchester MB ChB curriculum relates to the requirements of the GMC for undergraduate medical education.
5. Commitment to, and enthusiasm for, undergraduate medical education.
6. Experience of clinical leadership or medical education that is relevant to the roles and responsibilities of the position. Ideally the applicant will have relevant experience and knowledge in undergraduate medical educa

FAQs

What is the main purpose of the MBChB Associate Lead for Assessments (Years 1–2) role?

To support the Associate Programme Director for Assessment in designing, delivering, and ensuring quality assurance of Years 1 and 2 assessments in the MB ChB Programme.

Which assessment teams and initiatives will the role supervise?

The role supervises Semester Test leads, the Y1–2 CCA leads, and assessment responsibilities across the Personal Excellence Pathway and Personal and Professional Development leads for Years 1 and 2.

What are the key quality assurance and governance responsibilities?

The role conducts quality assurance analyses, presents details to exam boards, liaises with external examiners, and attends the Assessment Committee to provide academic opinion for Years 1–2.

Sep 26, 2026

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