MBBS Head of Assessment

Job description

Post Title: MBBS Head of Assessment

SBU/Department: School of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences /Department of Medicine, Applied and Clinical Sciences

FTE: 0.4 fte (working 14.8 hours per week)

Duration of Contract: Permanent

Annual Leave: 35 days (pro rata) plus standard public holidays and an additional 4 days including the closure of our office between Christmas and New Year

Location: College Lane Hatfield

The University of Hertfordshire's new Medical School launched in September 2026 as part of the School of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences. We are seeking an experienced MBBS Head of Assessment to shape and lead the assessment functionas the Medical School develops. The postholder will oversee the assessment framework across the five-year MBBS programme, with direct responsibility for assessment delivery in Years 1 and 2. They will develop assessment strategy, policies and processes in line with GMC standards. Working with the Programme Director, academic leads and examinations team, they will support adoption and adaptation of the City St George's MBBS curriculum and ensure fair, reliable and robust assessment.

Main duties and responsibilities

The postholder will lead assessment strategy, governance and quality assurance in line with GMC requirements, including blueprinting, standard setting and psychometric analysis. They will oversee formative and summative assessments and chair question-writing, review and standard-setting groups. For Years 1 and 2, they will act as Chief and Principal Examiner, including responsibility for moderation and OSCE oversight. They will work with the examinations team to analyse student performance and collaborate with external examiners and regulatory stakeholders. They will also guide, mentor and develop assessment staff to drive continuous improvement.

Skills and experience required

Applicants will have substantial experience of medical education and assessment, including assessment design, blueprinting, standard setting, psychometrics and quality assurance. They will demonstrate academic leadership, sound knowledge of GMC Promoting Excellence and Outcomes for Graduates, and the ability to interpret complex assessment data. Excellent communication, organisation and collaborative working skills, together with a commitment to fair, inclusive and student-centred assessment, are essential.

Qualifications required

Applicants must hold either an MBBS or equivalent medical qualification. Desirable qualifications include GMC registration, postgraduate study in medical education or assessment, Fellowship of Advance HE, or a relevant doctorate. Experience establishing assessment systems in a new medical school is also desirable.

Disclosure and Barring Service

Our commitment to the University's Safeguarding Policy requires that the recruitment of staff in this area, will require the minimum of a Basic DBS Check. In the course of our work and University-led activities, there may be external contractual obligations where a further Enhanced Check is required. DBS checks may require renewal in line with policy.

Overseas applicants and UK applicants who have lived abroad

Successful applicants who have lived outside the UK, for 12 months or more (whether continuously or in total), in the last 10 years, will be required to produce a 'Certificate of Good Character/Conduct' from each of those countries.

Please readthe job description and person specification for thefull duties and essential criteria. Attacha personal statement explaininghow your skills and experience meetthe criteria in the person specification, using relevant examples.

Internal applicants- please ensure you apply via your employee self-service portal.

An appointment to this role may require an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate.

We regret that we are unable to offer UKVI sponsorship for this post; applicants will either hold UK Right to Work or demonstrate access to UK Right to Work before an offer is made.

Contact Details/Informal Enquiries: Professor Zoe Aslanpour, Head of Department of Medicine, Applied and Clinical Sciences, email: [email protected] or

Margaret Phillips, MBBS Project Manager, [email protected]

Closing Date: 22 November 2026

Interview Date: 30 November 2026 and/or 1 December 2026

Reference Number: REQ000941

Date advert placed: 28 October 2026

Our vision is to transform lives: UH is committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and building a diverse community. We welcome applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of their protected characteristics, and recognise there are different ways applicants may achieve the criteria in this document. We offer a range of employee benefits including generous annual leave, flexible location opportunities within the UK, discounted Sports Village memberships and free Active Staff sessions, personal and professional development and family-friendly policies. #GoHerts