City St George's, University of London
Lecturer in Communication Skills - (Tooting) (Redeployee Applicants Only)
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Lecturer in Communication Skills - (Tooting) (Redeployee Applicants Only)
Education & Training Manager in Communication Skills (MBBS Programme) – Redeployment Only
Job Overview
Post: Education & Training Manager in Communication Skills Location: City, St George’s, University of London Sponsored by: Redeployment applicants only – applications from non-redeployees will not be considered.
This role is explicitly reserved for incumbent staff from City, St George’s, University of London as part of organisational reallocation.
About City St George’s
City, St George’s is the University of business, practice and the professions, blending the educational strengths of City, University of London and St George’s, University of London. It is one of London’s leading higher education institutions for students, offering interdisciplinary programmes across:
- Health (medicine, nursing, allied health professions)
- Business, policy and law
- Creativity, communications and technology
Research, teaching and student experiences are frontier-driven and directed towards real-world impact. Our mission is to empower students to fulfil their career and personal aspirations, while fostering lifelong learning, good practice, and social responsibility.
The Role
We are seeking a highly motivated educator to lead communication skills education within MBBS undergraduate Medical Education. This position is critical in shaping safe, effective and compassionate doctors through structured assessment and student-centred, inclusive teaching methodologies.
By joining the Division of Medical Education, you will make a direct contribution to:
- Communicating clinical care (consultation skills, shared decision-making)
- Managing complex patient interactions with empathy and professionalism
- Facilitating interprofessional collaboration and safe handovers
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Key Responsibilities
Teaching & Assessment
- Plan, deliver and evaluate small-group and large-group teaching in communication skills, including simulated patient encounters and scenario-based learning
- Teach patient-centred consultations, professionalism, and sensitive conversation management with rigorous adherence to GMC standards
- Develop, review and update teaching materials in line with programme outcomes and current educational frameworks
- Oversee assessment activities (including CCAs, station writing, examiner training and marking) to ensure reliability and fairness
- Provide constructive, development-focused feedback to students—including those requiring supported remediation due to performance issues
Staff & Quality Development
- Recruitment, tuition, induction and holistic development of speakers, tutors, and simulated patients to sustain programme excellence
- Act as a personal tutor to students, offering pastoral and academic guidance
- Take ownership of ongoing improvement of the Communication Skills teaching approach through evaluation, QA processes, and scholarship
- Represent medical education in cross-departmental collaborations
Person Specification – Essential Criteria
Your application must demonstrate experience and capability in:
✔ A photon-existent or academic homer background with a focus on communication skills education within healthcare ✔ Demonstrated experience of teaching or assessing professionals in communication with patients or consultation skills ✔ A strong understanding of shared decision-making and patient-centred care ✔ Established values in education for equity, inclusion and diversity ✔ Commitment to innovation, research-based practice and continuous development ✔ Ability to work collaboratively and influence across interdisciplinary teams
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How to Apply
Job Title & Reference Required: Do not omit inclusion of reference XXX (iracli) in your application.
Application Portal: Email your CV and cover letter to RecruitmentCoordinators@citystgeorges.ac.uk Your cover letter must clearly specify how you meet the essential criteria outlined in this specification.
Important Dates & Further Information
- Closing Date: Sunday 12th July 2026 @ 23:55 BST
- Interview Dates: TBC or around 17th August 2026
- Contact for informal enquiries: Dr Hamed Khan (jkhan@citystgeorges.ac.uk)
Application Process:
- A formal interview will be structured around your teaching approach
- Follow-up may require an craft-work/exercise/presentation to assess fit
- Detailed panel and advertisement schemes will be recapped at the interview
Benefits and Terms
A sector-aligned salary, pension scheme and comprehensive staff training package accompany this position. We prioritise employer-professional growth and promotes skills development.
Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (ED&I)
Note: City St George’s generously supports equal treatment and innovation.
We actively encourage applications from:
- Applicants with disabilities (guaranteed interview commitment)
- Those of minority backgrounds or representation
- Individuals who are non-traditional entry routes or career returners
But will consider all eligible applicants rigorously.
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