Job summary
The Personal Academic Tutors (2 roles) each attract 1 Programmed Activity (PA) per week for three years, subject to annual review. This rewarding role is an excellent opportunity to guide and support UCL medical students in a holistic way and help them feel a part of the Whittington as they transition to clinical years.

The post holder will work closely with central UCL, the Deputy Divisional Tutor and the UCLMS Professional Services Team with regular meetings to discuss any challenges or students in difficulty.

Our Personal Academic Tutors (PAT) are an extremely important point of contact for our medical students. All MBBS students is allocated a named personal tutor who will be the 'go-to' person for any questions, queries, or guidance that students need during the course.

Main duties of the job
Personal Tutors will be expected to take on 50 students for 1PA of time, or 25 students for 0.5PA of job planned time. Their role will include general pastoral and academic support of their students, including:

• One group meeting at the beginning of Year 4 for introduction and expectation setting.
• At least one 1:1 meeting with the student per term either in person or on Teams and we encourage Personal Academic Tutors to have one half day "clinic" per week to see students for 20-minute appointments, (in negotiation with the student) and to keep in email contact.
• To briefly record the outcome of the meeting on the student's Academic Student Record (ASR)
• Monitoring of students' progress throughout the year.
• To review the students' exam results on the ASR and meet with any student who are unsuccessful in the summative assessments, to provide support for their resit attempt.
• To complete references for students, as requested, including the Foundation Programme reference in Year 6.
• To liaise with UCLMS Office of the Divisional Tutor, to discuss any students of concern and identify any students who are not engaging with their tutor.

About us
The Trust is currently exploring ways in which patients can be given more choice about when they can attend appointments at the hospital. In order to make this possible there maybe a future requirement for administrative staff scheduling appointments for patients to contact them by telephone in the evenings or at weekends. This means that administrative staff may be required to work a shift pattern in future. Shifts will not normally operate beyond 9 pm in the evenings and appropriate pay enhancements will apply. Staff will be consulted about the introduction of / changes to shift systems.

Staff working in any department where an on 'call rota' operates will be required to participate in the rota. Managers will discuss with staff the level of 'on call' cover required taking into account their individual circumstances.

Staff in nursing posts may be requested to work in any area throughout the Trust by the matron or the site manager.

Details
Date posted: 30 June 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 a year pro rata
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 3 years
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 220-CORP-MED-8064092
Job locations: Whittington Health NHS Trust, Magdala Ave, -, N19 5HT, United Kingdom

Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential

• Primary Medical Degree (MBBS, MBChB or equivalent)
• CCT
• Substantive contract with Whittington Health NHS Trust and a UCL honorary title
• doctor in good standing with the GMC

Desirable

• Education qualification (or equivalent - for example Fellow of the Higher Education Academy or the Academy of Medical Educators)

Skills & Abilities
Essential

• A commitment to world class education and enhancing the student experience
• Experience of teaching formally and informally
• Able to work across organisational and professional boundaries
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Able to prioritise and manage time effectively
• Problem-solving approach

Desirable

• Leadership role in education
• Experience in developing and delivering educational programmes
• Leadership skills and the ability to devise strategy and coordinate placement leads and teams
• Experience of teaching in a multi-professional setting
• Evidence of theoretical and practical skills in Medical Education

Knowledge & Experience
Essential

• Meets the GMC requirements for accreditation of undergraduate education supervisors
• Understanding of the NHS and Trust agenda for the development of UGME
• Understanding of the Trust agenda on quality and safety and the contribution made by medical education

Desirable

• Educational research and publication in peer-reviewed journals

Personal qualities
Essential

• Demonstrate ability to meet Trust Values
• Demonstratable understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties

Additional information
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: Whittington Hospital NHS Trust
Address: Whittington Health NHS Trust, Magdala Ave, -, N19 5HT, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.whittington.nhs.uk/

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Consultant Physician
Johnny Swart
johnny.swart@nhs.net
02072723070