Senior Clinical Tutor (Royal Devon University Hospital North - Barnstaple)

Overview

The University of Exeter Medical School is seeking a Senior Clinical Tutor to support the delivery of the BMBS programme in North Devon. Based at the Royal Devon University Hospital North in Barnstaple, this position involves playing a key role in shaping and enhancing the clinical education experience for medical students on placements. The role combines educational leadership, student support, and programme development, contributing to both the strategic development and daily delivery of clinical placements.

Who can apply

Applicants must be an existing contracted clinical member of staff or hold a substantive contract in an appropriate NHS organisation, and will require an honorary contract with the University of Exeter. Candidates must be a senior clinician with recent or ongoing experience in secondary care, possess GMC registration and a licence to practise, and have a strong commitment to medical education. Essential qualifications include experience of teaching and assessing learners in clinical environments, as well as effective communication skills to build positive relationships across the Trust and University. Applicants should obtain support from their current line manager and employer approval before applying.

What you get

The position is offered on a permanent and part-time basis at 0.2FTE, available from December 2026. The successful candidate will remain on their existing clinical salary and terms and conditions, with a salary listed at £109,905 per annum pro rata. NHS employees will remain employed and paid by the Trust, and the time commitment will be incorporated into the candidate's University workload and Trust job plan.

Key dates

The closing date for applications is 2026-11-10. The role is available from December 2026.