Lecturer in Life Sciences
University College London
United Kingdom

About us

The ION Education Team is a key component of the of the ION Central Professional Services support teams (IoN Head Office), led by the Institute Manager. The Team runs an intercalated Bachelors of Science (iBSc) programme along with an Elective programme for final year undergraduate medical students from the UK, Europe, and the rest of the world.

The iBSc in Clinical Neurology and Brain Sciences is designed to address the fact that Neurology is a “shortage specialty” among doctors and is centered around the Queen Square Institute of Neurology, a global leader in neuroscience, and the UK's largest dedicated neurological and neurosurgical hospital, The National Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery.

About the role

You will work closely with the Programme Director and dedicated course administrator on the delivery and development of the iBSc in Clinical Neurology and Brain Sciences programme and will be responsible for the management of tutee engagement.

You will design lectures and tutor resources, support the Programme Director in designing other activities intended to promote student engagement, and engage with students on a one-to-one and small-group basis. You will also participate in teaching delivery, student assessment and supervision, provision of pastoral care, and the student admissions process.

The post is offered part-time at 14.6 hours per week (0.4 Full Time Equivalent).

If you need reasonable adjustments or a more accessible format to apply for this job online, or have any queries regarding the application process, please contact the Institute of Neurology HR Team (ion.hradmin@ucl.ac.uk).

A full job description and person specification for this role can be accessed below.

About you

You will have an honours degree in Medicine, coupled with teaching experience (delivering lectures/tutorials, student assessment, student supervision) and the ability to design and deliver teaching sessions effectively. Excellent interpersonal, communication, and collaborative teamworking skills are essential, as is the ability to manage your own time and meet deadlines.

This role does not meet the eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa certificate of sponsorship under UK Visas and Immigration legislation. Therefore, UCL will not be able to sponsor individuals who require right to work in the UK to carry out this role.

What we offer

Salary offered in the range of £21,254.80 - £23,934.40 (i.e., 40% of £53,137 - £59,836) per annum, inclusive of London Allowance.

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer great benefits, some of which are below:

  • 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
  • Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme
  • Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
  • Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
  • Immigration loan
  • On-site nursery
  • On-site gym
  • Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
  • Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
  • Discounted medical insurance

Visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/reward-and-benefits to find out more.

We will consider applications to work on a part-time, flexible, and job share basis wherever possible.

This appointment is subject to UCL Terms and Conditions of Service for Research and Professional Services Staff. Please visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/human-resources/conditions-service-research-teaching-and-professional-services-staff for more information.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

The Institute prides itself on operating in an all-inclusive environment irrespective of personal, physical, or social characteristics. Teamwork is highly valued, individual strengths are recognised and celebrated, and we are committed to advancing the careers of everyone. 12% of Institute staff are actively working on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) initiatives; visit our EDI website for more information about our initiatives and priorities. The Institute also holds an Athena SWAN Silver award, in recognition of our commitment and demonstrable impact in advancing gender equality. 

As London’s Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world’s talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. 

We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL’s workforce; these include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds, disabled people, LGBTQI+ and gender diverse people in all roles, and women in Grade 9 and 10 roles. 


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