Medical Connections Student Ambassador

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Role Overview

The Medical Connections programme supports first year students on the MBChB Medicine and Surgery Degree Programme who fulfil widening participation criteria. The programme aims to increase confidence, resilience and effectiveness in team, group and networking situations, and prepare students for their future as a medic.

Lancaster Medical School is looking to appoint four current medical students (Years 2-5) as Medical Connections Student Ambassadors to support the delivery of the Medical Connections programme.

Start Date:20 November 2026
End Date: 14 May 2027
Location: On campus work, and a trip to Manchester

The role involves supporting the delivery of and introductory session, four workshops and a trip to the General Medical Council between November 2026 to May 2027. Ambassadors will facilitate breakout sessions within the workshops to develop students self-knowledge, confidence and teamwork skills. The ambassadors will provide peer support and facilitate discussion around progression through the medical degree offering insight around placements, electives, intercalation and other aspects of the medical degree.

Please apply through ERS with:

1. A short CV including your education history and any relevant work experience and,
2. A cover letter no longer than one page explaining why you would like the position, how you meet the criteria outlined in the person specification, and how you can draw upon your personal skills and experience in Medical School to support others.

If successful, you will join a pool of Ambassadors who will be invited to support the workshops subject to your availability once your timetables are confirmed. We would hope to get you involved with most if not all of the workshops, where your timetable permits.

Provisional workshop dates and times are as follows but may still be subject to change;

Friday 20th November 2026 - 17:00-18:00

Friday 11th December - 14:30-16:00

Monday 22nd February - 17:00-19:00

Friday 16th April - 17:00-19:00

Friday 23rd April - 17:00-18:00

Friday 14th May - 08:00-17:00

Job Description

To support delivery of the Medical Connections programme 2026 including;

Provide a friendly and approachable welcome to the workshops.

• facilitate breakout sessions within the workshops to create a supportive and inclusive environment for discussion and questions.
• provide peer support and facilitate discussion around progression through the medical degree offering insight around placements, electives, intercalation and other aspects of the medical degree.
• share experiences of your degree and time within the Medical School and confidently talk about life at Lancaster University and in Medicine and Surgery.
• To act as an ambassador for the Medical Connections programme promoting its ethos, opportunities and enhancing its reputation.

Person Specification

You must be a current student registered on A100 Medicine and Surgery or Medicine and Surgery with a Gateway Year and in Years 2-5 of study. Applications are particularly encouraged from those in Year 2 and Year 5.

• Demonstratable knowledge and/or personal experience of the Medical Connections programme
• Excellent communication skills and the confidence to talk to other students in small groups.
• Enthusiastic attitude about your studies and Lancaster University.
• A friendly approach to interacting with other students
• Good knowledge of your degree scheme and the Medical School, Lancaster University, including the campus, facilities and student community.
• Reliable and punctual with a flexible approach to work.

Working in this role will help develop the followingskills and experience:

• Collaboration
• Exercising Professional Judgement
• Flexibility
• Integrity
• Leadership
• Planning and Organising

You are required to submit a coverletter to support your application. Applications without a cover letter willnot be considered.

Please note:Unless specified otherwise in the advert wording, this role is only open toindividuals living in the UK.

Under the termsof this work, we endeavour to provide the advertised number of hours however,hours are not guaranteed and that work may cease if there is a fall indemand.

Adverts thatdisplay a closing date should be treated as a guide. We reserve the right toclose the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so we adviseyou to submit your application as early as possible to prevent disappointment.